Extra 300LX, Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 9
PAGE 3 PAGE DATE: 1. March 2011
MAINTENANCE MANUAL EXTRA 330LX
09-00-00 GENERAL
This chapter describes the procedures and precautions nec-
essary for proper ground handling of the EXTRA 330LX.
09-10-00 TOWING
D A N G E R When preparing for ground handling operation ensure
that the ignition switch is off.
The aircraft should be moved on the ground by hand without
using a towing vehicle or tow bar. For moving the aircraft on
the ground, push by hand the wing leading edges or pull at the
inboard portion of the propeller blades.
09-20-00 TAXIING
Taxiing the aircraft shall be performed by qualified person-
nel only. All taxiing should be done at slow speed, and the
controls should be positioned such that the effects of gusty
wind are minimized.
N O T I C E Taxiing over loose gravel or cinders should be done at
low engine speed to minimize damage to the airframe
surfaces due to stone damage.
The aircraft is taxiing as follows:
1 Start and warm engine up in accordance with the Pilot's
Operating Handbook (PN: EA-0E701) section 4.3 "Starting
Procedures".
N O T I C E Only operate with the propeller at minimum blade
angle (High RPM).