SDR 98ZZZX3094

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Bell 206L4

Difficulty date
July 27, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N175AL
Make and model
Bell 206L4
Aircraft serial
52117
Part
Hinge
Part number
MW20257YP2300
Condition
Worn
Location
Fairing
Part time
5,616 hours
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

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND T/R GEARBOX FAIRING HINGE WORN, FILLER DOOR MISSING. THE FILLER DOOR HAD CONTACTED ONE TAIL ROTOR BLADE. THIS BLADE WAS FOUND UNSERVICEABLE. TAIL ROTOR HUB BLADE ASSY WAS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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