Servicing & Inspection; Ground Handling; Towing; Taxiing - Thrush Aircraft S2RHG-T65 TURBO THRUSH Maintenance Manual

THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2RHG-T65 TURBO THRUSH
Standard procedure for ground handling, servicing, inspection, airframe maintenance,
lubrication, and storage are included in this Section. Adherence to these procedures on a
scheduled basis can save many hours of maintenance and aircraft down time. When a
system component requires service or maintenance other than that outlined in this
Section, refer to the applicable Section of this manual for complete information.
Movement of the aircraft on the ground may be accomplished as follows:
A. Pull and guide the aircraft by means of a tow bar with the tail wheel unlocked.
B. Attach a rope harness to the main gear when there is a need to tow the aircraft
forward through snow or over soft and/or muddy ground.
Before attempting to taxi the aircraft, maintenance personnel should be checked out by
qualified personnel. When it is determined that the propeller area is clear, apply the
power to start the taxi roll and perform the following:
A. Push the stick full forward to unlock the tail wheel.
B. Taxi a few feet and check the brake operation.
C. While taxiing, make slight turns to determine that the tail wheel steering is
operative.
D. Avoid taxiing over ground of loose stones, gravel, or other loose material that
may cause foreign object damage to the propeller or to other aircraft in the area.
E. You may taxi with the power lever in the Beta region to govern ground speed.
Observe all engine operating limits.
Head the aircraft into the wind and set the parking brake. Do not set the parking brake
during cold wet weather because the accumulated moisture may freeze in the brakes. Do
not set the parking brake if the brakes are overheated. Install the internal control lock.
Place the chocks under each main wheel.
Park aircraft as previously outlined. In winds up to 20 knots, secure the aircraft at the
wing tie down rings. For winds above 20 knots, tie the tail and main gear as well as the
wings. Install external control surface locks. Be sure to tie the propeller down to prevent
it from wind milling with zero oil pressure. The aircraft should be placed in a hangar when
wind velocity is predicted to exceed 50 knots. When mooring aircraft, use 3/4-inch manila
or nylon rope. A clove hitch or other anti-slip knot should be employed. If a manila rope
is used for tie down, allow enough slack to compensate for contraction of the rope fiber
without damaging the aircraft.
Effective: 05/05/04
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SERVICING & INSPECTION

GROUND HANDLING

TOWING

TAXIING

PARKING

MOORING

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