Piper Cherokee Six - Page 39

PIPER
CHEROKEE
SIX
SERVICE
MANUAL
Figure
2-6.
Leveling
Longitudinally
Figure
2-7.
Leveling
Laterally
2
-13.
LEVELING.
All
configurations
of
the
airplane
are
provided
with
a
means
for
longitudinal
and
lateral
leveling.
The
airplane
may
be
leveled
while
on
jacks;
during
the
weighingprocedurewhile
the
wheels
are
on
scales;
or
while
the
wheels
are
on
the
ground.
To
level
the
airplane
for
purposes
of
weighing
or
rigging,
the
following
procedures
may
be
used:
a.
To
longitudinally
level
the
airplane,
partially
withdraw
the
two
leveling
screws
located
immediately
below
the
left
front
side
window.
(Refer
to
Figure
2-6.)
Place
a
spirit
level
on
these
screw
heads
and
deflate
the
nose
wheel
tire
or
adjust
the
jacks
until
the
bubble
of
the
level
is
centered.
b.
To
laterally
level
the
airplane,
place
a
spirit
level
across
the
baggage
com
-
partment
floor
along
the
rear
bulkhead
(Refer
to
Figure
2-7.)
and
deflate
the
tire
on
the
high
side
of
the
airplane
or
adjust
either
jack
until
the
bubble
of
the
level
is
centered.
2
-14.
MOORING.
The
airplane
is
moored
to
insure
its
immovability,
protection
and
security
under
various
weather
conditions.
The
following
procedure
gives
the
instructions
for
proper
mooring
of
the
airplane.
a.
Head
the
airplane
into
the
wind,
if
possible.
b.
Block
the
wheels.
c.
Secure
the
aileron
and
stabilator
controls
using
the
front
seat
belt
or
control
surface
blocks.
d.
Secure
tie-down
ropes
to
the
wing
tie-down
rings
and
the
tail
skid
at
ap-
proximately
45
degree
angles
to
the
ground.
When
using
rope
constructed
of
non-
synthetic
material,
leave
sufficient
slack
to
avoid
damage
to
the
airplane
when
the
ropes
contract
due
to
moisture.
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
1B15
Revised:
12/4/79