SDR 97ZZZX3989

Service difficulty report · Rotor Grip · Bell 214ST

Difficulty date: September 8, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N745H
Make and model: Bell 214ST
Aircraft serial: 28197
System (JASC): 6220 · Main Rotor Head
Part: Rotor Grip
Part number: 214010104121
Condition: Cracked
Location: M/R Head
Part time: 1,642 hours
Component: 214010100207
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

MAIN ROTOR GRIP, DRAG BRACE ATTACHMENT, LOWER LUG CRACKED, 1.25 INCHES LONG. DEFECT IDENTIFIED VISUALLY DURING 5,000 HR/5 YEAR E-CHECK. DEFECT BECAME APPARENT DURING DISASSEMBLY. DEFECTIVE PART BEING RETURNED TO BELL FOR INVESTIGATION.

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