ARMY TM 5-6675-308-12
MARINE CORPS TM 08837A-12/1A
c. If transfer cable W8 is not connected:
avoid becoming a missile hazard during
a crash.
(1) Set PS VEHICLE circuit breaker CB2 to
OFF. BATT indicator lights.
WARNING
(2) Connect transfer cable W8, located in bat-
tery box top, between PS connector 3J4 and
Refueling of the aircraft should not be
power cable W7 connector W7P1.
performed while either vehicle or heli-
copter is running; start-up of the vehicle
(3) Set PS VEHICLE circuit breaker CB2 to
near the aircraft is especially hazardous
ON. BATT indicator goes out. (CHRG in-
due to the potential for spark or backfire
dicator may light.)
around accumulating JP-4 fumes.
d.
Remove two forward T-handles securing clamp-
ing brackets to subfloor or mounting plate and
CAUTION
store in battery box top. Retain clamping
brackets for later use.
To prevent damage to the equipment
e.
Slide primary pallet forward a few inches to
when the PADS operator is on the air-
disengage alignment pins. Remove two rear T-
craft, the copilot's cyclic stick shall be in
handles securing alignment pin bracket and
the stowed position. In the event of air-
store in battery box top. Retain bracket for later
craft generator failure, the PADS equip-
use.
ment shall be immediately shut down.
f.
Set PS BATTERY circuit breaker CB1 to OFF.
NOTE
BATT indicator lights. Disconnect battery
cable W6 from PS connector 3J2.
Transfer system to helicopter power
If the host vehicle is a Jeep, raise IMU end of
g.
quickly to minimize discharge of bat-
primary pallet so it rests on left fender. Rotate
teries. Initiate a zero velocity correction
the pallet so the IMU end hangers over the rear
whenever the system is stationary.
panel. Lift the pallet out of vehicle and move
about 5 feet behind the vehicle.
To install PADS in an Army OH-58C.
h.
Place battery box on ground near the primary
the helicopter cargo pallets must be
pallet. Connect battery cable W6 connector
modified by direct support personnel.
W6P1 to PS connector 3J2. Set PS BATTERY
circuit breaker CB1 to ON. BATT indicator goes
PADS may be transferred between the land vehicle
out.
and helicopter while operating. The procedure for
transfer with the helicopter rotor turning is given
i.
When the helicopter approaches, set PS VEHI-
below.
CLE circuit breaker CB2 to OFF. BATT in-
dicator lights. Disconnect transfer cable W8
NOTE
connector W8P2 from power cable W7 connec-
tor W7P1. Drive the vehicle outside the landing
area.
Before initializing for such a mission,
connect transfer cable W8, located in the
Connect helicopter cable W9 (located in battery
j.
battery-box top, between PS connector
box top) connector W9P1 to transfer cable W8
3J4 and connector W7P1 on power cable
connector W8P2.
W7. Stow the cable so it can be extended
k.
Pilot lands the helicopter so the left cargo door
without tangling.
is as close to the primary pallet as possible.
Check that helicopter armament power circuit
a. Clear canvas from vehicle and remove radio,
breaker is out. Remove left cargo door or secure
spare tire, and gas can if they are obstructing
it in a fully open position.
access to PADS. Remove theodolite, tripod, and
other gear from vehicle and set aside.
l.
Route cable assemblies W8 and W9 so connec-
tor W9P2 passes between the cargo platforms
into the space below. Connect W9P2 to arma-
b. Without disconnecting cable assembly W1,
ment power receptacle beneath cargo platforms.
unsnap CDU from vehicle CDU bracket and
Close armament power circuit breaker. Set PS
secure to computer bracket. Wrap cable around
VEHICLE circuit breaker CB2 to ON. BATT
CDU to keep it out of the way.
indicator goes off.
3-43
Previous Page
