Parking; Mooring - Piper Cherokee Arrow II Pilots Operating Manual

ARROW
II
PARKING
When parking the airplane, insure that it is sufficiently protected against adverse
weather conditions and presents no danger to other aircraft. When parking the airplane for
any length of time or overnight, it is recommended that it be moored securely.
a. To park the airplane, head it into the wind, if possible.
b. Set the parking brake. (Use wheel chocks if available.)
NOTE
Care should be taken to avoid setting brakes that are overheated
or during cold eather when accumulated moisture may freeze a
brake.
MOORING
The airplane should be moored to insure its immovability, protection and security
under varying weather conditions. The following procedure should be used for proper
mooring of the airplane.
a. Head the airplane into the wind, if possible.
b. Lock the aileron and stabilator controls by looping the seat belt through the
control wheel and pulling it snug.
c. Block the wheels.
d. Secure tie down ropes to the wing tie down rings and tail skid at approximately
45-degree angles to the ground.
CAUTION
Use bowline knots or locked slip knot. Do not use a plain slip
knot.
NOTE
Additional preparations for high winds include using tie down
ropes from the landing gear forks, and securing the rudder.
HANDLING AND SERVICING
ISSUED: JULY
13,1973