Maintenance Manual XA41/XA42
AMM-XA42-0040-001 C.00
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Chapter 10
25.09.2018
CAUTION
10-00-00 GENERAL
Always park or tie down the aircraft when it is not in operation. If the aircraft is parked for a
longer period of time, we recommend that you tie it down. Always tie down the aircraft if
strong winds are possible. If you must park the aircraft for more than 5 days, put it in a
hangar. For protection, we recommend that you keep the aircraft in a hangar at all times.
Refer to the Lycoming Operator’s Manual for full information about the engine storage.
All pilots and maintenance personnel must fully know the procedures in this chapter.
10-10-00 PARKING AND STORAGE
10-10-01 Parking
If there are strong winds or gusts, moor the aircraft, refer to chapter 10-20-00.
Make sure that the wheel chocks that are necessary to park the aircraft have the correct
dimensions. This will prevent damage to the wheel covers.
To park the aircraft:
1
Taxi or tow the aircraft to the parking position.
2
Align the aircraft into the wind.
3
Put the wheel chocks in front of and behind the main wheels.
4
Safety the control stick in the rear center position with the lap strap of the rear
cockpit harness.
5
Close the canopy.
6
Install the pitot cover and the canopy cover (accessory equipment).
10-10-02 Storage
If the aircraft is not operated for 30 days or more, you must do this storage procedure:
1
Do the procedure for parking, refer to chapter 10-10-01.
2
Do the corrosion prevention procedure for engines, refer to Lycoming Service Letter
L108, newest issue.
3
Disconnect the aircraft battery.
4
Fill the fuel tanks to the maximum level.
5
Clean the tires with a dry cloth. Apply a tire protector spray.
6
Remove loose equipment from the aircraft.
7
Examine the fuel each week for water contamination.
8
Make sure that the air pressure in each tire is correct.
If necessary, inflate the tires.
Move the wheels one time each week to prevent corrosion.
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