Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL 182T HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
JACKING
When a requirement exists to jack the entire airplane off the
ground, or when wing jack points are used in the jacking operation,
refer to the Maintenance Manual for specific procedures and
equipment required.
Individual main gear may be jacked by using the jack pad which
is incorporated in the main landing gear strut step bracket. When
using the individual gear strut jack pad, flexibility of the gear strut
will cause the main wheel to slide inboard as the wheel is raised,
tilting the jack. The jack must then be lowered for a second jacking
operation. Do not jack both main wheels simultaneously using the
individual main gear jack pads.
DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE ON THE ELEVATOR
OR HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SURFACES.
WHEN PUSHING ON THE TAILCONE, ALWAYS
APPLY PRESSURE AT A BULKHEAD TO AVOID
BUCKLING THE SKIN.
If nose gear maintenance is required, the nose wheel may be
raised off the ground by pressing down on a tailcone bulkhead, just
forward of the horizontal stabilizer, and allowing the tail to rest on
the tail tie-down ring.
To assist in raising and holding the nose wheel off the ground,
ground anchors should be utilized at the tail tie down point.
NOTE
Ensure that the nose will be held off the ground under all
conditions by means of suitable stands or supports under
weight supporting bulkheads near the nose of the airplane.
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/or lower or raise the nose strut to properly
center the bubble in the level. Corresponding points on both upper
door sills may be used to level the airplane laterally.
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