# SDR AU980929

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 47G-3B
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-3B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TVO435B1A
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- Part: Driveshaft
- Part number: 476442149
- Condition: Misaligned
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980929

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AND BEARINGS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. GREASE DISCOLOURED AT NR 1, NR 2, NR 7, AND NR 8 BEARINGS. ALL BEARINGS SHOWED SIGNS OF HEAVY WEAR.

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