Van's Aircraft HB-YMT, Flight Manual

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Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT
01/00 Airplane Handling and Care 8–3
8.3 Airplane Alterations or Repair
The owner should obtain up to date service bulletins and
Airworthiness Directives (ADs) related to the airframe (Van’s
Aircraft) and installed equipment. Particularly on the engine
(Mattituck/Lycoming/ECI), propeller (Hartzell) and other
proprietary items (wheels, brakes, radio and navigation
equipment etc.)
8.4 Ground Handling
When taxiing the aircraft ensure that the taxi path and
propeller back blast areas are clear. In the first few feet of taxi
apply the brakes to check for effectiveness. Do not operate
the engine at high RPM, taxi with care - the RV-7A can take
off at throttle settings no higher than those needed for
engine run up and magneto checks.
8.4.1 Ground Handling with Towbar
A towbar can be temporarily attached on the nose wheel
fork. There are two openings in the fairing to permit the
towbar to clamp on two dedicated bolts. Make sure the
ignition switch is turned OFF. While the aircraft can be
pushed/pulled easily on the propeller, be careful about
inadvertent turning/snapping of the propeller or damaging
the propeller by hitting the towbar. Be careful when pushing
the aircraft back, as the castering nosewheel fork has a
limited range of motion.
8.4.2 Ground Handling without Towbar
The aircraft can be pushed back on the wing leading edge,
horizontal stabilizer or the propeller. Pulling on the propeller
and/or pushing on the footsteps from behind works best for
forward motion. Be careful when pushing the aircraft back,