Technical data

13773-001
10-20
Page 1
MOORING
1. GENERAL
This chapter provides instructions necessary to moor the airplane. Three fixed mooring points are provided
on the airplane. Two are located on the underside of the wings and a third is located on the underside of
the empennage directly below the horizontal stabilizer
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Mooring
(1) Temporary and Mild Weather Conditions (See Figure 10-101)
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b) Position airplane on level surface and headed into the wind.
CAUTION: Do not set parking brake during cold weather, when accumulated moisture
may freeze brakes, or when brakes are overheated.
(c) Set parking brake.
(d) Chock main gear wheels.
(e) Connect mooring lines to mooring wings.
Note: During gusty or high wind conditions, mooring lines may require periodic
tightening to prevent excessive movement of airplane. Use a secure anti-
slip knot such as bowline to ensure security.
(f) Install pitot tube cover and induction air inlet cover to prevent entry of foreign materials
(g) Attach static ground cable to tie-down ring on the wing and the ground anchor.
(2) Mooring, Long Term and Severe Weather Conditions (See Figure 10-201)
(a) Follow instructions as outlined in Chapter 10-20 except use multiple tie down lines.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Wheel Chocks - Any Source Prevent airplane
movement.
Inlet Cover - Any Source Prevent entry of
moisture and/or for-
eign particles.
Pitot Tube Cover - Any Source Prevent entry of
moisture and/or for-
eign particles.
Static Ground Cable - Any Source To ground airplane.
Rope - Any Source To tie-down wing
and tail.
30 Nov 2000