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SHOP MANUAL
ITEM
INSPECTION
REQUIREMENT
INSPECTION
INTERVAL
INSPECTION
AFTER
ENCOUNTERING
TURBULENT
AIR
(Continued)
d.
Check
structure
for
cracks,
loose
rivets
and/
or
concealed
damage.
e.
Check
rudder
for
freedom of
movement
and
attachment.
f.
Check
elevator
for freedom
of
movement
and
attachment.
g.
Check
trim tab
actuators
for smoothness
of
operation
and
attachment.
Check
the
wiring
of
the
electrical
trim
tab
actuator
for
connection,
security
of attachment
and
condition.
Check
the electrical
trim tab
actuator
for full travel and
security
of
attachment.
REPAIR
OF
DAMAGE
Due
to
the
variety
and
degree
of structural
damage
which~
may
be
involved,
the
best
repair
or
replacement
procedure
must
be based
on
the
inspection
findings
of
the
individual
airplane.
If the turbulent
air
inspection
indicates that
serious
structural
damage
has
occurred,
contact
Raytheon
Technical
Support,
Raytheon
Aircraft
Company,
Wichita,
Kansas
67201,
for assistance.
LOG
BOOK
ENTRY
Following
a
turbulent
air
inspection,
an
entry
covering
the
extent
of
inspection,
the
damage
and
the
repair
(if
applicable)
must
be noted
in the
permanent
records.
INSPECTION
AFTER
LIGHTNING
STRIKE
Perform
the
following:
Prior
to
next
flight
CAUTION:
Propellers
must
be
inspected
and/or
replaced utilizing
the
data
provided
in the
manufacturers
manuals
prior
to
returning
the
airplane
to
service
following
any
lightning
strikes
or
other
impact
damage.
Propeller
a.
At times the
difficulty
is
not
in
inspecting
the
airplane,
but
in
determining
if
a
strike
has
occurred. Most
times,
an
exit
location
will
indicate
possible
damage
to
the
components.
The
entry
point
is
most
often
the
propeller.
A
darkened
area
in
the
propeller tip
may
be
noticeable
after
a
lightning
strike.
A
3-
to
5-power
magnifier
will
show
slag
at
the bottom
of
a
nick
in the
propeller
blade.
If
a
strike
is
suspected,
inspect deep
nicks in the
blade.
Damage
after
a
lightning
strike should
be
corrected
utilizing
the
procedure
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
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