5-45 100-Hour / Annual Maintenance and Inspection [1 of 25 Pages]
RHC recommends retaining a copy of the most recently performed 100-hour / annual checklist
with the aircraft’s maintenance records to meet the requirement of 14 CFR § 91.417 (b)(1).
Serial No.: Technician Name:
Registration No.:
Technician
Certificate Number:
Time In Service
Hourmeter Indication:
Helicopter Total Time:
A. Preparation
Operation Checks:
Perform ground and flight checks per Section 5-40.
Cleaning (required by 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, paragraph (a)):
Note any fluid leakage before cleaning. Clean main and tail rotor blades, hubs, and
airframe exterior with a mild soap and water solution per Chapter 20.
CAUTION
Do not spray main rotor hub, tail rotor gearbox vent, hydraulic
reservoir vent, swashplate area, or bearing seals with high-
pressure water or solvent as water or solvent may cause
corrosion or breakdown of lubricants. See RR300 Series
Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM) for engine cleaning
instructions and precautions.
Access and Inspection Panels:
Refer to Section 6-70. Remove or open necessary panels, doors, covers, fairings, and
cowlings in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D, paragraph (a).
NOTE
If radio antennas are installed on removed panels, disconnect
antenna lead and corresponding ground wire. Pull respective
radio circuit breaker and tag circuit breaker with “Antenna
Removed.”
B. Inspection
CABIN FORWARD FOOTWELLS
Tail Rotor Pedal Bearing Blocks:
Remove pedal bearing block covers as required per Section 6-70. Examine accessible
portion with inspection light and mirror. Inspect condition. Check for looseness or
play in pedal bearings. Maximum allowable play is 0.080 inch axially and 0.030 inch
radially. Verify bearing block security.
SEP 2012 R66 Maintenance Manual Chapter 5 Inspection Schedule Page 5.13