TM 1-1520-238-10
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helicopter down prior to winds exceeding 45 knots, do so.
Ensure rotor blades are positioned to the 45 point dis-
placement and place RTR BK switch – LOCK prior to
shutting down the APU.
b. If surface winds above 45 knots are inadvertently
encountered during ground operations, head aircraft into
the wind and maintain 100% Np/Nr, TAIL WHEEL switch –
LOCK, PARK BRAKE – set, and operate the stabilator in
automatic. Adjust the cyclic and collective as necessary to
prevent droop stop pounding and keep the helicopter up-
right.
