THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Jun 1/03
1G21
10-10-00
PARKING
1. Parking
When parking the airplane, ensure that it is sufficiently protected against adverse weather conditions
and presents no danger to other aircraft. When parking the airplane for any length of time or overnight, it
is recommended that it be moored.
A. To park the airplane, head it into the wind, if possible.
B. Set the parking brake by pulling back the brake lever and depressing the knob attached to the left
side of the handle.
C. To release the parking brakes, pull back on the brake lever to disengage the catch mechanism.
Then allow the handle to swing forward.
NOTE: Take care when setting brakes that are overheated or during cold weather when
accumulated moisture may freeze the brakes.
D. The aileron and stabilator controls may be secured with the pilot’s seat belt.
2. Locking Airplane
The right front cabin door, left aft cabin door and the nose baggage compartment door are provided with
a key lock on the outside. All doors and the locking gas cap (optional) use the same key.