Technical data

13773-001
10-10
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PARKING
1. DESCRIPTION
This chapter provides instructions necessary to park or store the airplane in any of the probable conditions
to which it may be subjected. Maintenance practices necessary to prepare the aircraft for parking and
mooring are included.
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Parking
(1) Temporary Parking or Mild Weather (See Figure 10-101)
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b) Position airplane on level surface headed into 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) In gusty or stormy weather, moor the airplane. (Refer to 10-20)
(2) Long Term Parking or Severe Weather (See Figure 10-201)
If the airplane is parked for long periods of time, danger of wheel bearing corrosion exists. To
prevent this, the airplane should be moved by pushing or towing. To prevent flat spots and other
deformations to tires, the wheels should be periodically re-positioned as described above. The
frequency of the movement depends on the weather conditions. Movement should be performed
daily in cold weather and weekly in warm weather.
(a) For long term and severe weather parking, follow instructions as outlined above, except
use multiple tie-down lines.
Note: Refer to 10-30 for procedures required for longer parking durations.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Tow Bar - Any Source Tow the airplane.
Wheel Chocks - Any Source Prevent airplane
movement.
30 Nov 2000