Section 2: Preflight Safety Check
Safety Checklist
2012 Bambi Max Operations Manual
(Version A)
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Section 2: Preflight Safety Check
Safety Checklist
Along with the aircraft, the Bambi MAX should also receive a preflight inspection each day. Follow the
checklist below, beginning at the bottom of the bucket and working upwards.
1.
Check the bottom chain looking for any tears in the fabric straps. Also, check the lockwire or tie
wraps on the shackles.
2.
Check for loose bolts around the bucket shell; IDS brackets at the top, the wear strips at the bottom
and bottom rings.
3.
Check the diagonal M-straps that connect the suspension cables to the top of the bucket, looking
for signs of wear or incorrect suspension line connections.
4.
Check the suspension cables for frays, kinks or loose swages.
5.
Check that the ballast is securely attached. Full ballast is essential for safe operations.
6.
Check the head for secure shackles.
7.
Once the Bambi MAX is hooked-up to 28V power, activate the valve several times to ensure that
the hook-up is correct.
