TRAINING PUBLICATION PMC-19-A0126-AF003-00

CHAPTER

10
PARKING AND MOORING

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SECTION 00 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION RECOMENDATIONS

To prevent damage to the helicopter when it is parked outside, in  The Pitot tube cover must be installed at least 5 min, after Pitot
normal or adverse weather conditions, it is necessary to protect and heat has been switched off. The engine exhaust covers must be
secure the helicopter according to the following procedures. installed at least 30 min. after engine shut down.
 If the helicopter is to be parked for an extended period and/or in
 When forecast wind velocity is less than 20 kts: adverse weather conditions, install all weather protective covers
- Position helicopter on a levelled surface and headed into wind.
- Engage rotor brake  If helicopter has been subjected to high velocity wind, inspect
- Check that all switches are "OFF" helicopter for damage which may have been caused by flying
- Close all access doors and access panels objects, and mooring points for damage.
- Install protective cover on Pitot tube, engine air intake and
engine exhaust ducts.
 When forecast wind velocity is 20 to 40 kts:
- Proceed as written in the preceding paragraph
- Install main and tail rotor blade straps
 If forecast wind velocity is 40 to 60 kts moor helicopter as follows:
- Proceed as written in the preceding paragraph
- Fill fuel tanks up to the total capacity
- Install mooring plates
- Secure landing skid cross tubes and mooring plates, to tie
down rings with manila rope of appropriate length
 If forecast wind velocity exceeds 60 kts, park helicopter in a safe
area (hangar if possible).

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PARKING OF HELICOPTER IN NORMAL CONDITIONS

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WHEN FORECAST WIND VELOCITY IS 20 TO 40 KTS

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MOORING PLATE INSTALLATION

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MOORING OF HELICOPTER (WIND VELOCITY IS 40 TO 60 KTS)

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ALL WEATHER PROTECTIVE COVERS

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