Technical data

13773-001
10-30
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STORAGE
1. GENERAL
This chapter provides instruction necessary to store the airplane for temporary or long-term durations.
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Storage
(1) Temporary Storage - 30 to 90 Days
(a) Parking and Mooring
1
Park and moor airplane. (Refer to 10-20)
(b) Engine Preservation
1
Refer to the Teledyne Continental Motors Maintenance and Operator’s Manual
listed in the List of Publications in the front of this publication.
(c) Fuel Supply
1
The fuel tank must be completely filled. Check for water in tank each week. (Refer to
12-10)
(d) Landing Gear, Wheels, and Tires
1
No special procedures are required for the main and nose landing gear.
(e) Wheels
1
The wheels should be turned three to four revolutions per 30 days to prevent corro-
sion.
(f) Tires
1
Wipe tires with dry cloth, and treat with tire protector spray.
2
Turn wheels. Mark tire position and date with chalk.
3
Air pressure: daily visual inspection, check air pressure weekly. (Refer to 12-10)
(g) Electrical System (Refer to 24-30)
1
Remove battery and ELT battery and store in accordance with standard practices.
2
Clean battery box and battery cable terminals to neutralize any battery acid that
may be present.
(h) Lubrication
1
Lubricate according to lubrication schedule. (Refer to 12-20)
(i) Propeller
1
Clean propeller to remove dirt, oil, and bug accumulation. (Refer to 12-20)
(j) Instruments
1
Clean and cover instruments and panel. Take any additional precautions according
to the manufacture.
(k) Seats
1
Clean and install protective covers. (Refer to 12-20)
(l) Loose Equipment
1
Remove all loose equipment and store.
(m) Windshield and Windows
1
Clean and install covers over windshield and windows. (Refer to 12-20)
(2) Indefinite Storage
(a) Parking and Mooring
CAUTION: Do not set parking brake as brake seizing can result.
30 Nov 2000