Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
Section 2: Preflight Safety Check ........................................................................................... 3
Safety Checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Section 3: Deploying the Bucket ............................................................................................. 5
Attaching to the Cargo Hook .................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Power ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Checking Tail Rotor Clearance ................................................................................................................. 7
Instant Deployment System (IDS) ............................................................................................................ 8
Section 4: Flight Operations ................................................................................................... 9
Flying the Bucket ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Filling the Bucket .................................................................................................................................... 10
Dumping the Bucket ............................................................................................................................... 12
Landing ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 5: Using Accessories ................................................................................................15
Firesock ................................................................................................................................................... 15
PowerFill Snorkel ................................................................................................................................... 16
Foam Injection Systems .......................................................................................................................... 18
Power Pack.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Mobility Sled .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Marine Recovery Device ........................................................................................................................ 19
Section 6: Packing and Storage .............................................................................................21
Packing the Bucket ................................................................................................................................. 21
Storing the Bucket ................................................................................................................................... 23
Section 7: Specifications ........................................................................................................25
Capacity and Weight Specifications ....................................................................................................... 25
Section 8: Warranty ................................................................................................................27