# SDR 98ZZZX1265

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N5000G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5000G), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 206L-1
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45163
- System (JASC): [6230 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6230)
- Part: Drive Link
- Part number: 206010336005
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Pylon
- 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/98ZZZX1265

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND DRIVE LINK ASSY WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY AT TWO PLACES.  SEE BELL MM L-3 FIG 62-21.  ON TEAR DOWN, FOUND BEARINGS AND SPACERS WORN BEYOND LIMITS.  TOTAL TIME OF PARTS, LESS THAN 1,000 HRS/1 YEAR SINCE REPLACEMENT.

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