TM 1-1500-250-23

TECHNICAL MANUAL
AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
FOR

GENERAL TIE-DOWN AND MOORING ON ALL SERIES

ARMY MODELS
AH-64, UH-60, CH/MH-47, UH-1 AND OH-58 HELICOPTERS

Distribution Statement A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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Change
No. 5

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

GEORGE W. CASEY, JR.

General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff

JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
0908408

Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 312300,
requirements for TM 1-1500-250-23.
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CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 4 WASHINGTON, D.C., 31 MAY 1999

AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION

INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
for
GENERAL TIE-DOWN
AND MO0ORING ON ALL SERIES
ARMY MODELS
AH-64, UH-60, CH-47, UH-1, AH-1 AND OH-58 HELICOPTERS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

TM 1-1500-250-23, 24 August 1990, is changed as follows:

1. Remove and insert pages as indicated below. New or changed text material is indicated by a vertical bar
in the margin. An illustration change is indicated by a miniature pointing hand.

Remove pages Insert pages

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i and ii i and ii
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3-1 and 3-2 3-1 and 3-2
3-3 and 3-4 3-3 and 3-4
4-3 and 4-4 4-3 and 4-4
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2. Retain this sheet in front of manual for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

DENNIS J. REIMER
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:

JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army 05766

DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with Initial Distribution Number (IDN) 312300, requirements for
TM 1-1500-250-23.
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CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 3 WASHINGTON, D. C., 31 August 1995

AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE

FOR GENERAL TIE-DOWN AND MOORING ON ALL SERIES ARMY MODELS
AH-64, UH-60, CH-47, UH-1, AH-1 AND OH-58 HELlCOPTERS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

TM 1-1500-250-23, 24 August 1990, is changed as follows:

1. Remove and insert pages as indicated below. New or changed text material is indicated by a vertical bar
in the margin. An illustration change is indicated by a miniature pointing hand.

Remove pages Insert pages

i and ii i and ii
2-1 through 2-4 2-1 through 2-4
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3-1 and 3-2 3-1 and 3-2
4-1 and 4-2 4-1 and 4-2
4-12.1/(4-12.2 blank) 4-12.1 through 4-12.3/(4-12.4 blank)
4-17 and 4-18 4-17 and 4-18
4-23/(4-24 blank) 4-23/(4-24 blank)

2. Retain this sheet in front of manual for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31-E, block no. 2300,

requirements for TM 1-1500-250-23.
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CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 2 WASHINGTON, D.C., 31 August 1993

AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE

FOR GENERAL TIE-DOWN AND MOORING ON ALL SERIES

ARMY MODELS AH-64 UH-60 CH-47 UH-1 AH-1 OH-58 HELICOPTERS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

TM 11500-250-23, 24 August 1990, is changed as follows:

1. Remove and insert pages as indicated below. New or changed text material is
indicated by a vertical bar in the margin. An illustration change is indi-
cated by a miniature pointing hand.

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2. Retain this sheet in front of manual for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

GORDON R. SULLIVAN
GeneraI, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff

MILTON H. HAMILTON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
05282

DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31-E, block no. 2300, require-
ments for TM 11500-250-23.
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CHANGE HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 1 WASHINGTON, D.C., 30 September 1992

AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE

FOR GENERAL TIE-DOWN AND MOORING ON ALL SERIES

ARMY MODELS AH-64 UH-60 CH-47 UH-1 AH-1 OH-58 HELICOPTERS

TM 1-1500-250-23, 24 August 1990, is changed as follows:

Remove and insert pages as indicated below. New or changed text material
1.
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by a miniature pointing hand.

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3-1 and 3-2 3-1 and 3-2
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2. Retain this sheet in front of manual for reference purposes.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

GORDON R. SULLIVAN
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff

MILTON H. HAMILTON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
02658

DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 1231-E, block no. 2300, require-
ments for TM 55-1500-250-23.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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Change 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 September 1992 Change 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 May 1999
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TECHNICAL MANUAL HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 1-1500-250-23 WASHINGTON, D.C., 24 August 1990

AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION

INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
FOR
GENERAL TIE-DOWN
AND MOORING ON ALL SERIES
ARMY MODELS
AH-64
UH-60
CH/MH-47
UH-1
OH-58
HELICOPTERS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Section I GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-1 Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Maintenance Forms and Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-3 Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-4 Conicts Between TMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Section II DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-5 Necessity of TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-6 Army Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE AND AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-1 Grid Pattern Layout and Mooring Point Strength. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-2 Mooring Pad Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2-3 General Tools and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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CHAPTER 3 TIE-DOWN PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3-1 General Tie-Down Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 Specic Aircraft Tie-Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
CHAPTER 4 MOORING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-1 General Mooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-2 Specic Aircraft Mooring Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4-3 Mooring on Non-paved Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
APPENDIX A References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Title Page

