SDR 95ZZZX2216

Service difficulty report · Support Assy · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date
March 20, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3188P
Make and model
Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial
45778
Part
Support Assy
Part number
206033426001
Condition
Defective
Location
Tail Boom
Component
206033004045
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FOUND ON INCOMING INSPECTION, 90 DEGREE GEARBOX ALIGNMENT HOLES IN SUPPORT, ELONGATED BEYOND LIMITS. HOLES HAVE A VERY TIGHT TOLERANCE (.253 INCH - .255 INCH) AND COME FROM FACTORY AT .254 INCH. A STEEL PIN GOING THROUGH CAST ALUMINUM MAY AGGRAVATE THE PROBLEM.

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