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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Handling Servicing
and Maintenance
Original
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SECTION VIII
HANDLING, SERVICING, AND
MAINTENANCE
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HOISTING, LIFTING, AND JACKING
Hoisting, lifting, and jacking of the helicopter shall only be
performed with the proper equipment and tools as specified in the
MD900 Rotorcraft Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the
specified procedures will result in damage to aircraft components.
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TOWING AND MOVING
Moving the helicopter on prepared surfaces is accomplished by mounting ground
handling wheels to fittings located on the landing gear skid tubes.
The ground handling wheel set is used for moving the MD Explorer by hand and
for towing. The wheels are manually lowered with a detachable jack handle, and
are held in the down position by a mechanical lock. The ground handling wheel
set is equipped with a tow bar attach fitting.
Helicopter Manual Moving:
Ensure all stress panels listed in Figure 8-11 are installed.
Airframe structure damage can occur if stress panels are not in
place before moving helicopter.
NOTE
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The wheel set attaches at four points, two inboard and two outboard, on the skid
assemblies.
A ``T” handle is strapped to the skid tubes and extends out, to pull the wheels
to and from the helicopter.
Position wheel set over skid tubes and roll wheel set forward.
NOTE
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The wheel set can be installed in either direction, depending on jack handle
position.
Attach wheel set to attach points on skid tubes.
Hold tail up while lowering ground handling wheels.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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