ml AERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. PO. BOX 2689 BRISTOL, TENNESSEE 97625-9609 TELEPHONE: 423-538-5151 100-251-7094 TELEFAX: 425-538-6469 E-MAIL: aero-acoeas.com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for FAST ROPE KITS on BELL 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP and UH-1H MODEL HELICOPTERS Registration No, _ Serial No, ‘This report may be altached to the non-approved section of the Bell Helicopter/Textran 205A, 208A-1, 2058, 212, 412, 412EP, or UH-1H Flight Manual when the AERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. FAST ROPE KIT (412-500-001/-101, -002/- 102, -003/-103, -004/-104, oF -005)-105) is installed in accordance with STC No. SRO18B4AT, and ‘The information contained herein supplements the information of the Basic Flight Manual. For limitations, procedures, and performance data not contained in this report, consult the Basic Flight Manual and applicable Flight Manual Supplements, May 4, 2001 —=prRmer) Report No. AA-98 168 Page 1 of 8 | ECCN | Revision C |_9E991_|AERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. P.O, Box 3689 Bristol, TN 37625-8469 420-536-5151 Telefax 422-598-0400 Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS Bell 205A,205A-1,2058,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicopters LOG OF REVISIONS Revision ‘Affected No, Date Descriptions Pages : 12-18-98 Original Release Al A 6-04.99 ‘Added: 412-500-003 kit 13 B 12.01.99 ‘Added: 412-500-004, -008 Kits, and UH-1H Model of Effectivity, ALL Revised: Section 1: Operating Limitations 3 c 501-01 ‘Added: 205 Model of Effectivity ALL “401/-102/-103/-104/-105 Kits ALL Revised: 2.2 step 10. 6 May 1, 2001 Report No. AA-98168 Page 2 of 8 Revision CAERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC, P.O, Box 3089 Erato, TN 37625-8400 425-536-5151 Tolofex 429-598-0400 Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS Bell 2054,205A-1,205B,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicopters INTRODUCTION ‘The AERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. FAST ROPE KITS (412-500-001/-101,-002/- 4102, -003/-103, 004-104, or-005/-105)on Bell 205A, 2054-1, 2058212, 412,412EP, and UH-1H Model helicopters permit insertion of Special Operations personnel from the passenger compartment. FAST ROPE operations can be performed from the UH, the IH, or both sides ofthe helicopter with the door(s) opened or removed depending upon mmission requirements Section 1: FAST ROPE KITS are limited to a maximum of 1040lb per side during operations. Section 2: DEES 2.1. Daily/prefgh’ Inspection ‘The Daily/Prefigh inspection consists ofthe following items: 1. Remove the UH & RIH Tube Retaining Pins and push the Tubes tothe extended position 2. Replace the Retaining Pins to hold the tube in the extended position, 3. Inspect the Support Structure for nicks, scratches, dents, cracks or corrosion NoTE Particular care should be taken t0 inspect in the areas of the bolts end screws fastening the Support Structure to the Transmission Bulkhoads, May 1, 2001 Report No. AA-98168 Page 3 of 8 Revision CAERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. P.O. Box 3689 Bristol, TN. 37625-0409 428-538.5151 Telefax 423-538-8469 Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS Bell 2054,205A-1,205B,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicoptors 4. Inspect the Support Structure attaching Fasteners for security, 5. Remove the L/H and R/H Primary Release Handle Safety Pin and Both Secondary Release Safety Pin. 6, Actuate Both Primary Release Handles and check for proper rod and Release ‘mechanism function. Ensure that the Rope Bar falls to the vertical position, 7. Inspect the LM side of the tubes for nick, scratches, dents, cracks or corrosion. 8. Using the Lit Secondary Release Handle, reset the Rope Bar to the engaged (horizontal) position. Actuate the Handle and check that the Rope Bar falls to the vertical position and inspect all remaining Release Mechanism hardware for ‘any damage or corrosion. Check all Release Mechanism Fasteners for security. 9, Install the Rope on the Release Mechanism, 10, Replace the Secondary Release Handle Safety Pin (if required). 11. Repeat steps 7 & 8 for the RIM side of the tubes and the R/H Release Mechanism. 12, Remove the Tube Retaining Pins and pull the Tubes to the retracted position. 18. Replace the Tube Retaining Pins and the Primary Release Handle Safety Pins, May 1, 2001 Report No. AA-98168 Page 4 of 8 Revision CAERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. P.O. Box 2689 Erato, TN 27625-8450 425-536-5151 Tolofax 429-598-0409 Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS. Bell 205A,205A-1,205B,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicopters 22 Operations: NOTE These instructions deal primal with mechanical operation of the FAST ROPE kit, Itis the responsibilty ofthe operator to ‘establish detailed mission operating procedures, NOTE The following procedures are designed for approaching the insertion/extraction site with the Cabin Doors closed. For fair ‘weather operations, the Doors may be opened or removed which will allow steps 1 thru 4 to be accomplished before fight if desired ‘At one minute out from the insertionfextraction site: LH andlor R/H Door (open as required). 2. Ut andlor R/H Tube Retention Pins - Remove 3. UH andlor RIM Telescoping Tubes - Extend 4, UM andlor RH Tube Retention Pins - Insert 5. UH andlor RIM Primary Release Handle Safety Pins - Remove. 6. Atinsertion/extraction site: Ropes - out 7. When all personnel have reached the ground: L/H andlor RIM Primary Release Handles ~ Actuate 8. LUM andlor RH Primary Release Handle Safety Pins - Insert 8. UH andlor RIH Tube Retention Pins - Remove. 10. iM andlor RIH Telescoping Tubes - Retract. May 1,200 Report No. AA-08 168 Page 5 of 8 Revision CAERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. P.O, Box 3089 Bristol, TN 27625-8400 "420-538-5151 Telefax 423-538-0400 ‘Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS Bell 205A,205A-4,205B,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicopters NOTE In order to reset the Release Mechanism Rope Bar it is necessary to have the tube slightly extended. If Bar reset is required, perform this action prior to completely retracting tube. 11. LIM andlor RJM Tube Retention Pins - Insert 12, UH andior RIH Doors - Close. Section 3: No change from Flight Manual Section 4: 4.4. Primary Release Maltunction: Utiize Secondary Release Handle 4.2 Tube Extension/Retraction Problems: 1. Check the inner tube for the presence of dit, sand or other foreign mater. 2, Glan the tube as required 3. Check the Release Rod and Rod Retainer for proper operation, May 1, 2001 Report No. AA-98168 Page 6 of 8 Revision CAERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. P.O, Box 3669 Bristol, TN. 37625-8409 423:538.5151 Telefax 423-538-8469 Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS Boll 205A,205A-1,205B,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicoptors Section 5: Pee ATAAN No change from Flight Manual May 1, 2001 Report No. AA-98168 Page 7 of 8 Revision CAERONAUTICAL ACCESSORIES, INC. P.O, Box 3689 Brsol, TN 37625-8460 429-538-5161 Tolofax 429-598-0400 Operating Instructions for FAST ROPE KITS Boll 205A,205A-1,205B,212,412,412EP,UH-1H Model Helicopters a a FAST ROPE KIT - DEPLOYED/RELEASED STOWED FAST ROPE KIT FIGURE 1 May 1, 2001 Report No. AA-98168 Page 8 of 8 Revision C