10 - 20 - 01 Mooring
10 - 20 - 01 Mooring
10 - 20 - 01 Mooring
10-20-01
MOORING
CAUTION
1. If a paved ramp with suitable tiedown rings is available, position helicopter with nose headed in
direction from which highest forecast winds are expected. Secure helicopter to ramp tiedowns. Use
cable, rope or manufactured tiedowns at helicopter jacking tiedown fittings. Use of a mooring
clevis at each of the three tiedown fittings will permit use of larger diameter rope.
2. If suitable tiedown rings are not available, park helicopter on an unpaved parking area with nose
headed in the direction from which highest forecast winds are expected and retract ground handling
wheels. Use dead man tiedowns.
3. Secure main and tail rotor blades (Module 10-10-01, paragraph "TAIL ROTOR TIEDOWN." and
Module 10-10-01, paragraph "MAIN ROTOR TIEDOWN."). If storage space and time are
available, remove main rotor blades (Chapter 62), and store in a secure building. Secure main rotor
hub to mast to prevent movement on flapping axis.
CAUTION
4. Install engine inlet plug assemblies (4, Module 10-10-01, figure1) and pitot tube cover assembly
(7). Secure red streamers inside nearest access doors to prevent flapping.
5. Tighten friction locks on flight controls, check that all switches are in OFF position. Disconnect
battery.
6. Close and secure all doors, windows, and access panels.
7. Fill fuel tank to maximum capacity with prescribed fuel (Chapter 12).
8. Secure all ground handling equipment and other objects which might be blown by high winds.
NOTE