# SDR CA000218005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 14, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 222U
- Registry model: [Bell 222U](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Tailpipe
- Part number: 222063307141
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: X-Tubes & Brkts
- Component: Engine Collector, Bell, 222063307
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000218005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) TAILPIPE FORWARDED FOR FUSION WELD REPAIR TO 4 X-TUBE SUPPORT BRACKETS. EXCESSIVE PLAY WAS NOTED.  DETAILED INSPECTION REVEALED WEAR THROUGH DAMAGE OF BOTH X-TUBES VISIBLE FROM ONLY INSIDE OF THE TAILPIPE WHERE WEAR WAS THEN NOTED IN 3 AREAS.  BELL ENGINEERING WAS INFORMED AND THEY WILL CLOSELY MONITOR SUBSEQUENT FIELD REPORTS.

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