Section 2: Deploying the Bambi MAX
Deployment Instructions
2016 Bambi MAX Service Manual – Models 1518-3542 (Version E) 9
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Using Longlines
Longlines should be at least 50 ft. long to keep the Bambi MAX well clear of the helicopter’s tail rotor.
When using a longline, care must be taken in selecting the correct gauge of control cable. See the chart
below for recommendations.
When purchasing a synthetic rope longline, we recommend that the customer also purchase a protective
cover and have the conduit inserted at the time of manufacture. However, if this is not feasible due to
different conduits for different applications, we recommend taping the conduit using duct tape (grey) at 3-4
ft. intervals along the longline and cover.
We do not recommend using zip ties to attach wiring/conduit as this tends to damage the cover and longline.
When attaching conduit, allowances must be made for any stretch in the load bearing line and this must be
taken into account when attaching to ensure that the terminations are not released from the belly, bucket or
hook, etc.
It is also imperative to take extreme care when removing the conduit from the longline, especially if a knife
is used to remove the tape as one could inadvertently cut through the cover and the damage the synthetic
rope. It is important to remember that when conduit is duct taped to the outside of a longline, the flight
characteristics can change. In our experience, it may take some time and a few trial flights to determine the
length between attachment points of the conduit to the longline.
Longline Wire Details
Important Note
It is recommended that operators, who choose to use the Bambi MAX with a longline, ensure that
the longline is at least 50’ long.
Length Valve PowerFill
Feet Meters
Wire
Recommended
Plugs
Wire
Recommended
Plugs
0 – 75 0 – 23 16/3 SOW NEMA 5-15P/NEMA 5-15R #6 TEW APP 6326G6
76 – 100 23 – 30 16/3 SOW NEMA 5-15P/NEMA 5-15R #6 TEW APP 6326G6
101 – 150 30 – 45 14/3 SOW NEMA 5-15P/NEMA 5-15R #4 WELDING APP 6326G6
151 - 200 46 - 61 12/3 SOW NEMA 5-15P/NEMA 5-15R #4 WELDING APP 6326G6
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