# SDR AU980097

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Hughes 369E
- Registry model: [Hughes 369E](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-helicopters-369e) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [6220 · Main Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6220)
- Part: Fairing
- Part number: 369D2100411
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Main Rotor Head
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: F, D
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980097

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN ROTOR HEAD FAIRING (CHINAMANS HAT) SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT.SUSPECT FAIRING DEVELOPED A CRACK ALLOWING THE FAIRING TO FLEX AND LOOSEN THE ATTACHMENT SCREWS.

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