Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model J230-D
Revision:
6
28/2/2020
Page 84
8.2 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
The Jabiru J230-D is a relatively small and light aircraft and should be towed by hand only. The
recommended method is to grasp the propeller immediately beside the spinner and tow the aircraft
forwards from there. Alternatively the aircraft may be pushed backwards by pressing against the
front of the horizontal tail close beside the fuselage.
WARNING
Do not push on control surfaces
8.3 Securing The Aircraft
8.3.1
TIE-DOWN INSTRUCTIONS
The J230-D is equipped with 3 built-in tie-down points: 1 under the tail and another under each
wing at the top of the wing strut. To secure the aircraft ropes must be tied from each of these to
hard-points on the ground.
In very exposed conditions or where strong winds are predicted it is recommended that the aircraft
be secured by a fourth point at the nose leg. Pass a rope around the nose leg within the nose leg
housing and attach to a hard-point on the ground. Nose and tail ropes should not have slack but
must not be too tight.
NOTE
Always leave sufficient slack in the wing ropes so that the ropes would not be over-tight if a tyre
deflated overnight.
8.3.2
Control Locks
In Australia it is a requirement that an aircraft anti-theft device be fitted. For the J230-D this
consists of a small padlock which is passed through a throttle shaft, preventing high power settings
being applied.
It is recommended that the crew harnesses are looped around the control yoke while the aircraft
is unattended to prevent the controls blowing in the wind.
8.3.3
Security
Whenever an aircraft is unattended it is recommended that valuables be removed or placed out of
sight if possible. Ensure that all cabin doors are locked.
