CHAPTER 9
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PAGE DATE: 7. July 2010
MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 300LT
09-00-00 GENERAL
This chapter describes the procedures and precautions
nescessary for proper ground handling of the EXTRA 300LT.
09-10-00 TOWING
D A N G E R When preparing for ground handling operation ensure
that the ignition switch is off.
The aircraft should be moved on the ground by hand without
using a towing vehicle or tow bar. For moving the aircraft on
the ground, push by hand the wing leading edges or pull at the
inboard portion of the propeller blades.
09-20-00 TAXIING
Taxiing the aircraft shall be performed by qualified personnel
only. All taxiing should be done at slow speed, and the
controls should be positioned such that the effects of gusty
wind are minimized.
N O T I C E Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done at
low engine speed to minimize damage to the airframe
surfaces due to stone damage.
The aircraft is taxiing as follows:
1 Start and warm engine up in accordance with the Pilot´s
Operating Handbook (PN: EA-0D701) section 4.3 "Start-
ing Procedures".
N O T I C E Only operate with the propeller at minimum blade an-
gle (High RPM).