7-7 GROUND OPERATION
Ground control while taxiing is accomplished through nose wheel steering
by using the rudder pedals. The left rudder pedal is pressed to steer left
and the right rudder pedal is pressed to steer right. When a rudder pedal is
depressed, a spring-loaded steering bungee (which is connected to the nose
wheel steering bell crank and rudder bars) will turn the nose wheel through
an arc of approximately 17.5 degrees each side of center. By applying either
left or right brake, the degree of turn may be increased up to approximately 55
degrees each side of center.
Figure 7-48 – Nose Wheel Steering System
Moving the airplane by hand is most easily accomplished by attaching a
tow bar to the nose gear tow pins. If a tow bar is not available, or pushing
is required, use the wing struts as push locations. Do not use the propeller
blades or spinner to push or pull the airplane. If the airplane is to be towed by
a vehicle, use caution as to avoid exceeding the turning limits marked either
side of center.
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