# SDR AC2A2009060782115

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 7, 2009
- Submitted: June 29, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N430CT
- Make and model: Bell 430
- Registry model: [Bell 430](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49089
- Aircraft time: 7,987 hours
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Worn
- Location: T/R Drive Shaft
- 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/AC2A2009060782115

## Discrepancy

DURING AN OVERSPEED INSP ON THE DRIVE TRAIN, WE FOUND THE NR2 HANGER BEARING ON THE TAILROTOR DRIVESHAFT HAD EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY.  REPLACED THE HANGER BRG.

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