TM 1-1730-232-13&P
SECTION II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-7. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
The Ground Handling Wheels Assemblies are designed for ground handling and maneuvering of Army helicopter types
OH-58D, AH-1, and UH-1. The equipment characteristics, capabilities, and features are as follows:
1-7.1 Characteristics. The Ground Handling Wheels Assembly is portable, uses quick release pins for attachment to
helicopter skids, has an integral hydraulic hand pump for lifting the helicopter, and has an unlimited turning radius when
maneuvering the helicopter.
1-7.2 Capabilities. The weight and lifting capacity of these units by model are
MODEL
WEIGHT
LIFTING CAPACITY
204-050-200-5
75
5250 pounds
214-706-104-101
95
6500 pounds
1730-EG-100
95
7500 pounds
1-7.3 Features. All models have two wheels on eccentric axles, a cradle structure with quick release pins, two hydraulic
rams, two hydraulic hose assemblies, and a hand operated hydraulic pump.
1-8. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
The major components of the Ground Handling Wheels Assembly are identified in Figure 1-4 and described in the
following table.
Key
Item
Purpose/function
1
Cradle Assembly
Machined aluminum casting for mounting eccentric axles,
wheels, and pump
2
Axle Set Assembly
Eccentric axles, rotated by hydraulic rams to lift helicopter.
3
Hydraulic Hand Pump
Power source for hydraulic rams, to rotate axles
4
Hand Pump Handle
Transfers manual energy to hydraulic energy.
5
Hydraulic Rams
Pressurized to rotate eccentric axles.
6
Wheel Assembly
Rims and tires provide rolling capability.
7
Release Pin
Connects cradle to helicopter skid.
8
Guard
Protects nose pin and hydraulic fittings.
9
Fixed (Nose) Pin
Connects cradle to helicopter skid.
10
Hose Assembly
Connect hydraulic pump to hydraulic rams.
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