SDR ALGA104923

Service difficulty report · Pitch Horn · Bell 407

Difficulty date
July 22, 2005
Submitted
July 28, 2005
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N557AL
Make and model
Bell 407
Aircraft serial
53243
Aircraft time
2,469 hours
Part
Pitch Horn
Part number
406012108107
Condition
Corroded
Location
Tail Rotor
Part time
2,469 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

EXCESSIVE PITTING FROM CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS / INSTALLED 2EA NEW PITCH HORNS BY OVERHAUL SHOP.

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