# SDR 97ZZZX3347

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N206P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206P), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 200BEECH
- System (JASC): [2720 · Rudder Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2720)
- Part: Torque Tube
- Part number: 101630000601
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3347

## Discrepancy

UPON REMOVAL OF THE RUDDER, A BIRD NEST AND WATER WAS FOUND INSIDE THE TORQUE TUBE CREATING A CORROSION PROBLEM INSIDE AT TORQUE TUBE.  THERE IS NO DRAIN HOLE IN THE BELLCRANK OR TORQUE TUBE TO ALLOW WATER TO DRAIN FROM THE TUBE.

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