Van's Aircraft HB-YMT, Flight Manual

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HB-YMT Airplane Flight Manual
8–4 Airplane Handling and Care 01/00
as the castering nosewheel fork has a limited range of
motion.
8.4.3 Parking
For short durations, the parking brake should be sufficient to
secure the aircraft.
For longer durations, chocks should be placed at least on
the nose wheel.
Also, consider installing the lightweight canopy cover, pitot
tube protection and air inlet covers .
8.4.4 Mooring
There are provisions for 3 removable tie-down rings. One
below each wing and one below the tail bulkhead. The tie-
down rings can be stored in the baggage compartment
sidewalls.
8.4.5 Jacking
There are 3 main possibilities for jacking:
•
Lifting the nosegear at the fork nut
•
Lifting each wing by pushing up on a special insert
that attaches to the tie-down ring hardpoints.
•
Lifting at the gear leg close to the wheel/brake by
using a special jack kit.
8.5 Cleaning and Care
Clean all frontal surfaces (wing leading edges, propeller,
cowling etc...) with water and a sponge, then dry it with a
buckskin after every flight.
Clean the canopy with water and paper towels.
Polish the airplane when the clear coat starts to wear out.