ALTERNATE TOWING (Continued)

TM 55-1520-240-23-1 1-20 ALTERNATE TOWING (Continued) 1-20 7. Have helper sit in cockpit. Helper will apply brakes if needed during towing. NOTE If a lot of braking is expected, station someone in the cabin to monitor the APU start accumulator gage (Task 1-64). 8. Remove chocks (11), if installed. 9. Have helper release parking brakes by pressing on pilot’s or copilot’s brake pedals (12). Brake handle (13) will release. 10. If helicopter will be towed forward, have helpers use steering bar (T75) (3) to steer helicopter. Ensure LEFT aft landing gear is in the trail position (wheel outboard). 10.1. Attach steering bar (T75) (3) to aft right landing gear. 10.2. Attach towing bridle to forward landing gear shackles (15). 10.3. Connect towing bridle to tow tractor. Make sure tow tractor will have sufficient clearance to prevent contact with blades. 10.4. Have helper sit in cockpit. Helper will apply brakes if needed during towing. NOTE If a lot of braking is expected, station someone in the cabin to monitor the APU start accumulator gage (Task 1-64). 10.5. Have helper release parking brakes by pressing on pilot’s or copilot’s brake pedals (12). Brake handle (13) will release. 10.6. Remove chocks. 1-67