# SDR AU000565

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 1, 2000
- Submitted: August 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [6230 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6230)
- Part: Ring
- Part number: 206010451005
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Rotor Mast
- Part time: 4,639 cycles
- Component: Main Rotor Mast, Bell
- Stage of operation: IN
- 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/AU000565

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE INNER RING CRACKED ON RIGHT INPUT ARM LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 5 MM (0.2 INCH) BEHIND THE SPHERICAL BEARING.  (X)

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