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ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FAA Approved: Mar 12/19
Rev. 12
Report No. 28-AC-020
Dec 3/18
d. Main rotor blades – security and condition, no bond
separations, cracks or corrosion. Main rotor
retention pins secured.
e. Check main rotor hub for security of all fasteners,
no cracks or obvious damage.
f. Main rotor pitch links – check for binding or
looseness.
g. Main rotor dampers – check for security and no
leakage.
13. Baggage box
a.
Check contents secured. Observe weight
limitations.
b. Baggage box door secured.
14. Right static port – check unobstructed.
15. Right tail cone – check condition.
16. Tail rotor drive shaft – check condition and security of
drive shaft, hangar bearings and flex couplings
17. Right horizontal stabilizer – check condition and
security.
18. Right vertical stabilizer – check condition and security.
19. Right position and anti-collision lights – check security.
20. Tail rotor
a. Control cables – check condition, tension, and
security.
b. Tail rotor transmission – check for oil leakage and
check oil quantity. Check for security of attachment.
c. Tail rotor guard – check for security and evidence of
strike damage.
d. Pitch change mechanism – check condition and
operation. Check pitch links for binding or
looseness.
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