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SPECIAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST – continued
Helicopter Serial No.:
Date:
Area
No.
REQUIREMENT
EVERY
Item
Status
Special
Inspection
No.
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(2) If damage is found, remove main landing gear and perform the
following:
(a) Check trailing arm shock strut attach bolt and pivot at cross tube for
arcing. If damaged, replace or repair parts as required.
(b) Check ground wire (left side only) and bonding jumper from
fuselage to drag beam for damage. If damaged, replace component
as required.
(c) Fully extend upper piston of shock strut and check for pitting. If
damaged, send shock strut to depot.
(d) Check tire rim for damage. If damage is found, replace rim.
3,4
g. TAIL LANDING GEAR
(1) Check tail landing gear for damage, proper dimensions, and leaks.
(2) If damage is found, remove tail landing gear and perform the
following:
(a) Check yoke and landing gear shock strut attach bolts for arcing. If
damaged, replace bolts.
(b) Check inside diameter of yoke bushings for arc damage.
(c) Check bearings in shock strut for arc damage.
(d) Fully extend upper piston of shock strut and check for pitting and
roughness.
(e) If damaged, send tail landing gear to depot.
(f) Check tire rim for damage. If damage is found, replace rim.
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