ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
8-15
Rev.
11
Report No. 28-AC-020
Sep 20/17
a. Draining – Tail Rotor Transmission
There is a magnetic chip detector located on the bottom of
the transmission and a filler plug located just above the
sight gauge. The chip detector unit consists of two parts,
a quick removable chip detector, and a self-sealing base
fitting (refer to para. 8-5, item 11 for additional
information).
(1) Remove safety wire and filler plug.
(2) Remove magnetic chip detector, inspect for chips.
(3) Remove the self-sealing base of chip detector and
completely drain oil into a suitable container.
(4) Remove and replace crush washer on chip detector
base.
(5) Inspect condition of o-ring of filler plug. Replace if
necessary.
b. Servicing – Tail Rotor Transmission
(1) Reinstall chip detector base and chip detector.
(2) Using a suitable clean squirt can, add oil to filler.
(3) Install filler plug.
(4) Safety wire the filler plug, magnetic plug/base
fitting, and sight gauge with 0.032” safety wire.
(5) Visually check for oil leaks.
(6) Wipe dry any oil spillage using a clean cloth.
7. Main Rotor Dampers – P/N 28-14375
Three dampers are located in the rotor system to control
the lead-lag action of the main rotor blades.
NOTE
For removal and servicing, refer to Enstrom
Maintenance Manual.
Approved hydraulic fluid: SF96-20
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