# SDR ALGA104923

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 22, 2005
- Submitted: July 28, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N557AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N557AL), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 53243
- Aircraft time: 2,469 hours
- System (JASC): [6400 · Tail Rotor System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6400)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALGA104923

## Discrepancy

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

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