Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 323

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COMPLEMENTARY FLIGHT MANUAL
-Engine cowling. Open: condition of locking
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systems
-Engine mount Condition, security
-Engine and engine compartment
.Engine and accessories General condition, cleanl.iness
.Systems No leakage
.Controls Interference
.Transmission deck drain Not plugged
.Fuel filter Security: clogging indicator
not visible
.Oil filter Security: clogging indicator
not visible
-Freewheel Operate from the tail rotor:
the free turbine should be driven
when the top tail rotor blade is
i s pushed forwards.
. When the tail rotor turns
counter-clockwise, the freewheel
should de-synchronize (less
important load), Refer to NOTE B
-Tail pipe. Condition, security, blank~
cover fitted if necessary
-Aft baggage compartment door Security, closing
STATION 3
-Horizontal stabilizer, fin,
tail bumper Security, condition
-TGB Oil level, no leaks
-Tail rotor guard (if fitted) Security. condition
STATION 4
-TGB Security by applying a load on
the drive shaft
.Bellcrank hinge pin No Play
.Sealant bead Condition
.Magnetic plug No metal chips. Refer to R
NOTE A. R
-Horizontal stabilizer, fin,
.
tail bumper Security, condition
"" TAIL ROTOR BLADES Attachment, general condition
of polyurethane protection
coating in the trailing edge'
(visually inspect for
debonding, blisters. scratches,
cracks, dents and distortion).
On the stainless steel leading
edge strip, inspect for holes
(erosion), splaying and dents.
"" Tail rotor blade spar Check for abnormal spar noise
when the rotor is bent inwards
and outwards to form an arc,
Refer to NOTE B.
.Laminated half-bearing No bonding separation, deep
crack or emergence
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.Blade horn No play
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