CSP
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E
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Handling, Servicing,
and Maintenance
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 14
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FAA Approved
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4. GROUND HANDLING WHEELS
Standard ground handling wheels, available as a special tool for helicopters not
equipped with floats, are used for moving helicopter by hand and for towing
helicopter (Ref. Figure 7−2).
At regular intervals, check that wheel tire pressure is a maximum of 80 to 90
psi.
F03
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029
WARNING:
BE SURE LOCK SNAPS INTO
POSITION SHOWN BEFORE
RELEASING JACK HANDLE
LOCK
TOW BAR FITTING
JACK HANDLE
WHEELS LOWERED AND LOCKED
(HELICOPTER RAISED)
GROUND HANDLING WHEELS
AND JACK ASSEMBLY
HANDLE LOCK PIN
SKID TUBE
(RIGHT SIDE SHOWN)
SKID FITTING
WHEELS RAISED
(HELICOPTER LOWERED)
Figure 7
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2. Ground Handling Wheels