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CHAPTER 10
PARKING AND MOORING

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 Figure 10-1. Secured Aircraft

Figure 10-2. Flight Control Locks

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Tiedown and Securing NOTES

W h e n p a r k e d o v e r n i g h t or d u r i n g h i g h
winds, the aircraft should be securely
m o o r e d and the p r o t e c t i v e covers in place.
Wheel chocks should be placed fore and aft
of t h e m a i n gear wheels and n o s e w h e e l .
Only in severe conditions should the p a r k -
ing b r a k e be set. Using the aircraft m o o r -
ing points, suitable chain or rope can secure
the aircraft (Figure 10-1). C o n t r o l surface
locks should be installed and flaps should
be up (Figure 10-2).

The aircraft has free-spinning p r o p e l l e r s

t h a t could be h a z a r d o u s if not r e s t r a i n e d
(Figure 10-3). If the p r o p e l l e r windmills
t h e e n g i n e r e d u c t i o n g e a r b o x g e a r s and
bearings rotate without lubrication.
Securing the p r o p e l l e r s with a p p r o p r i a t e
t i e d o w n b o o t s (one b l a d e d o w n ) p r e v e n t s
windmilling.

D u r i n g b l o w i n g dust or rain c o n d i t i o n s ,
care must be t a k e n t h a t the pitot mast, en-
gine inlet, and e x h a u s t areas are covered.

Figure 10-3. Tiedown Boots

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Engine Storage and Short-Term Storage (8-28 Days)

Preservation E n g i n e s inactive longer t h a n 7 days, but
The engine preservation procedure de- less t h a n 29 days, r e q u i r e no p r e s e r v a t i o n
p e n d s u p o n t h e p e r i o d of inactivity, t h e provided that all engine openings are sealed
type of p r e s e r v a t i o n used, and w h e t h e r or off and the relative humidity in the engines
not the engines may be r o t a t e d during the is m a i n t a i n e d at less t h a n 4 0 % as follows:
p e r i o d of inactivity. To establish the proce-
dure, refer to the preservation records CAUTION
(tags) s e c u r e d to the engine and the en-
gine service r e c o r d s ( l o g b o o k s ) . The an- To avoid d a m a g e c a u s e d by the
ticipated period of inactivity should also be ingestion of an o v e r l o o k e d desic-
e s t a b l i s h e d . R e c o r d the type of p r e s e r v a - cant bag at the next engine oper-
tion used on all tags and in the l o g b o o k . a t i o n , r e c o r d t h e n u m b e r of
desiccant bags used in the engine
logbook and on the p r e s e r v a t i o n
record tag secured to the engine.
CAUTION E n s u r e that the same n u m b e r of
U n d e r no circumstances should bags are removed from the engine
p r e s e r v a t i v e oil be sprayed o n t o prior to its next o p e r a t i o n .
the compressor or turbine sections
of the engine. D i r t and o t h e r for-
1. Place six 8-ounce bags of desiccant on
eign particles a d h e r e d by the p r e -
w o o d e n racks in each engine exhaust
servative oil alter the airfoil shape
duct. Ensure that the desiccant bags are
of the t u r b i n e blades and vanes to
not in contact with any engine parts.
adversely affect c o m p r e s s o r effi-
ciency d u r i n g engine o p e r a t i o n .
2. Place humidity indicators in the ducts
so they are visible for later inspection.
Flight-Ready Storage (0-7 Days) 3. Seal off the engine openings with bar-
E n g i n e s inactive up to 7 days may be left rier m a t e r i a l . Provide suitable mois-
in an inactive s t a t e w i t h o u t p r e s e r v a t i o n t u r e - p r o o f w i n d o w s in t h e m a t e r i a l
provided that: used over the exhaust ducts for ob-
servation of the humidity indicators.
• The engines are s h e l t e r e d
• T h e h u m i d i t y is not excessively high 4. Inspect the engines and the humidity
indicators periodically. If the relative
• T h e e n g i n e s are n o t subject to ex-
t r e m e t e m p e r a t u r e changes which humidity indicated is less than 4 0 % , no
produce condensation further action is r e q u i r e d . If the hu-
midity indicated is 4 0 % or greater, re-
place the desiccant bags with freshly
activated bags.
CAUTION
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e to the r e d u c -
t i o n g e a r s e t c a u s e d by t h e p r o -
p e l l e r s w i n d m i l l i n g with n o oil
pressure, restrain the propellers
by installing t h e p r o p e l l e r sling
and e x h a u s t covers.

