# SDR AU000375

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 13, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 222U
- Registry model: [Bell 222U](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc LTS101750C1
- System (JASC): [6720 · Tail Rotor Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6720)
- Part: Spacer
- Part number: 222012724103
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Tail Rotor Contr
- Component: Tail Rotor Contr, Bell
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000375

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TAIL ROTOR PITCH CHANGE MECHANISM SPACER SEVERELY CORRODED.  A PIECE OF THE SPACER HAD FLAKED OFF AND JAMMED THE SPLINE PLATE PN 222-012-725-001 ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES.

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