De-Fuel it, remove the gear boxes and blades, engines,cargo hooks, APU,floor, and ramp, and bring in another Chinook....spot fuel close to the lift site....call Columbia Helicopters to bring in one of their 234's and Bob's yer uncle!
The Chinook empty weight is advertised to be about 23,000 pounds and the Columbia 234 Utility can lift 21,000 at sea level on a standard day. The Sky Crane might be a consideration as well after the Chinook is stripped of unneccesary weight.
You might have to wait until cold weather gets back again.....maybe.
Last edited by SASless; 16th Jun 2010 at 16:33.