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Table of Contents

Fuselage -- General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 This training document comprises the following ATA chapters:
Reference Planes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Reference Planes ATA 06
Levelling and Dimensional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cabin Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Levelling ATA 08
Main Airframe Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Airframe Structure ATA 53
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Floorboard ATA 53
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Windows ATA 56
Access Panels and Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Doors ATA 52
Cowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Drain Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Access Panels and Covers ATA 52
Handling of the BK117 C-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cowling ATA 71
Jacking of the BK117 C-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Drain Lines ATA 53
Shoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Levelling, Weighing ATA 08
Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hoisting, Jacking, Shoring ATA 07
Hoisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Towing, Handling ATA 09
Towing and Pushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Parking and Mooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Parking, Handling ATA 10

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Fuselage -- General Description

General -- cockpit / cabin windshields

The fuselage of the BK117 C-2 is a conventional semi monocoque -- access panels and doors
construction. It is built up by -- EPU access door
-- airframe structure -- crew doors, passenger doors and cargo doors
-- airframe components -- cowlings.
-- fuselage composite material components. Outer Skin
Materials The outer skin consists of aluminum sheeting. As a corrosion
preventative all aluminum surfaces exposed to atmospheric corrosion
Materials used in the helicoper are
are anodized and additionally painted. The combined use of anodized
-- aluminum aluminum, carbon, Kevlar and Kevlar sandwich panels results in low
-- titanium fuselage weight, while maintaining high structural integrity.
-- Kevlar
 NOTE All non-stress carrying parts are made of Kevlar /
-- carbon.
Nomex (e.g. cowling).
Fuselage Components
The components of the fuselage are
-- airframe
-- cabin framework
-- cabin roof
-- cockpit, cabin, and cargo floor
-- transmission and engine deck
-- tail boom mounting cone

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Cowling Tail Boom

Mounting Cone

Engine Deck

Transmission Deck

Cabin Roof

Cabin Framework

Cockpit Windows Cargo

Doors
Air Frame

Lower Cockpit Window

Cabin Floor

Passenger Door

Cockpit Door
Nose Cover
Cockpit Floor
Lower Cockpit Window

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Reference Planes

General
The frame coordinates of the BK117 C-2 are defined in accordance
with LN 65619 (Luftfahrtnorm). All dimensions are given in the metric
system (mm).
The reference planes are used to determine locations on and within
the helicopter.
Definitions
Locations on and within the helicopter can be determined in relation
to fuselage stations, buttock lines and waterlines, measured in
millimeters (mm) from known reference points. Fuselage stations,
buttock lines, and waterlines are planes perpendicular to each other.
Fuselage Stations (STA)
Fuselage stations are vertical planes perpendicular to, and measured
along, the longitudinal axis of the helicopter.
The number of the stations refers to the position of the measured
points towards the reference plane.
Station 0 is an imaginary vertical plane forward of the nose of the
helicopter, from which all horizontal distances are measured for
balance purposes (see also “reference datum”).
Buttock Lines (BL)
Buttock lines are vertical planes perpendicular to, and measured to the
left and right along the lateral axis of the helicopter.
The length of the buttock lines refers to the position of the measured
points towards the middle plane.
Buttock line is the plane at the longitudinal centerline of the helicopter.
Water Lines (WL)
Water lines are horizontal planes perpendicular to, and measured
along, the vertical axis of the helicopter.
The number of the water lines refers to the position of the measured
points towards the reference plane.
Water line 0 is a plane 1505 mm below the upper side of the cabin floor.
Inclined Frame Lines
The inclined frame refer to the position of the measured point towards
the STA on water line 1505.
Reference Datum (RD)
The reference datum is an imaginary vertical plane forward of the
helicopter nose. The station is located 3950 mm in front of levelling
points (LP 3 and 21).
 NOTE The standard helicopter is well clear to the
reference planes in order to avoid negative
coordinates after exterior optional equipment is
mounted.

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Reference Planes

STA 1000

LP 3950

BLR

BL 0 WL 1505
BLL

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Frame Definitions

LP

LP

STA Stations

WL Water Line

BL
Buttock Lines

CANT Inclined Frame Station

STA

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Levelling and Dimensional Check

General
The helicopter is leveled and dimensionally checked in accordance
with a specified procedure. This is to verify all design dimensions. The
leveling data sheet must be kept in the historical records for future
reference. The levelling points are marked with red circles. This
procedure must be repeated after major modifications or repairs after
hard landings.

