Ground Handling; General - Piper Lance II Service Manual

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Figure 2-6. Jacking Arrangement
2-9. STEP, HANDHOLD, AND WALKWAYS. A fixed handhold is located on the right side
of the fuselage, above and aft of the center seat window. The walkway is made up of a
non-skid compound applied to the wing surface (Refer to Section IV for repair). A step is
available as optional equipment and is installed just aft of the trailing edge of the right flap.
2-10. GROUND HANDLING.
2-11. GENERAL. Ground handling covers all essential information governing the handling
of the airplane on the ground. This includes jacking, weighing, leveling, mooring, parking,
towing and taxiing When the airplane is handled in the manner described in the following
paragraphs, damage to the airplane and its equipment will be prevented.
2-12. JACKING. Jack the airplane to service the landing gear and as specified to perform
other service operations. Proceed as follows:
a. Place the jacks under jack pads on the front wing spar. (Refer to Figure 2-6.)
b. Attach the tail support to the tail skid. Place approximately 300 pounds of ballast
on the base of the tail support to hold down the tail.
CAUTION
Be sure to apply sufficient tail support ballast; otherwise the
airplane will tip forward.
c. Raise the jacks until all three wheels are clear of the surface.
LANCE II SERVICE MANUAL
Issued: 1/3/78
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HANDLING AND SERVICING