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- (MANUAL IDENTIFICATION) CHAPTER 5
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND OVERHAUL SCHEDULE
1. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
a. The ICA must include:
(1) The recommended period at which each part of the rotorcraft and its engine(s), auxiliary power unit, rotor(s), accessories, instruments and equipment shall be inspected. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1).
(2) The degree (scope) of the inspection for each part of the rotorcraft and its engine(s), auxiliary power unit, rotor(s), accessories, instruments and equipment.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1).
(3) An inspection program that includes the frequency and extent of the inspection necessary to provide for the continued airworthiness of the rotorcraft. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1).
b. This chapter should contain a schedule of the interval for all inspections. The inspection intervals may be in cycles, hours, and/or calendar time.
c. In the introduction of this chapter, it should explain all required inspections and should include:
(1) The different type of inspections.
(a) Scheduled Inspections.
(b) Special Inspections.
(c) Conditional Inspections.
(2) An explanation of each inspection.
(3) A list of all inspections (daily, 300-hour, 600-hour, annual, special inspection, etc.).
d. This chapter should contain the scope of the inspection(s). It should also describe the intent of the inspection and should address at least the following:
(1) What the inspector should be looking for when inspecting the product or appliance.
(cracks, corrosion, delamination, dents, bends, wear, etc.)
(2) Location of the product or appliance to be inspected.
(3) Any special techniques required to inspect the product or appliance.
(4) Instructions to be followed when inspecting the product or appliance.
(5) Any tools or equipment required to accomplish the inspection of the product or appliance.
(6) The wear tolerances for a product or appliance when the inspection requires the product or appliance to meet a standard.
e. This chapter should contain an inspection program which contains an outline of the order of the inspections and instructions to be followed during the inspection and should include:
(1) General information such as:
(a) The title of the inspection.
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(b) Aircraft information (registration number, serial number, total time in service).
(c) General information about the inspection.
(d) Provide a block for the inspector or maintenance personnel to initial when each item has been inspected or action taken.
(e) Provide a signature line for the inspector and maintenance personnel to sign when the inspection has been accomplished.
(f) Provide a place to enter the date the inspection was completed.
(2) Pre-Inspection activities such as:
(a) Maintenance records review.
(b) Airworthiness Directive review.
(c) Overhaul and Life Limits requirements review.
(3) Maintenance Practices are associated with an inspection such as:
(a) Removal of cowling, panels, plates and covers to access items being inspected.
(b) Cleaning of the item to be inspected. Specify type and number of cleaning material.
(c) Specify tools and/or equipment required for the particular inspection, i.e., Torque wrench, Hydraulic unit, etc.
(4) The Inspection should include:
(a) Locate the item(s) to be inspected.
(b) Identify what the inspector should be inspecting for (security, wear, damage, corrosion, etc.)
(c) Instructions specified for that inspection.
(d) Using the required Inspection techniques.
(e) Using tools and equipment specified for that inspection.
(f) Determine that the item(s) being inspected meet the airworthiness standard established for that product or appliance.
(g) Recording of inspection findings.
# NOTE: Most of the above information is normally contained in an inspection form which inspection personnel could copy and use.
(5)Type of action to be taken when inspected item is unsatisfactory.
(6 Post Inspection actions such as:
(a) Application of protective coatings removed for inspection.
(b) Servicing and lubrication requirements
(c) Installation of cowling, panels, plates and covers removed for inspection.
(d) Post inspection run up and system operation.
(e) Maintenance record entry.
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f. If applicable this chapter should include any Special Inspection Techniques such as:
(1) Radiographic
(2) Ultrasonic
g. Inspection interval extension statement in the ICA is not acceptable to the FAA. For those airworthiness authorities that allow extensions, the following statement should be included in this chapter:
“Inspection interval extension may be used if approved by the airworthiness authority.”
2. COMPONENT OVERHAUL SCHEDULE
a. The ICA must include:
(1) The recommended overhaul periods.
(2) Necessary cross-references to the Airworthiness Limitations Section.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1).
b. The Component Overhaul Schedule normally includes:
(1) Component’s Part Number.
(2) Component’s Nomenclature.
(3) Time Between Overhaul Interval in Hours or Calendar time.
c. Notes may be used to provide information about the requirements.
3. NO OVERHAUL REQUIREMENTS
a. When there are no overhaul requirements, the following statement should be included in Chapter 5 of the ICA.
