Piper Cherokee Six - Page 41

PIPER
CHEROKEE
SIX
SERVICE
MANUAL
2-17.
TOWING.
The
airplane
may
be
moved
by
using
the
nose
wheel
steering
bar
that
is
stowed
below
the
forward
ledge
of
the
rear
baggage
compartment.
or
by
using
power
equipment
that
will
not
damage
or
cause
excess
strain
to
the
nose
gear
steering
assembly.
On
PA-32-260
and
PA-32-300
airplane
towing
lugs
are
incorporated
as
part
of
the
nose
gear
fork.
On
PA-32R-300
models,
the
stem
on
the
towing
bar
is
inserted
in
the
hollow
of
the
nose
wheel
axle
at
its
right
side.
CAUTION
When
towing
with
power
equipment,
do
not
turn
the
nose
gear
in
either
direction
beyond
its
steering
radius
limits
as
this
will
result
in
damage
to
the
nose
gear
and
steering
mechanism.
When
moving
the
aircraft
forward
by
hand,
avoid
pushing
on
the
trailing
edge
of
the
ailerons
as
this
will
cause
the
aileron
contour
to
change
resulting
in
an
out-of-trim
condition.
Do
not
tow
airplane
with
controls
or
control
surfaces
secured.
In
the
event
towing
lines
are
necessary.
lines
(rope)
should
be
attached
to
both
main
gear
struts
as
high
up
on
the
tubes
as
possible.
Lines
should
be
long
enough
to
clear
the
nose
and/
or
tail
by
not
less
than
15
feet,
and
a
qualified
person
should
ride
in
the
pilot's
seat
to
maintain
control
by
use
of
the
brakes.
2-18.
TAXIING.
Before
attempting
to
taxi
the
airplane,
ground
personnel
should
be
checked
out
by
a
qualified
pilot
or
other
responsible
person.
Engine
starting
and
shut-down
procedures
should
be
covered
as
well.
When
it
is
ascertained
that
the
propeller
back
blast
and
taxi
areas
are
clear,
apply
power
to
start
the
taxi
roll
and
perform
the
following
checks:
a.
Taxi
forward
a
few
feet
and
apply
brakes
to
determine
their
effectiveness.
b.
Taxi
with
propeller
set
in
low
pitch,
high
RPM
setting.
c.
While
taxiing.
make
slight
turns
to
ascertain
the
effectiveness
of
steering.
d.
Observe
wing
clearances
when
taxiing
near
buildings
or
other
stationary
objects.
If
possible.
station
a
guide
outside
the
airplane
to
observe.
e.
When
taxiing
on
uneven
ground.
avoid
holes
and
ruts.
f.
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.
2-19.
EXTERNAL
POWER
RECEPTACLE.
2-20.
OPERATION
OF
EXTERNAL
POWER
RECEPTACLE.
The
receptacle
is
located
on
the
left
side
of
the
nose
section,
just
aft
of
the
engine
cowling.
When
used
for
engine
starting
or
operation
of
the
airplanes'
other
equipment,
proceed
as
follows:
a.
Set
MASTER
SWITCH
to
OFF.
b.
Ensure
that
the
RED
lead
of
PEP
(Piper
External
Power)
kit
jumpercable
is
connected
to
the
POSITIVE
(+)
terminal
of
an
external
12-volt
battery
or
a
power
cart
and
that
the
BLACK
lead
is
connected
to
the
NEGATIVE
(-)
terminal.
Revised:
11/4/83
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
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