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HELICOPTER TOWING – continued
d. Unlock tail wheel actuator (6).
(1) Push handle (7) down to release actuator
locking pin (8).
(2) Visually check to make sure pin (8) is re-
leased.
(3) Install safety pin (9) in hole (10).
(4) Use towbar to slowly move tail wheel (11)
laterally to ensure it moves freely.
e. Connect towbar to tow vehicle.
CAUTION
Stress panels must be installed before
movement of aircraft. If stress panels are
not installed, structural damage can oc-
cur.
NOTE
The helicopter has a turning radius of 38
feet, rotor diameter of 48 feet, and height
of 15 feet, 3 inches.
f. Tow helicopter to desired location
(TM 1-1500-204-23).
g. Disconnect towbar from tow vehicle.
h. Lock tail actuator (6).
(1) Aline cam plate (12) with actuator (6) by alin-
ing tail wheel with helicopter centerline.
(2) Remove safety pin from hole (10).
(3) Pull handle (7) up. Set locking pin (8).
(4) Slowly move towbar from side to side to en-
sure pin (8) is seated.
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