Overview
This is a theoretical course in the general maintenance and repair of the R66 helicopter. A thorough review and explanation of the R66 Maintenance Manual and the Rolls Royce 300 Robinson EngineTraining Manual is provided with emphasis on routine maintenance and repair, and will be gone through page by page.
Language
Courses are taught in English only with a maximum of 10 students. Those not fluent in the English language must arrange for an interpreter.
Duration
The course is five days commencing Monday at 08:30am and ends Friday at 18:00pm.
Instruction commences promptly at 08:30am each morning and ends at approximately 17:30 to 18:00pm each day. It is recommended that students should arrive at least 15 minutes early each morning.
Location
The course is run from an airfield in Northamptonshire:
Sloane Helicopters Ltd facility at Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN60BN.
However, this course is also available outside of the UK. Please contact us for details.
Syllabus
| Subject | Helicopter Turbine B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Robinson R66 via walk around |
Not applicable Visual orientation |
|
| General aircraft (dimensions/weights, mtow etc) | General | |
| Time limits/components maintenance checks | Life limited | |
| Leveling & weighing | General | |
| Towing | General | |
| Parking/mooring | General | |
| Servicing | General | |
| Standard practices | General | |
| B1 module – safety items/avionics interface | Electrical & avionics | |
| Zonal & station id systems | Level 1 | General |
| Ice & rain protection Engine monitoring & ground operation |
Level 3 | Inspection |
| Transmissions Main rotor Tail rotor/rotor drive |
Level 3 | Inspection |
| Transmissions Main rotor Tail rotor/rotor drive Engine performance |
Level 3 | Airworthiness limitations |
| Airframe structure | Level 3 | Airframe |
| Subject | Helicopter Turbine B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Transmissions | Level 3 | Drive train |
| Rotor flight control Flight controls Hydraulic controls |
Level 3 | Flight controls |
| Main rotor, tail Rotor Drive |
Level 3 | Rotor system |
| Blade tracking & vibration analysis | Level 3 | Rigging tracking & balancing |
| Air supply Air conditioning |
Level 3 | Heating & ventilation |
| Fuel systems | Level 3 | Fuel systems |
| Equipment & furnishing | Level 3 | Furnishing |
| Subject | Helicopter Turbine B1 | Manual section |
|---|---|---|
| Engine performance Inlet Starting & ignition systems Compressor Combustion section Turbine section Exhaust Bearings & seals Engine lubrication systems Engine controls Engine fuel system Engine controls – A/F Air systems Engine indicating systems Power plant installation Engine monitoring & ground operation Engine storage & preservation |
Level 3 | Power plant |
| Examination |
