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PRELIMINARY STUFF The hardest part of using an annual on a turbine helicopter is


          inspection authorization (IA) who wants to do the inspection. Geographically, some areas have better resources than others.


 those costs should be included when comparing an annual to other inspection programs. Keep in mind, an annual inspection is due only once every 12 calendar months.


            proactive discussion prior to starting the annual and continuing throughout the duration of the inspection. This dialogue will keep both sides engaged and reduce the possibility of surprises during the inspection.


Topics to discuss include: the inspection checklist the IA will


      aircraft records, how discrepancies will be addressed, and any additional maintenance to be performed.


Nothing hurts more than going in with a $1,500 annual and coming out with a $5,000 bill … or worse.


THE CHECKLIST


At the core of an annual inspection is the checklist the IA will use   manufacturer of the equipment being inspected or one obtained from another source.”


The sole caveat is that the checklist must cover the “scope and


 (b) in a minute.


Some individuals keep things simple by using the appendix


         it is perfectly legal to use Appendix D itself as the checklist, it          


inspection structure to maintain the long-term investment value of a turbine helicopter.


  aircraft and engine. Plus, they provide a means of compliance


        inspecting the aircraft center section, main rotor assembly, main rotor transmission, drive shafts, and tail rotor.


      maintenance manual (MM). However, depending on the format, they could be in a different manual or chapter. For instance, Airbus lists its inspections in its Master Service Manual (MSM).


 or “Annual/1000-Hour Inspection.” If not, it will take a little more digging.


Look for a basic inspection schedule spanning 12 calendar


 note stating which forms to use every 12 months. For example,             


 Listed in the B2 MSM is a Type F inspection which is tailored to an annual inspection. The 1D1 MM (chapters 5-20) lists


 checklist for an annual.


An important note on the inspection criteria: an annual inspection is a general condition check and function check of the entire 


          detailed inspections (like checking engine vibration levels) that technically go beyond the scope of an annual inspection.


          a turbine helicopter, such as checking magnetic chip plugs.


           criteria will be before starting the annual.


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