Ground Service Connections; Fuel Filler Port; Grounding Jacks; Helicopter Storage - MD Helicopters MD Explorer Servicing And Maintenance

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B. Fuel Filler Port
(Ref. Figure 201)
The fuel filler port (4) is for servicing the
helicopter with fuel.
C. Grounding Jacks
(Ref. Figure 201)
(1). Locate grounding jacks (1) on right side
of fuselage, adjacent to the fuel filler
port (4) or just below the ground power
receptacle (3).
(2). To ground helicopter, install clamp and
grounding stud (2) into grounding jack
(1).
(3). To remove ground from helicopter,
remove grounding jack (1) from clamp
and grounding stud (2).
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1. GROUNDING JACK
2. CLAMP AND GROUNDING STUD (T110)
3. GROUND POWER RECEPTACLE

4. FUEL FILLER PORT

Figure 201. Ground Service Connections

3. Helicopter Storage

The following provides procedures to place the
MD Explorer in storage.
Protective covers serve as shields to prevent
entry of blowing dust, water, freezing rain,
snow and/or foreign objects into the helicopter
during ground storage.
A. Environmental Conditions
Existing environmental conditions and
facilities must be taken into account when the
helicopter is placed in storage. Conditions
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necessary to perform ground run-ups,
motoring of engines, defueling and purging of
fuel cells and similar elements, must be
considered.
Wet weather conditions promote corrosion, rot,
mildew and mold. Perform regular inspections
to prevent these deteriorating effects.
(1). Inspect for rot, mildew and mold, keep
nonmetallic materials clean and dry
(Ref. CSP-SPM).
(2). Inspect and treat for corrosion control
(Ref.CSP-SPM).
(3). Maintain full fuel cell to reduce con­
densation in the cell (Ref. Section
12-00-00).
When ground handling helicop­
CAUTION
ter do not lift main rotor blades
to clear objects. The main rotor should be ro­
tated to clear objects.
(4). Ensure cyclic stick is centered and do
not exceed the maximum up limits for
the main rotor hub flexbeam during
ground handling, maintenance and
pre-flight operations.
(5). Store helicopter in hangar, if space
allows.

4. Flyable Storage

Flyable storage will maintain a stored MD
Explorer in an operable condition. If daily use
is impractical, the following procedures will
keep the helicopter in flyable condition. At
regular intervals inspect helicopter. Date and
type of storage must be recorded in helicopter
records.
A. General Procedures
(1). Corrosion control depends on control of
moisture. One method is ventilation, to
allow circulation of dry air through the
helicopter. Use fans or blowers, when
available.
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WARNING
(2). Ensure drain holes are free of debris
and kept open during storage period.
(3). Perform pre-flight inspection per
current Rotorcraft Flight Manual
(Ref. Section 01-00-00, Table 201).