Textron Bell 212, Maintenance Manual

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BHT-212-MM-1
5-00-00
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Rev. 14 26 JUN 2013 Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99
3. Flapping bearings and pitch change bearings for excessive
looseness and freedom of movement through full range of travel
with anti-torque pedals positioned full right and then full left.
4. Tail rotor pitch change links, crosshead, pitch horns,
counterweight arms, and links for security, corrosion, and
condition.
5. Pitch link bearing and counterweight link bearing looseness
shall not exceed 0.015 inch (0.381 mm) axial. Check freedom of
movement through full range of travel with anti-torque pedals
positioned full right nd then full left.
6. Pitch change links for binding with tail rotor blade moved to
both full flapping positions. Binding is not acceptable.
Chapter 65 TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT
1. Hanger assemblies — bearings and surrounding areas for
evidence of grease leakage, condition, damage, security,
corrosion, and overheating. Discoloration of bearing (color
change to blue to blue/black in color) or multi-color appearance of
hanger that darkens adjacent to bearing is evidence of
overheating. Brown color of bearing shield is normal and is not
evidence of overheating.
2. Driveshaft sections for cracks, rivet failure, distortion, dents,
corrosion, and damage to anodized finish.
3. Clamp sets for condition, security, and proper installation.
SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
5-8. DAILY INSPECTION — PART A (CONT)
DATA
REFERENCE
INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
INITIAL
MECH OTHER