TB 1-1670-260-12
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Figure 1. Recovered Helicopter Recovery
Parameters (Limitations)
Parameter
Value
Units
Max victim vehicle weight
20,000
LB
Maximum speed
40
KIAS
Maximum bank angle
20
Degrees
Maximum rate of climb
1000
FPM
Maximum rate of descent
1000
FPM
Center of gravity location
201 - 207
Inches (Sta)
Maximum landing sink rate (note 1)
5.6
FPS
Angle of attack
-2 to 3
Degrees
Terrain Lifting Limits Fore/Aft Slope
+12
Degrees
Terrain Lifting Limits Lateral Slope
+15
Degrees
No
-
Use of Drogue Chute
Note:
1. If maximum sink rate cannot be determined then perform Harding Landing inspection
2. Verify that the recovered helicopter utilized the main rotor blade tiedown attachment
points listed in Figure 2. If the recovered helicopter used main rotor blade tiedown
attachment points other than those listed in Figure 2 or did not use any main rotor blade
tiedown attachment points, then contact AMSAM-RD-AE-I-P-A (Mr. Lee Bumbicka)
for corrective action or disposition.
Figure 2. Recovered Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Tiedown Attachment
Points
Blades
Attachment Location
Rating
MLG trailing arm-mooring ring
Excellent
Forward
Forward
Pylon rack
Good
Forward right
Upper MLG shock strut
Poor
Aft
MLG jack pad
Excellent
Aft
FS 450 jack fitting
Good
Aft
Pylon rack
Good
Forward and aft
Wing tip lugs
Excellent
3.1.3.13 Perform the following inspections listed in Figure 3 on the recovered helicopter
after a UMARK aerial recovery and before returning a recovered helicopter to flight
status: