Technical data

13773-001
7-20
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HOISTING
1. DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes those instructions necessary to support the airplane during maintenance and
repair. In some instances (i.e. off-runway landing, collapsed gear, etc.) it may be necessary to lift the air-
plane using hoisting straps.
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Hoisting The Airplane (See Figure 7-101)
(1) Raise Airplane
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b) Place hoisting straps around fuselage at FS 289.
(c) Attach hoisting strap to engine lifting bracket.
(d) Attach long ropes to tie-down fittings (wing and tail). Use these ropes to stabilize and
guide the airplane during hoisting and lowering.
CAUTION: To assure stability and safety during hoisting operations, raise airplane
slowly.
(e) Raise airplane enough to place jacks under wings and empennage. (Refer to 7-10)
(f) Remove hoisting lines.
(2) Lower Airplane
(a) Lower airplane and release pressure on all jacks simultaneously as necessary to keep air-
plane as level as possible. (Refer to 7-10)
(b) Remove jacks, jack points, and tailstand. Stow points in baggage compartment.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Hoisting Straps - Any Source Lift the airplane.
Ropes - Any Source Provide stability.
Aircraft Hydraulic Jacks - Any Source Lift the airplane.
30 Nov 2000