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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
Handling Servicing
and Maintenance
Original
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Reissue 2
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SKID TUBE
GROUND
HANDLING
ATTACH POINTS
HELI-PORTER
TOW BAR
Figure 8
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1. Helicopter Towing and Ground Handling
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PARKING AND STORAGE
Helicopter tiedowns and covers
Covers and tiedowns (Ref. Figure 8-2) are provided to shield the MD Explorer
from inclement weather conditions and other outside environmental factors that
could cause FOD damage while the helicopter is parked, moored, or while in
storage.
NOTE
:
The decision to use protective covers and tiedowns is determined by the
prevailing weather conditions, length of storage/parking, and location.
Forward and aft tiedowns
Each tiedown (Ref. Figure 8-2) has a quick connect fitting with a streamer
attached
``REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT”
.
Two aft tiedown straps are to
be attached to the upper aft fitting. Two separate upper forward tiedowns
attach to the forward fuselage. Additional lower fore and aft tiedown attach
points are located on left and right side of helicopter.
Blade tiedowns
Blade tiedowns (Ref. Figure 8-2) are socks, which fit over the blade tip, with
or without the blade covers installed.
Each blade tiedown is fitted with a generous length of rope which can be
tied down at any convenient spot.
Upper deck cover
The upper deck cover (Ref. Figure 8-2), encloses the NOTAR
inlet, particle
separator inlets and exhaust stacks.
Summary of Contents for MD900 Explorer
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