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SECTION
UI
THE
PIPER CHEROKEE
applying the
brakes.
Braking
ls
mosteffectivewhen
back
pres-
sure isapplted tothe
control
wheel,
pufttngmost
of the
atrcraft
wetght
on the
maln
wheels. In
high wlnd condttlons,
Particu-
Iarly
ln
strong cross-winds,
lt
may
be
desirable to
approach
the
ground at htgher
than normal
speeds
with partial
or
no
flaps.
To
stop
the
engine
after landing,
pull
the
mixure
control
full
back
to
idlc crt-off.
trYhen
dternatc
fuels
arc used,
the
engine
should
be
run
up
to
12OO
RPM
for
one
minute prior
to
shutdown
to
clesn
out
any
unburned
fuel. Æter the
engine
stops
turn
magneto
and
mætcr
switches
off.
MOORING
The Cherokee
should
be
moved
on
ttre ground
with
the aid
of the
nose
wheel tourhar
providedwith
each
plane and secured
tn the
baggage
compartment. Tie
downs
may
be
secutedto
rings
provided
under each
wing,
and
to lhe
tall skid,
The
aileron
and
stabtlator
controls
should be secured
by
looping
the
safety
belt
through
the
control
wheel and
pulling
lt tight.
The
rudder
is
held
in
positlon
by
lts
connections
to
the nose
wheel
steering,
and
normally
does
not
have
to
be
secured. The flaps are
locked
when
in
the
full
up
positlon,
and should be
left retracted.
WEIGHT
AND
BAIANCE
It is
the
responsibility
of
the owner
and
pilot
to
determine
that
the
airplane
remains
within
theallowable
weight
v§
certer
of
gravity
envelopewhllein
flight.
For weight
and balance
data
see the
Airplane Flight
Manual
and
Weiglrt and
Balance
Form
supplied
with
each
alrplane.
L9a
770527
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