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PRODUCT DATA
JANUARY 2003
The 430 in its basic skid landing gear configuration, includes all the structural,
hydraulic, and electrical provisions for installation of the optional tricycle wheel
retractable landing gear. Regardless of the delivery configuration of a Bell 430, the
provisions included in the basic airframe and systems, permit modification of the helicopter
to it's alternate landing gear configuration.
The landing gear consists of two cross tubes securely attached to the underside of the
fuselage, and two skid tubes attached to the ends of the cross tubes with saddle
assemblies. The cross tubes are retained on the fuselage by four straps, which bolt to
fittings located on the two main bulkheads. A step is provided at the forward end of
each skid, along with a tow ring for ground handling. Two eyebolts are provided on
each skid, near the helicopters center of gravity, for attachment of the dual ground
handling wheels. Each skid is fitted with a three section replaceable wear shoe
assembly, which protects the skid tube from abrasion. The entire skid landing gear
assembly may be removed for shipping.
AFT CROSSTUBE SUPPORT BEAM
The aft crosstube has a support beam
located between the two aft retention straps
and the fuselage structure. The support
beam is attached to [and is free to rock
from side to side on] a single fitting at the
mid point of the aft crosstube. The function
o f t h e s u p p o r t b e a m i s t o r e d u c e t h e
possibility of ground resonance.
OPTIONAL WHEEL LANDING GEAR
The 430 may be equipped with optional HIGH SKID LANDING GEAR. Increased ground
clearance is provided for operations in areas of rough terrain.
OPTIONAL HIGH SKID LANDING GEAR
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