Tie Down; Leveling; Jacking - Cirrus SR22 Pilot Operating Handbook

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Tie Down

The airplane should be moored for immovability, security, and protection.
FAA Advisory Circular AC 20-35C, Tie-down Sense, contains additional
information regarding preparation for severe weather, tie down, and
related information.
To Tie Down (Moor) Airplane
1. Position airplane on level surface and headed into the wind.
2. Retract flaps.
Do not set parking brake during cold weather, when accumulated
moisture may freeze brakes, or when brakes are overheated.
3. Set parking brake in accordance with
section.
4. Install chocks.
5. Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the tail ring at
approximately 45-degree angles to the ground.
Anchor points for wing tiedowns should not be more than 18 feet
apart to prevent eyebolt damage in heavy winds.
Use bowline knots, square knots, or the midshipman's hitch (also
known as a taut line hitch or half-hitch). Do not use plain slip-
Regardless of which tie-down style is employed, ensure that the

Leveling

Refer to AMM Chapter 8: Leveling & Weighing, Weighing the Airplane
procedures for instructions and illustration.

Jacking

Refer to AMM Chapter 7: Lifting & Shoring, Jacking the Airplane proce-
dures for list of required tools and for illustration.
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lines are taut and any slack is eliminated.
Parking procedure in this
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