Ground Training Lesson 1
2.0 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
This lesson will provide the student with an in-depth review of
a helicopter preflight inspection, components, systems, and instruments.
Elements
Preflight Procedures for Robinson helicopter
- Use of checklist
- Aircraft document review
- Aircraft emergency equipment
Helicopter Components and Systems
- Main rotor types
- Fully articulated
- Semi-rigid
- Rigid
- Swashplate assembly
- Rotor brake
- Anti-torque systems: tail rotor, fenestron, NOTAR
- Transmission (gear boxes)
- Powerplant
- Drive train
- Sheaves, pulleys, and belts
- Shafts and flexible couplings
- Clutch and clutch actuator
- Freewheeling unit
- Engine and engine controls
- Carbureted engines
- Fuel injected engines
- RPM governor
- Control trim and frictions
- Fuel system
- Electrical system
- Lighting system
- Heating and ventilation
- Seats, belts, and baggage
- Landing gear
Flight Controls and Instruments
- Cyclic
- Collective
- Throttle
- Pedals
- Dual tachometer
- Manifold pressure gauge
- Carb air temperature
- Engine and transmission oil pressure and temperature
- Amps
- Pitot-static instruments
- Electric gyro instruments
- Warning lights
Completion Standards
At the completion of this lesson, the student displays, through
oral examination, a commercial pilot level of understanding of all of
the material presented.
Study Assignments
- Rotorcraft Flying Handbook -- Chapters 1, 4, and 5
- Robinson helicopter POH -- Chapter 7 (systems)
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 1
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: