TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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JACK ENTIRE HELICOPTER
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Jack 1228-31 or Equal
Jack 1214-151 or Equal (2)
Tiedown Chains (2)
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (4)
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Hydraulic Power Off
Fuel Tanks Drained (Task 10-34 or 10-35)
Helicopter On Hard Level Surface
Both Forward Landing Gear Shock Struts Deflated
(Task 1-71)
Both Aft Landing Gear Access Panels Open (Task
2-2)
Helicopter Roped Off and Signs Posted to Restrict
Access
General Safety Instructions:
Jacking on soft or uneven surface,
or in winds or gusts over 20 knots
can cause helicopter to fall. Personal
injury and damage to equipment can
result.
Jacking when helicopter weight is
over limit can damage structure and
injure personnel. Do not jack if weight
is over limit.
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