2-9. WALKWAY, HANDHOLD AND STEP. The walkway is made of a non-skid material applied to the wing
surface. A fixed handhold is located on the right side of the fuselage near the rear window. A step is available as
optional equipment and is installed just aft of the trailing edge of the right flap.
2-10. GROUND HANDLING.
2-11. INTRODUCTION TO GROUND HANDLING. Ground handling covers all essential information
governing the handling of the airplane while on the ground. This includes jacking, weighing, leveling, mooring,
parking, towing and taxiing. When the airplane is handled in the manner described in the following paragraphs,
the chance of possible damage to the airplane and its equipment will be prevented.
2-12. JACKING. Jacking the airplane is necessary to service the landing gear and to perform other service
operations. Proceed as follows:
a. Place jacks under jack pads on the front wing spar. (Refer to Figure 2-4.)
b. Attach the tail support to the tail skid. Place approximately 250 pounds of ballast on the base of the tail
support hold down the tail.
— CAUTION —
Be sure to apply sufficient tail support ballast; otherwise the airplane will tip forward.
c. Raise the jacks until all three wheels are clear of the surface.
Figure 2-4. Jacking Arrangement
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-161 CADET
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Issued: FEBRUARY 28, 1989
HANDLING AND SERV I C I N G
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