Piper Navajo PA-31 Service Manual page 41

PIPER NAVAJO SERVICE MANUAL
NOTE
Care should be taken when setting brakes that are overheated or
during cold weather when accumulated moisture may freeze the
brakes.
c. Insert the internal control lock.
2-15. TOWING. The airplane may be moved by using the nose wheel steering bar that is stowed on the aft
wall of the nose baggage compartment or power equipment that will not damage or cause excess strain to
the nose gear steering assembly. Towing lugs are incorporated as part of the nose gear fork.
To pull the airplane on a hard level surface, it will require approximately 100 pounds pull to start its
roll and approximately 60 pounds to maintain roll.
CAUTION
When towing, do not turn the nose gear in either direction beyond
its 20 degree arc from center as this will result in damage to the
nose gear and steering mechanism. A placard is installed on the
nose gear strut to indicate turn limits. (Refer to Figure 2-10.)
CAUTION
Do not tow airplane with control locks installed.
In the event towing lines are necessary, lines (rope) will be attached to both main gear struts just
below the side brace link attachments. Ascertain that cowl flap doors are closed. Lines should be long
enough to clear the nose and/or tail by not less than 15 feet, and a qualified person to ride in the pilot's
seat to maintain control by use of the brakes.
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