Specifications
CHEROKEE SIX.
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HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
This section
contains
information on
preventive
maintenance.
Refer
to the
PA-32 Service
Manual
for furrher
maintenance
procedures.
Any
complex
repair
or
modification
should
be
accomplished
b1'
a
Piper Certified Sewice Center.
GROUND
HA}iDLING
TOWING
The airplane
may
be
moved
on
the
ground
by
the use
of
the
nose
wheel steering bar
that
is
stowed
below
the fonvard
ledge of
the rear baggage
compartment
or by
power
equipment
that
will
not
damage
or
excessively
strain
the nose
gear
steering
assembly.
Towing lugs
are
incorporated
as
part
of
the nose
gear
forks.
CAUTION
When towing
with
power
equipment,
do
not
turn
the
nose
gear
beyond its
steering radius
in
either direction, as this
will
result in
damage
to
the
nose
gear
and steering
mechanism.
CAUTION
Do
not
tow the
airplane
when
the
controls are secured.
In
the
event towing lines are
necessary,
ropes
should
be
attached
to
both
main
gear
struts
as
high
up
on
the
tubes as
possible.
Lines
should
be
long
enough to
clear
the
nose
and/or tail
by
not
less than
fifteen feet,
and
a
qualified
person
should
ride
in the
pilot's
seat
to maintain
control
by
use
of
the brakes.
TAXIING
Before attempting
to taxi
the
airplane,
ground personnel
should
be instructed and
approved by a
qualified
person
authorized
by
the
owner.
Engine starting
and
shutdown
procedures
as well
as taxi techniques sttould
be covered.
When
it is ascertained
that
the
propeller
back
blast and
taxi areas are clear,
power
should
be
applied to start
the
taxi
roll,
and the
following checks
should be
performed:
a. Taxi
a
few
feet
forward and apply
the
brakes
to
determhe
their
effectiveness.
b. Taxi
with the
propeller
set
in
low
pitch,
high RPM setting.
c.
While
taxiing,
make
slight
turns
to
ascertain the
effectiveness
of the
steering.
d. Observe
wing
clearances
when taxiing
near
buildings
or
other stationary
objects.
If
possible,
station
an observer outside
the.airplane.
e.
When
taxiing over
uneven
ground,
avoid holes and
ruts.
f. Do
not
operate the
engine
at
high
RPM when
running up or taxiing
over
ground
containing
loose
stones,
gravel,
or any
loose
material that may cause damage
to
the
propeller
blades.
HAI\DLING AND
SERVICING
ISSLJED: JULY
12,1973
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