JASC 6510

Service difficulty reports · 1,259

Reports filed under 6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft, newest first.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '6510'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA150520014Flex Coupling · cracked(CAN) DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND FWD FLEX COUPLING BETWEEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CRACKED ON DRIVE SHAFT SIDE OF COUPLING, WHILE REMOVING FLEX COUPLING, THE 3 BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE COUPLING TO THE BELT DRIVE PULLEY WERE FOUND SLIGHTLY LOOSE. DRIVE May 19, 2015 · Snias AS350B2SDR CA150330010Bracket · cracked(CAN) FOLLOWING AN INSPECTION, FOUND TWO CRACKS ON THE FWD TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BRACKET BETWEEN THE SHORT AND LONG SHAFT. THE FLANGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE PLAY DUE TO THE NUT BEING LOOSE AND WAS MOST LIKELY THE CAUSE FOR THE BRACKET CRACKING DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIMar 17, 2015 · Snias AS350*SDR CA150311005Liner · debonded(CAN) DURING TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT BEARING CHANGE. THE BEARING LINERS, WHICH ARE GLUED ONTO THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT BECAME DISBANDED.Mar 8, 2015 · Skrsky S76ASDR 2014FA0000005Lock Nut · brokenDURING TAKEOFF, CREW EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN, MASSIVE, AND CONTINUOUS VIBRATION. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THAT THE SELF-LOCKING CASTELLATED NUT, SECURING THE FORWARD OIL COOLER DRIVE SHAFT BEARING HOUSING TO THE AIRFRAME MOUNT HAD A TOOTH FRACTURED OJan 7, 2014 · Bell 407SDR 2013FA0000779Drive Ring · wornAIR CONDITIONING DRIVE PULLEY, PN S-3532EC-4 WORKED LOOSE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE AIR COMM DRIVE RING. THE AIR COMM DRIVE RING, PN 3235EC-5 SPLINES ARE ABOUT 85 PERCENT WORN AND THE T/R DRIVE SHAFT, BLOWER, SPLINES ABOUT 30 PERCENT WORN. THIS PROBLEM WADec 26, 2013 · N407DG · Bell 407SDR CA131121005Bearing · failed(CAN) PILOT NOTED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FOLLOWING ENGINE SHUTDOWN EMANATING FROM THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT. INSPECTION FOUND UNSERVICEABLE BEARING. TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT REPLACED.Nov 14, 2013 · Robsin R44RAVENIISDR CA131114001Blade · damaged(CAN) INSTALLED VAN HORN TAIL ROTOR BLADES ON AN ACFT FOR FLIGHT TRIALS. THE STC STATES TO DISREGARD THE MM REGARDING TAIL ROTOR FRICTION HOWEVER WHEN MEASURED FRICTION FOUND TO BE 14 LBS. ACFT FLOWN AND THERE WAS NO DECREASE IN PEDAL FORCE AS DESCRIBED IN TNov 7, 2013 · Bell 206BSDR CA131023011Bushing · damaged(CAN) DURING A 100 HRS SCHEDULED INSPECTION, 1 OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT, REAR SECTION OUTER BEARING BUSHING WAS FOUND WITH OVERHEAT DAMAGED CAUSED BY THE HOT ENGINE GASES, TO THE POINT WERE THE RUBBER MELTED AGAINST THE DRIVE SHAFT FAIRING. PART WAS REPLAOct 23, 2013 · Snias AS350B2SDR CA130930008Disc Pack · cracked(CAN) UPON INSPECTION THE ENGINEER FOUND 1 OF THE DISCS IN THE DISC PACK CRACKED AND CORRODED. THE DISC PACK WAS REPLACED. THIS ACFT HAD A DISC CRACKED IN 2009 AND HAS FLOWN OVER 3300 HOURS SINCE THE LAST INCIDENT.Aug 26, 2013 · Bell 407SDR CA130705006Fitting · cracked(CAN) AME WAS PERFORMING POST FLIGHT/DAILY INSPECTION FOLLOWING LAST FLIGHT OF DAY. DURING INSPECTION, A SMALL VERTICAL LINE WAS NOTED ON THE LT LUG OF THE FITTING THROUGH WHICH THE BOLT SECURING THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT FLEXIBLE COUPLING ASSY TO THE F1TTINGJul 3, 2013 · Bell 205A1SDR QMLA2013062413089Shaft · wornDURING THE DAILY AIRWORTHINESS CHECK, A MISSING RIVET WAS FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE TAIL GEARBOX. AFTER A CLOSER INSPECTION, NUMEROUS RIVETS WERE FOUND TO HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF STARTING TO BE "WORKING". THE TAIL ROTOR HEAD/BLADE ASSY WAS REMOVED ALONG WITH TJun 24, 2013 · N911TG · Bolkms BK117C1SDR CA130613005Sleeve · loose(CAN) RUBBER SLEEVE BECAME LOOSE ON THE SHAFT.Jun 7, 2013 · Urocop EC135P2SDR CA130612005Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT FOUND CRACKED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. THIS ACFT HAS NO KNOWN INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT DAMAGE.Jun 4, 2013 · Bell 206B3SDR CA130513014Coupling · damaged(CAN) DURING THE 100/300/600 HOUR INSPECTION AN ANOMALY WAS FOUND ON THE MAIN DRIVESHAFT COUPLING. 