# SDR AU980770

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 30, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Hughes 269C
- Registry model: [Hughes 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc HIO360D1A
- System (JASC): [6720 · Tail Rotor Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6720)
- Part: Control Rod
- Part number: 269A60445
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980770

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TAIL ROTOR CONTROL ROD RUBBING ON `POP' RIVET TAIL.  THE RIVET HAD BEEN INSTALLED SOME TIME IN THE PREVIOUS TWO YEARS TO SECURE A BRACKET UNDER THE TAIL BOOM FOR SECURING THE STATIC SYSTEM TUBE.  PART TOTAL CYCLES:  161.

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