SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
WIPLINE 2100 & 2350 FLOATS
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4.0 TOWING
When towing the amphibian aircraft, 2 lugs are provided on the lower forward side of the nose spring.
On land, a rigid “V” frame can be fabricated to attach to these lugs for towing the aircraft with a tractor. Lake & Air
Training and Pilot Shop has this tow bar available for purchase.
On water, a rope bridle arrangement can used to tow the aircraft from the lugs described above.
4.1 HOISTING
Hoisting the aircraft can be performed using a lifting rig that attaches to the aircraft with lifting rings that are
installed at the wing attach points. If the lifting rings are not installed, reference applicable aircraft maintenance/
service manual for additional hoisting specifications. Lake & Air Training and Pilot Shop has this hoisting rig
available for purchase. Contact Wipaire Customer Service for additional guidance in removal or installation of
floats.
CAUTION!
Make sure nothing is under or above the airplane or floats when hoisting the aircraft
1.
Raise aircraft high enough to place float cradle under floats as shown in Figure 4-4.
2.
Lower aircraft onto float cradle as shown in Figure 4-4.
3. Place fore and aft supports as shown in Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4.
4.2 LEVELING
See applicable aircraft maintenance/service manual.
4.3 JACKING PROCEDURES
CAUTION!
Make sure nothing is under or above the airplane or floats when jacking the aircraft.
1.
Turn off fuel.
2.
Place weighted bags above the nose gear (approximately 100 lbs. on each float to start, more may be
added as needed).
3.
Position 1 person at each fore and aft of each float, and 3 people at the jacking location of one float.
4.
Modify jack saddle of a 3 ton minimum jack by welding as shown in Figure 4-1.