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Intermediate-Term Storage 7. Feed preserving oil (PWC05-007) at 5

to 25 psig at least 60°F (16°C).
(29-90 Days)
Seal engines inactive for a p e r i o d exceed- CAUTION
ing 28 days, but less t h a n 91 days, as in-
s t r u c t e d in S H O R T T E R M S T O R A G E Observe starter motor operating
after cleaning the engine and preserving the limits (30 seconds on, 5 m i n u t e s
engine fuel system as follows: off, 30 seconds on, 5 m i n u t e s off,
30 seconds on, 30 m i n u t e s off).
CAUTION
E x t r e m e c a r e m u s t be t a k e n t o 8. W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n s y s t e m O F F , fuel
p r e v e n t foreign m a t e r i a l from condition lever to G R O U N D I D L E
being d r a w n into the engine fuel and power control lever to T A K E OFF,
system. Ensure the equipment carry out normal motoring run until all
u s e d i n c o r p o r a t e s fuel f i l t e r s , preservative is displaced. D u r i n g mo-
s t r a i n e r s , or s c r e e n s r a t e d at 10 toring run, move p o w e r control lever
microns or finer. from T A K E O F F to G R O U N D I D L E
and back to T A K E O F F and fuel con-
1. W a s h e n g i n e e x t e r n a l l y ( r e f e r t o dition lever from G R O U N D I D L E to
C h a p t e r 71 - " P o w e r p l a n t " ) . O F F and back to G R O U N D I D L E to
displace fuel from the system.
2. P e r f o r m a c o m p r e s s o r p e r f o r m a n c e
r e c o v e r y / d e s a l i n a t i o n wash and tur- 9. After m o t o r i n g r u n , check to see if
bine rinse. p r e s e r v a t i v e oil is c o m i n g from the
o p e n e d fuel line. If not, repeat the mo-
3. E x a m i n e all e n g i n e e x t e r n a l p r o t e c - toring cycle until preservative oil flows
tive c o a t i n g , a n d t o u c h - u p / r e p a i r as from the o p e n e d fuel line.
necessary.
NOTE
4. L u b r i c a t e all linkages
Check to see if engine oil is drip-
5. D i s c o n n e c t fuel i n l e t to oil-to-fuel ping from the No. 1 b e a r i n g
h e a t e r and connect suitable oil supply labyrinth seal at the end of each
line t o oil-to-fuel h e a t e r fuel inlet. m o t o r i n g cycle. If oil is present at
Blank off disconnected fuel supply line. the compressor inlet, allow the oil
to drain from the bearing cavity
6. D i s c o n n e c t fuel line at flow divider b e f o r e t h e n e x t m o t o r i n g cycle
inlet to p r e v e n t p r e s e r v a t i o n oil from (drain time varies).
entering fuel manifold, and loosen line
as r e q u i r e d to p e r m i t d r a i n a g e to a 10. R e t u r n t h e p o w e r c o n t r o l l e v e r to
suitable c o n t a i n e r . G R O U N D I D L E and the fuel condi-
tion lever to OFF. R e c o n n e c t the fuel
CAUTION supply to the oil-to-fuel h e a t e r and
the fuel line to the flow divider inlet.
U n d e r no c i r c u m s t a n c e s p e r m i t
p r e s e r v a t i v e oil to e n t e r e n g i n e 11. Install caps, covers, and plugs as nec-
w h e r e it may c o m e i n t o c o n t a c t essary to p r e v e n t entry of foreign ma-
with the t h e r m o c o u p l e probe as- terial and a c c u m u l a t i o n of moisture.
sembly. Oil contamination of the
probes may cause complete failure
of the t h e r m o c o u p l e system.

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Engine(s) Inactive for Periods 8. C o a t all e x t e r n a l flanges, bolts, and

studs with c o m p o u n d (PWC09-003).
Exceeding 90 Days Pay p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n to the reduc-
1. Perform the 0-7, 8-28, and 2 9 - 9 0 day t i o n g e a r box a n d c o m p r e s s o r case
procedures. inlet flanges.

2. While observing starter m o t o r operat- 9. Install caps, covers, and plugs as nec-
ing limits, close the fuel firewall shut- essary to p r e v e n t entry of foreign ma-
off valve and the motor engine with the terial and a c c u m u l a t i o n of moisture.
starter until the oil pressure and Ng are
i n d i c a t e d . D i s e n g a g e the s t a r t e r . 10. Tag t h e oil filter cap with t h e d a t e of
p r e s e r v a t i o n and e n t e r t h e d a t e and
3. D r a i n t h e e n g i n e oil p e r a p p l i c a b l e t y p e of p r e s e r v a t i o n in t h e e n g i n e
engine m a i n t e n a n c e m a n u a l . log b o o k .

