Just reading the couple of items re Pilots Ground Inspection for the 139, Not sure the direction it is going but the Flight Manual is clear regarding requirements, General FM guidance below.
GENERAL
The inspection commences at the nose and continues clockwise
around the helicopter. During the inspection, check that there are no
leaks from overboard drains, that all vents, air intakes, air outlets and
fire access points are clear of obstructions, and all access panels and
antennas are secure.
No mention of opening panels or generally climbing about on top indicated. The Engineers/Maintainer chaps have the responsibility for opening inspecting and closing, then clearing the TL. As we all know fluid levels and uplifts are noted in the TL. We then press the little test button on our PF to check levels, MGB ITB & TGB, So why would tcvennen be “turned in” for not doing a proper BF inspection. Assuming he was not acting as the Engineer/Maintainer and only doing the Pilot bit?
Do we really want to return to the stone age, walk to the aircraft with an assortment of screwdrivers, lug steps about take panels off, slide huge heavy cowlings back and fourth generally undo work already don and certified, for me no thanks. A time comes when you have to trust the Engineers to do there job.
