NOTICE

SECTION 8 CESSNA
HANDLING, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE MODEL 208B G1000
ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
It is essential that the FAA be contacted prior to any alterations on the
airplane to ensure that airworthiness of the airplane is not violated.
Alterations or repairs to the airplane must be accomplished by licensed
personnel.
GROUND HANDLING
TOWING
The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the
towbar attached to the nosewheel. The tow bar may be stowed in Zone
6. Moving the airplane by hand will require that the individual steering
with the tow bar be assisted by personnel pushing at the wing struts.
U.S.
CAUTION
Do not push or pull the airplane using the propeller
blades or control surfaces.
Use extreme caution during towing operations, especially when towing
with a vehicle. Do not exceed the nose gear turning angle limit (51.5°)
on either side of center as shown by the steering limit marks.
If excess force is exerted beyond the turning limit, a red over-travel
indicator block (frangible stop) will fracture and the block, attached to a
cable, will fall into view alongside the nose strut. This should be
checked routinely during preflight inspection to prevent operation with a
damaged nose gear.
CAUTION
Disengage rudder lock and remove any external rudder
locks before towing.
If the airplane is towed or pushed over a rough surface during
hangaring, watch that the normal cushioning action of the nose gear
does not cause excessive vertical movement of the tail and the
resulting contact with low hangar doors or structure. A flat nose tire will
also increase tail height.
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