TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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LEVEL AND WEIGH HELICOPTER (3-POINT) (AVIM)
(Continued)
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NOTE
Refer to TM 55-1500-342-23 for
additional information on helicopter
weighing.
SECURE PLUMB BOB
3.
Pull back acoustic blanket (3) above upper aft
corner of cabin doorway to expose bracket (4).
4.
Tie plumb bob string (5) around bracket (4) so
that plumb bob (6) hangs from V-notch point of
bracket, slightly above plate (7).
POSITION JACKS
Do not let tiedown cable press
against brake tubing. Tubing can be
damaged.
5.
Secure both forward landing gear shock struts in
deflated position. Tie axle housing (8) to towing
shackle (9). Use tiedown chain (10).
6.
Install adapter (11) on each of three weighing
cells (12). Adapters and cells are parts of
weighing kit.
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