2-1 Mooring Pad Hardpoint Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4.1
2-2 Mooring Pad Maximum Load Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2-3 MB-1 Chain Adjuster Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
3-1 OH-58D Tie-Down Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-2 OH-58A/C Tie-Down Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 AH-64 Tie-Down Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-3a Deleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-4 UH-60 Tie-Down Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-5 Deleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-6 UH-1 Tie-Down Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-7 CH/MH-47 Tie-Down Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3-8 CH/MH-47 Tie-Down Conguration (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
4-1 Mooring Hardware Installation Assembly Details - Conguration 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-2 Mooring Hardware Installation Assembly Details - Conguration 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-3 Mooring Hardware Details in Conguration 1 (Figure 4-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-4 Link, Chain Detachable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-5 Link, Chain, Detachable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-6 AH-64 Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-7 CH/MH47 Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-8 UH-60 Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-8a UH-60 Mooring Conguration (When external fuel tanks are installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-8b EH-60 Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12.1
4-8c UH-60 Mooring Conguration Alternate # 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12.2
4-8d UH-60 Mooring Conguration Alternate # 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12.3
4-9 Deleted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-10 UH-1 Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-11 OH-58A&C Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-12 OH-58D Mooring Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-13 Mooring Hardware For OH-58A/C&D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4-14 Bushing Detail for OH-58A/C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4-15 Pin, Quick Release For OH-58A/C and D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4-16 Ground Anchor Assembly (For Mooring on Nonpaved Surfaces) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4-17 Ground Anchor with Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-18 Driving Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-19 Drive Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-20 Holding Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

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Figure Title Page

4-21 Installation of the Ground Anchor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4-22 Polyester Rope and Webbing Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

SECTION I GENERAL

1-1. SCOPE. e-mail, fax, or the World Wide Web. Our fax number
is: DSN 788-6546 or Commercial 256 842-6546. Our
This manual supplements, claries, standardizes the tie- e-mail address is: 2028@redstone.army.mil. Instruc-
down and mooring procedures in the -23 Technical Man- tions for sending an electronic 2028 may be found at
uals for all series AH-64, UH-60, CH/MH-47, UH-1, and the back of this manual immediately preceding the hard
OH-58 helicopters to the maximum extent practical. copy 2028. For the World Wide Web use: https://am-
com2028.redstone.army.mil.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
1-4. CONFLICTS BETWEEN TMS.
The maintenance forms and records which are required
by personnel who perform the maintenance functions When a conict exists between this General TM and the
prescribed in this manual are listed in DA PAM 738-751. aircraft specic -23 TMs, the Tie-Down and Mooring pro-
cedures described in this General TM shall be followed.
1-3. REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING The following TMs will be affected by this General TM:
IMPROVEMENTS.

You can improve this manual. If you nd mistakes or if OH-58D TM 1-1520-248-23

you know of a way to improve the procedures, please OH-58A/C TM 55-1520-228-23
let us know. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028 (Rec-
ommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) AH-64 TM 1-1520-238-23
located in the back of this manual, directly to: Com- UH-60 TM 1-1520-237-23
mander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command,
ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-MA-NP, Redstone Arsenal, AL UH-1 TM 55-1520-210-23
35898-5000. A reply will be furnished to you. You may CH/MH-47 TM 1-1520-240-23
also provide DA Form 2028 information to AMCOM via

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SECTION II DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION

1-5. NECESSITY OF TM. c. Aviation units will also take additional protec-
tion measures to include use of all available
This General TM became necessary because of the ap- shelters and/or articial barriers such as revet-
parent ineffectiveness of past tie-down and mooring pro- ments, berms, igloos, trucks, buses, tanks, ar-
cedures. In the spring of 1989 Army aircraft at Ft. Hood mored carriers, etc.
and Ft. Polk experienced extensive and costly damage
as a result of very high winds. In each instance, se- d. Army aircraft located in areas that experience
vere storm warnings had been issued and current pro- severe windstorms will tie down blades after
cedures were followed within available time and capa- each ight and moor aircraft after the last ight
bilities. Despite these measures serious damage to air- of the day regardless of the weather forecast.
craft and losses to the Army in combat readiness and If aircraft are not to be own they shall be left
resources occurred. tied down and moored.

1-6. ARMY POLICY. The following Department of the e. Every installation with Army aviation units will
Army policy has been established: when notied of the have secure mooring points for all assigned air-
potential for severe windstorms in excess of 50 knots craft. Where points are not sufcient, installa-
all Army aviation units will take the actions prescribed in tion engineers will take immediate action to in-
this General TM. stall required mooring points.

a. If unable to evacuate to a safe haven, air- f. All units with assigned aircraft will ensure tie-
craft will be placed in hangars in the follow- down/mooring hardware, particular to each air-
ing priority; OH-58D/C/A, AH-64A, UH-60A, craft, is in good repair.
AH-64D and UH-60L/Q, UH-IV/H, HH-60 and
CH-47F/D/C. The priority for special opera- g. The horizontal stabilator of the UH-60 and
tions aircraft is: MH/AH-6, MH-60, MH-47 and AH-64 aircraft are to be set in the neutral posi-
OH-6. For helicopter with more than two main tion (zero degrees).
rotor blades, if feasible, the blades will be re-
moved or folded to maximize available hangar NOTE
space.
If unable to conform to the congurations
b. All aircraft remaining outside will be tied down shown, contact AMCOM Engineering (DSN
and moored in accordance with appropriate 897-4905) or comm. 256-313-4905 for guid-
procedures described in this General TM. ance.
When feasible, units will face the aircraft into
the forecasted wind before mooring.

