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CHEROKEE CRUISER
PARKING
When parking the airplane, insure that it is sufficiently protected against adverse
weather conditions and presents no danger to other aircraft. When parking the airplane for
any length of time or overnight, it is recommended that it be moored securely.
a.
To park the airplane, head it into the wind, if possible.
b.
Set the parking brake. (Use wheel chocks if available.)
MOORING
NOTE
Care should be taken when setting brakes that are overheated or
during cold weather when accumulated moisture may freeze a
brake.
The airplane should be moored to insure its immovability, protection and security
under varying weather conditions. The following procedure should be used for proper
mooring of the airplane.
a.
Head the airplane into the wind, if possible.
b.
Lock the aileron and stabilator controls by looping the seat belt through the
control wheel and pulling it snug.
c.
Block the wheels.
d.
Secure tie down ropes to the wing tie down rings and tail skid at approximately
45-degree angles to the ground. When using rope of non-synthetic material, leave
sufficient slack to avoid damage to the airplane should the ropes contract.
CAUTION
Use bowline knots or locked slip knots. Do not use a plain slip
knot.
NOTE
Additional preparations for high winds include using tie-down
ropes from the landing gear forks, and securing the rudder.
e.
Install a pitot head cover, if available.
HANDLING AND SERVICING
10-2
ISSUED: JULY 6,1973
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