Pilot Conducted Preventive Maintenance; Alterations Or Repairs; Ground Handling; Towing - Cessna 150 COMMUTER 1977 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 150M

PILOT CONDUCTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

A certified pilot who owns or operates an airplane not used as an air
carrier is authorized by FAR Part 43 to perform limited maintenance on
his airplane.
operations which are allowed.
Pilots operating airplanes of other than U. S. registry
should refer to the regulations of the country of certi-
fication for information on preventive maintenance that
may be performed by pilots.
A Service Manual should be obtained prior to performing any preven-
tive maintenance to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Cessna Dealer should be contacted for further information or for required
maintenance which must be accomplished by appropriately licensed per-
sonnel.

ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS

It is essential that the FAA be contacted prior to any alterations on
the airplane to ensure that airworthiness of the airplane is not violated.
Alterations or repairs to the airplane must be accomplished by licensed
personnel.

GROUND HANDLING

TOWING

The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the
tow-bar attached to the nose wheel. When towing with a vehicle, do not
exceed the nose gear turning angle of 30° either side of center, or damage
to the gear will result. If the airplane is "towed or pushed over a rough
surface during hangaring, watch that the normal cushioning action of the
nose strut does not cause excessive vertical movement of the tail and the
resulting contact with low hangar doors or structure.
deflated strut will also increase tail height.

PARKING

When parking the airplane, head into the wind and set the parking
brakes. Do not set the parking brakes during cold weather when accumu-
Refer to FAR Part 43 for a list of the specific maintenance
NOTE
SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICE
& MAINTENANCE
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