CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
1-00 Introduction
The R66 Maintenance Manual contains instructions necessary for proper maintenance,
servicing, and handling of the R66 helicopter. The R66 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
(ICA) includes the R66 Maintenance Manual (MM), R66 Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), R66
Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), R66 Service Bulletins (SB), R66 Service Letters (SL),
RR300 Series Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM), applicable Rolls-Royce technical
publications, and applicable component manufacturer technical publications.
Service Bulletins are issued by Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), Rolls-Royce, and
component manufacturers. Service Bulletin compliance is mandatory. RHC technical
publications are available online at www.robinsonheli.com. Rolls-Royce technical publications
are available online at https://fast.aeromanager-online.com.
The R66 Maintenance Manual is formatted in Air Transport Association of America
Specification No. 100 (ATA-100). Style, content, and structure deviates from ATA-100
when necessary for clarity, and for logic of presentation. A list of chapters and a complete
list of contents is located in the Introduction. Chapters are separated by tab dividers and
chapter contents are listed in the chapter front pages.
CAUTION
Always read instructions completely before performing a task.
1-10 R66 Maintenance Manual Revisions
Before using the R66 Maintenance Manual, verify it consists of effective pages. The list
of effective pages is located in the Revision Log in Chapter 100. When a new manual is
purchased, complete and submit the Subscription Order and Renewal Form located in the
Introduction. Subscription owners receive publication revisions for a one-year period. Renew
subscriptions annually. The revision status for all RHC technical publications is available
online at www.robinsonheli.com.
1-20 R66 Maintenance Authorization
Only appropriately certificated mechanics who have successfully completed an R66 factory-
sponsored maintenance course, or are under direct supervision of the above-stated mechanic,
are authorized to perform maintenance, repairs, or inspections on the R66 helicopter.
Annual inspections of U.S.-registered light helicopters must be performed by holders of
an Inspection Authorization (IA) certificate or by repair stations certificated by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). The daily preflight and some preventive maintenance may be
performed by the above-stated mechanics, or by the pilot/owner after receiving appropriate
instruction in accordance with the R66 Pilot’s Operating Handbook and applicable aviation
regulations.
1-30 Component Overhaul Authorization
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