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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE AND AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

2-1. GRID PATTERN LAYOUT AND MOORING (6) Tie-down UH-1 as specied in the appro-
POINT STRENGTH. The grid pattern layout illustrating priate Technical Manual, except that a for-
the 17 to 20 foot on center mooring points is depicted ward main rotor blade tie-down strap is re-
in gure 2-1. quired.

a. This pattern readily accommodates all the he- (7) Tie-down CH/MH-47 as specied in the
licopters in the army eet and should be used appropriate Technical Manual.
as the standard for new mooring installations.
b. Tie-down and Mooring Equipment. Refer to
b. The strength of each mooring point should be table 2-1.
capable of reacting to the design loads de-
picted in gure 2-2. (1) Acquisition and maintenance of all re-
quired tie-down and mooring equipment
2-2. MOORING PAD MARKING. Marking the moor- is the responsibility of the aviation units.
ing pad to properly position the aircraft is recommended
if the pad is to be used exclusively for one type of air- (2) The identied chain and chain adjuster
craft. shall be used as the primary mooring
equipment for all helicopters when parked
2-3. GENERAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. at their home installation and Army policy
(per paragraph 1-6) requires mooring.
a. All aircraft will use polyester rope for rotor blade Exceptions to the use of mooring chains
tie-down. Refer to table 2-1. is only approved under special circum-
stances where chain has proven to be
(1) Tie-down OH-58D as specied in the ap- undesirable such as the crossover moor-
propriate aircraft Technical Manual. ing on the CH/MH-47D.

(2) Tie-down OH-58A/C as specied in the (3) Mooring chains and chain adjusters are
appropriate Technical Manual, except that not considered yaway equipment. The
two main rotor blade tie-down boots are 10,000 pound capacity polyester mooring
required. strap with ratchet buckle, NSN 5340-01-
233-3063, is the identied yaway which
(3) Tie-down AH-64 as specied in the appro- may be used when aircraft deployed away
priate Technical Manual. Ensure that the from their home station require mooring
ropes are strong enough to allow the main and chains are not available. The CGU-
rotor blades to be secured at the required 1B, 5000 pound capacity nylon tie-down
locations. strap, NSN 1670-00-725-1437, is only au-
thorized when hard stand mooring points
(4) Tie-down UH-60 as specied in the appro- are not available and the eld mooring kit
priate Technical Manual. is used.

(5) Deleted.

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Table 2-1. Mooring Hardware and Consumables
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ITEM DESCRIPTION P/N NSN QUANTITY PER AIRCRAFT

AH-64 CH/MH-47 UH-60 UH-1 OH-58

1 CHAIN ADJUSTER MB-1 1670-00-212-1149 6 6 6 6 6

(See gure 2-3) MIL-T-25959
2 CHAIN W/HOOK FOR MB-1 1670-00-516-8405 12 16 12 12 12
(See gure 2-3) 627728A
3 LINK, CHAIN 9/32 INCH 4010-01-231-3388 6 4 4 4 4
(See gures 4-3 and 4-4) 664228
4* LINK, CHAIN 3/8 INCH 4010-01-193-9331 6 8 6 6 6
(See gures 4-3 and 4-4) 577-0165
5** CHAIN, ALLOY 1/4 INCH 4010-00-988-3181 6 EA 4 EA 4 EA 4 EA 4 EA
(See gure 4-3) RRC271 (100 FT DRUM) 1 FT 1 FT 1 FT 1 FT 1 FT
6 SHACKLE 204-031- 4030-00-977-6940 4 3
(See gure 4-13) 393-1
7 SHACKLE, ANCHOR RRC271 4030-00-185-0489 6 4 4 4 4
(See gure 4-3)
8 SHACKLE, ANCHOR NAS1042-8 4030-00-542-3180 6 4 4 4 4
(See gure 4-3)
9 BOLT AN5-22A 5306-00-151-2621 3
(See gure 4-13) AN5H22A 5306-00-180-2672 3
 Table 2-1. Mooring Hardware and Consumables Continued

ITEM DESCRIPTION P/N NSN QUANTITY PER AIRCRAFT

AH-64 CH/MH-47 UH-60 UH-1 OH-58
10 BOLT, g 4-13 AN5-23A 5306-00-151-2620 3
AN5H23A 5306-00-180-2673 3
11 WASHER, g 4-13 AN960PD516 5310-00-187-2399 6

12 NUT, g 4-13 MS21042L5 5310-00-807-1476 3

13*** BUSHING, g 4-14 3

14 PIN, QUICK MS17985- 5315-00-702-3102 3

RELEASE, g 4-15 520
15 ROPE, 1/2 INCH MIL-R-24537 4020-01-028-3843
POLYESTER (200 FT ROLL)
16 ROPE, 1/2 INCH MIL-R-24335 4020-00-765-3928
POLYESTER (1000 FT ROLL)
17 ROPE, 1/2 INCH MIL-R-30500 4020-00-630-4873
POLYESTER (1200 FT ROLL)

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ITEM DESCRIPTION P/N NSN QUANTITY PER AIRCRAFT

AH-64 CH/MH-47 UH-60 UH-1 OH-58
18 ROPE, 3/8 INCH 700324R 4020-01-318-5428
POLYESTER (600 FT ROLL)
19 PIN, RETAINING AN416-2 5315-00-223-6112 2

20**** CHAIN, WELDLESS NAS1455B30 4010-01-331-7273 2

6P
21***** STRAP, WEBBING B-D-
10000R/O-
234HH-24
22****** TIE DOWN 1730-00-075-1055 6

* Optional, replaces items 3 and 5 if unavailable.

