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STANDARD PRACTICES
1. STANDARD PRACTICES
a. Chapters that contain standard practices are:
Chapter 20, Airframe Standard Practices 20-00-00 Chapter 51, Structures Standard Practices 51-00-00 Chapter 60, Rotor Standard Practices 60-00-00 Chapter 70, Powerplant Standard Practices 70-00-00
b. There are no specific requirements for a Standard Practices Chapter.
2. STANDARD PRACTICES INFORMATION. Standard practices information normally includes the following:
(a) General Maintenance Procedure.
(b) Information on Standard Hardware.
(c) Tightening Procedure.
(d) Torque Value and Torquing Procedures.
(e) Use of Torque Wrench.
(f) Safety Methods.
(g) Other Subjects.
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CHAPTERS 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 45, 49; Airframe Systems ( )-00-00 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, Structures ( )-00-00 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67; Rotors ( )-00-00 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, and 83. Powerplant ( )-00-00
REQUIREMENTS The applicant must review requirements for each chapter, determine items that are applicable, and prepare appropriate ICA.
1. INTERFACE INFORMATION Any required information relating to the interface of appliances, engine or engines, rotor or rotors with the rotorcraft. Reference Appendix A, A29.1 (b). This is required when appliances, engine or engines, and rotor or rotors are mounted, attached, or connected to rotorcraft. Applicant should provide information relating to the installation. Interface information should include the system(s) from which it receives electrical power, fluids (fuel, oil, hydraulic, etc.), indications, and the controls that interface with rotorcraft.
2. DESCRIPTION OF ROTORCRAFT AND ITS SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATIONS A description of the rotorcraft and its systems and installations.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(2). This is always required as applicable.
a. The description of the rotorcraft should include the type of rotorcraft (passenger, cargo), type of structure (metal, composite), number of rotors, number of engines, and type of landing gear (retractable or skids)
b. The description of the rotorcraft’s systems should include the component or parts of the system and how systems interface with the rotorcraft or other systems.
c. The description of the installations should include the location of the installation, and how the system is installed.
3. DESCRIPTION OF ROTORCRAFT’S ENGINE(S) A description of the rotorcraft’s engine(s) and its systems and installations. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(2). This is always required as applicable.
a. The description of the engine should include the type (piston or turbine), the manufacturer, engine model, horsepower, etc.
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b. The description of the engine’s systems should include the component or parts of the system and how systems interface with the rotorcraft or other systems.
c. The description of the engine installations should include the location of the installation and how the system is installed.
4. DESCRIPTION OF ROTORCRAFT’S ROTOR(S) A description of the rotorcraft’s rotor(s) and its systems and installations. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(2). This is always required as applicable.
a. The description of the rotors should include the type (two blade or more), structural (metal or composite), the rotor manufacturer, rotor model, dimensions, etc.
b. The description of the rotor systems should include the component or parts of the system and how systems interface with the rotorcraft or other systems.
c. The description of the rotor installations should include the location of the installation and how the system is installed.
5. DESCRIPTION OF ROTORCRAFT’S APPLIANCES A description of the rotorcraft’s appliances and its systems and installations. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(2). This is always required as applicable.
a. The description of the appliances should include the type of appliance, the manufacturer, model, and identification, etc.
b. The description of the appliance systems should include the component or parts of the system and how systems interface with the rotorcraft or other systems.
c. The description of the appliance installations should include the location of the installation and how the system is installed.
6. BASIC CONTROL AND OPERATING INFORMATION Basic control and operating information describing:
a. How the rotorcraft components and systems are controlled.
b. How the rotorcraft components and systems are operated.
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c. Any special procedures and limitations that apply.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(3). This is required if engine(s), rotor(s), and/or appliances require controlling or operating.
d. The information should identify the appliance or component and should identify the control(s) and system used to control the appliance or component.
e. The ICA should provide instructions on operating the appliance or component and any limitation or precautions. Operations information can be found in the Rotorcraft Flight Manual or Pilot Operating Handbook. However basic control and operating information is an Appendix A requirement and should be contained in the ICA.
