TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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TOW HELICOPTER (NORMAL METHOD)
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Left wheel and gear can be damaged
if wheel is not turned around before
towing aft.
6.
Use tow bar (6) to swivel the wheel around about
120º.
7.
Remove pin (4). Remove tow bar (6) from wheel.
INSTALL TOW BAR
8.
Remove chocks (3), if installed, from aft right
wheel.
9.
Install tow bar (6) on aft right wheel (steps 4 and
5).
10.
Connect tow bar (6) to towing tractor.
TOW HELICOPTER
11.
Have helper sit in cockpit. Helper will apply
brakes if needed during towing.
12.
Have helper release parking brakes by pressing
on pilot’s or copilot’s brake pedals (9). Brake
handle (10) will release.
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