Leveling - Piper Lance II Service Manual

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Figure 2-7. Weighing the Airplane
2-13. WEIGHING. (Refer to Figure 2-7.) The airplane may be weighed by the following
procedure:
a. Position a scale and ramp in front of each of the three wheels.
b. Secure the scales from rolling forward and tow the airplane up onto the scales.
(Refer to Towing, Paragraph 2-18.)
c. Remove the ramp so as not to interfere with the scales.
d. If the airplane is to be weighed for weight and balance computations, level the
airplane per instructions given in Paragraph 2-14.
2-14. LEVELING. All configurations of the airplane are provided with a means for
longitudinal and lateral leveling. The airplane may be leveled while on jacks; during the
weighing procedure while the wheels are on scales; or while the wheels are on the ground.
To level the airplane for purposes of weighing or rigging, the following procedures may be
used:
a. To longitudinally level the airplane, partially withdraw the two leveling screws
located immediately below the left front side window. (Refer to Figure 2-8.) Place a spirit
level on these screw heads and deflate the nose wheel tire or adjust the jacks until the
bubble of the level is centered.
b. To laterally level the airplane, place a spirit level across the baggage compartment
floor along the rear bulkhead (Refer to Figure 2-9.) and deflate the tire on the high side of
the airplane or adjust either jack until the bubble of the level is centered.
Issued: 1/3/78
HANDLING AND SERVICING
LANCE II SERVICE MANUAL
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