7. SERVICING INFORMATION Servicing information that covers details regarding:
a. Servicing points and their locations.
b. Types of fluids to be used.
c. Capacities of tanks and reservoirs.
d. Pressures applicable to the various systems.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4). This is required when applicant determines the rotorcraft and its engine(s), rotor(s), and appliances will require servicing. The information is normally included in chapters that address servicing and in Chapter 12.
8. LOCATION OF ACCESS PANELS Location of access panels for inspection and servicing.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4). This is required when panels, plates, fairing, cowling, etc. should be removed to provide access to the rotorcraft, its engine(s), rotor(s), and appliances for inspection and servicing. This information is normally included in chapters that address access and in Chapters 6 and 12.
9. LUBRICATING INFORMATION Lubricating information that covers details regarding:
a. Lubrication points and their location.
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b. Types of lubricants to be used.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4). This is required when applicant determines the rotorcraft and its engine(s), rotor(s), and appliances will require lubrication. The information is normally included in chapters that address lubrication and in Chapter 12.
10. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR SERVICING Equipment required for servicing and lubricating. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (a)(4).
This is required when applicant determines equipment will be required for servicing and lubricating the rotorcraft and its engine(s), rotor(s), and appliances. The information is normally included in chapters addressing equipment for servicing or lubrication and in Chapter 12. In addition, the equipment required for servicing and lubricating should be listed in the List of Special Tools contained in Chapter 1.
11. RECOMMENDED PERIODS The recommended period at which each part of the rotorcraft and its engine(s), auxiliary power unit, rotor(s), accessories, instruments, and equipment should be:
a. Cleaned.
b. Inspected.
c. Adjusted.
d. Tested.
e. Lubricated.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1). This is always required as applicable.
f. There is not a specific format for the recommended periods, however the ICA should include the time and/or interval the above items are to be accomplished.
12. DEGREE OF THE INSPECTION 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). It is required for each part of the rotorcraft and its engine(s), auxiliary power unit, rotor(s), accessories, instruments, and equipment which is required to be inspected. This information is normally contained in the chapters of the item being inspected and Chapter 5.
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13. WORK RECOMMENDED The work recommended at these periods when each path of the rotorcraft was cleaned, inspected, adjusted, tested, and lubricated. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1). This is required when applicant determines that work will be recommended for that part of the rotorcraft at that period. When maintenance tasks are associated with cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, testing or lubrication of each part of the rotorcraft and its engine(s), auxiliary power unit, rotor(s), accessories, instruments and equipment, then those tasks should be included in the ICA. This information is normally contained in the chapters that the work is required.
14. APPLICABLE WEAR TOLERANCES The applicable wear tolerances. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(1). This is required when applicant determines that wear tolerances will be required for the rotorcraft, its engine(s), rotor(s), and appliances. When a procedure requires maintenance personnel to determine whether the item being inspected or maintained meets a standard, the ICA should include the standard and specify how much wear is acceptable. The tolerances are normally contained in the chapter addressing the tolerance.
15. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting information describing:
a. Probable malfunctions.
b. How to recognize those malfunctions. (Probable Cause). Some malfunctions could be identified on the basis of a baseline vibration signature provided as follows in the maintenance manual:
The baseline vibration characteristics of the basic aircraft configuration to be used for maintenance or trouble shooting purposes should be provided as the vibratory aircraft reference in the maintenance manual. These characteristics should be given for specified loading and flight conditions (speed, altitude) with vibration pickups at specified airframe locations decided by the manufacturer. The characteristics should be given as a typical range of vibration levels at these locations and for the most representative frequencies and directions for the rotorcraft concerned (N omega main rotor and n omega tail rotor...). The manufacturers and operators should keep the basic vibration data updated from field/service experience.
c. The remedial (corrective) action for those malfunctions. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(2). This is required when applicant determines the rotorcraft, its engine(s), rotor(s), and appliances require troubleshooting.
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d. The use of a table is recommended. A sample is shown below Malfunction Probable Cause Corrective Action Describe the malfunction. List all probable causes of the malfunction.