Procedure
Leveling the helicopter must be performed in a closed draft free hangar
with stabilized temperature.

 NOTE Prior to leveling, the fuel tanks must be defueled

and drained.

The following activities must be performed:

-- remove external equipment if installed
-- level the helicopter
-- check the horizontal and vertical measuring points
-- check the angles
-- record all measuring results into the BK117 C-2 leveling
record.

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14

15
12

17 16
11
10

Y13
Y15
19 Y14 Y4
20
21 Y12
Y11
Y3 Y10

POINTS STA WL BL
1 1659.1 1267.4 00.0
2 22 2150.0 1350.0 747.0
22 3 21 3950.0 1605.0 800.9
3 Y2
7 9 4 20 3939.2 2555.0 800.8
2 8 5 19 4088.8 2555.0 827.3
5 6 18 ---------- ---------- ----------
1
7 17 6197.6 2555.0 641.5
4 8 6113.2 1356.7 00.0
Y1
9 16 7196.5 2871.6 201.5
10 15 9623.0 2946.5 1350.0
11 14 9976.5 2952.6 149.3
12 13 10782.4 3845.0 68.0

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Cabin Structure

Cabin Framework
The cabin framework is an one-piece structural component. It is
constructed as a hollow profile made of composite material (mainly
carbon fiber). The framework provides the structural support for
mounting the windshields, the nose windows, the pilot / copilot doors
and the sliding doors to the passenger compartment. The upper fork
end of the windshield center post houses the overhead panel.
Anchor nuts in the area of the window frame profiles are provided for
installation of the front and nose windows.

Cabin Roof
The cabin roof covers the cabin framework. It also functions as a fairing
for the main rotor control rod system.
The cabin roof is made of carbon fiber composite material (partly
sandwich). The roof is riveted to the cabin framework.

 NOTE The cabin roof is a non load carrying structure.

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Cabin Structure

Cabin Roof

Cabin Framework

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Main Airframe Structure

Side Shells Upper Airframe Structure

The LH side and RH side shell form the side sections of the airframe.
They connect the lower shell with the transmission and engine deck,
as well as the AFT deck. The side shells transfer all load forces upward
to the rotor or downward to the landing gear, resulting from the
fuselage. The side shells are divided into
-- lower side structure with skin
-- middle structure with skin
-- aft side structure with skin.
The structural parts of the side shells and skins are made of anodized
aluminum sheeting.
The side shells houses also two maintenance steps on each side.
The upper airframe structure encloses the helicopter cell and builds
the cabin roof. It comprises
-- transmission deck
-- engine deck
-- AFT deck with tail cone.
The transmission deck carries the main transmission and the oil
system. All lifting forces are transmitted through. It is made of
aluminum.
The engine deck carries both engines. The deck is built from aluminum
frames and stringers, the sheeting is made of titanium.
The tail cone is attached to the primary frames 1st order. It is designed
as a semi monocoque construction, and is made of aluminum. The
sheeting is partly of titanium.
Lateral bulkhead spars are riveted to the engine deck to support the
tail cone. They transfer the loads into the inclined frame.
The AFT deck is supported by the inclined frame CAN STA. It is made
of aluminum.

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Main Airframe Structure

Tail Cone

Transmission Deck Engine Deck

Right Side Shell

Aft Deck

Maintenance
Steps

Left Side Shell

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Nose Shell
The nose shell forms the forward end of the airframe. It is made of a
Kevlar skin over a Nomex honeycomb. Two rectangular panels are
fastened to the lower nose shell with Camloc fasteners. These panels
permit access to the lower flight control rods and to the equipment
underneath the forward floorboard segment.
Lower Shell
The lower shell forms the base of the airframe. It consists of
-- primary structure frames STA 3125 and STA 5025
-- frames STA 4015 and STA 5645
-- lower shell skin.
Between STA 3125 and STA 5025 the FWD main fuel tank and the
supply tanks are installed. The lower shell skin is constructed from fiber
skin and honeycomb and is fitted with openings for the fuel tank pumps
and drain valves. Electrical wiring for the fuel pumps are routed
through tubes bonded into the lower shell.
The rear part of the lower shell forms the AFT end of the lower airframe.
It is made of a Kevlar skin over a Nomex honeycomb. The AFT main
tank is installed to the tank bay from STA 5025 to 5645. The rear shell
contains a small compartment, to which the optional avionics
equipment is installed. The compartment is accessible through the
rear part of the cargo compartment floor.
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Floorboard
The floorboards extend through cockpit, cabin, and cargo
compartment on the same level. They support the seats and parts of
the interior furnishing of the helicopter. It is an aluminum honeycomb
sandwich construction with a maximum floor load of 6000 N/m2. The
side channel covers are made of sheet aluminum.
Cockpit Floorboard
The cockpit floorboard provides cutouts and fixation points to accept
flight control elements and wiring harnesses. It also carries the
attachment points for the guide rails of the pilot and copilot seat.
Cabin / Cargo Floorboard
The cabin / cargo floorboard has integrated rails in longitudinal
direction which allow the installation of passenger seats and / or the
fixation of cargo. Integral bonded tubes serve as fuel tank vent
connections.
Cargo Floorboard Aft
The cargo floorboard aft has also integrated rails which are in line with
that one of the cabin / cargo floorboard. This floorboard gives access
to the optional equipment compartment in the rear shell.
Side Channel Covers
The side channel covers close the area between the floorboards and
the side shell. They are, as the floorboards, part of the carrying
structure.
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Floorboard and Lower Shells

