Rockwell Commander 112 - Jacking; Mooring; Parking; Taxiing

SECTION II
SERVICING
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ROCKWELL
COMMANDER
112/B/TC/TCA
AND INSPECTION
CONTROL
LOCK
X221
Figure 2-1 . Internal Control Lock
TAXIING
Before attempting to taxi aircraft, maintenance per-
sonnel should be 'checked out' by qualified personnel.
When it is determined that propeller area is clear,
apply power to start taxi roll and perform the follow-
ing checks:
a.
Taxi a few feet and check brake operation.
b. While taxiing, make
slight turns to determine
that nose wheel steering is operative.
c. Avoid taxiing over ground containing loose
stones, gravel, or other loose material that may
cause foreign object damage to propeller, cowling,
or other aircraft in the area.
d. Never taxi with flaps extended.
e. Minimum turning distances must be strictly
observed.
f. Taxi with propeller in high rpm, cowl flaps open,
and
observe all engine operating limits.
PARKING
Head aircraft into wind and set parking brake. Do not
set parking brake during cold weather when accumu-
lated moisture may freeze in brakes, or if brakes are
overheated. Close cowl flaps, install internal control
2-2
lock (Figure 2-1) and pitot covers, and place chocks
under wheels.
MOORING
Park aircraft as previously outlined. In winds up to
20 knots, secure the aircraft at tie-down rings. For
winds above 20 knots, tie nose gear, main gear and
tailcone, and wing tie-down
ring (see Figure 2-2),
and
install external control surface locks, if avail-
able. Hangar aircraft when predicted wind velocity
exceeds 60 knots. When mooring aircraft, use 3/4-
inch manila or nylon rope and employ a clove hitch
or other anti-slip knot. If manila rope is used for
tie-down, allow enough slack to compensate for con-
traction of the rope fiber without damaging aircraft.
JACKING
Aircraft jacking should be accomplished in a hangar
unless wind is calm. Place jacks under jack pads on
the underside of both wings and nose jack pad near
the nose gear wheel well as shown in Figure 2-3.
Attach a tail support stand to the tailcone tie-down
fitting and
ballast as required. Raise nose and wing
jacks evenly until all three wheels are clear of the
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