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ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FAA Approved: Mar 12/19
Rev. 12
Report No. 28-AC-020
Dec 3/18
NOTE
Total oil capacity for the engine oil system
(including oil lines and coolers) is 10 quarts. The
engine oil sump capacity is 8 quarts. The engine oil
dip stick is marked to correspond with the engine
oil sump capacity of 8 quarts (full) and 6 quarts (low).
b. Swashplate and control rods – check condition and
security.
c. Fuel tank and lines – check for leaks, lines, fittings
and security.
d. Fire curtain – check condition.
30. Left engine compartment
WARNING
To prevent injury, use caution near exhaust system
components if the helicopter has been operated
within the last few hours.
a. Tailpipe – (first flight of the day) check for security
to the turbocharger. Firmly grasp the end of the
tailpipe and attempt to displace it. The tailpipe must
not be loose.
b. Turbocharger – check condition and security. Check
condition of thermal cover and check area around
turbocharger for evidence of heat damage.
c. Exhaust system and wastegate – check for security
and evidence of leakage. Wastegate linkage should
be in detent, throttle motion should be free and
unrestricted with associated wastegate motion.
d.
Cowl
door
secure.
31. Left oleo struts – check extension and security
(reference step 6 above).
32. Left landing gear – check condition and security.
Ground handling wheel removed or in up position and
secured.
33. Main rotor blades – check condition of bonds,
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