TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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ALTERNATE TOWING
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Towing Bridle
Steering Bar (T75)
Wheel Chocks
Tow Tractor
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (As Required)
References:
Task 1-64
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Utility System APU Start Accumulator Charged to
3,000 Psi (Task 1-64)
Emergency Utility Pressure Valve Open (TM
55-1520-240-T)
Wait at least 20 minutes after shutting
down or removing electrical power
before moving helicopter. Otherwise,
vertical gyros can be damaged.
Towing with swivel locks engaged will
damage landing gear.
1.
Check that swivel lock (1) on each aft landing
gear is raised clear of detents (2).
1.1.
If helicopter is to be towed forward, go to step 10.
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