Pitot Cover; Bubble Cover; Rotor Hub Cover; Engine Area Cover - MD Helicopters MD Explorer Servicing And Maintenance

CSP−900RMM−2
F. Pitot Cover
(Ref. Figure 202)
Special Tools
(Ref. CSP−SPM)
Item Nomenclature
T107

Pitot Cover

The MD Explorer pitot cover (3), is vinyl and
reinforced with galvanized steel staples at
stress points.
A bright red warning streamer, "REMOVE
BEFORE FLIGHT" attaches to the bottom
edge of the cover
(1). Attach pitot cover (3), with nylon snap
fastener around pitot base.
G. Bubble Cover
(Ref. Figure 202)
Special Tools
(Ref. CSP−SPM)
Item Nomenclature
T109 Bubble Cover Canopy
The MD Explorer bubble cover (4), encloses
the entire canopy, including the windshield,
skylights, front and rear doors and windows.
The bubble cover is a medium weight nylon
treated for ultraviolet resistance and anti-
static buildup. The cover weighs approximate­
ly nine pounds (4 kg).
(1). The cover (4), attaches at four points.
(2). The cover (4), is color-coded, with
swatches sewn in the corners, for ease
of installation. Red = Left, Green =
Right.
(3). Attach upper rear corners to snap-head
screws placed in existing screw holes on
lower edge of particle separator inlet.
(4). Attach straps at lower rear corners to
rear struts.
(5). Tighten special rope in top and bottom
hems, to insure against wind chaffing.
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(6). A large bright red pocket is sewn in the
cover (4), for the pitot tube.
H. Rotor Hub Cover
(Ref. Figure 202)
Special Tools
(Ref. CSP−SPM)
Item Nomenclature
T2007

Rotor Hub Cover

The MD Explorer rotor hub cover (5) overlaps
with the blade covers and the engine area
cover to insure complete protection for the
entire main rotor system. The cover is made of
heavy weight nylon and weighs approximately
three pounds (1 kg).
(1). Position cover (5) over top of rotor hub.
(2). Attach cover (5) with buckles under
each blade.
(3). Tuck lower part of cover (5) into the
aperture beneath the rotor.
I. Engine Area Cover
(Ref. Figure 202)
Special Tools
(Ref. CSP−SPM)
Item Nomenclature
T2008

Engine Area Cover

The MD Explorer engine area cover (6) is
similar and does the same job as the upper
deck cover, except that it also encloses the
main rotor. The cover weighs approximately
five pounds (2 kg).