Figure 16-1. Tiedown/Securing Aircraft

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

T-34C AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FAMILIARIZATION

WORKBOOK

Towing

Towing of the aircraft should be accomplished ideally with a Beech or suitable towbar. The

propeller restraint must be installed before towing. Caution must be exercised so as not to

exceed 30 nose gear limits either side of center line. Exceeding limits may result in strut

structural damage.

Securing

The proper steps for securing the aircraft must be based on the time the aircraft will be left

unattended, the aircraft weight, expected wind conditions, and the anticipated availability of

personnel.

Normal weather:

Control lock installed

Chock main wheels fore and aft

Propeller restraint installed

Inlet duct plugs installed

Tie-downs attached:

One under each wing

One under the empennage

Figure 16-1 Tiedown/Securing Aircraft

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BASIC FEATURES AND GROUND HANDLING