F
LIGHT
M
ANUAL
Date
:
Issue 3: 25
th
May 2010
8-3
P92-JS
SECTI ON 8
GROUND HANDLING & SERVICE
Flight controls shall be secured to avoid possible weathervaning damage to moving
surfaces. For this purpose, seatbelts may be used to latch control stick to prevent its
movement.
JACKING
Given the light empty weight of the aircraft, lifting one of the main wheels can easily
be accomplished even without the use of hydraulic jacks. Remove the aluminum
panel located between the steel springs and, while one person lifts one half-wing by
acting on the spar immediately before the wingtip, another person will place a
suitable stand with protective cover under the steel spring attachment.
LEVELING
Aircraft leveling may become necessary to check wing incidence, dihedral or the
exact location of CG. Leveling is obtained when the cabin floor and, in transverse
direction, the main gear support beam are horizontal.
ROAD TRANSPORT
It is recommended to secure tightly all aircraft components onto the cart to avoid
damage during transport. Minimum cart size is 7x2.5 meters. It is suggested to place
wings under the aircraft’s bottom, secured by specific clamps. Secondary
components such as stabilator and struts shall be protected from accidental hits using
plastic or other material. For correct rigging and de-rigging procedure, refer to
Service Manual.
CLEANING AND CARE
To clean painted surfaces, use a mild detergent such as shampoo normally used
for car finish; use a soft cloth for drying
The plastic windshield and windows should never be dusted when dry; use
lukewarm soapy water and dry using chamois only. It is possible to use special
glass detergents but, in any case, never use products such as gasoline, alcohol,
acetone or other solvents.
To clean cabin interior, seats, upholstery and carpet, it is generally recommended to
use foam-type detergents.