** Cut 1/4 inch chain to 1 ft sections (14 links).
*** If item 13 is unavailable, see gure 4-13 to make a replacement.
**** Cut chain to 6 inch sections.
***** Contact AMCOM engineering (DSN 897-4905) or comm. 256-313-4905, for approval to use webbing strap
for mooring.
****** To be used on CH/MH-47 aircraft with main rotor blade P/N 114E5060-1.
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Figure 2-1. Mooring Pad Hardpoint Spacing

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THE LOADS SHOWN ARE THE MAXIMUMS CALCULATED

TO MOOR ARMY HELlCOPTERS IN 100 KNOT WINDS,
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MOORING DEVICE BE
CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM LOADS SHOWN.

Figure 2-2. Mooring Pad Maximum Load Conditions

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MB-1 CHAIN ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY

EASY LOADING QUICK RELEASE AT 10,000 LB. LOAD

POSITIVE LOCK ADJUSTMENT TO ANY CHAIN LINK -
ULTIMATE LOAD 14,100 LBS. PLUS 3-1/2 OF SCREW ADJUSTMENT.
MEETS REQ. OF SPECIFICATION - WEIGHT 3-1/2 LBS. MAXIMUM
MIL-T-25959 TYPE MB-1 HOOK THROAT /8"
TO BE USED WITH TYPE 1 CHAIN STEEL PARTS CADMIUM PLATED
ASSEMBLY PER MIL-C-6458

Figure 2-3. MB-1 Chain Adjuster Assembly

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CHAPTER 3
TIE-DOWN PROCEDURES

3-1. GENERAL TIE-DOWN PROCEDURES. Line brace or to secure to the aft wing store sus-
tension tie-down lines from all main rotor blades shall pension lug. The other rope attaches to the aft
be taut, but care must be taken to ensure excessive jacking tting at FS450. This conguration will
deection of blades below the static jacking, droop prevent the boot from slipping off.
position, as stated in the specic aircraft -23 TMs, is not
exceeded. d. UH-60 tie-down blades as specied in the -23
Technical Manual and as shown in gure 3-4 of
3-2. SPECIFIC AIRCRAFT TIE-DOWN. this general TM. To prevent damage from the
lock release cable in strong winds, wrap the
a. OH-58D tie-down blades as specied in the cable several times around the tie-down rope
-23 Technical Manual and as shown in gure and slip the end loop through one of the cable
3-1 of this general TM. Use the polyester rope wraps.
referenced in this manual.
e. Deleted.
b. OH-58A/C tie-down blades as specied in the
-23 Technical Manual and as shown in gure f. UH-1 tie-down aft blades as specied in the
3-2 of this general TM. Securely tie the straps -23 Technical Manual and as shown in gure
of the boot to the polyester rope near the boot. 3-6 of this general TM. Engage hook of main
Ensure the ropes are long enough to cross rotor tie-down in hole of tting on each rotor
and tie in the position illustrated. The forward blade and position blade above tailboom. Pull
blade shall be tied down using the same boot on tie-down to remove spanwise slack from
strap/rope arrangement device. The ropes the rotor system and secure rotor blade by
shall be tied to the forward eyebolts of the wrapping the tie-down rope rmly around tail-
landing skid. The ropes, as an option, can be boom as shown in gure 3-6. Tie forward
secured to the forward eyebolts of the landing rope tie-down rope to tow rings, as shown in
skid by either tying or using a self closing hook gure 3-6, on landing gear skid. Additional
that is the same strength or as strong as the security of main rotor can be accomplished
polyester rope, to anchor tie-down rope to the by inserting an AN416-2 safety retaining pin
skid rings. through a 0.060 inch hole drilled through the
hook of the main rotor tie-down. The hole is
NOTE drilled perpendicular to the plane of the handle,
Optional tie-down procedure for the OH-58A/C 0.25 inch from the insertion end of the hook.
is applicable also to the UH-1 aircraft. Secure the safety retaining pin to the hook
handle with a 6-inch piece of NAS1455B30-6P
c. AH-64 tie-down blades as specied in the -23 chain and safety wire. Insert the safety re-
Technical Manual and as shown in gure 3-3 taining pin through the hook after inserting the
of this general TM. Ensure that the main ro- hook through the rotor blade tting. In the nal
tor blade tie-down boot is in good repair and tie-down position, the blades must not exceed
that the two nylon end straps are securely at- 6 inches of additional droop from having been
tached (refer to gure 3-3, blow-up). Replace pulled down. This applies to both metal and
the 3/8 inch nylon rope with polyester rope. composite blades.
3/8 inch diameter standard polyester rope can
be substituted directly. 1/2 inch diameter stan- g. CH/MH-47 tie-down blades as specied in -23
dard polyester rope can be secured to the boot Technical Manual and gures 3-7 or 3-8 of
by forming a small loop with the existing ny- this general TM. Use gure 3-7 for normal air-
lon rope and tying the polyester rope to the craft tie-down. As an option, the CH/MH-47
loop. Ensure that the rope is long enough to blades may be secured to the mooring pad
reach the proper aircraft hard points. The right hard points, as shown in gure 3-8, provided
aft boot must have an additional length of rope the aircraft is secured using the mooring pro-
to secure to the aft outboard wing pylons way cedures in this TM.

