# SDR CA000308003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 2, 2000
- Submitted: April 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,219 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: NAS660424
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Component: Vertical Fin, Bell, 206020113005
- 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/CA000308003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) REAR/TOP ATTACHMENT BOLT OF VERTICAL FIN ASSY WAS FOUND BROKEN (STILL IN PLACE) ON 600 HOUR CHECK.  THE OTHER 3 BOLTS WERE FOUND BELOW MINIMUM TORQUE VALUE.

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