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Do not release the control head from the cargo hook while
hovering. This could damage the control head. If the
control head must be released while hovering, have
ground personnel support the control head before
releasing.
CAUTION: If the control head has
experienced a severe impact, it is necessary
to visually examine the top stub of the control
head base casting to determine if it has been
bent or otherwise damaged. This examination
requires the unbolting and removal of the cast
yoke surrounding the stub.
If the stub is damaged, the control head base
casting requires replacement.
Operating with a damaged top stub could
result in failure of the attachment point and
unintentional release of the bucket.
Do not drag the Bambi over rough surfaces when landing
or ground handling. This will damage the bucket shell.
A recommended landing procedure is to allow the bucket
to touch down ahead of the helicopter and then maintain
tension on the suspension lines by backing up slightly,
thereby keeping the control head at an angle while landing.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to helicopters
with low skids, never land on a vertical control
head. This could damage the helicopter and/
or the control head. The head is approximately
24" (610 mm) in length.
8. Landing
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