5-45 100-Hour / Annual Inspection (continued)
HORIZONTAL CONTROL TUNNEL (Front seats; continued)
Covers:
Inspect condition. Verify marking legibility.
Antenna Wiring & Connectors:
Inspect condition. Verify no loose, chafed, frayed, or broken wires. Verify no
damaged connectors. Verify neatness, proper routing and installation, and security.
Cyclic Box Assembly:
Inspect condition. Verify no nicks, scratches, dents, cracks, corrosion, or loose
rivets. Verify no distortion or damage on cyclic stop sheet metal assembly. Verify
security.
Cyclic Stick Assembly:
Inspect condition. Verify no nicks, scratches, dents, cracks, or corrosion. Verify no
cracks in welds. Verify security, proper operating clearance, and smooth actuation.
Verify security of co-pilot control and locking pin.
Cyclic Boot:
Inspect condition. Verify proper locking function of boot snaps. Verify no defects,
tears, or material deterioration. Verify security.
Cyclic Friction Assembly:
Inspect condition. Inspect link rod end bearings per § 5-33. Verify no excessive flaring
at either end of friction spacer. Verify proper installation, security, and operation.
Cyclic Pivot:
Inspect condition. Verify no nicks, scratches, dents, cracks, or corrosion. Inspect
spherical bearings per § 5-33. Verify proper installation, security, and operating
clearance.
APR 2017 Chapter 5 Inspections Page 5.16A