MD500e Annual/100hr/200hr Inspection

[500E]

Here is yet another set of items we found as we got deeper into the annual.

 

This is one of the 5 main rotor pitch bearings. As you can see, there is just a little bit of slop in that bearing!! The bottom is the replacement!

 

Bad MR Pitch Bearing

 

Good Bearing

 

I bet this will smooth things out once those are in place!!

 

 

Hi Rich don't forget to check the droop angles after changing those bearings, and if the droop stops plates dented change them first.

Guardian

If left seat PIC1. start button on collective, not usual to have one on P2. collective.

Try flying & adj radio ETC if you are left handed as well, I am real left sided lead with left eye shooting, kick with left foot, call me I turn left to see you, I even drift left off course That,s my excuse for taking so long to get my licence

[HeloJunkie]

Hi Rich don't forget to check the droop angles after changing those bearings, and if the droop stops plates dented change them first.

 

Peter -

 

I can not thank you enough for all the great advice you have given me in regards to my 500 - you are a true asset to the helicopter community!!

 

Thanks !!