Piper ARCHER II - Taxiing; Parking

SECTION
8
PIPER
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
HANDLING,
SERV
&
MAINT
PA-28-181,
ARCHER
II
(b) Taxiing
Before
attempting
to
taxi
the
airplane,
ground
personnel
should
be
instructed
and
approved
by
a
qualified
person
authorized
by
the
owner.
Engine
starting
and
shut-down
procedures
as
well
as
taxi
techniques
should
be
covered.
When
it
is
ascertained
that
the
propeller
back
blast
and
taxi
areas
are
clear,
power
should
be
applied
to
start
the
taxi
roll,
and
the
following
checks
should
be
performed:
(1)
Taxi
a
few
feet
forward
and
apply
the
brakes
to
determine
their
effectiveness.
(2)
While
taxiing,
make
slight
turns
to
ascertain
the
effective-
ness
of
the
steering.
(3)
Observe
wing
clearance
when
taxiing
near
buildings
or
other
stationary
objects.
If
possible,
station
an
observer
outside
the
airplane.
(4)
When
taxiing
over
uneven
ground,
avoid
holes
and
ruts.
(5)
Do
not
operate
the
engine
at
high
RPM
when
running
up
or
taxiing
over
ground
containing
loose
stones,
gravel,
or
any
loose
material
that
may
cause
damage
to
the
propeller
blades.
(c) Parking
When
parking
the
airplane,
be
sure
that
it
is
sufficiently
pro-
tected
from
adverse
weather
conditions
and
that
it
presents
no
danger
to
other
aircraft.
When
parking
the
airplane
for
any
length
of
time
or
overnight,
it
is
suggested
that
it
be
moored
securely.
(1)
To
park
the
airplane,
head
it
into
the
wind
if
possible.
(2)
Set
the
parking
brake
by
pulling
back
on
the
brake
lever
and
depressing
the
knob
on
the
handle.
To
release
the
parking
brake,
pull
back’
on
the
handle
until
the
catch
dis-
engages;
then
allow
the
handle
to
swing
forward.
CAUTION
Care should be taken when setting brakes that
are
overheated
or
during
cold
weather
when
accumulated
moisture
may
freeze
a
brake.
REPORT:
VB-1120
ISSUED:
JULY
2,
1979
8-6