Piper Cherokee Six 300 Information Manual page 99

CHEROKEE SIX - 3OO
PARKING
When parking the airplane, be sure that it is sufficiently protected from adverse
weather conditions and that it presents no danger to other aircraft. When parking the
airplane for any length of time or overnight, it is suggested that it be moored securely.
a.
To park the airplane, head it into the wind if possible.
b.
Set the parking brake by pulling back on the brake lever and depressing the knob
on the handle. To release the parking brake, pull back on the handle until the
catch disengages; then allow the handle to swing forward.
CAUTION
Care should be taken when setting brakes that are overheated or
during cold weather when accumulated rnoisture may freeze a
brake.
c. Aileron and stabilator controls may be secured with the front seat belt. Wheel
chocks may be used if available.
MOORING
The airplane should be moored for immovabitity, security, and protection. The
following procedures should be used for the proper mooring of the airplane:
a. Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
b. Retract the flaps.
c. Immobilize the ailerons and stabilator by looping the seat belt through the
control wheel and pulling it snug.
d. Block the wheels.
e. Secure tiedown ropes to the wing tiedown rings and to the 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 airplaae should the ropes
contract.
CAUTION
Use bowline knots, square knots or locked slip knots. Do not use
plain slip knots.
NOTE
Additional preparations for high winds include using tiedown
ropes from the landing gear forks and securing the rudder.
t. . Install a pitot head cover if available. Be sure to remove the pitot head
before flight.
g.
Cabin and baggage doors should be locked when the airplane is unattended.
IIANDLING AND SERVICING
IfISUED: JULY 12,1973
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