Parking; Tie-Down - iKarus C 42 Series Pilot Operating Handbook

C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook

5.3 Parking

When parking consider a number of factors:
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as a general precaution, set parking brake
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block the wheels with wheel blocks or brake blocks
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flap to zero = position I
In severe weather and strong wind conditions, tie down the aircraft (as
outlined in paragraph 5.4) if a hangar is not available.
Do not set parking brakes during cold weather
(frozen moisture can block brakes)or when brakes are overheated.

5.4 Tie-Down

Parking of ultralight aircraft outdoors: if possible, let the nose of the aircraft
point in the direction of the wind. Apply parking brakes or lock wheels with
brake pads. Use ropes or belts (no chains, wire or steel cables) and fasten
them to the tie down points (upper end of the front wing struts). Then secure
them to the ground anchors.
Additionally, mount a rope or strap between the engine cowling and propeller
spinner and secure to another ground anchor.
On IKARUS C42 Series models equipped with a towing device, the towing
hook can be used as a third anchorage point.
The control stick must be secured with the help of the safety belt in a fully
retracted position.
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