Fitting Cap on Mast Bearing
The photo above shows a simple fitting cap. If you look close you will notice the end of the cap is domed and there is a hole in it. This...
Control Tubes
Just a quick observation on possibly an overlooked item, on something that might fall under complacency. During your heavy maintenance...
Roof Mounted Hydraulic Reservoir
Just a few thoughts on the exterior protection of the roof-mounted hydraulic reservoir. Even though when a reservoir is sometimes painted...
Inspection for Cracks on Airframe
Just to add to the excellent article by Mr. Frinchaboy, dated 17 April, I just wanted to give a short explanation as to the “WHY” cracks...
Correct VS Incorrect Installations
Everyone has installed something incorrectly at some point and had to learn the hard way and hopefully not the costly way. Here are a...
US HELICOPTER ACCIDENTS DECREASE
WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. helicopter accident rate and the fatal helicopter accident rate have fallen for the third consecutive year,...