Ground Control - Textron Cessna Grand Caravan Ex 208B Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

CESSNA SECTION 7
MODEL 208B 867 SHP AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
GARMIN G1000

GROUND CONTROL

Effective ground control while taxiing is accomplished through
nosewheel steering by using the rudder pedals; left rudder pedal to
steer left and right rudder pedal to steer right. When a rudder pedal is
depressed, a spring loaded steering bungee, which is connected to the
nose gear and to the rudder bars, will turn the nosewheel through an
arc of approximately 15° each side of center. By applying either left or
right brake, the degree of turn may be increased up to 51.5° each side
of center.
Moving the airplane by hand is most easily accomplished by attaching
a towbar (stowed in aft cargo compartment) to the nose gear fork axle
holes. If a towbar is not available, or pushing is required, use the wing
struts as push points. Do not use the propeller blades or spinner to
push or pull the airplane. If the airplane is to be towed by vehicle, never
turn the nosewheel beyond the steering limit marks either side of
center. If excess force is exerted beyond the turning limit, a red over-
travel indicator block (frangible stop) will fracture and the block,
attached to a cable, will fall into view alongside the nose strut. This
should be checked routinely during preflight inspection to prevent
operation with a damaged nose gear.
The minimum turning radius of the airplane, using differential braking
and nosewheel steering during taxi, is approximately 33.65 feet, refer
to Figure 7-5, Minimum Turning Radius.
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