Model 172 (Series 1996 And On) Maintenance Manual (Rev 24)
9-00-00 (Rev 8)
TOWING AND TAXIING - GENERAL
1. Scope
A. This chapter describes towing procedures for movement of the airplane on the ground. For taxiing procedures, refer to the
applicable Pilots’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
2. Definition
A. The section on towing describes towing procedures and cautions applicable to the Model 172.
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Model 172 (Series 1996 And On) Maintenance Manual (Rev 24)
9-10-00 (Rev 8)
TOWING - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
1. General
CAUTION: WHEN TOWING THE AIRPLANE, NEVER TURN THE NOSE WHEEL MORE THAN 30 DEGREES EITHER SIDE
OF CENTER, OR THE GEAR WILL BE DAMAGED. DO NOT PUSH ON CONTROL SURFACES OR ANY
PORTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. WHEN PUSHING ON THE TAILCONE, ALWAYS APPLY
PRESSURE AT A BULKHEAD TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SKIN.
A. Towing.
(1) Moving the airplane by hand is accomplished by using the wing struts and landing gear struts as push points. A tow bar
attached to the nose gear should be used for steering and maneuvering the airplane on the ground. When no tow bar is
available, press down on the tailcone at a bulkhead to raise the nose wheel off the ground. With the nose wheel clear of the
ground, the airplane can be turned by pivoting about the main wheels.
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Model 172 (Series 1996 And On) Maintenance Manual (Rev 24)
9-10-00 (Rev 8)
Figure 201 : Sheet 1 : Tow Bar Installation
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