7-20 Hoisting (continued)
C. Lowering
CAUTION
Skids spread as aircraft weight settles on landing gear.
1. Refer to Figure 7-2. Stabilize helicopter as required by guiding tail skid, but do not exert
force (tail skid is secondary structure). Slowly lower aircraft to ground.
2. Disconnect hoisting equipment, remove lifting fixture or nylon rope from main rotor hub,
and clear equipment from area.
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