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Print Date: Sat Mar 28 11:50:31 CST 2015 MODEL 172 MAINTENANCE MANUAL (Rev 20

10-20-00 (Rev 8)

2015 Cessna Aircraft CompanyRetain printed data for historical reference only. For future maintenance, use only current data. Page 1

MOORING- MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

1. Mooring

A. When mooring the airplane in the open, head into the wind if possible. Tie down the airplane asfollows:(1) Secure control surfaces with the internal control lock and set brakes.

(2) Tie ropes, cables, or chains to the wing tie-down fittings, located at the upper end of eachwing strut. Secure the opposite ends of ropes, cables, or chains to ground anchors.

(3) Secure rope (no chains or cables) to forward mooring ring and secure opposite end to groundanchor.

(4) Secure the middle of a rope to the tail tie-down ring. Pull each end of rope away at a 45 degreeangle and secure to ground anchors at each side of tail.

(5) Secure control lock on pilot control column. If control lock is not available, tie pilot controlwheel back with front seat belt.

(6) These airplanes are equipped with a spring-loaded steering system which affords protectionagainst normal wind gusts. However, if extremely high wind gusts are anticipated, additionalexternal locks may be installed.