SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT PA-28-181, ARCHER III
SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT PA-28-181, ARCHER III
REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
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REPORT: VB-1611 ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
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(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.
(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.
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