SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
SOCATA
MODEL TB 20
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7.17
GROUND CONTROL
Effective ground control while taxiing is accomplished through nose– wheel
steering by using the rudder pedals connected to nose–wheel through rods.
When a rudder pedal is fully pushed, the nose–wheel rotates through an arc
of approximately 18
°
30’ each side of the center. By applying either left or right
brake, the degree of turn may be increased.
The minimum turning radius of the airplane is obtained by using differential
braking and nose gear steering (see Figure
).
Moving the airplane by hand is most easily accomplished by attaching a tow
bar (stowed in the baggage compartment) to the nose gear leg.
If the airplane is to be towed by vehicle, never turn the nose gear more than
18
°
30’ either side of center or structural damage to the nose gear could
result.
