Textron Bell 212 - 5-55. AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKES

BHT-212-MM-1
5-00-00
26 JUN 2013 Rev. 14 Page 219
Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99
CONDITIONAL INSPECTIONS
5-55. AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKES
DATA REFERENCE INSPECTION TASK DESCRIPTION
INITIAL
MECH OTHER
DATE: __________________W.O. _____________________
FACILITY: __________________________________________
HELICOPTER S/N: ___________________________________
REGISTRY NO.: _____________________________________
TOTAL TIME:_______________________________________
SIGNATURE:________________________________________
NOTE
Accomplish inspection after lightning strikes.
AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKES
NOTE
In all instances in the following inspections, if
significant damage has been found in any area,
inspection shall be expanded in those areas until it
extends beyond zone of damage. Any damage found
anywhere on helicopter shall be recorded in detail
and copies of these records shall be provided along
with any component returned for overhaul to assist
overhauling facility in evaluating component.
When helicopter is suspected of receiving a lightning
strike, the following precautions shall be followed:
1. Visually inspect all external surfaces with particular
attention to main rotor blades and hub, transmission and mast
assembly, tail rotor blades and hub, tail rotor gearbox, and
vertical fin. Check electrical instruments and systems. Verify
magnetic compass accuracy.