8.6 - Ground Handling
CAUTION
Only move or tow the airplane with someone in the cockpit.
Towing
CAUTION
Using the propeller for ground handling could result in serious damage,
especially if pressure or pulling is exerted on blade tips.
The airplane should be moved on the ground with a tow bar and a suitable vehicle
in order not to damage the nose gear steering mechanism. The nose gear fork is
equipped with an integrated towing fitting.
CAUTION
Do not tow the airplane when the flight controls are secured. When towing with
a vehicle, do not exceed the nose gear turning angle, as this may result in
damage to the gear and steering mechanism – see
Parking
When parking the airplane, position it into the wind. Do not set the parking brake
when brakes are overheated, or during cold weather when accumulated moisture
may freeze the brakes. Care should be taken when using the parking brake for an
extended period of time – during which an air temperature rise or drop could
cause difficulty in releasing the parking brake or damage the brake system.
Make sure that the FUEL TANK SELECTOR is set to OFF.
NOTE
When the airplane is on ground, do not use solar screens or shields that are
installed inside the airplane, or leave sun visors down against windshield. The
reflected heat from these items causes a temperature increase that accelerates
crack growth or crazing, and may cause the formation of bubbles in the inner
layer of multilayer windshields.
When parking the aircraft for periods of longer than 24 hours, use the protective
windshield cover, securing it with the lateral and underside straps.
Section 8
Handling, Servicing and Maintenance
Pilot's Information Manual
PIM TBM 960 - Edition 0
Rev. 01
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