Care Of The Airplane; Ground Handling; Mooring Your Airplane - Cessna 172 Skyhawk Owner's Manual

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CARE OF THE AIRPLANE

If your airplane is to retain that new plane performance and dependability,
certain inspection and maintenance requirements must be followed. It is wise to
follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based on
climatic and flying conditions encountered in your locality.
Keep in touch with your Cessna Dealer and take advantage of his know-
ledge and experience. He knows your airplane and how to maintain it. He will
remind you when lubrications and oil changes are necessary, and about other
seasonal and periodic services.

GROUND HANDLING.

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. A flat nose wheel tire or deflated strut will also
increase tail height.
MOORING Y O U R AIRPLANE.
Proper tie-down procedure is your best precaution against damage to your
parked airplane by gusty or strong winds. To tie down your airplane securely,
proceed as follows:
(1) Set the parking brake and install the control wheel lock.
(2) Tie sufficiently strong ropes or chains (700 pounds tensile
strength) to wing, tail and nose tie-down rings and secure each
rope to a ramp tie-down.
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