Piper PA-28-161, Maintenance Manual

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PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Nov 30/06 1G1
9-10-00
TOWING
Before towing airplane, ground personnel must be informed by a qualified pilot or other qualified
personnel about tow turning limits of nose gear and any other system functions required to properly and
safely move the airplane.
CAUTION: WHEN TOWING WITH POWER EQUIPMENT, TURNING THE NOSE GEAR IN EITHER
DIRECTION BEYOND THE STEERING RADIUS LIMITS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE NOSE GEAR AND STEERING MECHANISM.
CAUTION: PUSHING ON THE TRAILING EDGE OF THE AILERONS, WHEN MOVING THE
AIRCRAFT FORWARD BY HAND, WILL CAUSE THE AILERON CONTOUR TO CHANGE
RESULTING IN AN OUT-OF-TRIM CONDITION.
CAUTION: DO NOT TOW THE AIRPLANE WITH CONTROL LOCKS INSTALLED.
The airplane may be moved by using the nose wheel steering bar that is stowed in the baggage area or
by using power equipment that will not damage or cause excess strain to the nose gear steering
assembly. Towing lugs are incorporated as part of the nose gear fork.
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 to ride in the pilot’s seat to maintain control of the airplane by use of the
brakes.