SDR AU990329

Service difficulty report · Pin · Bell 412

Difficulty date
April 10, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 412
Engine
Pwa PT6T3B
Part
Pin
Condition
Loose
Location
Cowling Hinge
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) RIGHT TRANSMISSION COWLING HINGE PIN MIGRATED OUT AND CONTACTED ALL FOUR MAIN ROTOR PITCH LINK ROD ASSEMBLIES CAUSING DAMAGE BEYOND LIMITS.

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