Servicing & Inspection; Section Two; Ground Handling; Towing - Thrush Aircraft S2R–T660 Maintenance Manual

SECTION TWO

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 engines 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.
Effective: 12/17/03
THRUSH AIRCRAFT INC - T660 TURBO THRUSH
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SERVICING & INSPECTION

GROUND HANDLING

TOWING

TAXI I NG

PARKING

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