4. With the drains o p e n and the ignition 11. Install the humidity indicator in the
off, m o t o r t h e engine to p e r m i t scav- air inlet and exhaust of the engine com-
enge p u m p s to clear the engine, indi- p a r t m e n t . Cover with a suitable air-
cated by a cessation of a steady stream tight moisture barrier. Provide
of oil from the drains. To p r e v e n t ex- inspection windows at each end for ob-
cessive operation with limited lubrica- servation of the humidity indicators.
tion, limit t h e r o t a t i o n to the s h o r t e s t
possible time to complete the draining.
NOTE
5. R e m o v e t h e oil filter e l e m e n t a n d I n s p e c t i o n of a p r e s e r v e d u n i t
allow to drain. should be carried out every 2 weeks
if the aircraft is stored outside, or
6. Let the oil drain from all drains to a every 30 days if stored inside. If
slow drip, a p p r o x i m a t e l y one drip per relative humidity, as indicated on
half hour, t h e n install the oil filter and the humidity indicator, is less than
close t h e drains. 4 0 % , no further action is required.
If the humidity indicated exceeds
7. R e m o v e t h e c o v e r s from t h e acces- 4 0 % , desiccant bags must be re-
sory drive pads and spray exposed sur- placed or reactivated.
f a c e s w i t h e n g i n e oil. R e p l a c e t h e
cover plates.

CAUTION
C o m p o u n d must not be a p p l i e d
to any bolt t h r e a d s used to r e t a i n
accessories. These threads must
be c o a t e d with regular engine oil
as r e q u i r e d by n o r m a l t i g h t e n i n g
procedures. U n d e r no circum-
stances must the c o m p o u n d be
sued in, or p e r m i t t e d to e n t e r any
area w h e r e it could c o n t a m i n a t e
t h e engine l u b r i c a t i o n system.

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Engines Inactive for Periods NOTES

Exceeding 1 Year
1. Perform all of the a b o v e p r e s e r v a t i o n
procedures.

2. R e m o v e the engine and store in an ap-

proved storage container.

3. R e m o v e all b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l and all

shipping plugs, caps, and covers from
t h e engines.

CAUTION
To avoid damage caused by the in-
gestion of an overlooked desiccant
bag, count the bags r e m o v e d from
each engine. E n s u r e that the num-
ber of bags removed matches the
n u m b e r recorded on the preserva-
tion tag attached to the engine.

4. R e m o v e all desiccant bags, humidity

i n d i c a t o r s , a n d w o o d e n r a c k s from
each exhaust duct.

5. R e m o v e all covers, t a p e , tie d o w n s ,

and tags from the aircraft.

6. Remove the control locks as instructed

in C h a p t e r 10 of the AFM.

7. Service the oil t a n k s with engine oil

as i n s t r u c t e d in C h a p t e r s 10 and 12 of
t h e AFM.

CAUTION
E x t r e m e c a r e m u s t be t a k e n t o
p r e v e n t foreign m a t e r i a l from
being drawn into the engine fuel
system. Ensure that the equipment
u s e d is e q u i p p e d w i t h f i l t e r s ,
s t r a i n e r s , or s c r e e n s r a t e d at 10
microns or finer.

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8. C o n n e c t a supply of engine fuel to the 15. R e m o v e , inspect, clean, and install the
fuel inlet port on the fuel control assem- fuel strainer e l e m e n t as instructed in
bly. Refer to C h a p t e r 10 of the AFM. C h a p t e r 12 of the AFM.

9. D i s c o n n e c t the fuel line b e t w e e n the 16. R e m o v e , inspect, clean, and install the
fuel control assembly and the fuel shut- oil f i l t e r e l e m e n t as i n s t r u c t e d in
off valve. C o n n e c t a line to the fuel C h a p t e r 12 of the AFM.
control assembly to drain o v e r b o a r d .
17. Thoroughly clean the aircraft, then per-
10. M o t o r t h e e n g i n e , w i t h o u t ignition, form a visual inspection and a test flight.
while moving the condition lever from
L O W I D L E to O F F and back to L O W
I D L E a n d while m o v i n g t h e p o w e r AIRCRAFT STORAGE
lever from T A K E O F F to I D L E and
b a c k t o T A K E O F F , until clean fuel Aircraft
flows from t h e o v e r b o a r d drain. CAUTION
CAUTION It is i m p e r a t i v e t h a t the storage
areas of nickel-cadmium batteries
D o not exceed the starter operat- be s e p a r a t e d (in different build-
ing time of 30 seconds on, 5 minutes ings if p o s s i b l e ) from l e a d - a c i d
off, 30 seconds on, 5 minutes off, 30 b a t t e r i e s so t h a t no c o n t a m i n a -
seconds on, t h e n 30 minutes off. tion, even from fumes, is possible.

