BELL HELICOPTER 430 Maintenance Manual page 50

BHT-430-MM-2
5-14. 150 HOUR INSPECTION (CONT)
DATA REFERENCE
Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Chapter 12 and
Chapter 65
Chapter 65 and
Chapter 96
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Page 20 Rev. 15 26 JAN 2007
SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
47. Examine the top and bottom surfaces of the horizontal
stabilizer for cracks in the area adjacent to the stabilizer
support. (T1/T2)
48. Examine the tail rotor guard and the tail skid for damage.
Make sure they are correctly attached. (T1/T2)
RE F E R TO C HA PT E R 53 , TA B LE 53 - 1 F O R
CORRECT TORQUE.
49. Examine the vertical fin assembly for damage. Make sure
the vertical fin attach bolts/nuts have the correct torque. Apply
torque in the tightening direction to the nut while restraining the
bolt head. If lowest value of specified torque range is reached
without nut movement, raise the torque to the highest value of
specified torque range. If the nut moves below the lowest value
of specified torque range proceed with 2 Year Inspection (T1/
T2)
Examine inspection window(s) and sight glass(es)
for cracking and discoloration. If either of these
conditions are present the part must be removed and
replaced prior to returning helicopter to service.
50. Remove the tail rotor gearbox fairing and examine the tail
rotor gearbox for oil leaks and mechanical or corrosion damage.
Make sure the gearbox has the correct fluid level. Make sure the
gearbox is correctly attached. (R2)
51. Inspect tail rotor gearbox retaining nuts for proper torque.
52. Remove the tail rotor gearbox chip detector. Examine and
clean the chip detector. Install the chip detector. Perform an
operational check of the chip detector. (R2)
CAUTION
NOTE
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