(c) Parking
When parking the airplane, be sure that it is sufficiently
protected from adverse weather conditions and that it presents no
danger to other aircraft. When parking the airplane for any length
of time or overnight, it is suggested that it be moored securely.
(l) To park the airplane, head it into the wind if possible.
(2) Set the parking brake by pulling back on the brake lever
and depressing the button on the handle. To release the
parking brake, pull back on the handle until the catch
disengages; then allow the handle to swing forward.
CAUTION
Brakes should not be set when overheated or
during cold weather when accumulated
moisture may freeze a brake.
(3) Aileron and elevator controls should be secured with the
front seat belt and chocks used to properly block the
wheels.
(d) Mooring
The airplane should be moored for immovability, security and
protection. The following procedures should be used for the proper
mooring of the airplane:
(1) Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
(2) Retract the flaps.
(3) Immobilize the ailerons and elevators by looping the seat
belt through the control wheel and pulling it snug.
(4) Block the wheels.
(5) Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the
tail skid at approximately 45 degree angles to the ground.
When using rope of non-synthetic material, leave
sufficient slack to avoid damage to the airplane should the
ropes contract.
CAUTION
Use bowline knots, square knots or locked slip
knots. Do not use plain slip knots.
SECTION 8
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
8-6
(c) Parking
When parking the airplane, be sure that it is sufficiently
protected from adverse weather conditions and that it presents no
danger to other aircraft. When parking the airplane for any length
of time or overnight, it is suggested that it be moored securely.
(l) To park the airplane, head it into the wind if possible.
(2) Set the parking brake by pulling back on the brake lever
and depressing the button on the handle. To release the
parking brake, pull back on the handle until the catch
disengages; then allow the handle to swing forward.
CAUTION
Brakes should not be set when overheated or
during cold weather when accumulated
moisture may freeze a brake.
(3) Aileron and elevator controls should be secured with the
front seat belt and chocks used to properly block the
wheels.
(d) Mooring
The airplane should be moored for immovability, security and
protection. The following procedures should be used for the proper
mooring of the airplane:
(1) Head the airplane into the wind if possible.
(2) Retract the flaps.
(3) Immobilize the ailerons and elevators by looping the seat
belt through the control wheel and pulling it snug.
(4) Block the wheels.
(5) Secure tie-down ropes to the wing tie-down rings and to the
tail skid at approximately 45 degree angles to the ground.
When using rope of non-synthetic material, leave
sufficient slack to avoid damage to the airplane should the
ropes contract.
CAUTION
Use bowline knots, square knots or locked slip
knots. Do not use plain slip knots.
SECTION 8
PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
HANDLING, SERV & MAINT
PA-38-112, TOMAHAWK
REPORT: 2126
ISSUED: JANUARY 20, 1978
8-6