SDR 96ZZZX300

Service difficulty report · Pitch Horn · Bell 206L4

Difficulty date
December 13, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N175AL
Make and model
Bell 206L4
Aircraft serial
52117
Part
Pitch Horn
Part number
206011809109
Condition
Loose Stud
Location
T/R Blade
Part time
1,593 hours
Component
206011810151
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

DURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND THE PITCH LINK STUD ON THE PITCH HORN WAS LOOSE. SUSPECT CAUSE IS THE STUD WAS NOT PERMANENTLY SECURED AT THE FACTORY. ALSO, THE PITCH HORN WAS NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE FACTORY CAUSING THE PITCH HORN TO BECOME LOOSE ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE.

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