“No component overhaul required for this type design.”
4. INSPECTION EXAMPLE
a. To assist in preparing an inspection program, an Inspection Example is provided on the next page. We recommend making the Inspection Example an Appendix and last page of the ICA, so maintenance personnel can copy the Inspection Program, add the STC inspection to the rotorcraft’s inspections, and use it to inspect the appliance.
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AC 29-2C, Chg 1 2/12/03 (MANUAL IDENTIFICATION) INSPECTION EXAMPLE: 100-Hour Inspection N________ Serial Number ______________ Aircraft Hours_________ Total Time __________ The 100-Hour Inspection shall be accomplished each 100 hours time-in-service.
Initial each item after accomplishing the inspection.
Record all findings and attach a copy to this inspection form.
After correction of all findings, make maintenance record entry.
PRE-INSPECTION INITIAL EACH ITEM AFTER ACCOMPLISHMENT INITIAL
1. Describe pre-inspection actions Example: 1. Review Rotorcraft and Engine Maintenance Records.
Example: 2. Review Airworthiness Directives.
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES INITIAL EACH ITEM AFTER ACCOMPLISHMENT INITIAL
1. Describe access panel to be removed and door to be opened.
Example: 1. Remove access panel P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, D1, D5, D10, D15 etc.
2. Describe maintenance action required to accomplish the inspection.
Example: 1. Clean (appliance) using Arro ACR-223 solvent.
Example: 2 Lubricate (appliance) in accordance with Chapter 12.
3. Describe Special tool and equipment required for the inspection.
Example: 1. Place jacks under helicopter and jack up aircraft.
Example: 2. Use a 10-power magnifying glass and bright light required for inspection.
INSPECTION INITIAL EACH ITEM AFTER ACCOMPLISHMENT INITIAL
1. Describe the item being inspected, its location, and what the item is being inspected for.
Provide any special instructions or technique to be used, identify special tool required, and provide information on the standard that the item should meet.
Example: 1. (Appliance) Inspect (appliance) for cleanliness, corrosion and security.
Example: 2. (Appliance) Inspect (appliance) for scratches, dent, delamination and cracks. Cracks up to .040 may be repaired. Appliance with cracks longer than .040 part should be replaced.
Example: 3. (Appliance) Inspect (appliance) for due dates and expiration.
Example: 4. (Appliance) Inspect (appliance) for security, lack of lubrication, and freedom of movement, and wear. Acceptable wear is .003 to .005.
Example: 5. (Appliance) Inspect (Appliance) attachment nuts for correct torque. Set torque wrench to 22-inch lbs.
and torque nut. If nut moves, replace (appliance).
Example: 6. (Appliance) Inspect (Appliance) for correct operations, etc.
POST INSPECTION INITIAL EACH ITEM AFTER ACCOMPLISHMENT INITIAL Describe post actions such as protective coating, servicing or lubrication appliances, installation of access panels and doors, run up and system operations.
Example: 1 Complete maintenance practices for the inspection, i.e., install access panels and close doors opened for the inspection, remove aircraft form jacks, etc.
Example: 2 Perform run up or system operation and verify correct function and operation.
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(MANUAL IDENTIFICATION) CHAPTER 6
DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS
1. AN EXPLANATION OF THE ROTORCRAFT FEATURES
a. The ICA must include the features of the rotorcraft.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(1).
b. The dimensions are part of the rotorcraft’s features and normally include:
(1) Principal dimensions of the rotorcraft.
(2) Dimensions of the rotorcraft.
(a) Exterior dimensions.
(b) Interior dimensions.
(3) Layout of the rotorcraft.
(4) Divisions of the structure - zones and zonal groups.
(5) Airframe reference lines.
(a) Stations lines.
(b) Water Lines.
(c) Buttocks Lines.
2. LOCATION OF ACCESS PANELS
a. The ICA must include the location of access panels for inspection and servicing.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4).
b. Access information normally includes:
(1) Descriptions of access panel, plates, doors and cowlings.
(2) Location of access panels plates, doors, and cowlings.
(3) Procedure for removing and installing access panels and doors.
(4) Figures showing dimensions and locations of access panels and doors.
c. To prevent removal of all access panels, plates, doors, and cowling for each inspection, the access panels, plates, doors, and cowling should be identified. Only those identified would need to be removed for each inspection. The use of a figure to identify those access panels, plates, doors, and cowling is recommended.
