SDR AU010230

Service difficulty report · Hub · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
March 15, 2001
Submitted
April 4, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Hub
Part number
C1281
Condition
Corroded
Location
Tail Rotor
Part time
1,034 cycles
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(AUS) TAIL ROTOR HUB CONTAINED STRESS CORROSION AND CRACKING FROM THE TEETER BEARING RACES.