Piper Cherokee Six Service Manual page 41

PIPER CHEROKEE
SIX SERVICE
MANUAL
2-17. TOWING.
The airplane
may be moved by using the nose wheel steering bar that is
stowed
below the forward
ledge of the rear baggage compartment.
or by using power
equipment
that will not damage or cause excess strain to the nose gear steering assembly. On
PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 airplane towing
lugs
are incorporated
as part of the nose gear fork.
On PA-32R-300 models, the stem on the towing bar is inserted in the hollow of the nose wheel
axle at its right side.
CAUTION
When towing with power equipment, do not turn the nose gear
in either direction beyond its steering radius limits as this will
result in damage
to the nose gear and steering mechanism.
When moving the aircraft forward by hand, avoid pushing on
the trailing edge of the ailerons as this will cause the aileron
contour
to change
resulting
in an out-of-trim
condition.
Do not tow airplane with controls or control surfaces secured.
In the event towing lines are necessary. lines (rope) should be attached to both main gear
struts as high up on the tubes as possible. Lines should be long enough to clear the nose and/
or
tail by not less than 15 feet, and a qualified person should ride in the pilot's seat to maintain
control by use of the brakes.
2-18. TAXIING.
Before attempting
to taxi the airplane,
ground
personnel
should be
checked out by a qualified pilot or other responsible person. Engine starting and shut-down
procedures should be covered as well. When it is ascertained that the propeller back blast
and
taxi areas are clear, apply power to start the taxi roll and perform the following checks:
a.
Taxi forward a few feet and apply brakes to determine
their effectiveness.
b. Taxi with propeller set in low pitch, high RPM setting.
c.
While taxiing. make slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness
of steering.
d. Observe wing clearances when taxiing near buildings or other stationary
objects. If
possible. station a guide outside the airplane to observe.
e.
When taxiing on uneven ground. avoid holes and ruts.
f.
Do not operate the engine at high RPM when running up or taxiing over ground
containing loose stones, gravel or any loose material that may cause damage to the propeller
blades.
2-19. EXTERNAL
POWER
RECEPTACLE.
2-20. OPERATION
OF EXTERNAL
POWER RECEPTACLE.
The receptacle is located
on the left side of the nose section, just aft of the engine cowling. When used for engine
starting or operation
of the airplanes'
other equipment,
proceed as follows:
a. Set MASTER
SWITCH
to OFF.
b. Ensure that the RED lead of PEP (Piper External Power) kit jumpercable
is connected
to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal
of an external
12-volt battery or a power cart and that the
BLACK lead is connected to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
Revised:
11/4/83
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