S201 AFM
8 - AIRPLANE GROUND
HANDLING AND SERVICING
8.5 - GROUND HANDLING
27/06/2019
SONAIR-S2-D-MAN-006
Page : 8-6
Rev. : A
8.5.2
GROUND HANDLING WITHOUT TOW BAR
If you wish to move the aircraft on the ground otherwise than under its own
power, it is best to pull the aircraft forwards or push it backwards by hand
holding one or more propeller blades, close to the spinner.
The rear fuselage may be pushed down directly above a bulkhead or the
horizontal stabilizer may be pushed down at the locations indicated by a red
circle below, in order to lift the nose of the aircraft for manoeuvring purposes. It
is best to press down on both points at once to spread the load.
It is also acceptable to push the aircraft carefully backwards by putting pressure
on the wing leading edges close to the root, directly on a nose rib, or on the
horizontal stabilizer leading edge next to the root over a rib.
CAUTION
Avoid excessive pressure on the aircraft airframe - especially at or near
control surfaces. The skins are very thin and minimum pressure should be
placed on them. Maintain all safety precautions, especially in the propeller
area.