Ground Equipment..

[matramlee]

i want to ask something

why it is important for the Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) to ensure that all the ground equipment for the purpose of aircraft servicing are maintained according to the specified manual?

what would be the consequences for using the improperly maintained ground equipment for servicing the helicopter?

what is the inspection procedure for checking a towing wheels to ensure its serviceability?


your help are really really really really be appreciated.............very thanks

[500e]

Have seen truly frightening GHWs in 300 & 500 the bearings having worn the alloy wheel best part of 1/8 Ins.
Will look at to see if there is maintenance regime have made bushes for wheel, have turned hubs & fitted bushes, locktite bush in wheel with bearing fit or stronger.