BHT-407-MM-1
5-00-00
4 OCT 2013 Rev. 38
Page 83
Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99
CONDITIONAL INSPECTIONS
5-32. AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKE (CONT)
DATA REFERENCE
INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
INITIAL
MECH OTHER
a.
the main rotor hub blades.
b.
the transmission and the mast.
c.
the pylon mount (the corner mounts and the restraints).
d.
the controls.
e.
the power plant and mounts.
f.
the engine to transmission driveshaft and the tail rotor
driveshaft.
g.
the tail rotor gearbox and the attachment of its mounting
studs to the tailboom structures.
h.
the tail rotor hub and blades.
i.
the external surfaces of the helicopter for signs of
arcing. Pay particular attention to the areas that follow:
(1)
between the aft fuselage skin panels and the
airframe structure at FS 155.0 and at FS 231.0.
(2)
on the vertical fin and on the attaching bolts.
(3)
on the horizontal stabilizer and finlet attachment
supports.
(4)
the tailboom and attachment points.
(5)
the landing gear and the attachment points.
(6)
If installed, do an inspection of the wire strike
protection system (Chapter 53).
j.
the magnetic compass for accuracy (the degree of the
inaccuracy may indicate how dangerous the lightning strike
damage is).
k.
the electrical systems.
l.
the avionics equipment.