# SDR AUS20020523

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 5, 2002
- Submitted: July 8, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Hughes 269B
- Registry model: [Hughes 269B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc HIO360A1A
- System (JASC): [6220 · Main Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6220)
- Part: Bushing
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Main Rotor Head
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020523

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN ROTOR GRIP BLADE BOLT BUSHES INCORRECTLY FITTED ON ALL THREE GRIPS. THE BUSHES WERE FITTED UPSIDE DOWN LEAVING A GAP BETWEEN THE GRIPS AND THE BLADES. WHEN THE BLADE BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED,THE GRIPS WERE DISTORTED.

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