BELL HELICOPTER 430 Maintenance Manual page 59

5-16. PROGRESSIVE INSPECTION — EVENT 1 (CONT)
DATA REFERENCE
Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Chapter 12 and
Chapter 65
Chapter 65
SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
11. Examine the top and bottom surfaces of the horizontal
stabilizer for cracks in the area adjacent to the stabilizer
support. (T1/T2)
12. Examine the tail rotor guard and the tail skid for damage.
Make sure they are correctly attached. (T1/T2)
RE F E R TO CH APT E R 5 3 , TA B L E 53 - 1 F O R
CORRECT TORQUE.
13. 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 the 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 for service.
14. Remove the tail rotor gearbox fairings 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)
15. Inspect tail rotor gearbox retaining nuts for proper torque.
16. Remove the tail rotor gearbox chip detector. Clean and
examine the chip detector. Install the chip detector. (R2)
CAUTION
NOTE
26 JAN 2007 Rev. 15
BHT-430-MM-2
INITIAL
MECH OTHER
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