11. Stop motoring the engine. R e t u r n the

power control lever to I D L E and the Battery Compartment
condition lever to CUTOFF. Disconnect 1. D i s c o n n e c t and r e m o v e t h e nickel-
the overboard drain line. Connect the c a d m i u m b a t t e r y , t h e n place it in a
fuel line between the fuel shutoff valve suitable storage area.
and the fuel control assembly.
2. Clean the battery c o m p a r t m e n t , quick
12. Start the engine by the n o r m a l start disconnect plug, cables, and vent hoses
p r o c e d u r e and o p e r a t e it for a p p r o x - with a solution of 5 ounces of boric acid
imately t h r e e m i n u t e s . dissolved in one gallon of water, then
rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
CAUTION 3. Seal the b a t t e r y vent t u b e s and cover
D o not exceed the starter operat- the q u i c k - d i s c o n n e c t plug with bar-
ing time of 30 seconds on, 5 minutes rier m a t e r i a l .
off, 30 seconds on, 5 minutes off, 30
seconds on, t h e n 30 minutes off.

13. Stop t h e engine. W h e n the engine has

c o m p l e t e l y s t o p p e d , shut off the fuel
supply to the engine.

14. I n s p e c t all l u b r i c a t i o n and fuel lines

for e v i d e n c e of l e a k a g e .

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Fuel Cells Landing, Strobe and Taxi Lights

1. If t h e aircraft is to be in s t o r a g e 90 If the aircraft is to be in storage for 90 days
days or less fill the fuel cells to capac- or longer, cover the landing, strobe, and
ity with fuel to minimize fuel vapor taxi lights with b a r r i e r material and secure
and p r o t e c t the cell inner liners. with t a p e .

2. If the aircraft is to be in storage longer

t h a n 90 days, drain the fuel cells, t h e n Flight Control Surfaces
flush, spray or r u b a thin coating of 1. If the aircraft is to be in storage up to
light engine oil on the inner liners of 90 days, i n s t a l l t h e c o n t r o l surface
all fuel cells. locks as instructed.

2. If the aircraft is to be in storage longer

Propellers than 90 days, lubricate all hinges, bear-
1. Remove dirt, oil, and bug accumulation ings, bellcranks, chains, and q u a d r a n t s
from the p r o p e l l e r s with cleaning sol- and apply corrosion preventive com-
vent t h e n coat the blades with corro- p o u n d . Place the flaps in the retracted
sion preventative compound. Wrap the position.
p r o p e l l e r blades with barrier material
and secure with tape. Touch up the pro-
p e l l e r s p i n n e r s with p a i n t as neces- Wing Flap Tracks and Rollers
sary, then secure blades with propeller If the aircraft is to be in storage over 90
sling to p r e v e n t r o t a t i o n . days, apply corrosion preventive compound
to the flaps tracks and rollers. Place the
Avionics flaps in the r e t r a c t e d position.
C l e a n and cover with b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l any
e q u i p m e n t sensitive to dust or m o i s t u r e .
Take any a d d i t i o n a l p r e c a u t i o n s r e c o m -
m e n d e d by t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r of s u c h
equipment.

Instruments
If t h e aircraft is to be in storage for m o r e
t h a n 90 days, cover the i n s t r u m e n t panel
with b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l and secure with tape.

Seats
Clean the seats and install protective covers.

Stall Warning Unit

If the aircraft is to be in storage for 90 days
or m o r e , cover the stall warning unit with
b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l to p r e v e n t collection of
dust, debris and moisture on the transducer.