3. DIAGRAM OF STRUCTURAL ACCESS PLATES AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO GAIN ACCESS FOR INSPECTION WHEN ACCESS PLATES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
a. The ICA must include structural access plate information.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (c).
b. If applicable, the ICA should identify those structural access plates.
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(MANUAL IDENTIFICATION) CHAPTER 7
LIFTING AND SHORING
1. LIFTING. The ICA must include instructions including procedures for lifting. Lifting instructions are divided in two areas - jacking information and lifting instructions.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(4).
a. JACKING INFORMATION
(1) The ICA must include information for jacking.
(2) Jacking information normally includes:
(a) A description of the jacking system.
(b) Location of jack pads.
(c) Procedure for installing and removing jack pads.
(d) Procedure for installation and removal special fixtures.
(e) Specify special tools and equipment required for jacking.
(f) The minimum capacity of the jacks required.
(g) Procedure for jacking includes: action to be accomplished before jacking, the order and method of jacking helicopter, and actions to be accomplished after jacking.
(h) Precautions to be taken.
b. LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
(1) The ICA must include instructions for lifting.
(2) Lifting instructions normally include:
(a) A description of the lifting system.
(b) Location of hoist attachments
(c) Procedure for installing and removing lifting tools and equipment
(d) Special tools and equipment required for lifting.
(e) The minimum capacity of the lifting equipment.
(f) Procedure for lifting includes: actions to be accomplished before lifting, the order and method of lifting the helicopter, and actions to be accomplished after lifting.
(g) Precautions to be taken.
2. SHORING INSTRUCTIONS
a. The ICA must include instructions including procedures for shoring. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(4) .
b. Shoring instructions normally include:
(1) A description of the task to be accomplished prior to shoring the rotorcraft.
(2) A description of the order and method of shoring the rotorcraft.
(3) Special procedures to be used during shoring of the rotorcraft.
(4) Specify precautions to be used during shoring of the rotorcraft.
(5) Specify tool(s), special tool(s), or equipment required for shoring.
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(MANUAL IDENTIFICATION) CHAPTER 8
LEVELING AND WEIGHING
1. LEVELING INFORMATION
a. The ICA must include leveling information. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4).
b. Leveling information normally includes:
(1) A description of the leveling system.
(2) Location(s) of the leveling points.
(3) Procedure for installation and removal of special fixtures required for leveling.
(4) Description of the fixtures and their location.
(5) Special tools and equipment required for leveling.
(6) Procedure for leveling including: actions required before leveling; the order and method of leveling the helicopter; and actions required after leveling.
(7) Any precaution to be taken.
2. WEIGHING AND DETERMINING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY INSTRUCTIONS
a. The ICA must include weighing and determining center of gravity instructions.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4).
b. Weighing and determining the center of gravity instructions should include:
(1) A description of the weighing system.
(2) Location(s) of the weighing points.
(3) Special tools or equipment required for weighing.
(4) Procedure for weighing includes actions to be taken before weighing, the order and method of weighing the helicopter, and actions to be taken after weighing.
(5) Procedure for determining the basic weight and center of gravity.
(6) Samples of weighing forms.
(7) Any precautions to be taken.
c. When a TDC is made and the weight and balance procedure in the rotorcraft maintenance manual will not change, the applicant needs only provide for each product or appliance the weight, and location (arm).
d. The use of a table is recommended.
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(MANUAL IDENTIFICATION) CHAPTER 9
TOWING AND TAXIING
1. TOW INSTRUCTIONS
a. The ICA must include tow instructions and limitations.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4).
b. Tow instructions normally include:
(1) A description of the landing gear (skids type or wheel type).
(2) A description of the towing devices.
(3) Procedures for installation and removal of ground handling wheels and towing devices.
(4) Procedures for towing and maneuvering.
(5) Towing limitations, including speed, turning radius, and clearance requirements.
(6) Precautions to be taken while towing.
2. TAXIING INSTRUCTIONS
a. The ICA must include basic control and operating information.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(3).
b. Taxiing instructions normally include:
(1) A description of the controls required to taxi the rotorcraft.
(2) A procedure for starting and taxiing the rotorcraft.
(3) Taxi limitation - speed turning radius and clearance requirements.
(4) Precautions to be taken.
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