SECTION 8
AIRPLANE HANDLING, SERVICING
AND MAINTENANCE
SOCATA
MODEL TB 20
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June 30, 1988
Revision 2
8.7
For long term parking, blanking covers (static ports, pitot), cockpit cover,
tie–downs, wheel chocks and control wheel lock are recommended. In
severe weather and high wind conditions, tie the airplane down as outlined in
the following paragraph.
TIE–DOWN
Proper tie–down procedure is the best protection against damage to the
parked airplane by gusty or strong winds. To tie–down the airplane securely,
proceed as follows :
– Install control wheel lock.
– Chock all wheels.
– Tie sufficiently strong ropes or chains to hold airplane back ; insert a rope in
each tie–down hole located on flaps hinge arms and in rear tie–down
fitting, located under horizontal stabilizer ; secure each rope to a ramp
tie–down.
– Check that doors are closed and locked.
JACKING
When it is necessary to jack the airplane off the ground or when jacking points
are used, refer to Maintenance Manual for specific procedures and
equipment required.
LEVELING
Level the airplane as described in Maintenance Manual.
FLYABLE STORAGE
Airplanes placed in storage for a maximum of 30 days or those which receive
only intermittent use for the first 25 hours are considered in flyable storage.
Every seventh day during these periods, the propeller should be rotated by
hand through several revolutions. This action ”limbers” the oil and prevents
any accumulation of corrosion on engine cylinder walls.
