AEROPRAKT A-32L, Руководство по эксплуатации для пилотов

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AEROPRAKT-32L Pilot Operating Handbook A32L-FO-POH
8 Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing
8.1 Introduction
This section contains recommendations on aircraft ground handling and servicing important
for safe and efficient operation of this aircraft. Besides owners/pilots should keep contact
with the aircraft manufacturer in order to obtain in time all service bulletins relevant to their
aircraft.
8.2 Towing, parking and tie-down instructions
A-32L may be towed manually or using any suitable towing device (tow power bar, car, etc.).
Before towing the airplane, make sure that the parking brake is off and the wheels are not
blocked by chocks or anything else.
When towing use strong areas of the airplane structure for pulling/pushing, e.g. propeller
blades near the spinner, wing struts near their attachment points, nose wheel axle for attaching
a towing bar.
Avoid maneuvering the airplane by pushing against its fuselage/wing/empennage skins or
cockpit glazing to prevent damaging them.
For easier towing the airplane backwards hold it by the leading edge of the fin or stabilizer near
their forward attachment points and press the tail down to lift the nose wheel up. Before doing
this, make sure that there is no heavy load in the cockpit.
Airplane parking and tie-down shall be done with its nose into the wind (preferably) or at least
across the wind but never tail to the wind to avoid damaging the control surfaces.
For tying the airplane down use the wing struts near their attachment points to the wing and
propeller shaft.
Use suitable clamps to fix the ailerons and elevator when the airplane is tied down outside.
When storing the airplane outside it is recommended to protect the cockpit glass with suitable
covers.
Never left the cockpit doors open even for a shortest time in a windy weather! Wind may shut
the door abruptly and damage it.
8.3 Servicing fuel, oil and coolant
Pilots must check level of fuel, oil and coolant during preflight checks.
Use only those grades of fuel, oil and coolant that are recommended by the Rotax engine
operation manual.
Fuel tank inlets in A-32L are not fitted with a fuel filter/strainer therefore fuel must be filled into
the tanks using fuel pumps or/and funnels with a fine mesh.
Fuel residue must be drained regularly from the tanks via the drain valve into a clean
transparent container for checking.
WARNING: At all times take care not to spill fuel on the cockpit glass — fuel may cause glass
dimness and cracks.
When checking oil and coolant level follow the instructions of the Rotax engine operation
manual.
If the engine is not operated for long time, oil from the engine will flow to the lowest point of the
lubrication system, i.e. oil tank. So before checking the oil level on the cold engine open
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