7-16
ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rev.
12
Report No. 28-AC-020
Dec 3/18
and aft cross tubes through four pivoting legs and four
nitrogen-oil oleo struts. The struts prevent ground
resonance as well as cushion ground contact during
landing. Drag struts give the gear stability and strength
and prevent fore and aft movement during ground
contact maneuvers. Replaceable hardened steel skid
shoes are installed on each skid to resist skid wear on
hard surfaces.
2. Tail Rotor Guard
A tubular tail rotor guard is installed on the aft end of
the tailcone. It acts as a warning to the pilot upon an
inadvertent tail-low landing and aids in protecting the
tail rotor from damage.
3. Ground Handling Wheels
Each landing gear skid tube has a manually operated
overcentering device to lower the wheels or retract them
for flight. The ground handling wheels should be
retracted and the helicopter allowed to rest on the skids
when engine run-up is being performed or when the
helicopter is parked. If the aircraft has optional
removable Brackett® wheels, they should be removed
before the engine is run-up. The wheels and brackets
can be removed for flight, or they can be secured in the
up position. The wheels weigh 13 pounds and are
attached to the skids at station 104.7. The weight and
balance for each flight must account for the location of
the wheels. If the wheels are left on the skids, the cruise
speed will be approximately 2 MPH lower, with a
corresponding reduction in range.
7-16. Baggage Compartment
A compartment for storage of baggage is provided in the
area aft of the engine compartment. Access is through a
single door located on the right-hand side which has a lock
for external locking. The capacity of the compartment is
approximately 6.3 cubic feet and it has an allowable loading
capacity of 108 lb at Station 135.
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