240424 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION (ROTARY WING) ISSUE/RENEWAL INSPECTION REPORT

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General Information

Name of Applicant
Address of Applicant
Date of Inspection
Place of Inspection
Registration Marks
C of A Category
Helicopter Manufacturer
Date of Manufacture
Type of Helicopter
Helicopter Serial No.
Total Airframe Hours
Helicopter Serial No.
Total Airframe Hours
Total Airframe Cycles
Hrs/Cycs. Since Last C of A Renewal
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Designation
Main Rotor Blades Manufacturer
Main Rotor Blades Designation
Tail Rotor Blades Manufacturer
Tail Rotor Blades Designation

Engines, Rotor Details:

Engine TBO/TBI
Rotor TBO/TBI
Rotor Scrap Life/ Time to Life limit

Engine 1

Serial Numbers
Total Engine Hours
Total Engine Cycles
Hrs. to Overhaul/Shop visit
Cycles to Shop Visit

Engine 2

Serial Numbers
Total Engine Hours
Total Engine Cycles
Hrs. to Overhaul/Shop visit
Cycles to Shop Visit

Main Rotors

Serial Numbers
Total Rotor hours
Hours since Overhaul
Date Fitted

Tail Rotors

Serial Numbers
Date Fitted
Total Rotor hours
Total rotor Cycles
Hours since Overhaul
Hours since Overhaul

Aircraft Documents

Last Major Maint. Certificate of Release to Service
Current C R S (if different from 1 above)
Certificate of Insurance
Radio Station Licence
Weight and Balance Schedule
AD’s and SB’s Compliance Status
Compliance Status with Aircraft Maintenance Programme
Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Approval page & MMEL Rev. Status
Technical Records – Complete and Updated
Log-Books Entries Update and Certification
Rotorcraft Flight Manual Revision Status
Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Programme
Manufacturer’s Documents (AMM, SRM, WDM, etc.)Available and current
Production or Flight Test Report (For First of its type) on Nigerian Register or as applicable
Technical Log-Book up-to-date
Allowable Deferred Defects Clearance
A/C Ageing Programmmes &Corrosion Control Program Compliance
Aircraft Instruments and Avionics Equipment Form
Aircraft C of A Issue / Renewal Status Report
Standby Compass Swing Status
Helicopter life limited component status
List of Avionics Equipment(issue only)
History of Accidents/Reportable Incidents Statement
Dent and Buckle Mapping
Last Flight Data Recorder Data Readout
Noise Certificate (issue only)
Certificate of Airworthiness (or Export C of A)
Manufacturer Delivery Documents (If New) (issue only)
Electrical Load Analysis (as applicable)
Approved LOPA and Safety Equipment Layout(issue only)
Modification and Repairs Record
Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) (issue only)
FDR Data Frame Layout Information Available
Annual examination of the recorded signal on the CVR
Statement of Compliance with Nig. CARs Part 7 (Issue only)
Airworthiness Review Report by CAMO (every 6 months)

PHYSICAL INSPECTION

1. FLIGHT DECK

Cockpit Placards – (e.g. Flight Manual Helicopter airspeed and power plant limitations, MEL Placards) - Check presence and legibility
First Aid Equipment – Check presence of and adequacy of contents. (Note: Do not open if sealed).
Sliding Window (Push out Window)
Safety belt and shoulder harnesses – check condition, type approval, proper operation, expiry date, etc.
Life jackets (if applicable):- condition, expiry date etc.
Crew compartment lights.
Blackout curtains / sun visors.
Fire extinguishers – expiration date.
Torch Light
Radio Altimeter – date of last functional check (as per requirements)
Check completeness and currency of Helicopter documents aboard, viz;

Onboard Library

Certificate of Registration.
Certificate of Airworthiness
Helicopter technical log.
MEL and Configuration Deviation List (CDL).
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Opspecs, if required
Noise certificate
Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM)
Category II or III Manual, as applicable
NOTAMs briefing documentation
Mass and balance documentation
Radio station licence
Insurance certificate
Maintenance Release
Forms for reporting of MOR to the Authority.
Function Check Mandatory equipment visible:

Function Check Mandatory equipment visible:

FDR (must be digital )
CVR
GPS (Navigation database up to date)
Radio Altimeter
GPWS (Terrain and Obstacle database up to date)
ELT 406Mhz (Check battery validity, that ELT is registered, copy hexadecimal Code)

PASSENGER CABIN

Passenger Door and other exits – Check for proper markings and operation.
Emergency and other exit lights (including floor lights) – check proper for functioning.
Access to emergency exits – Check seat reclines with emergency exit door clearance.
Cabin crew and passenger safety seat belts – Check for type approval, condition, proper operation, expiration date, etc.
First Aid equipment – Content, expiry date and locations.
“No Smoking” and “Fasten Seat Belts” signs available and legible.
Fire extinguishers – numbers and expiry dates.
Life jackets and Life rafts (if applicable) – Check for proper location, expiry dates etc.
Door Safety Straps (if available).
Emergency instructions on all seats and “life jacket under your seat” sign displayed (if applicable).

HELICOPTER EXTERIOR

Registration Markings: (i) Tail boom: must be on both sides. (ii) Fuselage: (or equivalent structure): must be on either side of the structure.
Identification and Data Plate (location and condition/ legibility)
Engines :- check security and condition of cowlings, nacelles, air intakes, fire access panels, main gear box etc. - check for leaks (fuel, oil, etc.) - check for presence of fuel and oil specification markings.
Swashplate, pitch change rods, Main rotor blades, scissors links etc. check for condition, physical damages
Check for evidence of leakage of hydraulic and other fluids
Passenger Door Markings.
Windshield/ Canopy – Check for proper installation and cracks, evidence of delamination etc.
Nose cone/ radome – Check condition, evidence of paint stripping, delamination, pitting etc.
Fuel and hydraulic fluid specification markings.
Towing angles markings.
Floats – “NO STEP” etc. condition and location.
Nose/Flood Lights (serviceability)
Nitrogen – Cylinder replenishing points and instructions, expiry date and quantity.
Markings for static vents.
Condition of the landing gear/skid gear
Condition of: (i) Main rotor blades. (ii) Tail rotor blades (including check of static discharge wicks)
Horizontal stabilizer – Check condition and stabilizer datum and range markings (if any ).
Condition of the fuselage and tail planes/tail boom/tail guard.
Baggage hold loading instruction labels: Check for presence of and the compartment door for security.
Tail rotor drive shaft fairings – for safety and condition. Check tail rotor gear box for leaks
External lights – Navigation. Landing - Check for proper functioning of Anti collision
Markings and Placards in accordance with AMM/AFM (check for presence and legibility)