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Figure 3-1. OH-58D Tie-Down Conguration

Figure 3-2. OH-58A/C Tie-Down Conguration

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Figure 3-3. AH-64 Tie-Down Conguration

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Figure 3-3a. Deleted

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Figure 3-4. UH-60 Tie-Down Conguration

Figure 3-5. Deleted

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Figure 3-6. UH-1 Tie-Down Conguration

Figure 3-7. CH/MH-47 Tie-Down Conguration

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Figure 3-8. CH/MH-47 Tie-Down Conguration (Optional)

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CHAPTER 4
MOORING PROCEDURES

4-1. GENERAL MOORING.

a. Aircraft Placement. Position the aircraft on the The aircrafts tail rotor is in very close proximity
mooring pad parallel to the centerline of the to the aft tie-down point. The aft fuselage moor-
pad and located fore and aft per the dimension ing point should not be used or approached any
in the gure for that aircraft as shown in gures time the rotor is turning. For initial shipboard
4-6 through 4-12. mooring conguration (four chains), attach two
chains to each forward tie-down tting, or the
b. Adjusters. Ensure that adjusters are fully ex- mooring lug on each main landing gear trailing
tended. arm if the forward fuselage tie-down ttings are
not installed
c. Securing Aircraft, secure aircraft to the pad us-
ing the chains and adjusting device provided (1) Position the aircraft on the mooring pad
at each of the pad mooring points. The chains with the longitudinal centerline of the air-
are to be attached to the aircraft as illustrated craft directly above and parallel to the lon-
in that aircraft gure and are to be adjusted to gitude line of the pad as shown in gure
remove slack in the chain. During installation 4-6. Position the forward mooring rings lo-
manually make the chains as taut as possible cated on main landing gear struts, 6-feet
prior to using adjuster. The adjuster has a lim- aft of the forward mooring points on the
ited travel capacity. pad as shown in gure 4-6 of this general
TM.
d. Position Variance. The position of the aircraft
with respect to the pad and the pad dimension NOTE
may vary up to 12 inches.
It will be necessary to open the fairings which
shield the forward mooring rings, before nal
aircraft positioning. A Frearson screwdriver will
be required.
Ensure chain links are inserted into the MBI
chain adjuster as shown in gure 4-2. Incorrect (2) Connect two chain assemblies from the
insertion may cause the MBI adjuster to fail and aircraft mooring rings to the forward moor-
compromise the mooring system. ing pad points.

NOTE (3) Connect two chain assemblies from the

center mooring pad points to the mooring
All deviations from the nominal position de- ring located on the lower surface of the
grade the wind resistance of the mooring tailboom at F.S. 450.
scheme. The tolerance suggested will degrade
the scheme by an acceptably small amount. (4) Connect two chain assemblies from the
rear mooring pad points to the mooring
e. Mooring Hardware. The hardware to be fur- ring located on the lower surface of the
nished with the mooring pad is dened in 2-1 tailboom at F.S. 450.
and gures 4-1 thru 4-5. Use conguration
1 (g. 4-1) and a l/2-inch anchor shackle or (5) Tighten the MB-1 chain adjusters to re-
conguration 2 (g. 4-2) to meet requirements move the slack from all mooring chains.
which do not allow the mooring pad hardware No tools are required.
shown in gure 4-3 to be permanently installed.
A ball peen hammer is required to install the b. CH/MH-47 Helicopter Mooring Procedures.
link, chain detachable. Cut the chain link to the
correct length (See gures 4-4 and 4-5). (1) Position the aircraft on the mooring pad
with longitudinal centerline of the aircraft
4-2. SPECIFIC AIRCRAFT MOORING directly above and parallel to the longitu-
PROCEDURES. dinal axis of the pad as shown in gure
4-7. Position the aircraft forward landing
a. AH-64 Helicopter Mooring Procedures. gear mooring rings 8-feet-9 inches aft of

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the forward mooring points on the pad as (e) Tighten the MB-1 chain adjusters to
shown in gure 4-7 of this general TM. remove the slack from all mooring
chains. No tools are required.

