BELL HELICOPTER 430 - 5-29. EVERY 300 HOURS OF COMPONENT OPERATION; SWASHPLATE CONTROLS

BHT-430-MM-2
5-00-00
26 JAN 2007 Rev. 15 Page 81
SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS
5-29. EVERY 300 HOURS OF COMPONENT OPERATION
DATA REFERENCE INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
INITIAL
MECH OTHER
DATE: __________________W.O. ____________________
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FACILITY: _________________________________________
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HELICOPTER S/N: __________________________________
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REGISTRY NO.: ____________________________________
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TOTAL TIME:______________________________________
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SIGNATURE:_______________________________________
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SWASHPLATE CONTROLS
1. Examine the swashplate assembly and rotating controls as
follows: (R1)
Chapter 62 a. Remove the pitch change links and disconnect the drive
link from the rotating ring.
BHT-ALL-SPM b. Examine the upper pitch link universal bearings for axial
play. Replace the bearing if it is more than the permitted limits.
BHT-430-CR&O-2 c. Examine the lower pitch link rod end for axial and radial
play. Replace the bearing if one is more than the permitted
limits.
BHT-430-CR&O-2 d. Examine the spherical drive bearing in the swashplate
rotating ring for axial and radial play. Replace the bearing if one
is more than the permitted limits.
BHT-430-CR&O-2 e. Examine the drive hub idler link and drive link for
cracked or loose bushings. Replace cracked or loose bushings
as necessary.