Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 8
EXTRA 500 Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
8.4.a Towing
Movement of the aircraft on the ground can be achieved either
with a towing vehicle or by hand.
Normal towing is carried out by using a towing bar, connected
to the nose landing gear wheel. Moving the aircraft without a
tractor should be carried out with a appropriate number of
persons.
Caution When towing with a tractor, do not exceed the nose gear
turning angle of 30° either side of center to avoid damage of
the nose gear.
Do no tow or push the aircraft using the propeller, because
serious damage on propeller and/or engine are possible.
8.4.b Parking
If the aircraft is parked in the open, it must be protected against
the effects of weather, the degree of protection depending on
severity of the weather conditions and the expected duration –
long or short parking period! Whenever possible, park the
aircraft headed into the wind, set the parking brake, ground it
electrically and install control wheel lock and chock the wheels.
In extreme weather conditions, the aircraft should preferably be
hangared.
Caution Do not set the parking brakes during cold weather when
accumulated moisture may freeze brakes or when brakes
have been overheated.
Allow the engine to cool down before fitting engine covers.
26. January 2011 8-5
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