PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Nov 30/06
1G13
10-20-00
MOORING
CAUTION: WHEN MOORING, USE SQUARE OR BOWLINE KNOTS. DO NOT USE SLIP KNOTS.
The airplane is moored to ensure its immovability, protection, and security under various weather
conditions.
A. Head the airplane into the wind, if possible.
B. Block the wheels.
C. Lock the aileron and stabilator controls by looping the pilot’s seat belt around control yoke.
CAUTION: WHEN USING ROPE CONSTRUCTED OF NON-SYNTHETIC MATERIAL, LEAVE
SUFFICIENT SLACK TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE WHEN THE ROPES
CONTRACT DUE TO MOISTURE.
D. Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and the tail skid at approximately 45 degree
angles to the ground.
NO
TE: Additional preparations for high winds include using tie-down ropes from the landing gear
forks, and securing the rudder with a gust lock.
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