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Landing Gear 4. C l e a n a l l e x p o s e d a n t e n n a s a n d
connections.
1. C l e a n the b r a k e s and apply a coating
of p r i m e r to the b r a k e discs. 5. R e m o v e the windshield wipers, wrap
with b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l and secure with
2. Cover the wheels with barrier material tape. Store the wipers in the cockpit or
and secure with t a p e . with the loose tools and e q u i p m e n t .
3. Check the air p r e s s u r e in the tires p e - 6. C o v e r t h e w i n d o w s a n d w i n d s h i e l d
riodically. It is r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t un- with s t r i p p a b l e c o a t i n g or t h e p r e -
serviceable tires be used for prolonged ferred adhesive p a p e r .
storage.
Mooring
CAUTION
M o o r the aircraft as instructed.
D o not apply corrosion preventive
c o m p o u n d to the exposed surfaces
of the landing gear strut piston or Grounding
to the e x t e n d e d polished surfaces To protect the aircraft from static discharge,
of the hydraulic cylinders. ground the aircraft securely and effectively.

4. Coat the exposed surfaces of the shock

strut pistons and the nose gear shimmy NOTES
d a m p e n e r piston with preservative hy-
draulic fluid for each strut position to
p r e v e n t b o t t o m i n g of the strut w h e n
deflated. Install the collar.

Hydraulic System
Fill the hydraulic reservoir with M I L - H -
5606 hydraulic fluid as i n s t r u c t e d and in-
spect t h e system for leaks.

Loose Tools and Equipment

If the aircraft is to be in storage over 90 days,
remove the loose tools and e q u i p m e n t and
store t h e m in a r o o m of low humidity.

Airframe
1. Install the air inlet covers.

2. I n s t a l l t h e p i t o t t u b e covers. C o v e r
the static p o r t s with b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l
and secure with t a p e .

3. Install the bleed air intake scoop plugs.

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Removal from Storage 8. M o t o r t h e e n g i n e , w i t h o u t ignition,

while moving the condition lever from
1. R e m o v e all b a r r i e r m a t e r i a l and all LOW I D L E to O F F and back to LOW
shipping plugs, caps, and covers from I D L E and while m o v i n g t h e p o w e r
the engines. lever from T A K E O F F to I D L E and
back to T A K E O F F , until clean fuel
CAUTION flows from the o v e r b o a r d drain.

To avoid d a m a g e c a u s e d by t h e CAUTION
ingestion of and o v e r l o o k e d des-
iccant bag, count the bags re- D o not exceed the s t a r t e r o p e r a t -
m o v e d from e a c h e n g i n e . M a k e ing time of 30 seconds ON, 5 min-
sure that the n u m b e r of bags re- u t e s O F F , 30 s e c o n d s O N , 5
moved matches the number minutes OFF, 30 seconds ON, then
r e c o r d e d on the p r e s e r v a t i o n tag 30 m i n u t e s OFF.
a t t a c h e d to the engine.
9. Stop motoring the engine. R e t u r n the
2. R e m o v e all desiccant bags, humidity power control lever to I D L E and the
i n d i c a t o r s , a n d w o o d e n r a c k s from condition lever to CUTOFF. Disconnect
each exhaust duct. the overboard drain line. Connect the
fuel line between the fuel shutoff valve
3. R e m o v e all covers, t a p e , tie d o w n s , and the fuel control assembly.
and tags from the aircraft.
10. Start the engine by the n o r m a l start
4. Remove the control locks as instructed. p r o c e d u r e and o p e r a t e it for approx-
imately 3 minutes.
5. Service the oil tanks with engine oil as
instructed. CAUTION
D o not exceed the s t a r t e r o p e r a t -
CAUTION ing time of 30 seconds ON, 5 min-
E x t r e m e c a r e m u s t be t a k e n t o u t e s O F F , 30 s e c o n d s O N , 5
p r e v e n t foreign m a t e r i a l from minutes OFF, 30 seconds ON, then
being d r a w n into the engine fuel 30 m i n u t e s OFF.
system. M a k e sure that the e q u i p -
m e n t u s e d is e q u i p p e d with fil- 11. Stop the engine. W h e n the engine has
ters, strainers, or screens r a t e d at completely s t o p p e d , shutoff the fuel
10 microns or finer. supply to the engine.

12. Inspect all lubrication and fuel lines

6. C o n n e c t a supply of engine fuel to the
for evidence of leakage.
fuel i n l e t p o r t o n t h e fuel c o n t r o l
assembly.
13. Remove, inspect, clean, and install the
fuel strainer e l e m e n t .
7. D i s c o n n e c t the fuel line b e t w e e n the
fuel control assembly and fuel shutoff 14. R e m o v e , inspect, clean, and install the
valve. C o n n e c t a line to the fuel con-
oil filter e l e m e n t .
trol assembly to drain o v e r b o a r d .
15. T h o r o u g h l y clean t h e aircraft, t h e n
p e r f o r m a visual inspection and a test
flight.

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