# SDR 98ZZZX1406

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 18, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N313KA
- Make and model: Kaman K-1200
- Registry model: [Kaman K-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/kaman-aerospace-k-1200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 940019
- System (JASC): [6730 · Rotorcraft Servo System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6730)
- Part: Damper
- Part number: 107227003
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Stabilizer
- Part time: 283 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1406

## Discrepancy

STABILIZER DAMPER LEAKING AT SHAFT SEAL.  RECOMMENDATIONS:  ENGINE EXHAUST DIRECTED DOWN ON TAIL BOOM.  EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN DAMPER.  DAMPER TOO HOT TO TOUCH.  RECOMMEND COOLING AIR TO DAMPER AND HEAT SHIELD.

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