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

SECTION 8
AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE

GROUND HANDLING

TOWING

The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the
towbar attached to the nosewheel. The towbar may be stowed in Zone
6. Moving the airplane by hand will require that the individual steering
with the towbar be assisted by personnel pushing at the wing struts.
Do not push or pull the airplane using the propeller
blades or control surfaces.
Use extreme caution during towing operations, especially when towing
with a vehicle. Do not exceed the nose gear turning angle limit of 51.5°
either side of center as shown by the steering limit marks.
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.
UNLOCK the rudder lock and remove any external
rudder locks before towing.
If the airplane is towed or pushed over a rough surface during
hangaring, watch that the normal cushioning action of the nose gear
does not cause excessive vertical movement of the tail and the
resulting contact with low hangar doors or structure. A flat nose tire will
also increase tail height.
8-10 U.S.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CESSNA
MODEL 208B 867 SHP
GARMIN G1000
208BPHCUS-00