Ground Handling - Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

SECTION 8
HAND/SERV /MAINT
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28R-201, ARROW
8.7 AIRPLANE AI,.TERATIONS (continued)
(b) To be carried in the aircraft at all times: (
(I) Pilot's Operating Handbook.
(2) Weight and Balance data plus a copy of the latest Repair
and Alteration Form FAA-337, if applicable.
(3) Aircraft equipment list.
Although the aircraft and engine logbooks are not required to be in the
aircraft, they should be made available upon request. Logbooks should be
complete and up to date. Good records will red uce maintenance cost by
giving the mechanic information about what has or has not been
accomplished.
8.9 GROUND HANDLING
(a) Towing
The airplane may be moved on the ground by the use ofthe nose (
wheel steering bar that is stowed in the rear baggage compartment
or by power equipment that will not damage or excessively strain
the nose gear steering assembly. The steering bar is engaged by
inserting it into the nose wheel axle.
CAUTION
When towing with power equipment, do not
turn the nose gear beyond its steering radius in
either direction, as this will result in damage to
the nose gear and steering mechanism.
CAUTION
Do not tow the airplane when the controls are
secured.
In the event towing lines are necessary, ropes should be
attached to both main gear struts as high up on the tu bes as possible.
Lines should be long enough to clear the nose and / or tail by not less
than 15 feet. and a qualified person should ride in the pilot's seat
to maintain control by use of the brakes.
REPORT: VB-1365
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ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 15, 1988