CHAPTER 10
PAGE 4
PAGE DATE: 7. July 2010
MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 300LT
10-10-00 PARKING/STORAGE
Always park the aircraft with the nose in the wind. Addition-
ally both main wheels must be chocked fore and aft to
prevent movement of the aircraft.
N O T I C E When chocking the wheels, ensure that the chocks used
are not too large to come in contact with the wheel
fairings. The use of chocks that are too large may dam-
age the fairings.
N O T E For maximum protection, hangar the aircraft during
severe weather and strong winds.
Outdoor storage requires adequate mooring and tie-down
facilities. The following precautionary measures are
recommended for keeping the aircraft serviceable and ready-
to-fly.
1 Refer to chapter 10-20-00 "Mooring" for mooring
instructions.
D A N G E R Do not rotate the propeller with the master switch on
and the battery connected. The engine could start
unintenionally and may course serious injuries or
death.
2 Maintain an oil film on internal engine parts, frequently
rotate the propeller. Run the engine for 15 minutes at 1500
RPM (or until oil temperature normalizes) once every
two weeks.
3 After the engine run, pressurize the fuel system, push the
mixturecontrol to RICH, and open throttle half way to fill
the fuel injector with fuel.
4 Install protective covers over pitot tube, engine cowling
openings, canopy, etc.
5 Maintain a good wax finish on all exterior surfaces.
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