Section V. SHIPMENT BY C-17 CARGO AIRCRAFT

TM 55-1520-238-S

Section V. SHIPMENT BY C-17 CARGO AIRCRAFT

231.10 Adjust Fuel Levels.

231 REQUIRED HELICOPTER PRELOADING

CONDITION.

a. Forward Tank. Adjust fuel levels of for-

See figure 233 for AH-64A helicopter preloading condi-

ward tank to between a minimum of 38 gal-

tion required for shipment on C-17 cargo aircraft for both

lons and maximum of 116 gallons.

Tactical and Maximum Density (Logistical) Shipment.

b. Aft Tank. Adjust fuel level of aft tank to

Paragraph 232 provides procedures for configuring

between a minimum of 55 gallons and max-

the AH-64A helicopter for Tactical Shipment (maximum

imum of 150 gallons.

of two helicopters per C-17) and paragraph 233 pro-

vides procedures for configuring the AH-64A helicopter

c. Annotate DD Form 1387-2. Note actual

for maximum density (Logistical) shipment (maximum

fuel level of each tank for entry on DD Form

of three helicopters per C-17).

1387-2 (TM 38-250).

231.1 Equipment Requirements. Refer to table 21

231.11 Disconnect Battery. Disconnect helicopter

for equipment items required for preparation and ship-

battery (TM 1-1520-238-23). Wrap battery connectors

ment of AH-64A helicopters on C-17 cargo aircraft.

with barrier material (D1) sealed with tape (D13).

231.2 Preliminary Safety Procedures. Before start-

ing operations, perform safety procedures outlined in

paragraphs 231.3 thru 231.5.

CAUTION

231.3 Ground Helicopter. TM 1-1520-238-23.

231.4 Perform

Helicopter

Safety

Check.

To prevent damage to the helicopter

(TM 1-1520-238-23).

and the cargo aircraft because of inad-

equate overhead clearance, the dis-

WARNING

tance from the ground to the center of

the main landing gear tiedown shall

To prevent injury to personnel, M230

not exceed 40 inches.

guns must be cleared and visually

checked.

231.12 Service

Main

Landing

Gear.

231.5 Deactivate Armament.

TM 1-1520-238-23.

TM 9-1090-208-23-1.

232 HELICOPTER DISASSEMBLY FOR C-17

SHIPMENT (TACTICAL CONFIGURATION).

231.6 Clean Helicopter. TM 1-1520-238-23 and TM

Perform disassembly in accordance with procedures

1-1500-333-24.

outlined in paragraphs 232.1 through 232.9.

231.7 Corrosion

Control.

Repair

corrosion

232.1 Remove Main Rotor Blades.

TM 1-1500-333-24, TM 55-1500-344-23,

and

TM 1-1520-238-23.

a. Install Droop Stop Wedges (item 16,

231.8 Drive Train. Check main transmission and

table 21) in accordance with

nose gearbox lube oil sight gages (four locations); ser-

(TM 1-1520-238-23).

vice if necessary (TM 1-1520-238-23).

NOTE

CAUTION

The grease-packed intermediate and tail

rotor gearboxes will normally require no

special check or servicing for shipment.

Prior to removal of main rotor blades,

ensure that they are properly tagged

231.9 Engines and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU).

and marked with the appropriate loca-

a. Lube Oil Level Check. Check engine and

tion color code.

APU lube oil sight gages (three loca-

b. Disconnect Deicing Receptacle.

tions); service if necessary

Disconnect and cap deicing receptacle.

(TM 1-1520-238-23).

b. Engine Ground Run Up. Conduct five

c. Remove Rotor Blades. Remove main

minute helicopter ground run to preserve

rotor blades (TM 1-1520-238-23) using

dynamic components prior to disassem-

crane truck (item 13, table 21) and main

bly for shipment (TM 1-1520-238-23).

rotor blade sling (item 14, table 21).

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