Essential for identifying the correct part numbers for replacements.
| ATA Chapter | Title | Key Content in B429 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Time Limits / Maintenance Checks | Phase inspections (50, 100, 200 hrs) & Airworthiness Limitations | | 06 | Dimensions & Areas | Leveling, mooring, jacking, and weight & balance schedules | | 07 | Lifting & Shoring | Detailed sling diagrams for B429 crash recovery | | 08 | Leveling & Weighing | Zero fuel weight calculations for the 3,400 lb useful load | | 32 | Landing Gear | Skid tube inspection thresholds (Corrosion critical zones) | | 62 | Rotor Systems | Main rotor blade tracking & tail rotor hub lubrication | | 63 | Rotor Drive | M250-C47E turbine engine coupling inspections | | 95 | Electrical Power | Generator Control Unit (GCU) fault isolation |
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