(3) For mooring the UH-60 per gure 4-8a:

(2) Connect two crossing chain assemblies (a) Position the aircraft cargo hook di-
from the forward landing gear mooring rectly in-line with the center mooring
rings diagonally to the forward mooring pad points.
pad points.
(b) Connect two lateral chain assemblies
(3) Connect two side chain assemblies from from the aircraft cargo hook to the
the forward landing gear mooring rings to center mooring pad points (Ref. g-
the forward mooring pad points. ure 4-8a, view A-A).
(4) Connect two crossing chain assemblies
(c) Connect two chain assemblies from
diagonally from the aft aircraft landing
the center mooring pad points to the
gear mooring rings to the rear mooring
aft aircraft mooring rings at F.S.485.
pad points.

(5) Connect two side chain assemblies from (d) Connect two chain assemblies from
the aft aircraft landing gear mooring rings the aft aircraft mooring rings to the
to the rear mooring pad points. rear mooring pad points.

(6) Tighten the MB-1 adjusters to remove the (e) Tighten the MB-1 chain adjusters to
slack from all mooring chains. Not tools remove the slack from all mooring
are required. chains. No tools are required.

c. UH-60 Helicopter Morning Procedures. (4) For mooring the EH-60 per gure 4-8b:

(1) Position the aircraft on the mooring pad (a) Position the aircraft front rooming
with the longitudinal centerline of the air- rings directly in-line with the front
craft directly above and parallel to the lon- mooring pad points.
gitudinal axis of the pad as shown in g-
ures 4-8, 4-8a, 4-8b, 4-8c and 4-8d. Fig- (b) Connect two chain assemblies from
ures 4-8, 4-8c and 4-8d are to be used for the forward aircraft mooring rings at
aircraft that do not have external tanks in- F.S. 308 to the front mooring pad
stalled Figure 4-8a is to be used when air- points.
craft have external tanks installed. Figure
4-8b is to be used for the EH-60 aircraft. (c) Connect two chain assemblies from
the center mooring pad points to the
(2) For mooring of the UH-60 per gure 4-8: forward aircraft rooming rings at F.S.
308.
(a) Position the aircraft front rooming
rings directly in-line with the front (d) Connect two chain assemblies from
mooring pad points. the aft aircraft mooring rings at F.S.
485 to the center mooring pad points.
(b) Connect two chain assemblies from
the forward aircraft mooring rings at (e) Tighten the MB-1 chain adjusters to
F.S. 308 to the front rooming pad remove the slack from all mooring
points. chains. No tools are required.

(c) Connect two chain assemblies from (5) For alternate mooring of UH-60 per gure
the front mooring pad points to the aft 4-8c:
aircraft mooring rings at F.S.485.
(a) Position the aircraft front mooring
(d) Connect two chain assemblies from rings directly in-line with the center
the aft aircraft mooring rings to the mooting pad points as shown in gure
center rooming pad points. 4-8c.

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(b) Connect two chain assemblies from d. Deleted.

the forward aircraft mooring rings at
F.S. 308 to center mooring pad points e. UH-1 Helicopter Mooring Procedures.
as shown in gure 4-8c.
(1) Position the aircraft on the mooring pad
(c) Connect two chain assemblies from with the longitudinal centerline of the air-
the center mooring pad points to the craft directly above and parallel to the
aft aircraft mooring rings at F.S.485 as longitudinal axis of the pad as shown in
shown in gure 4-8c. gure 4-10. The forward jack-points, lo-
cated at F.S. 61.96, should be located
(d) Connect two chain assemblies from approximately 2 feet aft of the forward
the aft aircraft mooing rings at F.S. mooring points as dimensioned in gure
485 to the rear mooring pad points as 4-10. The aft mooring points are located
shown in gure 4-8c. at F.S. 211.58.

(e) Tighten the MB-l chain adjusters to (2) Before mooring the aircraft will be neces-
remove the slack from all mooring sary to install a mooring clevis at each of
chains. No tools are required. the four jacking points. A mechanics tool
kit will be required.
(6) For alternate mooring UH-60 per gure
4-8d. NOTE

(a) Position the aircraft on the mooring Older UH-1 aircraft have jack points with a nom-
inal bolt hole size of .25 inches compared with
pad with longitudinal centerline of the
.312 inches on newer UH-1 aircraft. On the
aircraft directly above and parallel to
the longitudinal axis of the pad as older UH-1 aircraft the existing .25 inch hole will
need to be enlarged to .312 inches to accommo-
shown in gure 4-8d. Position the
date the current bolt and shackle conguration.
aircraft front mooring rings, at F.S.
308.10 feet aft of the forward mooring
pad points as shown in gure 4-8d. (3) Connect two chain assemblies from the
forward jack-points to the forward mooring
pad points.
(b) Connect two chain assemblies from
the front mooring rings at F.S. 308
to the forward mooring pad points as (4) Connect two chain assemblies from the
shown in gure 4-8d. forward mooring pad points to the rear
jack-points.
(c) Connect two chain assemblies from
the front mooring rings at F.S. 308 (5) Connect two chain assemblies from the
to the center mooring pad points as rear jack-points to the center mooring pad
shown in gure 4-8d. points.

(d) Connect two chain assemblies from NOTE

the aft aircraft mooring rings at F.S. It is highly recommended that UH-1 helicopters
308 to the center mooring pad points be own with the mooring hardware installed at
as shown in gure 4-8d. all times to permit a rapid response to weather
emergencies.
(e) Connect two chain assemblies from
the aircraft mooring rings at F.S. 485 f. OH-58 Helicopter Mooring Procedures.
to the rear mooring pad points.

