Section II. SHIPMENT BY VESSEL

TM 55-1520-238-S

Section II. SHIPMENT BY VESSEL

311 REQUIRED HELICOPTER PRELOADING

CAUTION

CONDITION.

AH64A helicopters can be shipped by vessel in Opera-

To prevent deterioration of fuel cells do

tionally Ready Configuration (fig. 31)), High Density

not ship helicopters with fuel cells

Configuration, (fig. 32), or Maximum Density Configu-

filled less than 1/4full unless the fuel

ration (fig. 33). The operationally ready helicopter con-

cells

have

been

preserved

figuration requires a minimum of preparation for loading

(TM 55-1500-204-25/1).

or flyaway; the high density configuration requires addi-

NOTE

tional preparation (disassembly) and allows increased

If the helicopter was prepared for inter-

quantities of helicopters to be loaded and shipped; the

mediate storage, the fuel cells are drained

maximum density configuration requires a more exten-

and preserved.

sive disassembly and allows the maximum number of

helicopters to be loaded and shipped.

Paragraph 210.11. Certain contract vessel shipments

are restricted to a maximum fuel load of tanks 1/4full by

311.1 Equipment Requirements. Refer to table

Department of Transportation regulations. Contact local

31 for equipment items required for preparation and

supporting transportation office to determine status of

shipment of AH64A helicopters by vessel.

specific vessel to be used.

311.10 Disconnect Battery.

311.2 Preliminary Safety Procedures. Before

Paragraph 210.11.

starting operations, conduct safety procedures outlined

311.11 Service Main Landing Gear.

in paragraph 311.3 through 311.5.

TM 55-1520-238-23.

311.3 Ground Helicopters.

312 HELICOPTER DISASSEMBLY FOR VESSEL

SHIPMENT.

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Conduct disassembly in accordance with procedures

311.4 Perform

Helicopter

Safety

Check.

outlined in paragraph 312.1 through 312.14.

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312.1 (High Density and Maximum Density

Shipments Only) Remove Hellfire Launchers.

311.5 Deactivate Armament.

Paragraph 211.1.

312.2 (High Density and Maximum Density

Shipments Only) Remove 2.75 Inch Rocket

Launchers. Paragraph 211.2.

WARNING

312.2.1 Maximum Density Shipment Only. Re-

move Wing Pylons. Paragraph 225.16.1

312.3 Remove Main Rotor Blades. Paragraph

To prevent injury to personnel, M230

guns must be cleared and visually

211.3. Place removed blades in blade box (item 52,

checked.

table 31).

312.4 Remove Main Rotor Deice Power

TM 9-1090-208-23-1.

Distributor and Air Data System (ADS) Mast.

Paragraph 211.4.

311.6 Prepare

Helicopter

for

Intermediate

312.5 Remove Forward Ammunition Feed

Storage. If it is projected that the helicopter may re-

Fairings. Paragraph 211.6d.

main inactive for more than 45 days, it shall be prepared

312.6 (High Density and Maximum Density

for intermediate storage TM 1-1520-238-23.

Shipments Only) Remove Remaining Fairings and

Access Covers. Paragraph 211.6. Also remove

311.7 Corrosion Control. Paragraph 210.6 and

L175 fairing and step.

210.7.

312.7 (High Density and Maximum Density

311.8 Service Power Train. Paragraph 210.8 and

Shipments Only) Remove Steps. Paragraph

211.7.

210.9

312.8 Install

Forward

Fuselage

Tiedown

311.9 Adjust Fuel Levels.

Fittings. Paragraph 211.8.

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