Section 8 – Aircraft Care and Maintenance
5. GROUND TOWING, PARKING AND MOORING
5.1. TOWING
When the a/c is moved on the ground, either manually or by
towing, the Master Switch must be turned ON until the a/c is
parked.
To tow the aircraft it is necessary to use a metal stiff bar connected to the nose
gear.
Do not turn nose wheel above 20° either side of center: great-
er steering angles can damage the wheel stop. The tow bar
must be removed before engines starting.
5.2. PARKING
General
Under normal weather conditions, the airplane may be parked and headed in a di-
rection that will facilitate servicing without regard to prevailing winds. Ensure that
it is sufficiently protected against adverse weather conditions and present no dan-
ger to other aircraft.
Procedure
1. Position airplane on levelled surface, headed into the prevailing wind, if practical.
2. Engage parking brake
3. Install control locks
4. Secure pilot control wheel by wrapping the seat belt around it
Do not engage the parking brakes at low ambient
temperature, when an accumulation of moisture may
cause the brakes to freeze, or when they become hot
from severe use. In this case use wheel chocks.
In case of long time parking or overnight parking, it is recommended to moor the
a/c as shown on Para. 5.3.
Mooring is strongly recommended when the wind is more than 15
knots and the a/c is completely refuelled.
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