(f) Tighten the MB-1 chain adjusters to

remove the slack from all mooring
chains. No tools are required.

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NOTE
For local fabrication of Bushing, P/N NAS72-
The mooring hardware is to be carried in the 5E100, see gure 4-14. Aircraft with oversize
yaway kit. Flying the OH-58 with the mooring holes may adjust outside diameter to t.
hardware installed may result in damage to the
aircrafts honeycomb surface. Retain all hard- NOTE
ware together for each specic installation: due
to wear, the bushings may not be interchange- Bolt, nut and washer may be eliminated by us-
able. ing a Quick Release Pin as shown in gure 4-15.

(1) Position the aircraft on the mooring pad (3) Connect two chain assemblies from the
with the longitudinal centerline of the air- forward jack-points to forward mooring
craft directly above and parallel to the lon- pad points.
gitudinal axis of the pad as shown in g-
ures 4-11 and 4-12. The forward jack- (4) Connect two chain assemblies from the
points are to be located 4 feet aft of the for- forward mooring pad points to the rear
ward mooring pad points as dimensioned jack-point.
in gure 4-11 and 4-12.
(5) Connect two chain assemblies from the
(2) Before mooring the aircraft it will be nec- rear jack-point to the center mooring pad
essary to attach a mooring clevis to each points.
of the three jackpoints. The clevis pro-
vided will not be large enough to accept (6) Tighten the MB-1 chain adjusters to re-
the hooks on the mooring chains provided move the slack for all mooring chains.
with mooring pad. Mooring rings are to be
installed on the aircraft as shown in gure
4-13.

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Figure 4-1. Mooring Hardware Installation Assembly Details - Configuration 1

NOTE
Insure that adequate clearance for the MB1 chain adjuster is provided in relation
to the aircraft and the aircraft hardpoint fitting.

NOTE
Either of the configurations shown can be used to secure the aircraft to the moor-
ing pad.

Figure 4-2. Mooring Hardware Installation Assembly Details - Configuration 2

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REF FIGURE 4-4 AND 4-5.

REF FIGURE 4--4 AND 4--5.

NOTE

All hardware shown can be used to connect the MB1 chain adjuster to the moor-
ing pad hardpoint fitting in figure 4-1.

Figure 4-3. Mooring Hardware Details in Configuration 1 (Figure 4-1)

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STUD ASSEMBLY

LOAD PIN

Figure 4-4. Link, Chain Detachable

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1. Bring the two Hammerlok coupling link body

halves together as shown.

2. Place the stud assembly and the special load

pin made from hardened alloy steel in place
as shown.

Drive the load pin in until the end of the pin is

flush with the surface of the body forging.

Figure 4-5. Link, Chain, Detachable Installation

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Figure 4-6. AH-64 Mooring Conguration

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Figure 4-7. CH/MH47 Mooring Conguration

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Figure 4-8. UH-60 Mooring Configuration

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Figure 4-8a. UH-60 Mooring Configuration (When external tanks are installed).
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Figure 4-8b. EH-60 Mooring Configuration.

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Figure 4-8c. UH60 Mooring Configuration Alternate # 1.

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Figure 4-8d. UH60 Mooring Configuration Alternate # 2.

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Figure 4-9. Deleted

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Figure 4-10. UH-1 Mooring Conguration

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Figure 4-11. OH-58A&C Mooring Conguration

Figure 4-12. OH-58D Mooring Conguration

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Figure 4-13. Mooring Hardware For OH-58A/C&D

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Figure 4-14. Bushing Detail for OH-58A/C and D

Figure 4-15. Pin, Quick Release For OH-58A/C and D

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4-3. MOORING ON NON-PAVED SURFACES. ground anchors to the aircraft. The following
items are recommended for securing the air-
a. Ground Anchor Kit (NSN 8340-00-951-6423). craft:
Refer to table 4-1 for kit contents and gures
4-16 through 4-22 for component breakout.
Tiedown, Cargo, 1670-00-725-1437
NOTE Aircraft (Webbing
Binder)
The Ground Anchor Kit for mooring on
non-paved surfaces is recommended for all Tiedown, Cargo, 5340-01-233-3063
tactical environments (non-paved surfaces). Aircraft (Webbing
Binder)
b. Function and Description of each kit compo-
Polyester Rope 4020-01-028-3843
nent.
(1/2 inch diameter) 4020-00-765-3928
4020-00-630-4873
(1) Ground Anchor. The assembly is com-
posed of a metal arrowhead with approx-
imately three feet of wire rope attached
at the center (gure 4-17). The anchor d. Installation.
is driven into the ground and provides the
mooring base. NOTE
(2) Steel Driving Rod. The rods outside di- Refer to the applicable -23 Technical Manual,
ameter is 3/4 inch x 3 feet long (gure under Mooring, to determine the number of an-
4-18). It holds the ground anchor and is chors required per aircraft. One anchor is re-
used to drive the anchor into the ground. quired per mooring line.

