# SDR 96ZZZX3404

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 20, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206BELL
- System (JASC): [6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6320)
- Part: Case Assy
- Part number: 206040151015
- Condition: Mfg Defect
- Location: Transmission
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3404

## Discrepancy

PLUGS AT CASE-TO-MAST MATING SURFACE DRIVEN UP BY BOLTS DURING INSTALLATION OF MAST CHIP DETECTOR.  DEBRIS IN PAN.  SUBMITTER STATED IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

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