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SECTION 8
HAND/SERV/MAINT
8.9 GROUND HANDLING (CONTINUED)
Care should be taken when setting brakes that
are overheated or during cold weather when
accumulated moisture may freeze a brake.
(3) Aileron and elevator controls should be secured with the
(d) Mooring
The airplane should be moored for immovability, security and
protection. The following procedures should be used for the
proper mooring of the airplane:
(1) Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
(2) Retract the flaps.
(3) Immobilize the ailerons and elevator by looping the seat
(4) Block the wheels.
(5) Secure tiedown ropes to wing and tail tiedown rings at
Use bowline knots, square knots or locked slip
knots. Do not use plain slip knots.
Additional preparations for high winds include
using tiedown ropes from the nose landing gear
and securing the rudder.
REPORT: VB-1710
8-6
CAUTION
front seat belt and chocks used to properly block the
wheels.
belt through the control wheel and pulling it snug.
approximately 45 degree angles to the ground. When using
rope of non-synthetic material, leave sufficient slack to
avoid damage to the airplane should the ropes contract.
CAUTION
NOTE
ISSUED: FEBRUARY 23, 1999
PA-46-350P, MALIBU
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