Cargo Floor AFT

Side Channel Covers

Cockpit Floor

Cabin and Cargo Floor

Lower Shell

Nose Shell

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Windows

General Lower Cockpit Windows

The helicopter cabin, crew doors and the passenger doors are fitted The lower cockpit windows are made of 2-mm-thick acrylic glass and
with windows. The fitting of windows to the rear doors is optional. reinforced with 1-mm-thick Orlon around the edges. They are
positioned on a formed sealing strip and a layer of adhesive sealant
Configuration on the cabin framework. They are secured by countersunk screws and
The cabin is fitted with the following windows: dimpled washers. The upper edges of the windows are not attached
by screws to the nose spar, but are held against it by a metal retaining
-- cockpit windows strip which itself is attached by screws to the nose spar.
-- lower cockpit windows
-- cabin windows mid and aft. Cabin Windows Mid and Aft
The cabin windows are made of 2-mm-thick acrylic glass. They are
Cockpit Windows positioned on a layer of adhesive sealant in the side shells and
The cockpit windows are made of 6-mm-thick acrylic glass. The secured by round-head screws and washers.
windshields are positioned on a formed sealing strip and a layer of
adhesive sealant on the cabin framework and secured to the latter by  NOTE Use only approved cleaning agents. Unapproved
countersunk screws, dimpled washers and sealing washers. The cleaning agents may contain harmfull solvents that
bottom edge of the windshields is not attached by screws to the cabin could cause crazing.
framework, but is held against it by a metal retaining strip. A metal strip
is installed between the windshields, which is attached by screws to
the center post of the cabin framework. It is installed flush with the
adjacent windshields to provide a flat, continuous surface for the
windshield wiper. The joint between the windshields and the cabin
framework is not rigid but designed to give the windshields a limited
degree of movement relative to the cabin framework.
For this purpose, the diameter of the washer holes is greater than the
shank diameter of the mating countersunk screws.

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Windows

Cockpit Window

Cabin Window Aft

Cabin Window Mid

Lower Cockpit Window

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Doors

General The cockpit doors can be locked by a lock integrated in the outer
handle.
The helicopter fuselage is fitted with six doors to provide access to the
cockpit, cabin and the cargo compartment. Lock Monitoring
The entrance doors are: The door lock is monitored by an inductive switch which is activated by
-- two cockpit doors the locking claw. Whenever the gap between claw and switch is too
big, i.e. the door is not locked, a contact is closed and causes the
-- two passenger doors
caution light DOORS in the CAD to illuminate.
-- two clamshell doors.
Cockpit Door Windows
Cockpit Doors
The cockpit door windows are made of 3-mm-thick acrylic glass. They
The cockpit doors are hinged doors and located left and right of the have a slight outward curvature. They are positioned on a layer of
forward part of the cabin frame. In the standard version they can not adhesive sealant on the door structure and secured by countersunk
be jettisoned. screws and dimpled washers.
Buildup and Attachment The cockpit door windows incorporating a small sliding windows which
The cockpit doors are a carbon fiber construction with a seal fitted to moves on rails by means of a handgrip bonded to the pane. The sliding
their circumference. They are installed to the cabin framework via two windows are held by friction in the selected open position on the rails.
hinges with integrated bearings and two clevis fittings. A mechanical detent locks it in the closed position so that it cannot be
opened from the outside.
A gas spring holds the unlatched cockpit doors in a wide open position.

