Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook page 265

PA-28-181, ARCHER III
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8.9 GROUND HANDLING (continued)
(d) Mooring
protection. The following procedures should be used for the proper
mooring of the airplane:
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ISSUED: December 22, 2017
The airplane should be moored for immovability, security and
(I) Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
(2) Retract the flaps.
( 3 ) Immobilize the ailerons and stabilator by looping the seat belt
through the contTol wheel and pulling it snug.
(4) Block the wheels.
(5) Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the tail
skid at approximately 45 degree angles to the ground. When
using rope of non-synthetic material, leave suf
avoid damage to the airplane should the ropes contract.
Additional preparations for high winds include
using tie-down ropes from the landing gear forks
and securing the rudder.
(6) Install a pilot head cover if available. Be sure to remove the
pitot head cover before flight.
(7) Cabin and baggage doors should be locked when the airplane
is unattended .
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
NOTE
SECTION 8
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REPORT: VB-2749
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