C
IRRUS
D
ESIGN
S
ECTION
8: H
ANDLING
AND
S
ERVICING
SR20
G
ROUND
H
ANDLING
P/N 11934-005
8-11
Parking
The airplane should be parked to protect the airplane from weather and to
prevent it from becoming a hazard to other aircraft. The parking brake may
release or exert excessive pressure because of heat buildup after heavy
braking or during wide temperature swings. Therefore, if the airplane is to
be left unattended or is to be left overnight, chock and tie down the
airplane.
If the airplane will be parked for 30 days or more, pull the CONV LIGHTS
circuit breaker to prevent excessive discharge from battery 1.
• N
OTE
•
Interior and exterior convenience lighting, electronic door locks,
and Gateway Module will be disabled when CONV LIGHTS
circuit breaker is pulled.
To Park Airplane
1.
Position airplane on level surface and headed into the wind.
2.
Retract flaps.
• CAUTION •
Use care if setting parking brake during cold weather when accu-
mulated moisture may freeze brakes, or when brakes are over-
heated.
3.
Set parking brake by first applying brake pressure using the toe brakes
and then pulling the PARK BRAKE knob aft.
4.
If parking for more than 30 days:
Pull CONV LIGHTS circuit breaker.
5.
Install chocks.
6.
In gusty or stormy weather, tie down airplane in accordance with
7.
Install a Pitot head cover.
• CAUTION •
Be sure to remove the Pitot head cover before flight.
8.
Ensure cabin and baggage doors are locked when the airplane is left
unattended.
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