SDR 97ZZZX3893

Service difficulty report · Driveshaft · Bell 206B3

Difficulty date
August 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7929J
Make and model
Bell 206B3
Aircraft serial
663
Part
Driveshaft
Part number
206040931009
Condition
Failed
Location
T/R Seg Nr 4
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING APPROACH TO A BOAT WITH AN EXTERNAL LOAD, THE AFT COUPLING OF THE NR 4 TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT SEGMENT DEBONDED FROM THE SHAFT CAUSING A TAIL ROTOR FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH FAILURE WITH THE SAME AIRCRAFT. PREVIOUS FAILURE WAS REPORTED ON MALFUNCTION OR DEFECT REPORT DATED APRIL 26, 1994.

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