92-171 D050-14 Gimbal Installation (continued)
D. Scheduled Inspections
Every 100-hour or annual inspection, inspect E801-1 gimbal assembly for proper
installation (refer to R66 Illustrated Parts Catalog Chapter 92) & proper operation per
Part B steps 5 and 6.
E. Special Inspections
1. Refer to Figure 92-1. Turn battery & news equipment switches off. Open circuit
breaker panel.
2. As required, remove E801-1 gimbal assembly per Part A. Inspect condition of and
verify no obvious damage to gimbal, G427 fairings, circuit breaker, and wiring.
Verify no loose, chafed, or broken wires or terminals. Verify no evidence of
arcing. Verify equipment security.
3. Secure circuit breaker panel. Install gimbal per Part B if removed.
F. Configurations for Flight
1. Configuration for Flight with Gimbal Camera Removed
a. Remove E801-1 gimbal assembly per Part A.
b. Install clean, dry plastic bags individually over exposed E195-2 and E204-6
cable assembly connectors to prevent moisture or debris from contacting
connector sockets/pins; secure with ty-raps. Stow and secure cables with
ty-raps to surrounding structure. Verify security.
c. Verify cable assembly clearance to tail rotor pedal controls thru full range of travel.
d. Install screws securing D050-13 cover to chin. Verify security.
e. Revise Weight and Balance Record in R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
Section 6 to incorporate the following data:
Subtract:
Item Weight Long. Arm Long. Moment Lat. Arm Lat. Moment
ENG Gimbal 56.4 lb 6.2 in. 349.7 in.-lb 0 in. 0 in.-lb
2. Configuration for Flight with Gimbal Camera Installed
a. Remove screws securing D050-13 cover to chin and remove cover.
b. Remove and discard ty-raps and plastic bags securing E195-2 and E204-6
cable assemblies to surrounding structure.
c. Install E801-1 gimbal assembly per Part B.
d. Revise Weight and Balance Record in R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
Section 6 to incorporate the following data:
Add:
Item Weight Long. Arm Long. Moment Lat. Arm Lat. Moment
ENG Gimbal 56.4 lb 6.2 in. 349.7 in.-lb 0 in. 0 in.-lb
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