ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
4
MM-4-68
Jun
21/12
4-66. Ground Handling
4-67. Ground Handling Wheels
A. Each skid tube is equipped with a manually operated ground handling wheel
assembly. The ground handling wheels shall be in the raised position for flight or ground
operations with the engine running and the rotor systems turning. The wheels should also be in
the raised position when the aircraft is parked.
CAUTION
Pushing on the nose of the helicopter may cause the cabin nose to deform
thereby weakening the cabin structure and causing extensive repair. Use
caution when pushing on the nose to move the aircraft backwards.
B. Use the following procedure to lower the ground handling wheels:
(1) Support the aircraft at the tail rotor guard.
WARNING
Ensure the wheel bar handle is completely installed onto the ground
handling wheel lug. DO NOT let go of the wheel bar handle while
lowering or raising the ground handling wheels.
(2) Insert the wheel bar handle onto the lug on the ground handling wheel with the
handle towards the aft end of the aircraft.
(3) Remove lock pin from the ground handling wheel.
(4) With a steady motion, rotate wheel bar handle 180
q
towards the front of the
aircraft and install lock pin when holes line up.
(5) Remove the wheel bar handle from the ground handling wheel lug.
C. Use the following procedure to raise the ground handling wheels:
(1) Support the aircraft at the tail rotor guard.
WARNING
Ensure the wheel bar handle is completely installed onto the ground
handling wheel lug. DO NOT let go of the wheel bar handle while
lowering or raising the ground handling wheels.
(2) Insert the wheel bar handle onto the lug on the ground handling wheel with the
handle towards the front end of the aircraft.
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