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CHEROKEE 140 "D"
SECTION III
approach
flight path.
Mixture
should
be full
rich,
fuel
on
the
fullest
tank,
carburetor
heat off,
and
electric
fuel pump
on. Reduce the speed
during
the
flareout
and
contact
the
ground
close
to the stalling speed
(55
to
65
MPH). After
ground
contact
hold
the nose wheel off as
long
as
possible.
As the airplane
slows
down, drop
the nose and apply the
brakes.
There
will
be less
chance
of
skidding
the tires
if
the
flaps
are
retracted
before
applying
the
brakes.
Braking
is
most
effective
when
back pressure
is
applied
to the
control
wheel,
putting
most
of
the
aircraft
weight
on
the
main
wheels.
In
high
wind
conditions,
particularly in
strong
crosswinds,
it
may
be desirable
to
approach
the
ground
at
higher
than
normal
speeds
with
partial
or no
flaps.
STOPPING
ENGINE
At the
pilot's discretion,
the
flaps
should
be
raised and the electric
fuel pump
turned
off.
After
parking,
the radios should
be
turned
off
and the engine stopped
by pulling
the mixture
control
to
idle
cut<>ff.
The
throttle
should
be left full
aft to avoid engine
vibration
while
stopping.
Then the magneto
and
master
switches
should
be
turned
off.
MOORING
The Cherokee
should
be
moved on the
ground
with the aid of the
nose
wheel
tow
bar provided
with
each
plane
and secured
in
the
baggage
compartment.
Tie
downs
may
be
secured
to
rings
provided
under
each
wing,
and
to the
tail
skid. The
aileron
and stabilator
controls
should
be
secured
by looping
the safety
belt
through
the
control
wheel
and
pulling it
tight. The
rudder
is held in position by its
connections
to the nose wheel steering,
and
normally
does
not
have
to
be
secured.
The
flaps
are
locked
when
in
the
full
up
position,
and
should
be left
retracted.
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