Brakes?

Simple question, when refuelling should brakes be on or off (for a
light plane)? I've been told both answers with logical reasons for
both. What should I do???

Cheers

WingFlaps wrote:
Simple question, when refuelling should brakes be on or off (for a
light plane)? I've been told both answers with logical reasons for
both. What should I do???

If you find yourself chasing the airplane across the ramp, the brakes
should probably be on.

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.

Some people have the notion they should never be used.

If that were so, why did the manufacturer put them on in the first place?

--
Jim Pennino

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writes:

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.

Chokes?

Mxsmanic wrote:
writes:

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.

Chokes?

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A typographical error.


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Jim Pennino

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On Feb 10, 5:15*pm, wrote:
WingFlaps wrote:
Simple question, when refuelling should brakes be on or off (for a
light plane)? I've been told both answers with logical reasons for
both. What should I do???

If you find yourself chasing the airplane across the ramp, the brakes
should probably be on.

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.


I'm asking about refuelling, not parking per se.

Cheers

On Feb 10, 1:15 am, WingFlaps wrote:
On Feb 10, 5:15 pm, wrote:

WingFlaps wrote:
Simple question, when refuelling should brakes be on or off (for a
light plane)? I've been told both answers with logical reasons for
both. What should I do???

If you find yourself chasing the airplane across the ramp, the brakes
should probably be on.

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.

I'm asking about refuelling, not parking per se.

Cheers

I fueled light planes dozens of times, at dozens of airports. I've
never used the parking brake ever. If the pump happens to be on an
incline, I'll either find chocks, or once I had my student hold the
plane by the prop while I fueled because we couldn't find any chocks
laying around.

On Feb 9, 9:15 pm, wrote:

Some people have the notion they should never be used.

If that were so, why did the manufacturer put them on in the first place?

--
Jim Pennino

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1. Over time they have the tendency to stick, which can be a problem
when taking off from a short runway.

2. At big airports, tug drivers sometimes think they can just move any
plane they want if it's in their way. If your parking brake is set,
it'll get ruined this way.

Mxsmanic wrote in
news
writes:

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.

Chokes?


It's when they lie you down on the ramp and put a tire up against your
throat. Go try it!

Bertie

buttman wrote in news:66ddbfb4-cde0-42bf-bad7-
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On Feb 10, 1:15 am, WingFlaps wrote:
On Feb 10, 5:15 pm, wrote:

WingFlaps wrote:
Simple question, when refuelling should brakes be on or off (for
a
light plane)? I've been told both answers with logical reasons
for
both. What should I do???

If you find yourself chasing the airplane across the ramp, the
brakes
should probably be on.

Parking brakes shouldn't be used for extended periods; that's what
chokes are for.

I'm asking about refuelling, not parking per se.

Cheers

I fueled light planes dozens of times, at dozens of airports. I've
never used the parking brake ever.


You're a hero, you are.

If the pump happens to be on an
incline, I'll either find chocks, or once I had my student hold the
plane by the prop while I fueled because we couldn't find any chocks
laying around.


Oh wait, you're an idiot.


Bertie

buttman wrote in
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On Feb 9, 9:15 pm, wrote:

Some people have the notion they should never be used.

If that were so, why did the manufacturer put them on in the first
place?

--
Jim Pennino

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1. Over time they have the tendency to stick, which can be a problem
when taking off from a short runway.

2. At big airports, tug drivers sometimes think they can just move any
plane they want if it's in their way. If your parking brake is set,
it'll get ruined this way.



Oh brother.


Bertie