CSP-HE/HS-1
Handling, Servicing,
and Maintenance
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
7-5
Mooring (Ref. Figure 7−3):
Whenever severe storm conditions or wind velocities higher than 40 knots
are forecast, helicopter should be hangared or evacuated to safer area.
If
these precautions are not possible, moor helicopter as follows.
Park helicopter and remove main rotor blades and install air inlet fair−
ing and engine exhaust covers.
Install pitot tube cover.
Fill fuel tank (if possible).
Apply friction to lock cyclic and collective sticks.
Secure helicopter to ground by attaching restraining lines (cable or rope)
between jack fittings and stakes or ground anchors.
