Table 7-1. Approximate Maximum Hoisting Weights of Components
ITEM
WEIGHT (LBS)
Aft fuselage
22.2
Main rotor hub
53
Main transmission (wet)
65
Engine (dry)
155
Main rotor hub, swashplate, scis-
sors, and rotor blades
135
Helicopter (complete)
1562*
*Includes 404 lbs. of fuel
7-7. HELICOPTER GROUND HANDLING
Ground handling of helicopter includes hoisting, jacking, leveling,
parking and mooring. The following paragraphs present instructions
and precautions for all ground handling functions.
7-8. USE OF EXTERNAL POWER
The external receptacle is located on the lower right side (L/H side
optional) of the helicopter. Any source of external 28-volt,
direct-current power with sufficient amperage rating may be used.
(Engine starting requirements are approximately 375 amperes.)
Before connecting external power, be sure that helicopter BATTERY
switch is OFF.
Handling, Servicing & Maint.
Pilot's Flight Manual
Schweizer RSG, LLC.
Model
269D
Helicopter
7-16
Reissued:
16
Jan 2019
Book 3.indd 178
8/4/19 1:25 PM