# SDR AC2A084863

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 2003
- Submitted: March 3, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N430CT
- Make and model: Bell 430
- Registry model: [Bell 430](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49089
- Aircraft time: 1,142 hours
- System (JASC): [6400 · Tail Rotor System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6400)
- Part: Lock Plate
- Part number: 222012733001
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Part time: 1,142 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084863

## Discrepancy

LOCK PLATE HAD TO BE REPLACED WHEN TAILROTOR WAS REMOVED FOR PROBLEM OF A WORN, RUSTED TRUNNION, AND CRACKED SPLINE ON TAIL GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT. REPLACED LOCKPLATE ASSEMBLY.

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