Section 8: Repair Quick Guide
Bucket Shell Repair Criteria
2016 Bambi MAX Service Manual
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Models 4453-7590
(Version D)
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Bucket Shell Repair Criteria
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One or more broken top loop knots (M-strap attachment point to the shell).
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Gross punctures through shell that cut or severely damage one or more panel strips.
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Separation of fabric welds longer than 3” (76 mm).
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Punctures or cuts through shell longer than 3” (76 mm).
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Two or more broken bottom webbing loops.
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Top loop knots that are worn or have damage to more than 25% of the fabric.
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Cuts, punctures or weld separations less than 3” and/or cut through more than 25% of a
panel strip.
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Bottom webbing loops with more than 25% damage to fabric strands.
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Broken or missing bottom webbing protective wear strips.
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Five or more broken battens.
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Wear, abrasions, and cuts to the bucket shell fabric isolated to one side of the material
that do not cut through.
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Wear, abrasions and cuts to the webbing loops, strips and top loop knots that involve
less than 25% of the fabric strands on any portion of the affected webbing.
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Wear and abrasions to webbing protective strips.
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Up to 4” (102 mm) of peeled weld on panel strip.
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Up to four broken battens.
Important Note
If more information is required, refer to the Bambi Bucket Operations manual, the Bambi Bucket
Service manual (for the model being used) or the Bambi Bucket Repair Assessment manual.
Category 1: Safety
Cease operations and repair immediately.
Category 2: Operational
Repair before next days operation or eight hours flight time.
Category 3: Monitor
Monitor and/or repair if condition deteriorates.
Category 4: Okay
Does not need repair.
