Tie-Down; Jacking - Cessna SKYLANE RG R182 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 8
HANDLING, SERVICE
&
MAINTENANCE
CESSNA
MODEL R182
brakes. Do not set the parking brakes during cold weather when accumu-
lated moisture may freeze the brakes, or when the brakes are overheated.
Close the cowl flaps, install the control wheel lock and chock the wheels. In
severe weather and high wind conditions, tie the airplane down as outlined
in the following paragraph.
TIE-DOWN
Proper tie-down procedure is the best precaution against damage to
the parked airplane by gusty or strong winds. To tie-down the airplane
securely, proceed as follows:
1.
Set the parking brake and install the control lvheel lock.
2. Install a surface control lock over the fin and rudder.
3. Tie sufficiently strong ropes or chains (700 pounds tensile
strength) to the wing and tail tie-down fittings and secure each
rope to a ramp tie-down.
4.
Tie a rope (no chains or cables) to the nose gear torque link and
secure to a ramp tie-down.
5.
Install a pitot tube cover.
JACKING
When a requirement exists to jack one or both ma.in gear. the entire
airplane should be jacked by using the wing jack points. Refer to the
Service Manual for specific procedures and equipment required.
If
nose gear maintenance is required, the nose wheel may be raised off
the ground by pressing down on a tailcone bulkhead. just forward of the
horizontal stabilizer. and allowing the tail to rest on thl~ tail tie-down ring.
NOTE
Do not apply pressure on the elevator or outboard :-itabil-
izer surfaces. When pushing on the tailcone. always apply
pressure at the bulkhead to avoid buckling thf~ skin.
To assist in raising and holding the nose wheel off the ground. weight
down the tail by placmg sand-bags. or suitable weights on each side of the
horizontal stablizer, next
to
the fuselage.
If
ground anchors are available.
the tail should be securelY tied down.
NOTE
Ensure that the
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