Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task F. Ground Operations and Servicing

AM.I.F.K2

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Aircraft securing procedures.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-11
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Securing Heavy Aircraft › Tie-Down Procedures for Helicopters
gear cross tubes and secure to ground stakes or tie-down rings. Procedures for Securing Weight-Shift-Control There are many types of weight-shift-controlled aircraft— engine powered and non-powered. These types of aircraft are very susceptible…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-9
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Securing Heavy Aircraft › Tie-Down Procedures for Ski Planes
Down Procedures for Ski Planes Ski planes are tied down, if the securing means are available, in the same manner as land planes. Ski-equipped airplanes can be secured on ice or in snow by using a device called ... This, in addition to the usual tie-down procedures, aids in preventing damage from windstorms. Caution must be used when moving an aircraft that has been secured in this manner to ensure that a ski is not still frozen…