ARMY TM 5-6675-308-12
MARINE CORPS TM 08837A-12/1A
Figure 3-9. Installation in Army OH-58A Helicopter (Sheet 2 of 2)
connector W8P2 from power cable W7 connector
With a heavy crew and total PADS
W7P1. Drive utility truck clear of helicopter.
equipment installed, the OH-58 may
easily exceed its forward center of gravi-
s.
Connect helicopter cable W9 connector W9P1 to
ty limits, which could result in mast
transfer cable W8 connector W8P2. Set PS
bumping. The helicopter pilot shall per-
VEHICLE circuit breaker CB2 to ON. Slide ex-
form a weight and balance calculation
cess transfer cable W8 between the cargo plat-
before each flight (Class 2 aircraft) to
forms to the helicopter floor.
guarantee that the aircraft remains
within its center of gravity limits for
t.
Start helicopter. When helicopter power de-
both takeoff and landing. The weight of
mand is less than 45 amps, close armament
the PADS equipment is 334 lbs. To
power circuit breaker. BATT indicator goes out.
calculate the moment/100, refer to the
CHRG indicator may light.
center of gravity limit chart in TM
55-1520-228-10 for the Army OH-58A,
u.
Select the new lever arms for the helicopter. Refer
or in TM 55-1520-235-10 for the Army
to paragraph 3-8.1b(3).
OH-58C. Should load adjustments be re-
Secure helicopter doors. Reinstall radio, spare
v.
quired, take the actions listed in order of
tire, and gas can on vehicle, if removed. Load
preference:
survey and personal gear, which will not be used
during the helicopter mission, onto the vehicle.
a. Limit pilot and operator weight.
w.
During flight, the CDU is strapped to the operator's
b. Leave behind unnecessary personal
left leg. (See figure 3-9, sheet 2.)
gear.
c. Remove chest armor.
Rotor Turning.
d. Remove seat armor.
e. Remove PADS battery box.
NOTE
f. Reduce fuel load.
Use extreme care when working under heli-
The PADS CDU must be secured to the
copter blades. To prevent injury, use at least
three persons to transfer primary pallet.
operator, primary pallet, or aircraft to
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