Ground Training Lesson 13
1.5 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 2008
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
The student will assume the instructor's role and present a
classroom lecture on Robinson helicopter systems.
Elements
- Helicopter components
- Main rotor
- Tail rotor
- Transmission
- Powerplant
- Swashplate assembly
- Gear boxes
- Drive train and tailcone
- Clutch
- Flight controls
- Cyclic
- Collective
- Throttle
- Pedals
- Electrical System
- Battery
- Alternator
- Circuit breakers
- Magnetos
- Aircraft lights
- Radios
- GPS
- Fuel and Fuel system
- Proper fuel grades
- Fuel system operation
- Fuel contamination and preventative measures
- Refueling procedures
- Oil and Oil System
- Type and quantity
- Oil system operation
- Instruments - Function, Markings and Limitations
- Engine
- Dual tachometer
- Manifold pressure
- Flight - function, marking and limitations
- Pitot-static system
- Magnetic compass
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete when, by oral examination, the student
is able to explain and teach the topics in the lesson.
Study Assignments
- A lesson plan to be prepared by the student
- Robinson POH, with emphasis on Chapter 7
- Robinson Parts Manual
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 13
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Instructor Endorsement:
- Date of Lesson: