Section 4: Flight Operations
Filling the Bambi MAX
2016 Bambi MAX Operations Manual
(Version C)
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Filling the Bambi MAX
Once the Bambi MAX touches the water surface, it immediately tips and sinks. This is a result of the ballast
on one side of the bucket which makes it unstable on the water. Opening the valve will make the bucket
sink faster but it should be closed once it is below the surface.
To fill the bucket from an open top tank, you will require a tank with a recommended depth as shown in the
chart below:
NOTE:
This table does not apply if you are using a PowerFill system. In that case, a water depth of 18"
(46cm) can be used to fill the bucket.
Warning
When filling the Bambi MAX, do not execute an abrupt 90 degree pedal turn with the helicopter
close to the water while towing the bucket. While filling, there is a danger that the Bambi MAX
suspension lines (as with any other external load) could get caught on a rear skid resulting in a dy-
namic rollover on liftout. This could cause personal injury and helicopter damage. Check the load
and suspension cables with your mirrors before liftout.
Bambi Height
Required Tank Height
Bambi Max Model
Inches Metric
Inches
Metric
BBX1518
39”
1.00
48”
1.22
BBX1821
41”
1.04
56”
1.45
BBX2024
43”
1.09
58”
1.52
BBX2226
44”
1.10
60”
1.52
BBX2732
48”
1.22
60”
1.52
BBX3542
57”
1.45
78”
2.04
BBX4453
57”
1.45
78”
2.04
BBX5566
62”
1.57
84”
3.05
BBX6578
67”
1.70
90”
3.05
BBX7590
73”
1.85
96”
3.05
BBXHL4000
75”
1.90
96”
3.05
BBXHL5000
80”
2.03
110”
3.05
BBXHL7600
95”
2.41
120”
3.05
BBXHL9800
106”
2.70
120”
3.05
