Cargo Rack A-Star / Twinstar InstallatIon Manual For Eurocopter AS-350 & AS-355 Series Helicopters
Cargo Rack A-Star / Twinstar InstallatIon Manual For Eurocopter AS-350 & AS-355 Series Helicopters
Cargo Rack A-Star / Twinstar InstallatIon Manual For Eurocopter AS-350 & AS-355 Series Helicopters
A-Star / Twinstar
Installation Manual
Tyler Technologies 14218 Aetna Street, Van Nuys, California 91401 • USA
www.tylertech.net • 800-390-6070 • Fax (818) 989-0423
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MODEL: ASCR REPORT #: ASCRINST-001
3-11-03
3-21-03
APPROVED BY:
REVISIONS
PAGES REVISION
DATE AFFECTED LETTER APPROVAL
1 INSTALLATION 1
2 FORE-TO-AFT LEVELING 8
3 LATERAL LEVELING 10
4 STOW POSITION 14
NOTE
SECTIONS 1-4 SHOW THE INSTALLATION OF
THE RIGHT SIDE CARGO RACK ONLY
SECTION 1
CARGO RACK - INSTALLATION
NOTE
The following instructions show the
right side installation only
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Make sure lock-rod (with safety-clip) is inserted into pivot bracket as shown.
(repeat for assembly at other end of cargo rack)
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To adjust the pressure of the clamp, un-hook the barrel and rotate it in or out as needed.
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IMPORTANT
After adjusting and locking clamps, make sure all PIP-Pins are inserted.
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SECTION 2
CARGO RACK - FORE-TO-AFT LEVELING
NOTE
The following instructions show the
right side installation only
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SECTION 3
CARGO RACK - LATERAL LEVELING
FRONT VIEW OF
HELICOPTER
NOTE
The following instructions show the
right side installation only
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2.0 º
1.5 º
FRONT VIEW
OF HELICOPTER
Cargo rack should tilt up approximately 1.5 to 2.0 degrees.
(As indicated by dotted line).
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To increase or decrease cargo rack angle, loosen nut, then rotate the
connecting fork (in or out) as needed and re-tighten nut.
Tip: Place the connecting-fork onto the pivot-bracket
when loosening or tightening the nut.
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SECTION 4
CARGO RACK - STOW POSITION
NOTE
The following instructions show the
right side installation only
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Note: If cargo rack does not fold down smoothly into stow position, check
to see if the pivot brackets are aligned with skid-gear (see page 5 of 21).
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SECTION 5
REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT TIPS
A) Mark position of fore and aft, upper skid-gear clamps (shown here using black tape).
B) Tighten the hardware that fastens the skid-gear clamps to the pivot bracket.
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SECTION 6
CARGO TIE-DOWN BAR - INSTALLATION
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A) Remove rear helicopter seat cushions.
B) Fold up seat benches.
C) Remove seat-belts from the center three helicopter attach rings.
Insert studs as shown into the center three helicopter attach rings.
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Place the three tabs on the tie-down bar over the three studs.
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