SDR 96ZZZX1804

Service difficulty report · Flange · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
March 12, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6095U
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2699
Part
Flange
Part number
350A31183107
Condition
Loose Bushing
Location
M/R Starflex
Part time
800 hours
Component
31190703
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

UPON REMOVAL OF RED AND YELLOW STAR-FLEX ASSEMBLY, ONE BUSHING WAS FOUND UNSCREWED FROM THE UPPER ARM. THE CAUSE MAY BE EITHER A POOR BOND OF BUSHING TO STAR-FLEX ARM OR A POOR CLEANING OF BOLT PRIOR TO USE OF NEW MASTONOX AT LAST BEARING CHANGE. SUBMITTER STATED TO ALWAYS CLEAN AND INSPECT PARTS PRIOR TO RE-USE.