1 FLANGE INNER SURFACE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN ON A LATHE SO THAT IT IS APPROXIMATELY 0.050" THINNER THAN THE FLANGE ON THE OPPOSITE END OF THE COUPLINMay 7, 2013 · Bell 206BSDR EVCA2013050900043Drive Shaft · shearedDURING A ROUTINE TAILROTOR GEARBOX CHANGE, WHILE COMPLETING THE TAILROTOR BALANCING PROCEDURES. AFTER MX OBTAINED THE VIBRATION READING AT 100 PERCENT, THE PILOT DECELERATED THE ACFT TO FLIGHT IDLE AND APPROX 10 SECONDS INTO THE COOL DOWN PROCEDURES (AT FLIGHMay 7, 2013 · N239AE · Bell 206L1SDR CA130326007Nut · damaged(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE OF TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT, NEW BOLTS AND NUTS BEING INSTALLED, A NEW NUT WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO SELF LOCKING ABILITY ON ANY BOLT NEW OR OLD. SUSPECT MFG DEFECT.Mar 26, 2013 · Bell 204BSDR CA130411004Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) OPERATOR FOUND 2 SMALL CRACKS ON THE DRIVESHAFT FROM RIVET HOLE IN FLANGE ADAPTER DRIVESHAFT WAS REPLACED.Mar 10, 2013 · Bell 206L4SDR CA130304015Bearing · worn(CAN) DURING A 50/100 HR INSPECTION THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT HANGER BEARING WAS HEARD TO BE MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT ASSY REPLACED.Mar 2, 2013 · Robsin R44RAVENIISDR ALGA20130103647Drive Shaft · crackedNR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED NEXT TO BOLT HOLE.Jan 3, 2013 · N647AL · Bell 407SDR ALGA20130103447Drive Shaft · crackedNR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED AT DRIVE FLANGE NEXT TO BOLT HOLE.Jan 3, 2013 · N447AL · Bell 407SDR ALGA20130103408Drive Shaft · crackedSEGMENTED TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED AT DRIVE FLANGE NEXT TO BOLT HOLE.Jan 3, 2013 · N408AL · Bell 407SDR CA121220012Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON 1 OF OUR 407 ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407SDR CA121220011Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407SDR CA121220010Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407SDR CA121220009Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407SDR CA121220008Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTOR DRIVE Dec 17, 2012 · Bell 407SDR CA121220007Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTODec 17, 2012 · Bell 407SDR CA121128006Bearing · noisy(CAN) UPON ENGINE SHUTDOWN, THE PIC COULD HEAR A SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TAILBOOM. THE PILOT CONTACTED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO WHERE DISPATCHED TO CARRY OUT AN INSPECTION AS TO THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. GROUND RUNS WERE CARRIED OUT IDENTIFYING THE DAMPENov 21, 2012 · Robsin R44RAVENIISDR ESMR2012101801Shaft · crackedTAIL ROTOR SHAFT FOUND CRACKED DURING MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION ON OUTPUT SHAFT, PN 206-040-439-1.Oct 18, 2012SDR ALGA201210126702Drive Shaft · crackedSHAFT AFT RIVETED FLANGE IS CRACKED.Oct 10, 2012 · N271AL · Bell 206L4SDR CA120905008Drive Shaft · overtemp(CAN) DURING 100 HR INSPECTION THE DRIVESHAFT TELI-TEMP INDICATORS SHOWED DRIVESHAFT COUPLING WAS OVERTEMPED. DRIVESHAFT RAN 151 HOURS SINCE LAST O/H.Sep 5, 2012 · Bell 206BSDR 2012FA0000550Flex Coupling · separatedFLEX COUPLING FAILED AT OUTPUT OF INTERMEDIATE GEARBOX. SUBSTATIAL DAMAGE OCCURED DURING HARD LANDING.Aug 7, 2012 · N5038F · Hiller 1100SDR ALGA201207230001Shaft · separatedTAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING/RUBBER SLEEVE FAILURE. FOUND TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT INNER SLEEVE SEPARATED FROM BEARING. R & R SHAFT.Jul 19, 2012 · N935AL · Urocop EC135P2SDR ALGA2012071801Shaft · damagedUPON COMPLIANCE WITH A 3000 HR INSPECTION, FOUND SHAFT DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.Jul 18, 2012 · N687AL · Bell 407SDR CA120912009Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) PHI REPORTED THAT A T/R DRIVESHAFT ATTACHEMENT FLANGE WAS CRACKED NEAR THE OTBD BOLT HOLE. THE PART WAS SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW T/R DRIVESHAFT.Jul 12, 2012 · Bell 407SDR 2012FA0000494Torque Tube · wornACFT UNDERGOING 1500 HR INSPECTION AT A TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME OF 1501.4 HRS. