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CHAPTER 7 — LIFTING AND JACKING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Number Title Number Number

LIFTING AND JACKING

7-1 Lifting and Jacking ......................................................................... 7-00-00 3

7-2 Lifting the Complete Helicopter with the Upper Plate of the
Main Rotor Head....................................................................... 7-00-00 3
7-3 Lifting the Complete Helicopter with the Mast Nut.................... 7-00-00 6
7-4 Lifting the Helicopter with the Main Rotor and the Mast
Assembly Removed.................................................................. 7-00-00 6
7-5 Jacking the Helicopter .............................................................. 7-00-00 7
7-6 Lowering the Helicopter ............................................................ 7-00-00 9

FIGURES

Figure Page
Number Title Number

7-1 Lifting the Complete Helicopter........................................................................... 4

7-2 Helicopter Jacking............................................................................................... 8

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LIFTING AND JACKING

7-1. LIFTING AND JACKING

CAUTION
This chapter gives the procedures to lift and jack the
complete helicopter. The procedure to lift the
helicopter with the use of a sling on the top plate of the THE COMBINED LIFT EQUIPMENT
main rotor head is given in paragraph 7-2. The M U S T B E R AT E D F O R A M I N I M U M
procedure to lift the complete helicopter with the use of CAPACITY OF 7500 LBS (3400 KG). IF
YOU USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT
the mast nut is given in paragraph 7-3. The procedure
RATED FOR THIS CAPACITY, DAMAGE
to lift the helicopter with the main rotor and the mast
TO THE HELICOPTER CAN OCCUR.
assembly removed is given in paragraph 7-4. The
procedure to jack the helicopter is given in paragraph
7-5. The procedures to lift individual components are 1. Make the area around the helicopter safe. Put
ropes around the area. Put warning signs up that have
given in their respective chapters.
the message, "THIS HELICOPTER IS ON A HOIST".

7-2. LIFTING THE COMPLETE HELICOPTER

WITH THE UPPER PLATE OF THE MAIN 2. Remove the main rotor fairing (Chapter 62).
ROTOR HEAD
3. Use the tail rotor strap and safety the tail rotor
(Chapter 10).
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
4. Install one strap (10, Figure 7-1) on each arm of
the upper plate assembly (11). A quantity of 4 straps
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(10) will be required.
NAS1212P17AA80 (or Straps (Qty 4)
Equivalent) 1 5. Attach the ends of the straps (10) to the clevis
(12). Attach the clevis (12) to the hoist (1). Operate the
Commercial Clevis hoist (1) until the straps are tight.
2

206-070-469-001 Tail Rotor Strap

NOTE
1 Straps must be 1.75 inches (44.45 mm) wide,
72 inches (182.9 cm) long and rated at 2500 If you lift the helicopter higher than you can
pounds (1134 kg) each. hold it, attach a rope to the tail skid. Make a
person hold the rope.
2 Clevis must be rated at 7500 pounds (3400
kg) minimum
6. Put a person at the tail skid. Tell the person to
keep the helicopter in a level position when you lift the
helicopter.
WARNING
7. Operate the hoist (1). Apply a constant force and
slowly lift the helicopter from the ground.
DO NOT GO INTO OR CLIMB ONTO THE
HELICOPTER WHILE IT IS SUPPORTED
ON THE JACKS OR BEING RAISED. IF
Y O U D O N O T O B E Y, I N J U R Y T O
PERSONNEL CAN OCCUR.

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Figure 7-1. Lifting the Complete Helicopter (Sheet 1 of 2)

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10

SEE DETAIL A

LIFT WITH THE UPPER PLATE OF THE M/R HEAD

1. Hoist
2. Lifting eye clevis
3. Pin
4. Mast nut 10
5. Main rotor hub
6. Mast
7. Pin
8. Lift plate
9. Nuts 1
10. Straps (4 Reqd)
11. Upper plate
12. Clevis

100 TO 140 IN-LBS

(11.30 TO 15.82 Nm)

NOTE 11
1 Make sure each strap
is installed against damper. DETAIL A
(SHOWN WITH FRAHM DAMPER INSTALLED)

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Figure 7-1. Lifting the Complete Helicopter (Sheet 2 of 2)

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7-3. LIFTING THE COMPLETE HELICOPTER

NOTE
WITH THE MAST NUT
If you lift the helicopter higher than you can
hold it, attach a rope to the tail skid. Make a
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED person hold the rope.

7. Put a person at the tail skid. Tell the person to

NUMBER NOMENCLATURE keep the helicopter in a level position when you lift the
helicopter.
T102137-107 Lifting Eye Clevis
8. Operate the hoist (1). Apply a constant force and
206-070-469-001 Tail Rotor Strap slowly lift the helicopter from the ground.

