INTERIOR BAY SHOWN
HELICOPTER LIFTING SLING
HELICOPTER LIFT CABLE
TM 5-5420-278-10
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DEPLOYMENT BY HELICOPTER (Contd)
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h. Open two foldlocks (3) at both ends of interior bay (6).
i. Signal helicopter pilot to position helicopter directly over bay (6) and lower
lift cable.
WARNING
Ground helicopter lift cable hook prior to connecting/
disconnecting. Static electricity generated from helicopter
will shock personnel and injury or death may result.
NOTE
If bay does not hang level when lifted from ground, set
bay down, shorten or lengthen chains with chain hooks,
and repeat step j.
j. Connect large ring (5) of helicopter lifting sling to helicopter lift cable hook
(4), then signal helicopter pilot to slowly lift bay (6) and transport to launch
area.
NOTE
Perform step g for ramp bay, or step h for interior bay.
g. Open two foldlocks (1) at front (connecting end) of ramp bay (2).
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