Parking; Tie-Down; Jacking; Leveling - Kodiak 100 Series Information Manual

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S e c t i o n 8
HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

PARKING

When parking the airplane, face the aircraft into the wind and set the
parking brakes. Do not set the parking brakes during cold weather, when
accumulated moisture may freeze the brakes, or when the brakes are
overheated. Install the control wheel lock and chock the wheels (if the parking
brake is not utilized) to prevent airplane movement. In severe weather or high
wind conditions, secure the airplane as outlined below:
C AUTI ON:
pressure (pressure of the tires on the ramp or runway) will be extremely
high. Surfaces such as hot asphalt or sod may not support the airplane
adequately. Precautions should be taken to avoid parking or moving the
airplane in these areas.

TIE-DOWN

The best precaution against damage to the aircraft when it is parked in gusty
or strong winds is to follow proper tie-down procedures. To securely tie-down
the airplane, proceed with the following directions.
1. If possible, point the aircraft into the wind.
2. Set the parking brake (or chock the wheels).
3. Install the control wheel lock.
4. Set the aileron and elevator trim tabs in the neutral position, so the tabs are
even with the control surfaces.
5. Install the pitot tube cover, if available.
6. Securely attach anchored tie-down ropes or chains to the wing and tail tie-
down fittings.
7. If the last flight of the day has been completed or if dusty conditions are
present or forecasted, install the engine inlet covers to protect the engine
from debris. The covers should be installed after the engine has cooled.
8. To prevent propeller wind-milling, install the propeller anchor on one of the
propeller blades and secure its anchor strap around the nose gear.

JACKING

A series of jack adapters are provided as a tool kit for jacking the airplane.
One adapter fits into the drag brace fitting on the fuselage for jacking the
nose gear. Two adapters (one for each main wheel) fit onto the existing axle
assemblies for jacking the main wheels. Two additional adapters screw into
the belly of the airplane at the main landing gear carry through structure, for
jacking the airplane to remove the main landing gear. For airplanes equipped
with an external cargo compartment, two additional adapters are placed under
the outboard aft trunnion bolt and used to jack the airplane.

LEVELING

Longitudinal leveling of the airplane is required for weighing and determining
the empty weight center of gravity. Refer to "Section 6" of this manual for
Leveling procedures.
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