# SDR AU510001643

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Aerosp AS 365 N2
- Registry model: [Aerosp AS 365 N2](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-365-n2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1C
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- Part: Coupling
- Part number: 365A34103301
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: T/R Drive
- Part time: 91 hours
- 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/AU510001643

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT FORWARD FLEXIBLE COUPLING CRACKED. INVESTIGATION FOUND MECHANICAL DAMAGE ON THE EDGE OF THE COUPLING AT ONE END OF THE CRACK. (OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL - IMPACT DAMAGE ) (CASA NR 510001643)

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