Towing - Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

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IRRUS ESIGN
SR22
To Remove External Power from Airplane
1. If battery power is no longer required, set BAT 1 switch 'off.'
2. Pull external power unit plug.

Towing

The airplane may be moved on the ground by the use of the nose wheel
steering bar that is stowed in the rear baggage compartment or by power
equipment that will not damage or excessively strain the nose gear
assembly. The steering bar is engaged by inserting it into lugs just forward
of the nose wheel axle.
While pushing the aircraft backward, the tow bar must be installed
Do not use the vertical or horizontal control surfaces or stabilizers
to move the airplane. If a tow bar is not available, use the wing
Do not push or pull on control surfaces or propeller to maneuver
Do not tow the airplane when the main gear is obstructed with
If the airplane is to be towed by vehicle, do not turn the nose wheel
more than 90 degrees either side of center or structural damage to
To Tow Airplane
Be especially cognizant of hangar door clearances.
1. Refer to Section 1: General, "Airplane Three View"
clearances.
2. Insert tow bar into the lugs just forward of the nose wheel axle.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Remove chocks.
5. Move airplane to desired location.
6. Set parking brake in accordance with
section.
7. Install chocks.
8. Remove tow bar.
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• CAUTION •
to keep the nose wheel from turning abruptly.
roots as push points.
the airplane.
mud or snow.
the nose gear could result.
• CAUTION •
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ECTION ANDLING AND
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for turning radius
Parking procedure in this
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ROUND ANDLING
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