Piper ARCHER II - Mooring

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 8
PA-28-181, ARCHER II HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
(3) Aileron and stabilator controls should be secured with the
front seat belt and chocks used to properly block the
wheels.
(d) Mooring
The airplane should be moored for immovability, security and
protection. The following procedures should be used for the proper
mooring of the airplane:
(1) Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
(2) Retract the flaps.
(3) Immobilize the ailerons and stabilator by looping the seat
belt through the control wheel and pulling it snug.
(4) Block the wheels.
(5) Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the
tail skid at approximately 45 degree angles to the ground.
When using rope of non-synthetic material, leave sufficient
slack to avoid damage to the airplane should the ropes
contract.
CAUTION
Use bowline knots, square knots or locked slip
knots. Do not use plain slip knots.
NOTE
Additional preparations for high winds include
using tie-down ropes from the landing gear
forks and securing the rudder.
(6) Install a pitot head cover if available. Be sure to remove the
pitot head cover before flight.
(7) Cabin and baggage doors should be locked when the air-
plane is unattended.
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
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