MD Helicopters Inc.
Optional Equipment Manual
CSP–900–S4
Airframe Fuel Filter
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Turn on fuel boost pumps during draining.
Drain any residual water in the filter unit
through the drain valve on the bottom of the
filter unit.
11. Cleaning
Clean surface by wiping with a clean non−lint
cloth (C802) moistened with cleaning solvent
(C425). Reference CSP−SPM, Section
20−20−00).
12. Continued Airworthiness
A. Airworthiness Limitations
There are no Airworthiness Limitations
associated with this type design.
Refer to CSP−900RMM−2, Section 04−00−00,
Airworthiness Limitations, for scheduled
mandatory replacement times (life limits) of
other rotorcraft components and assemblies.
B. Overhaul Period
Not applicable.
C. Operational Checks
System operational procedures are performed
to isolate reported problems with the specified
system, when a module or component has been
replaced that requires alignment , after
correcting a malfunction and as specified in
the equipment manufacturers publications.
D. Inspection Requirements
This section contains requirements for
scheduled inspections. MDHI developed the
Airframe Periodic and Airframe Segmented
Inspection Programs, as the Manufacture’s
Recommended Inspection Program for the
helicopter, in compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation
Regulations (CFR) Part 91. 409. (Ref.
CSP−900RMM−2, Chapter 05).
The owner/operator is responsible for the
selection of an inspection program, and if
required by regulation, for its approval by the
governing aviation authority.
Inspections shall be performed in accordance
with the following instructions in compliance
with the scheduled airframe inspection
program selected by the operator.
Compliance with the MD900 Rotorcraft
Maintenance Manual (RMM) information is
required, and the manual consulted when
using the inspection schedules for specific
airframe maintenance activity or inspection
requirements and procedures.
The helicopter’s approved maintenance
schedule shall be amended to include the
inspection defined in this section.
E. Periodic Inspections
Repair or replace items found to be damaged
or defective.
(1). Replace the airframe fuel filter element
after 300 hours of operation. (Ref.
Airframe Fuel Filter Element Replace5
ment).
(2). Inspect the installation, components,
wire bundles and connectors.
(a). Inspect the installation and equip5
ment for cleanliness, physical condi5
tion, and deterioration of parts or
materials.
(b). Verify equipment securely mounted.
(c). Check bolts and fittings for security
and condition.
(d). Inspect for evidence of cracks,
corrosion, contamination in surface
finish and weld joints. None allowed.
(e). Inspect connectors for security and
evidence of overheating (cause of
over−heating must be corrected), and
exteriors for corrosion and cracks.
None allowed.
(f). Inspect wires leading to connectors
for general condition, chaffing, and
deterioration due to overheating.
Replace damaged wiring.
(g). Inspect for evidence of deterioration
such as cracking, missing, or disin5
tegration of the potting material.
(h). Ensure unused plugs and receptacles
are covered to prevent inclusion of
dust and moisture.
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