S
ECTION
8: H
ANDLING
AND
S
ERVICING
C
IRRUS
D
ESIGN
G
ROUND
H
ANDLING
SR20
8-10
P/N 11934-005
To obtain a minimum radius turn during ground handling, the airplane
may be rotated around either main landing gear by pressing down on the
fuselage just forward of the horizontal stabilizer to raise the nose wheel off
the ground.
Taxiing
Before attempting to taxi the airplane, ground personnel should be
instructed and authorized by the owner to taxi the airplane. Instruction
should include engine starting and shutdown procedures in addition to taxi
and steering techniques.
• CAUTION •
Verify that taxi and propeller wash areas are clear before begin-
ning taxi.
Do not operate the engine at high RPM when running up or
taxiing over ground containing loose stones, gravel, or any loose
material that may cause damage to the propeller blades.
Taxi with minimum power needed for forward movement. Exces-
sive braking may result in overheated or damaged brakes.
Refer to
Section 10: Safety Information, "Taxiing, Steering, and
To Taxi Airplane
1.
Remove chocks.
2.
Start engine in accordance with
procedure.
3.
Release parking brake.
4.
Advance throttle to initiate taxi. Immediately after initiating taxi,
apply the brakes to determine their effectiveness. To ascertain steering
effectiveness during taxi, use differential braking to make slight turns.
• CAUTION •
Observe wing clearance when taxiing near
buildings or other stationary objects. If possible, station an
observer outside the airplane.
Avoid holes and ruts when taxiing over uneven ground.
5.
Taxi airplane to desired location.
6.
Shut down engine in accordance with
7.
Set parking brake in accordance with
procedure in this
section.
8.
Install chocks.
9.
In gusty or stormy weather, moor airplane.
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