Remove Tiedowns from Helicopters.

TM 55-1520-238-S

316.3 Remove Tiedowns from Helicopters.

d. Unlock Tail Wheel.

Paragraph 214.6a.

Figures 34 and 35.

e. Tow Helicopter. Remove chocks and

NOTE

tow helicopter off vessel using shoring as

Tiedowns will normally be removed from

required to provide under belly clearance.

topside helicopters first. These helicop-

f. Position Helicopter at Reassembly

ters will be unloaded before tiedowns are

Area. Tow helicopter to reassembly area

removed from below deck helicopters.

TM 1-1520-238-23).

a. Remove Fuselage Tailboom Tie-

317 HELICOPTER PREPARATION FOR USE

downs. Unfasten and remove chains

AFTER VESSEL SHIPMENT.

from each fuselage station 450 tiedown fit-

ting. Close FS 450 jack pad wire deflector

Preparation of AH64A helicopter for use after vessel

and secure with quick release pin.

shipment will be conducted in accordance with instruc-

b. Remove

Forward

Fuselage

Tie-

tions outlined in paragraph 317.1 through 317.21. All

downs. Unfasten and remove three tie-

assembly will be in accordance with referenced TM's.

down chains from each forward fuselage

317.1 Ground Helicopters. TM 1-1520-238-23.

tiedown fitting (two fittings, six chains per

317.2 Remove Heat Shrink Film Protective

helicopter).

Covering. Appendix G.

316.4 Unload Each Helicopter to Dockside (Crane

317.3 Perform

Helicopter

Safety

Check.

Unloading).

TM 1-1520-238-23.

a. Unlock Tail Wheel Swivel. Paragraph

317.4 Unpacking

and

Depreservation.

214.6a.

Paragraph 216.4.

b. Install Tail Wheel Steering Bar and

317.5 Remove Flyaway Covers.

Winching Yoke. Paragraph 214.6b,

TM 1-1520-238-23.

use winching yoke (item 5, table 31).

317.6 (If Required) Remove Helicopters from

Intermediate Storage. TM 1-1520-238-23.

c. Remove Chocks.

317.7 (High Density and Maximum Density

d. Position Helicopter at Deck Offloading

Shipments Only) Install Wings. Paragraph 216.6.

Position. Manually position helicopter to

crane pickup point.

317.7.1 (Maximum Density Shipment Only) Install

Wing Pylons. TM 1-1520-238-23 Obtain pylons from

e. Apply Helicopter Brakes and Place

catwalk area.

Chocks. TM 1-1520-238-23.

317.8 (High Density and Maximum Density

f. Install Air Vehicle Sling.

Shipments Only) Install Steps. Paragraph 216.7.

TM 1-1520-238-23.

317.9 (RORO Loaded Vessel Only) Install

g. Install Helicopter Guide Ropes. Para-

Antennas. Paragraph 216.14.

graph 315.2d.

317.10 Maximum Density Shipments Only) Install

h. Remove Tail Wheel Steering Bar and

Vertical Stabilizer. Paragraph 230.6.

Winching Yoke. Paragraph 214.6v.

317.11 (Maximum Density Shipments Only) Install

i. Hoist Helicopter From Topside To Dock-

Horizontal Stabilizer. Paragraph 216.10.

side. Operate crane winch and hoist heli-

317.12 Remove Forward Fuselage Tiedown Fit-

copter down onto dockside or level ground

tings. Paragraph 216.8.

surface. Use guide ropes to maintain prop-

317.13 Install

Forward

Ammunition

Feed

er alinement.

Fairings. Paragraph 216.13c.

j. Apply Helicopter Brakes and Place

317.14 (High Density and Maximum Density

Chocks. TM 1-1520-238-23.

Shipments Only) Install Fairings and Access

k. Remove Sling and Guide Ropes. Para-

Covers. Paragraph 216.13. Also install L175 fairing

graph 315.2g.

and step.

l. Remove Chocks and Release Brakes.

317.15 Install Main Rotor Deice Power

m. Position Helicopter at Reassembly

Distributor and Air Data System (ADS) Mast.

Area. Tow helicopter to reassembly area

Paragraph 216.12.

TM 1-1520-238-23.

317.16 Install Main Rotor Blades. Remove blades

316.5 Unload Helicopters (RORO Loaded Ves-

from blade box and install in accordance with paragraph

sels).

216.11.

a. Place Shoring. Paragraph 315.3a.

317.17 Connect Helicopter Battery.

b. Provide Brakeman.

TM 1-1520-238-23.

Paragraph 315.3b.

317.18 Perform

c. Connect Tow Bar.

Pitot

Static

Test

MOC.

TM 1-1520-238-23.

TM 1-1500-204-23.

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