(3) Driving Head. Size is 2 1/4 inches outside (1) Refer to gures 4-16 and 4-17 and insert
diameter x 2 3/4 inches long. The steel the ground anchor (arrowhead) stem into
driving head ts over the top of the driv- the bottom of the driving rod.
ing rod and provides the contact surface
on which to hammer the assembly (gure (2) Refer to gures 4-16 and 4-20 and slip the
4-19). holding handle over the driving rod while
driving into the ground.
(4) Holding Tool Handle. (Figure 4-20).
Size is 24 inches long. It is made from (3) Refer to gures 4-16, 4-18 and 4-19 and
1/4 inch diameter steel rod and slips over insert the driving head onto the top of the
the steel driving rod to hold the unit while driving rod.
driving the ground anchor arrowhead into
the ground. It allows the assembly to be (4) Refer to gure 4-16 and drive the an-
held safely while driving. chor head/driving rod assembly into the
ground, hammering on the drive head,
c. Connecting the ground anchors to the aircraft. and holding the assembly with the holding
The kit does not contain rope to connect the handle.

Table 4-1. Ground Anchor Kit.

ITEM QUANTITY FIG NSN

Anchor, Ground 50 4-17 4030-00-972-2670
(4 inch arrowhead with
anchoring wire)

Head, Driving 2 4-19 4030-00-051-8641

Handle, Holding Tool 2 4-20 4030-00-134-4725
Rod, Steel, Driving 2 4-18 4030-00-970-6412

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(5) Refer to figure 4-21, View A, and drive the e. Larger Ground Anchor for Extreme Sand
assembly approximately 3 to 3 1/2 feet until only the Conditions. In extreme sand conditions, a larger
thimble of the wire rope portion of the ground anchor is ground anchor may be required. An 8-inch ground
above ground. anchor is available for increased holding power. It uses
components similar to the 4-inch ground anchor kit, but
(6) Refer to figure 4-21, View B, and pull out larger in size. The 8-inch ground anchor and its drive
the drive rod. components are as follows:

(7) Refer to figure 4-21, View C, and pull up ITEM NSN

vertically on the wire rope assembly to seat the anchor.
This will rotate the arrowhead into a horizontal position Ground Anchor 4030-00-580-8287
and provide a rigid anchor. (8 inch aluminum)

(8) Refer to figure 4-22 and attach the Ground Anchor 4030-01-150-4896
polyester rope or the CGU-1B webbing binder to the (8 inch iron)
ground anchor and connect it to the aircraft mooring
fitting (remove ail slack). Ground Anchor 4030-00-580-8307
(8 inch iron)
(9) Ground anchors will be left in the ground
when the aircraft is moved. NOTE: All these items are one anchor with wire
rope assembled.
(10) Replacement ground anchors are avail-
able. Rod, Driving 4030-00-541-4081
(48 inches long)

Head, Driving 4030-01-008-8053

(2 inches outside diameter x
2 1/4 inches long)

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Figure 4-16. Ground Anchor Assembly (For Mooring on Nonpaved Surfaces)

4-20
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Figure 4-17. Ground Anchor with Wire Rope

Figure 4-18. Driving Rod

Figure 4-19. Drive Head

Figure 4-20. Holding Handle

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Figure 4-21. Installation of the Ground Anchor Assembly

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Figure 4-22. Polyester Rope and Webbing Binder

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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES

DA Form 2028 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Change to Publications and Blank Forms

DA PAM 738-751 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management
System Aviation (TAMMS-A)
TM 1-1520-237-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance for Army UH-60A and
EH-60A
TM 1-1520-238-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance for Army AH-64A Helicopter
TM 1-1520-240-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Unit and Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Manual Containing
National Repair Standards for CH-47D Helicopter
TM 1-1520-248-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Unit And Intermediate Maintenance Manual For Army Model,
OH-58D Helicopter
TM 55-1520-210-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Unit And Intermediate Maintenance Instructions For Army Model
UH-1H/V/EH-1H/X Helicopters
TM 55-1520-228-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aviation Unit And Intermediate Maintenance Manual For Army Model
OH-58A And OH-58C Helicopters

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

CARL E. VUONO
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff

THOMAS F. SIKORA
Brigadier General, United States Army
The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31, AVUM and AVIM Maintenance requirements for AH-64A Helicopter,
Attack (APACHE), UH-60 Helicopter, Utility (BHIP), UH-60A Helicopter, Utility (BLACKHAWK), CH-47A/B/C/D Helicop-
ters, Cargo Transport, All UH-1 series Aircraft, AH-lG/S/F/P/E Helicopters, Attack, and OH-58A/C/D Helicopters, Observation.
 These are the instructions for sending an electronic 2028
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Subject: DA Form 2028
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4 City: Hometown
5 St: MO
6 Zip: 77777
7 Date Sent: 19--OCT--93
8 Pub no: 55--2840--229--23
9 Pub Title: TM
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TM 9-1005-433-24 16 Sep 2002 General Support Maintenance Manual for
Machine Gun, .50 Caliber M3P and M3P
Machine Gun Electrical Test Set Used On
Avenger Air Defense Weapon System
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