10-20 Storage (Greater than 30 days)
NOTE
Helicopter should be hangared or moved to a safe area during
storage.
NOTE
Periodically inspect aircraft for corrosion and correct as required.
Aircraft stored in humid environments are subject to aggressive
corrosive reaction and require more frequent inspection.
1. Record the date helicopter is prepared and placed in storage.
2. Preserve engine for aircraft storage per RR300 Series Operation and Maintenance Manual
(OMM).
3. Refinish main rotor blades per Section 62-52. Refinish tail rotor blades per Section 64-36.
4. Open applicable circuit breakers.
5. Remove battery per Chapter 96. Inspect & service battery according to battery manufacturer’s
instructions.
6. Service engine oil, hydraulic fluid, and main & tail rotor gearboxes per Chapter 12.
7. Fuel helicopter per Section 12-41.
NOTE
Fuel lubricates bladder inner liner and keeps it from drying out
or cracking. Refuel helicopter after run-ups during storage per
Section 12-41.
8. Clean aircraft per Section 20-10. Ensure helicopter is clean and dry prior to storing. Open
door vents and doors to ventilate cabin and baggage compartment as required.
9. Close and latch all access doors. Install engine exhaust cover.
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