ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8-1
Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020 Feb 21/12
CHAPTER 8. HANDLING, SERVICING, AND
MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION PAGE
Table of Contents ................................ 8-1
8-1 General ............................................... 8-3
8-2 Required Inspections .......................... 8-3
8-3 Maintenance ....................................... 8-4
8-4 Preventive Maintenance by the Pilot .... 8-4
8-5 Servicing ............................................. 8-5
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
8-1 Autorotation RPM Schedule
– Sea Level Base Altitude ................. 8-22
8-2 Autorotation RPM Schedule
– 6000 Ft Base Altitude ................... 8-23
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NO. DESCRIPTION PAGE
8-1 Engine Oil Recommendations ............. 8-8
8-2 Approved Main Rotor
Transmission Oil .............................. 8-12
8-3 Overrunning Clutch Lubrication
Specifications ................................... 8-14
8-4 Approved Tail Rotor
Transmission Oil .............................. 8-14
8-5 Oleo Strut Service Pressure .............. 8-17
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