Locking
The rear part of the doors contain the locking mechanism, consisting
of the exterior and interior door handles which are connected to the
upper and lower locking claw via interconnecting levers and tubes. The
claws of the doors engage with the mating fittings on the cabin
framework.

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Cockpit Door

Inductive Switch

Upper Lock Claw

Hinge
Interior Handle

Exterior
Handle
Clevis

Lower Lock Claw

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Passenger Doors Lock Monitoring

The passenger doors are sliding doors, located on left and right side The door lock is monitored by an inductive switch which is activated by
at the rear part of the cabin frame. the locking claw. Whenever the gap between claw and switch is to big,
i.e door is not locked, a contact is closed and the caution DOORS on
Buildup and Attachment the CAD illuminates.
The passenger doors are a carbon fibre construction with a seal fitted
to their circumference except the area adjacent to the cockpit doors.
Passenger Door Windows
They are attached to the cabin framework via an upper arm with roller, The passenger door windows are made of 3-mm-thick acrylic glass.
a lower guide with roller and on the rear center by a hinge with integral They have a slight outward curvature and are fitted into the passenger
roller. doors by means of a peripheral clamping seal which enables them to
be removed quickly to provide an escape in the event of an emergency.
Locking
The rear part of the doors contain the locking mechanism, consisting
of the exterior and two interior door handles which are connected to
the upper and center locking mechanism via interconnecting lever and
tubes. The claws of the doors engage with the mating fittings on the
cabin framework.
The passenger doors can be locked by a lock integrated in the outer
door handle.

Emergency Kit
In case of an emergency, the window of each passenger door can be
jettisoned by pulling the jettison sling which is connected to a chord.
Pulling the sling causes the cord to come out of its seat and the window
can be pushed out of the door.

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Passenger Doors
Inductive Switch

Guard Cover
Emergency
Loop Strap

Jettison Sling Filler Cord

1
Sliding Door
Pane
5 2

Clamping Seal Exterior

Upper Arm with Roller
Handle

Aft Arm with

Roller
Interior Handle

Lower Guide with Roller

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Clamshell Doors Micro Switch

The clamshell doors are hinged doors, located at the rear fuselage.
They provide access to the cargo compartment.
Buildup and Attachment
The clamshell doors are a carbon fiber / glass fiber hybrid construction
with a seal fitted to their circumference. They are attached to the rear
inclined frame of the fuselage by means of two hinge fittings screwed
to the doors.
A gas spring holds the unlatched clamshell doors in a wide open
position.
The upper and lower latching mechanisms are monitored by micro
switches. Whenever one of these latches is not closed properly, the
micro switch closes contact and the caution DOORS in the CAD is
illuminated.
Clamshell Door Window
The clamshell door windows are made of 2--mm--thick acrylic glass.
They have a slight outward curvature and are bonded to the clamshell
door structure and secured by screws.

Locking
The clamshell doors have three latching mechanisms, installed to the
RH side door, and three receptacles to the LH side door. Both doors
are latched together from the outside.
The doors can be locked by a lock integrated in the middle latch.

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Clamshell Doors
Gas Spring
Window

Rear Door

Door Fitting

Locking Mechanism

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Access Panels and Covers

Nose Cover
The nose cover is a fiberglass honeycomb construction, has a seal
bonded to its inside edges. Installed in the nose cover is a fixed landing
light. Removal of the nose cover provides access to the landing light,
instrument connections, components of the heating and ventilation
system, and the windshield wiper motor.
Forward Bottom Access Panel
The forward bottom access panel is a fiberglass honeycomb panel
construction which is attached to the lower shell by stud fasteners. It
has a seal bonded to its inside edges. If opened the cover hangs from
the lower shell by means of four cables with snap hooks clipped to
brackets on the corner and the lower shell. Removal of the forward
bottom access panel provides access to flight control components and
to the blower of the cabin heating and ventilation system.
The two forward main tank covers and the aft main tank cover are
constructed of aluminum sheet metal. They have a protective plastic
edging. Each cover has a round opening to which the boot of the
associated drain valve is fitted. Removal of the covers provides access
to the respective equipment plate.
Battery Access Door
The battery access door is part of the right aft cowling and constructed
from Kevlar sandwich. It is fitted to the cowling via a piano hinge and
locked by Camloc fasteners.
EPU Access Door
The EPU access door is positioned at the rear RH side of the fuselage
next to the aft cabin window. It is made of aluminum sheet metal, and
locked by Camloc fasteners.

