Piper CHEROKEE ARCHER II Pilot Operating Handbook page 141

SECTION
8
HANDLING, SERVICING AND MATNTENANCE
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA.2&I81,
CHEROKEE ARCHER tr
8.9
GROUND HANDLING
(a)
Towing
The airplane may be moved on the ground by the
use
of the
nose
wheel steering bar that
is
stowed below the forward ledge
of the
baggage
compartment
or by power
equipment
that wiil
not
damage
or
excessively strain the nose gear
steering
assembly.
Towing
lugs are
incorporated
as
part of the
nose
Par
fork.
CAUTION
When
towing with power equipment, do not tum
the
nose gear
beyond
its steering radius
in either direction,
as
this
will
result in
damage
to
the
nose
geiu and steering mechanism.
CAUTION
Do
not tow
the airplane when the controls
are secured.
In
the event towing lines
ar€ necessary,
ropes should be attached
to both
main
gear
struts
as
high up on the
tubes
as
possible. Lines should be long enough to
clear the
nose
and/or tail by not
less
than fifteen feet, and
a
qualified person should ride in the pilot's
seat
to maintain control by
use
of
the brakes..
(b)
Taxiing
Before attempting
to taxi the airplane, ground personnel sltould
be
instructed and approved
by
a
qualified person authorized by the owner.
Engine starting and
shutdown procedures
as
well
as
taxi
techniques should be covered. When
it
is
ascertained
that
the propeller back blast and
taxi
areas
are clear,
power should be applied to start the taxi roll,
and
the following
checks
should
be
performed:
(
l)
Taxi
a
few feet forward and apply the brakes to determine their
effectiveness.
(2)
While taxiing, make slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness
of
the
steering.
(3)
Observe
wing
clearance
when taxiing near buildings
or
other stationary objects.
If
possible, station
an
observer outside the airplane
(4)
When taxiing
wer uneven ground, avoid holes
and
ruts.
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