Piper ARCHER III Pilot Operating Handbook page 185

PA-28-181, ARCHER III
(3) Aileron and stabilator controls should be secured with the
(d) Mooring
The airplane should be moored for immovability, security and
protection. The following procedures should be used for the proper
mooring of the airplane:
(1) Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
(2) Retract the flaps.
(3) Immobilize the ailerons and stabilator by looping the seat
(4) Block the wheels.
(5) Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the
Use bowline knots, square knots or locked slip
knots. Do not use plain slip knots.
Additional preparations for high winds include
using tie-down ropes from the landing gear forks
and securing the rudder.
(6) Install a pitot head cover if available. Be sure to remove the
(7) Cabin and baggage doors should be locked when the air-
ISSUED: JULY 12, 1995
front seat belt and chocks used to properly block the
wheels.
belt through the control wheel and pulling it snug.
tail skid at approximately 45 degree angles to the ground.
When using rope of non-synthetic material, leave sufficient
slack to avoid damage to the airplane should the ropes
contract.
CAUTION
pitot head cover before flight.
plane is unattended.
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
NOTE
SECTION 8
REPORT: VB-1611
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