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE THE WEAR ADHESIVE TAPE ON THE ORIGINAL ASSY HAD DEBONDED AND CAUSED AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF WEAR TO THE SHAFT (.008").Jul 12, 2012 · N3926A · Urocop EC120BSDR CA120906009Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) MECHANIC DISCOVERED A CRACKED AFT ADAPTER ON A NR 4 T/R DRIVESHAFT ASSY. CRACK IS VISIBLE FROM RIVET TO INBD END.Jun 13, 2012 · Bell 206L4SDR 2012FA0000241Shaft · mismanufacturedCHROME SURFACE ON TAIL ROTOR OUTPUT SHAFT COMPROMISED. SURFACE AREA OF DAMAGE EXCEEDS MFG SPECIFIED LIMITS. PITTING IN THE METAL SUGGESTS THAT CORROSIVE ELEMENTS WERE PRESENT BEFORE THE CHROME PROCESS OCCURRED. THIS CORROSION CAUSED THE CHROME FINISH TO NOTApr 18, 2012 · N3972A · Snias AS350B3SDR ALGA2012041802Drive Shaft · crackedTAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT HAS A VISUAL INDICATION OF CRACK ON AFT END OF SHAFT.Apr 18, 2012 · N266AL · Bell 206L4SDR 2012FA0000259Flange · damagedWHEN PERFORMING A 600 HR INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, THE MECHANIC PERFORMING THE INSP OF THE TAIL ROTOR FLANGES AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS NOTICED A SCORE ON THE FLANGE IN THE ATTACHMENT AREA. ACCORDING TO OEM CRITERIA, SCORES ARE CAUSE FOR REJECTION IN THIS AREA. AMar 23, 2012 · N3972A · Snias AS350B3SDR ALGAR201201300058Cover · debondedFOUND PADDLE "A" TIP WEIGHT COVER DEBONDED AND MOISTURE INGRESS IN WEIGHT POCKET.Jan 30, 2012 · N519AL · Skrsky S76ASDR CA120319008Bearing · worn(CAN) EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY FOUND IN TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT, BEARING HOUSING ASSY. BEARING AND HSG ASSY REPLACED AS A UNIT.Jan 23, 2012 · Skrsky S92ASDR ALGA2012011900021Support · brokenWHILE PERFORMING ANNUAL INSPECTION, PERFORMED SECTION II, FOUND NR 5 T/R DRIVE SHAFT BEARING SUPPORT BROKEN WHERE T/R CONTROL CABLE MOUNTS TO BRACKET.Jan 19, 2012 · N535AL · Urocop EC135P2SDR ALGA2012011400001Support · brokenWHILE PERFORMING ANNUAL INSPECTION, PREFORMED SECTION 2, FOUND NR 5 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING SUPPORT BROKEN WHERE T/R CONTROL CABLEMOUNTS TO BRACKET.Jan 14, 2012 · N535AL · Urocop EC135P2SDR ALGA1973611212Coupling · wornINNER COUPLING WORN BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS.Jan 11, 2012 · N9YTSP · Bell 412EPSDR ALGA13102274112Coupling · wornOUTER COUPLING WORN BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS.Jan 11, 2012 · N9YTSP · Bell 412EPSDR ALGA36317122811Drive Shaft · crackedCRACKED AT APEX OF DRIVE FLANGE.Dec 28, 2011 · Bell 412EPSDR CA120109011Seal · leaking(CAN) GARTER SPRING OF SEAL HAD WORN THROUGH THE RUBBER SEAL LIP AND WAS CHAFING INTO THE SPEEDI-SLEEVE. THE CHIP PLUG HAD ACCUMULATED BLACK SLUDGE GREATER THAN NORMAL AND THE COLOR OF THE OIL WAS OFF.Dec 19, 2011 · Bell 206L4SDR ALGAR101311A307Spline · corrodedSPLINES WORN AND PITTING CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS.Oct 11, 2011 · N597AL · Bell 407SDR 2011FA0000743Fitting · failedAFTER SUSPECTED TAIL ROTOR STRIKE IN SNOW, TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYS WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED. TAIL TO FREEWHEELING UNIT, NO DAMAGE NOTED. ACFT GROUND RUN AND NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. ON ATTEMPTING TO HOVER ACFT TO A MORE LEVEL SPOT ON GLACIER, NR 3 TAILROTOR DRIVESep 23, 2011 · N204PA · Bell 206B3
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