Service difficulty report · Sleeve · Bell 222B

Difficulty date
February 1, 2002
Submitted
March 4, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 222B
Aircraft time
2,628 hours
Engine
Lyc LTS101750C1
Part
Sleeve
Part number
222010405115
Condition
Worn
Location
Swashplate
Component
Swashplate · Bell · 222010400121
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(CAN) WHEN SWASH PLATE ASSY WAS REMOVED TO FACILITATE 7 YEAR MAST REMOVAL FOR INSPECTION AND RECALIBRATION, THE SLIDER BEARINGS (2OF) P/N 222-310-464-003 WERE FOUND DETACHED AND LOOSE, CREATING AN EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE SLEEVE JOURNALS THAT HOUSE THESE BEARINGS TO A POINT WELL BEYOND CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS. THE BALL SLEEVE ASSY AND SUPPORT WERE DEEMED UNSERVICEABLE AND WERE REPLACED AT GREAT EXPENSE.

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