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CSP−900RMM−2MD Helicopters, Inc.
ROTORCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Revision 34
05-00-00
(c). Correct seating and sealing of
fairings and serviceability of fasten
ers.
(d). Components, fasteners, and connec
tions are correctly attached.
(e). Distortion, dents, scores, chafing,
pulled or missing fasteners, rivets,
bolts, or screws.
(f). Signs of cracks or wear.
(g). Separation of bond.
(h). Failure of welds or spot welds.
(i). Deterioration of protective treatment
and corrosion.
(2). Composite, rubber, fabric, fiberglass,
and plastic parts (coverings, ducting,
flexible hoses, flexible mountings, seals,
insulation of electrical cables, windows,
etc.) — do an inspection for:
(a). Cleanliness, cracks, cuts, chafing,
kinking, twisting, crushing, or
contraction (sufficient free length).
(b). Damage, delamination, or deteriora
tion.
(c). Crazing.
(d). Loss of flexibility (other than fabric
covered component).
(e). Overheating.
(f). Fluid saturation.
(3). Control system components — do an
inspection for:
(a). Correct alignment, no binding.
(b). Distortion, signs of bowing, scoring,
chafing, fraying, kinking, signs of
wear, flattening, cracks, or loose
fasteners.
(c). Deterioration of protective treatment
or corrosion.
(d). Electrical bonding correctly posi
tioned, undamaged, and applied.
(e). Attachments, end connections, and
locking devices are correctly
attached.
(4). Electrical components (circuit protec
tion devices, wiring, connectors, plugs,
motors, generators, actuators, relays,
solenoids, and contactors) — do an
inspection for:
(a). Cleanliness, obvious damage, corro
sion, that components and connec
tions are correctly attached.
(b). If protective covers are required to be
removed, check for cleanliness,
scoring, pitting or burning of con
tacts, brushes for condition, and that
exposed contacts are correctly
attached.
(c). Overheating.
(d). Fluid contamination.
NOTE: For detailed wiring inspection criteria,
refer to CSP-SPM, Section 20-60-00.
(5). Wire harnesses — do an inspection for:
(a). Routing, contact with structure,
proper support and protection.
(b). Strain at termination points, free
movement of shock-mounted or
hinged equipment and proper slack
for equipment installation and
maintenance.
(6). Inside fuel cell areas — do an inspec
tion for:
(a). Leaks, cleanliness, foreign objects,
cracks.
(b). Components for general condition
and are correctly attached.
(c). Plumbing, and wiring for security,
and general condition.
(7). Markings, labels, and placards — do an
inspection for:
(a). Legibility.
(b). Correctly attached.