Section 2: Deploying the Bucket
Bambi MAX Service Manual
– Models HL4000-HL9800 8
Checking Tail Rotor Clearance
WARNING
Using a Bambi bucket with insufficient tail rotor clearance could result in a tail rotor strike which could
result in serious injury or death.
When a Bambi MAX Bucket is attached directly to the helicopter cargo hook or attached using a longline
less than 50 ft (15 m) in length, it is important to confirm that there is adequate tail rotor clearance. Before
using the Bambi MAX Bucket, check the tail rotor clearance.
1.
Determine the tail rotor length by measuring the distance from the cargo hook to the closest
point on the helicopter tail rotor.
2.
Determine the bucket overall length from the following chart:
Model
Overall Length
BBXHL4000
27’- 9”
8.46 m
BBXHL5000
29’- 9”
9.07 m
BBXHL7600
30’- 8”
9.35 m
BBXHL9800
31’- 5”
9.58 m
Lengths are accurate to within 1%.
Specifications subject to change.
To confirm the bucket overall length, stretch out the bucket on the ground, pulling the suspension
cables taut. Measure the distance from the shackle on the head to the bottom of the shell.
3.
The tail rotor clearance is equal to the tail rotor length minus the bucket overall length.
4.
The tail rotor clearance must be a minimum of 6” (0.15 m).
If the tail rotor clearance is insufficient, shorter suspension lines and deployment lines must be used and
can be ordered from SEI. Please specify the model and serial number when ordering
