SDR AU980743

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date
June 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 206L3
Engine
Allsn 250C30P
Part
Bearing
Part number
B1212
Condition
Corroded
Location
Tail Rotor
Component
Y
Stage of operation
IN
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 BEARING SEIZED DUE TO RUST. DURING REMOVAL, THE BEARING DISINTEGRATED. EVIDENCE OF BRINELLING ON THE INNER AND OUTER RACES CONSISTENT WITH A MISSING NEEDLE ROLLER. THE AIRCRAFT FLIES THROUGH RAIN ON A REGULAR (DAILY) BASIS.

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