BELL HELICOPTER 430 Maintenance Manual page 148

BHT-430-MM-2
5-46. HARD LANDING (CONT)
DATA REFERENCE
Paragraph 5-48
5-00-00
Page 118 Rev. 15 26 JAN 2007
CONDITIONAL INSPECTIONS
INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
After a hard landing, if the cabin fuselage shows
signs of contacting the ground, consider the
helicopter was subject to loads in excess of 10Gs.
If a hard landing has occurred, do the following:
1. Examine the main and tail rotor blades for signs of strike
damage. If you find any such damage, do a Sudden Stoppage
Inspection.
2. Examine the underside of the fuselage and the tailboom for
signs that the helicopter touched the ground.
3. If the helicopter has retractable landing gear, put the
helicopter on jacks examine the landing gear as follows:
a. Examine the tires for cuts and damage. Make sure they
have not deflated.
If you find a deformed or cracked wheel, remove the
wheel and the landing gear assembly for further
inspection.
b. Examine the wheel rim for cracks or damage. Examine
the bolts that connect the wheel rim for damage. Make sure that
the bolts are not loose. Examine the brake assemblies for
cracks or damage to the housing or mount bolts.
c. Remove the landing gear yoke. Examine the wheel
yokes for sign they have yielded or twisted. Do a fluorescent
penetrant inspection of the yoke for cracks. Make sure that the
holes are not deformed.
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