Aft Bottom Access Panel Filler Neck Access Door

The aft bottom access panel is also a fiberglass honeycomb panel The filler neck access door is part of the left side shell, and positioned
which is attached to the lower shell by stud fasteners. It has a seal below the mid cabin window. It is hinged to the shell by means of a
bonded to its inside edges. Removal of the panel provides access to piano hinge and secured by a lock.
optional equipment.

Tank Access Covers

The supply tank cover is constructed of aluminum sheet metal. It has
two round openings in which the boots of the fuel drain valves are
inserted. The cover is attached by screws to the lower shell. Removal
of the cover provides access to the two equipment plates of the supply
tanks.

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Access Panels and Covers

Battery Access Door

Access Covers
Main Tank FWD

EPU Access Door

Access Cover
Main Tank AFT

Filler Neck
Access Door

Access Cover Supply Tank

Nose Cover
Bottom Access Panel AFT

Bottom Access Panel FWD

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Cowling

General
The cowling covers the areas above the hydraulic, transmission and
engine deck and further the aft deck.

Material
The cowlings are manufactured of Kevlar.

Components
The cowlings consist of several components, which can be removed
individually. It comprises
-- hydraulic access door (LH and RH)
-- center fairing
-- LH and RH side transmission cowling
-- center cowling
-- LH and RH side engine cowling
-- LH and RH side AFT cowling.

Access Doors and Access Panels

Access doors are provided to ease maintenance and inspections.

Fire Protection
The hot section of the cowling interior is protected with fire retarding
paint. Together with the fire walls they build a fire resistant cell around
each engine.

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Cowling

Center Cowling

Aft Cowling
Engine Cowling

Spring
(AFT Hinge only) Transmission Cowling

Access Door Hinge

Hydraulic
Access Door

Engine Access
Door

Access Door Hinge

Transmission Access Door
Gas Spring
(FWD Hinge only) Center Fairing

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Drain Lines

General Engine and Aft Decks

The cabin roof, transmission and engine decks of the BK 117 C-2 have Each engine and aft deck is equipped with several drain ports. They
several drain holes. They serve to drain water, oil, hydraulic and minor are connected to an outlet left and right respectively, with the exception
fuel leakages overboard. They are of plastic hoses and have their of the left engine deck forward drain which is connected to the left
outlet within the right and left lower side shell. transmission deck outlet.

Cabin Roof These drainages are connected in addition to the engine drain system
described in chapter 6.
On the rear left side of the hydraulic compartment a water drain is
installed. It is connected to an outlet at the left forward double frame  NOTE Drain holes and lines must be kept clean to ensure
behind the sliding door. unrestricted passage.
Hydraulic System
The reservoirs and the pumps of the hydraulic system are connected
to an outlet in the area between the two left passenger compartment
windows. The drainage is routed via the drip pan underneath the main
transmission.

Transmission Deck
The transmission deck is equipped with several drain ports, the
forward ones are connected to the engine oil tank spillage pan, the rear
are water drains. Additionally a drip pan is mounted underneath the
main transmission.
The left side has its outlet in common with the hydraulic drains; the right
side is routed separately and drained overboard via an outlet between
the two right passenger windows.

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Detail

Return Fuel
Start Injector RH Engine Deck
1
Solenoid Valve (Fuel / Oil / Water)

8 LH Engine Deck
(Fuel / Oil / Water)

RH XMSN Deck
(Oil / Water)
2, 3
6 To Drain
Hydraulic, lower Gearbox
To Expansion Box Cabin Roof LH XSMN Deck / Left Engine Deck
(Water) (Hyd. / Fuel / Oil / Water)
Detail

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Handling of the BK117 C-2

Jacking of the BK117 C-2  NOTE Use the jacks by pairs and symmetrically only.

General  NOTE The jacks must be actuated evenly. Otherwise the

The fully equipped helicopter can be raised by either four jacks or three helicopter may tilt and be damaged!
jacks together with a weighing beam. The jacks and the weighing
beam must be positioned underneath the jack pads. For jacking the
helicopter the use of either commercial mechanical jacks or hydraulic
Shoring
jacks is recommended. General
Jack Pads The helicopter can be shored at the tail boom with the tail boom
There are four jack pads. Two are attached to the front double frame, support.
and two to the rear double frame. Procedure
Procedures Place the helicopter on an appropriate surface and on a ground with
In the following, two jacking procedures are described: a ground cable. In any case the helicopter has to be grounded.

