TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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TOW HELICOPTER (NORMAL METHOD)
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Blades can be damaged if observers
do not check for clearance.
13.
Station observers at each side of helicopter to
make sure blades have clearance during towing.
Turn rotor heads as needed for clearance.
14.
Tow helicopter slowly. Avoid sudden starts and
stops. Turn rotor heads as needed for blade
clearance as observers report.
15.
When towing is done, have helper set parking
brakes by pressing pilots brake pedals (9) and
pulling handle (10).
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