7-4. LIFTING THE HELICOPTER WITH THE

WARNING MAIN ROTOR AND THE MAST ASSEMBLY
REMOVED

DO NOT GO INTO OR CLIMB ONTO THE

HELICOPTER WHILE IT IS SUPPORTED SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
ON THE JACKS OR BEING RAISED. IF
Y O U D O N O T O B E Y, I N J U R Y T O
PERSONNEL CAN OCCUR. NUMBER NOMENCLATURE

T103314-101 Lift Plate

CAUTION
WARNING
ALL OF THE LIFT EQUIPMENT MUST BE
RATED FOR A MINIMUM CAPACITY OF
7500 POUNDS (3400 KG). IF YOU USE DO NOT GO INTO OR CLIMB ONTO THE
EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT RATED FOR HELICOPTER WHILE IT IS SUPPORTED
T H I S C A PA C I T Y, D A M A G E TO T H E ON THE JACKS OR BEING RAISED. IF
HELICOPTER CAN OCCUR. Y O U D O N O T O B E Y, I N J U R Y T O
PERSONNEL CAN OCCUR.
1. Make the area around the helicopter safe. Put
ropes around the area. Put warning signs up that have
the message, "THIS HELICOPTER IS ON A HOIST".
CAUTION
2. Remove the main rotor fairing and the Frahm
damper (if installed) (Chapter 62). ALL OF THE LIFT EQUIPMENT MUST BE
RATED FOR A MINIMUM CAPACITY OF
3. If applicable, use the tail rotor strap and safety 7500 POUNDS (3400 KG). IF YOU USE
the tail rotor (Chapter 10). EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT RATED FOR
T H I S C A PA C I T Y, D A M A G E TO T H E
HELICOPTER CAN OCCUR.
4. Use the pin (7, Figure 7-1) to attach the lifting eye
clevis (2) to the mast nut (4). 1. Make the area around the helicopter safe. Put
ropes around the area. Put warning signs up that have
5. Use the pin (3) and safety the pin (7). the message, "THIS HELICOPTER IS ON A HOIST".

6. Attach the hoist (1) to the lifting tool (2). Operate 2. Remove the main rotor hub (5, Figure 7-1)
the hoist (1) until the cable is tight. (Chapter 62) and the mast assembly (6) (Chapter 63).

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3. Use the mounting nuts (9) and attach the lift plate
(8) to the transmission. WARNING

4. Tighten the mounting nuts (9).

WHEN WINDS ABOVE 20 KNOTS (37 KM/
HR) ARE FORECAST, DO NOT PUT THE
5. Attach the hoist (1) to the lift plate (8) eye.
HELICOPTER ON THE JACKS. IF YOU
Operate the hoist until the cable is tight.
DO THIS, THE HELICOPTER CAN FALL
ON ITS SIDE DURING A HIGH WIND,
A N D I N J U RY TO P E R S O N N E L C A N
NOTE
OCCUR.
If you lift the helicopter higher than you can
hold it, attach a rope to the tail skid. Make a
MAKE SURE THE HELICOPTER IS ON A
person hold the rope.
HARD AND LEVEL SURFACE BEFORE
YOU PUT IT ON THE JACKS. IF YOU DO
6. Put a person at the tail skid. Tell the person to
NOT DO THIS, THE HELICOPTER CAN
keep the helicopter in a level position when you lift the
FALL ON ITS SIDE AND INJURY TO
helicopter.
PERSONNEL CAN OCCUR.

7. Operate the hoist (1). Apply a constant force and WHEN YOU DISCONNECT THE
slowly lift the helicopter from the ground.
LANDING GEAR, USE A HOIST AND LIFT
THE HELICOPTER CLEAR. DO NOT USE
7-5. JACKING THE HELICOPTER THE JACKS TO LIFT THE HELICOPTER
CLEAR. IF YOU DO NOT USE A HOIST,
The helicopter (1, Figure 7-2) has three jack points THE HELICOPTER CAN FALL ON ITS
(fittings). The two forward jack fittings (5) are at FS S I D E A N D D E AT H O R I N J U R Y T O
55.14, and the one aft jack fitting (2) is at FS 204.92. PERSONNEL CAN OCCUR.

NOTE
SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED
The maximum weight of helicopter allowed
on jacks is 4050 pounds (1837 kg).
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Hydraulic jack (2
each), capable of WARNING
extension from 17
inches (432 mm) fully
retracted to 48 inches DO NOT GO INTO OR CLIMB ONTO THE
(1219 mm) fully HELICOPTER WHILE IT IS SUPPORTED
extended. Capacity of ON THE JACKS OR BEING RAISED. IF
1500 LBS minimum. Y O U D O N O T O B E Y, I N J U R Y T O
PERSONNEL CAN OCCUR.
Hydraulic jack (1
each), capable of
extension from 22 1. Make the area around the helicopter safe. Put
inches (559 mm) fully ropes around the area. Put warning signs up that have
retracted to 53 inches the message, "THIS HELICOPTER IS ON JACKS".
(1346 mm) fully
extended. Capacity of
2. Put two hydraulic jacks (4) in position below the
3000 LBS minimum.
two forward jack fittings (5).

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Figure 7-2. Helicopter Jacking

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NOTE
CAUTION
Using an aft hydraulic jack with wheels will
help to keep weight of helicopter centered
over the three jacks.
REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT BELOW THE
3. Put one hydraulic jack (3) under the aft jack fitting HELICOPTER BEFORE YOU LOWER IT.
(2). IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS, YOU CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HELICOPTER
AND TO THE EQUIPMENT.

WARNING
NOTE
For additional stability, wooden blocks may
MAKE SURE THAT THE HELICOPTER IS
be placed under the skid tube saddle areas
LEVEL AT ALL TIMES. IF YOU DO NOT
once helicopter has been jacked to the
OBEY, THE HELICOPTER CAN FALL ON
required height.
ITS SIDE AND INJURY TO PERSONNEL
CAN OCCUR.
7-6. LOWERING THE HELICOPTER
4. Operate the three jacks slowly and at the same
time. Make sure to keep the helicopter level as you lift
1. Lower the three jacks slowly and at the same
it to the necessary height.
time. Make sure to keep the helicopter level as you
lower it.
NOTE
If the helicopter needs to be leveled, refer 2. Remove the jacks and any other equipment used
to Chapter 8. from the area.

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