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AVANTI P180
Ground Handling
Towing
The airplane should be moved on the ground with the aid of the nosewheel towing bar provided
with the airplane. The tow bar is designed to attach to the nose wheel axle.
CAUTION: Disengage steering link connecting pin. Do not push or pull on propellers or
control surfaces when moving the airplane on the ground.
Release parking brake before towing the airplane.
At completion of towing operations reconnect steering link. While hangared, the steering link
may be disengaged.
Ground Test/Refuel Panel
This airplane utilizes a ground test/refueling annunciator panel to aid the ground crew in
servicing the aircraft. The panel consists of a GROUND TEST switch, a REFUEL control
switch, red-warning lights and amber-caution lights. The red lights indicate: a low oil level
condition in the left or in the right engine, a hydraulic system fluid low level condition or a
hydraulic system fluid filter obstruction. The amber lights indicate when the fuel tank
interconnect valve is in transit or open.
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- Page 1 AVANTI P180 Ground Handling Towing The airplane should be moved on the ground with the aid of the nosewheel towing bar provided with the airplane. The tow bar is designed to attach to the nose wheel axle. CAUTION: Disengage steering link connecting pin. Do not push or pull on propellers or control surfaces when moving the airplane on the ground.
- Page 2 Access to the ground test/refueling panel is through a side-hinged door on the right. side of the fuselage under the wing. The GROUND TEST switch has three positions. In the LAMP position, it tests the panel lights and all lights should illuminate. In the SYST position, it tests the monitoring system circuitry and all lights should illuminate in a few seconds, then go off when the switch is released.
- Page 3 Gravity Refueling Open the REFUEL switch, verify the TANK INTCON annunciator light is on, remove filler cap and fill the fuel tank through the filler neck. Reinstall filler cap and set the REFUEL switch to the CLOSED position. Ensure TK INTCON INT and TANK INTCON annunciators are OFF. Pressure Refueling NOTE: A minimum truck delivery pressure of 20 PSIG at the nozzle is required for satisfactory system performance.
- Page 4 CAUTION: The oil level must be checked within ten minutes of engine shutdown. If more than ten minutes has elapsed, have the flight crew carry out a normal dry motoring run prior to checking oil. Engine oil can be checked by using the L and R ENG OIL red warning lights on the ground test/refueling panel.
- Page 5 CAUTION: When connecting or disconnecting external power, DO NOT approach aircraft from the rear. Lavatory Servicing The chemical toilet is the standard dry chemical type. The toilet should be removed, emptied and cleaned after each period of use. A non-metallic stiff bristle brush and a water and detergent solution may be used to clean the bowl.
- Page 6 Airframe & Windshield Anti-Ice This aircraft does not require anti-icing fluids, Icex, etc. Tires All tires are tubeless. They should be filled with nitrogen to the following pressures: Nose Tires 67 psi. Main Tires 110 psi. Windshield & Window Cleaning CAUTION: Check with flight crew before cleaning windshield.
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