Jabiru J160-C, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Jabiru Aircraft SECTION 8
Model J160-C HANDLING, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
JP-FM-06 Revision: 0 1 1 Dec 2008 Page 8-7
When severe weather conditions or high winds are anticipated, the best precaution is to hangar
the aircraft. In less severe conditions, or when hangarage is not available the aircraft should be
tied down as outlined in the following paragraph.
8.6.2 TIE DOWN
The following procedure should be used to tie-down the aircraft:
a. Lock the ailerons and elevator as described above or by using suitable locally
manufactured external control surface locks.
b. Chock the wheels.
c. Attach a suitably strong (recommended 550 kg tensile strength) tie-down rope to the
wing tie-down rings at approximately 45 degrees to the ground. Leave sufficient slack
to avoid damage due to rope shrinkage that may occur when a moist rope dries out.
d. Attach a suitably strong (recommended 550 kg tensile strength) tie down rope to the tail
tie-down at approximately 45 degrees to the ground. Leave sufficient slack to avoid
damage due to rope shrinkage that may occur when a moist rope dries out.
8.6.3 JACKING
The aircraft may be jacked in order to service the landing gear, change wheels/tyres and to
perform other service functions. The procedure for jacking the aircraft is as follows:
Nose Wheel:
a. Place a rag on the top of the horizontal stabiliser immediately beside the fuselage
to protect the paint. Place a soft container (such as a bag) containing
approximately 20kg of lead shot on the tail and ease it to rest on the ground.
Main Wheel:
a. Lifting from the wingtip, lift the wheel clear of the ground.
c. Use a wing stand to hold the wheel off the ground. Note that if a wing stand is not
available, a brick or similar may be placed under the bottom end of the undercarriage
leg to hold the wheel clear of the ground while the wheel is fixed.
CAUTION
Always take care when working on an aircraft on jacks. Ensure the stands are not bumped and
that the aircraft’s CG is not altered significantly (such as by a person entering the cabin).