Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
03/27/08 II - HANDLING AND SERVICING
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c. The aileron and stabilator controls may be secured using the front seat belt.
2-21. TOWING.
CAUTION: WHEN TOWING WITH POWER EQUIPMENT, DO NOT TURN THE NOSE GEAR IN
EITHER DIRECTION BEYOND ITS STEERING RADIUS LIMITS AS THIS WILL
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE NOSE GEAR AND STEERING MECHANISM.
WHEN MOVING THE AIRCRAFT FORWARD BY HAND, AVOID PUSHING ON THE
TRAILING EDGE OF THE AILERONS AS THIS WILL CAUSE THE AILERON
CONTOUR TO CHANGE RESULTING IN AN OUT-OF-TRIM CONDITION.
DO NOT TOW AIRPLANE WITH CONTROLS OR CONTROL SURFACES SECURED.
The airplane may be moved by using the nose wheel steering bar that is stowed below the forward ledge
of the rear baggage compartment. or by using power equipment that will not damage or cause excess
strain to the nose gear steering assembly. On PA-32-260 and PA-32-300 airplane towing lugs are
incorporated as part of the nose gear fork. On PA-32R-300 models, the stem on the towing bar is inserted
in the hollow of the nose wheel axle at its right side.
In the event towing lines are necessary. lines (rope) should be attached to both main gear struts as high
up on the tubes as possible. Lines should be long enough to clear the nose and/ or tail by not less than 15
feet, and a qualified person should ride in the pilot's seat to maintain control by use of the brakes.
2-22. TAXIING.
Before attempting to taxi the airplane, ground personnel should be checked out by a qualified pilot or
other responsible person. Engine starting and shut-down procedures should be covered as well. When it
is ascertained that the propeller back blast and taxi areas are clear, apply power to start the taxi roll and
perform the following checks:
a. Taxi forward a few feet and apply brakes to determine their effectiveness.
b. Taxi with propeller set in low pitch, high RPM setting.
c. While taxiing. make slight turns to ascertain the effectiveness of steering.
d. Observe wing clearances when taxiing near buildings or other stationary objects. If possible. station
a guide outside the airplane to observe.
e. When taxiing on uneven ground. avoid holes and ruts.
f. 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.
2-23. EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE.
2-24. OPERATION OF EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE.
The receptacle is located on the left side of the nose section, just aft of the engine cowling. When used
for engine starting or operation of the airplanes' other equipment, proceed as follows:
a. Set MASTER SWITCH to OFF.
b. Ensure that the RED lead of PEP (Piper External Power) kit jumpercable is connected to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal of an external 12-volt battery or a power cart and that the BLACK lead is
connected to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.