Jacking; Flyable Storage 7 To; Mooring - Beechcraft C23 SUNDOWNER 180 Pilot Operating Handbook

Section VIII
BEECH CRAFT
Sundowner
180
Handling,
Serv
-
Maint
C23(M-1285
and
After)
2. Chock
the
main wheels,
fore and
aft.
3.
Using
nylon
line or chain of
sufficient
strength,
secure
the
airplane at
the three
points provided.
DO
NOT
OVER TIGHTEN, if
the
line
at the
rear of
the fuselage
is
excessively
tight, the
nose may rise
and
produce lift
due
to the
angle
of
attack of the
wings.
4. Release
the
parking brake.
If high winds
are
anticipated,
a vertical
tail
post
should
be
installed
at the
rear
tie-down
lug,
and a tie-down
line
attached to the nose
gear.
JACKING
Raise the individual gear for
wheel
and tire removal
with
a
Iscissors
jack
under
the
axle.
Refer to the
BEECHCRAFT
Shop Manual for proper procedures.
DO
NOT enter
the
airplane
while
the airplane
is
on
a wheel
jack.
FLYABLE STORAGE
-
7
TO 30 DAYS
MOORING
if
the
airplane
cannot
be placed
in a hanger,
tie
down
securely
at
the three
points provided.
Do not
use
hemp or
manila
rope.
It is
recommended
a
tail support
be used
to
lightly compress
the nose gear and
reduce
the
angle
of
attack of
the
wings. Attach
a line to the nose
gear
for addi-
tional tie-down.
8-8
Revised: October 1979