Provide a corrective action for all probable causes.
e. Troubleshooting information is normally contained in the chapters where troubleshooting is required.
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16. ORDER AND METHOD OF REMOVAL Information describing the order and method of removal of products and parts with any necessary precautions to be taken. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(3). This is required when products and parts can be removed as part of maintenance. This includes the removal of products and parts in conjunction with a repair.
a. The order is a step-by-step procedure: what is the first thing you do, then what is next, until the product or part is removed.
b. The method is the procedure or process used to remove the product or part. If the removal of a product or part could result in injury to personnel or damage to the rotorcraft if not done correctly, the ICA should include precaution. See Chapter 1, Paragraph 13.
c. The information is normally contained in the chapters requiring removal of the product or part.
17. ORDER AND METHOD OF REPLACING Information describing the order and method of replacing products and parts with any necessary precautions to be taken. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(3). This is required when products and parts can be replaced.
a. The order is a step by step procedure, what is the first thing you do, then what is next until the product or part is replaced (reinstalled).
b. The method is the procedure or process used to replace (reinstall) the product or part. If the replacement of a product or part could result in injury to personnel or damage to the rotorcraft if not done correctly, the ICA should include precaution. See Chapter1 Paragraph 13.
c. The use of the phrase “Install in reverse order” does not meet the requirements of the FAR/JAR and should not be used in the ICA.
d. The information is normally contained in the chapters requiring replacement of the part.
18. GENERAL PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS -TESTING General procedural instructions including procedures for system testing during ground run. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(4). This is required when system testing during ground run is specified. The information is normally contained in the chapters requiring the test, or applicant may have a section for special inspections, tests, and checks.
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19. GENERAL PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS – CHECKS General procedural instructions including procedures for symmetry checks. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(4). This is required when applicant specifies that symmetry checks are required. The information is normally contained in the chapters addressing the symmetry checks, or applicant may have a section for special inspections, tests, and checks.
20. STORAGE LIMITATIONS Storage Limitations. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (b)(3). This is required when the rotorcraft, engine, appliance manufacturer, or consumable materials manufacturer determines there is a storage limitation.
a. There are various storage limitations. The applicant needs to identify those storage limitations, provide procedure for storage and a means to ensure the storage limitations are not exceeded.
b. The information is normally contained in the chapter specifying the storage.
21. SPECIAL INSPECTION TECHNIQUES. Details for the application of special inspection techniques including radiographic and ultrasonic testing where such processes are required. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (d). This is required when applicant specifies special inspection techniques will be required.
a. The ICA should include the equipment required for the special inspection.
b. The ICA should include the procedure for conducting tests, including any precautions. See Chapter 1, Paragraph 13.
c. The information is normally contained in the chapters requiring special inspection techniques, or the applicant may have a section for special inspections, tests, and checks.
22. PROTECTIVE TREATMENT Information needed to apply protective treatment to a structure after inspection.
Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (e). This is required when applicant determines protective treatment will be required for structure.
a. The ICA should include procedures for applying protective treatment.
b. The ICA should specify type of materials to be used.
c. The ICA should include the precautions associated with the protective treatment.
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d. The information is normally contained in the chapters that require the treatment.
23. STRUCTURAL FASTENERS Information relative to structural fasteners such as identification of structural fasteners, structural fasteners discard recommendations, and torque values. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (f). This is required when structural fasteners are used and torque values are required.
a. The ICA should identify all structural fasteners i.e. rivets, screws, bolts or others.
b. The ICA should specify the requirements for discarding structural fasteners
c. When a structural fastener is required to be torqued, the ICA should contain those specific torques and the procedure to torque the structural fastener.
d. Torque values must be specific and in United States or Metric Standards .
e. The information is normally contained in the chapters specifying structural fasteners and torque values.
24. SPECIAL TOOLS A List of Special Tools. Reference Appendix A, A29.3 (g). This is required when special tools or equipment are specified in the chapters of the ICA.
a. When a procedure in the ICA requires the use of a special tool(s) that tool should be listed in the List of Special Tools.
b. The List of Special Tools is normally contained in the Introduction.
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