# SDR CA000320001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 10, 2000
- Submitted: April 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Skrsky S61N
- Aircraft time: 33,111 hours
- Engine: Ge CT581401
- System (JASC): [6420 · Tail Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6420)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: SB25011
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Component: Tail Rotor Assy, Sierra, S61103140000
- 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/CA000320001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A T/R SPINDLE WAS REMOVED TO REPLACE A LIFE LIMITED PART.  WHILE THE SPINDLE WAS OFF, A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FLAPPING BEARING INNER RACE REVEALED A CRACK.  BEARING REPLACED.

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