ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
4
MM-4-60
Jun
21/12
4-55. Special Instructions
4-56. General Information – Special Instructions
NOTE
Refer to the applicable Textron-Lycoming Technical Publications for special
inspections applicable to the engine.
A. This section contains guidelines for performing the required inspections, by qualified
maintenance personnel, after experiencing any of the following occurrences: main rotor blade
and/or tail rotor strikes, hard landing, main rotor overspeed, chip indications on the main rotor or
tail rotor transmission, engine overboost, and engine overspeed. It should be emphasized that
other parts and/or adjacent components not listed may also be damaged, depending on the
severity of the incident. Therefore, this guide should not be considered absolute and should be
expanded as required by the inspecting maintenance personnel, as the occurrence may require,
per the appropriate sections of this manual.
B. All aluminum and steel components must be inspected by the following processes
after visual inspection has revealed a possible defect or as noted in the special inspections:
(1) Aluminum machined or cast components are to be inspected by liquid penetrant
inspection.
(2) Aluminum sheet metal components are to be inspected by liquid penetrant
inspection.
(3) Steel components are to be inspected by magnetic particle inspection.
C. All parts and components that may be affected by the specific occurrence are to be
given a complete inspection for possible damage.
4-57. Main Rotor Blade Strike/Sudden Stoppage (Minor) – Special Instruction
NOTE
The following inspections are mandatory.
A. Blade damage does not exceed damage as defined in paragraph 9-9, and shows no
visible kinks, ripples in the skin or the trailing edge. Perform the following:
(1) Repair the blade I/A/W paragraph 9-10.
(2) Refer to the latest revision of Textron-Lycoming Service Bulletin 533 for the
recommended engine inspection.
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