Cessna 162 SKYLANE, Pilot'S Operating Handbook And Flight Training Supplement

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CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL 162 AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICE
GARMIN G300 AND MAINTENANCE
U.S.
GROUND HANDLING
(Continued)
LEVELING
Longitudinal leveling of the airplane is accomplished by placing a level
on leveling screws located on the left side of the tailcone. Deflate the
nose tire and raise the main landing gear to properly center the bubble
in the level. The fuselage wing carry through spar in the cabin may be
used to level the airplane laterally.
FLYABLE STORAGE
Engines in airplanes that are flown every 30 days or less may not
achieve normal service life because of internal corrosion. Corrosion
occurs when moisture from the air and the products of combustion
combine to attack cylinder walls and bearing surfaces during periods
when the airplane is not flown.
The minimum recommended operating frequency for the engine is one
continuous flight hour (not counting taxi, takeoff and landing time) with
oil temperatures of 170°F to 220°F every 30 days or less (depending on
location and storage conditions). Airplanes operated close to oceans,
lakes, rivers and in humid regions are in greater need of engine
preservation than airplanes operated in arid regions. Appropriate
engine preservation procedures must be practiced by the owner or
operator of the airplane based on present environmental conditions and
the frequency of airplane activity.
NOTE
The engine manufacturer does not recommend pulling the
engine through by hand during storage periods.
If the airplane is to remain inactive for more than 30 days, consult the
latest revision of Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) Service
Information Letter SIL99-1 or later revision (www.tcmlink.com).
It is recommended when storing the airplane for any period of time to
keep fuel tanks full to minimize condensation in tanks. Keep the battery
fully charged to prevent the electrolyte from freezing in cold weather.
Refer to the Maintenance Manual for proper airplane storage
procedures.
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