-- jacking up for general operation
-- jacking up for levelling and weighing.
General Operations
Four jacks are used for jacking the helicopter:
Release the height adjustment lock of the tail boom support and retract
the strut as required.
Position the tail boom support behind the horizontal stabilizer and
extend the strut until it touches the underside of the tail boom. Lock the
strut using the height adjustment.

-- position the jacks underneath jack pads

-- operate jacks simultaneously, until the desired ground
clearance is reached
-- tighten locking rings of jacks.

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Jacking

Jacking Bracket

Jack

Tail Boom Support

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Weighing
General
After completion of the levelling and a dimensional check the
helicopter must be weighed.

 NOTE Prior to weighing, the fuel tanks must be defueled

and drained!

The following activities must be performed:

-- check the equipment status (refer to Historical Records and
Flight Manual, equipment lists EL)
-- determine the weight of components, which are not part of
the helicopter but required (e.g. tools, devices)
-- jack up the helicopter, using three jacks and the weighing
fitting
-- level the helicopter, using a spirit level or leveling devices
-- drain the unusable fuel from the fuel tanks
-- determine the actual weights by using electrical measuring
devices.

 NOTE Use tail skid for balancing the helicopter during

lowering and raising.

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Jacking Brackets

FWD Center Jacking Bracket

AFT Jacking Bracket

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Hoisting
General Hoisting Devices
For certain maintenance work, it is necessary to hoist the helicopter or
parts of it. Therefore the appropriate hoisting devices must be used. The following units to be hoisted are listed with the required hoisting
devices:
 NOTE During hoisting the helicopter, the end of the tail
boom must be supported for balance! Avoid Units Hoisting Device
swinging movements! -- fully equipped helicopter 117 W3
-- main rotor head
-- main rotor transmission (rotor
head installed)
-- main rotor transmission (rotor 117 W27
head removed)
-- engine 881997400
-- tail boom 117--30001 W3

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Hoisting Sling 117-30001 W3

Hoisting Device 117 W27

Hoisting Device 881997400

Hoisting Sling 117 W3

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Towing and Pushing

General Pushing
The BK117 C-2 can be moved on ground by towing or pushing by For pushing the helicopter there are the following pushing points in the
manpower. fuselage area:

Tools -- LH and RH side shell below the engine deck

-- two transportation wheels -- LH and RH cabin structure
-- towing bar -- landing gear cross tube.
For pushing, the towing bar is not necessary.
Procedure
Install the two transportation wheels on the skid tubes and lift the
helicopter.
Push the towing bar on LH and RH side on the skid tubes and lock it
by use of the fixing bolt.

 NOTE For towing the helicopter at least one guide and

one person stabilizing the rear structure must be
available.

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Transportation Wheel and Towing Bar

Lever

Valve
Mechanical Lock

Safety Lock Lever

Attachment Fittings

Cross Tube

Towing Bar

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Parking and Mooring

General  NOTE Attach the short--time covers with the notice
REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT so that the notice flag is
To protect the helicopter from environmental influence, it has to be
clearly visible outside.
covered and tied down depending on weather conditions. With the
helicopter parked outdoors, it is recommended to moor the helicopter
The main rotor is tied down with a lashbag to the tail boom. The main
to the ground and secure the rotor blades by tie-downs.
rotor has to be turned in direction of rotation until one of the blades is
Short-Time Covers aligned with the tail boom. The lashbag must be fitted over the end of
the blade and secured to the tail boom by wrapping the attached belt
All short--time covers are stowed in a storage sack, which should be and sack one full turn around the tail boom.
carried in the helicopter during flights.
The following short-time covers are available:  NOTE Turn the main rotor only in direction of rotation.
-- short-time covers engine outlet
-- short-time covers, NACA inlet
-- short-time covers, pitot tube
-- short-time cover, front windows
-- short-time covers, engine inlet
-- short-time cover, NACA inlet cowling
-- short-time cover, NACA inlet cowling.

Procedure
All the electrical equipment has to be switched off. The helicopter must
be grounded at the ground connection with the ground cable. Then all
doors, windows and access doors must be closed.

 NOTE The engine outlets may be hot!

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Engine Outlet Cover

Tail Rotor Blade
Tie Down

Engine Inlet Cover

Front Windows
Cover NACA Cover

Main Rotor
Blade Tie Down

Transport Bag

Pitot Tube Cover NACA Cover

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