# SDR CA021029010

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 29, 2002
- Submitted: November 6, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 430
- Registry model: [Bell 430](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C40B
- System (JASC): [6711 · Tilt Rotor Flight Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6711)
- Part: Sleeve
- Part number: 1201105A14
- Condition: Mismanufactured
- Location: Tailboom
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021029010

## Discrepancy

(CAN)   FOUND IN MANUFACTURING,  WEAR SLEEVES NOT BONDED PROPERLY TO T/R CONTROL TUBE ASSEMBLY.  SUPPLIER DID NOT PERFORMED THE SURFACE PREPARATION REQUIRED BEFORE BONDING THE WEAR SLEEVES TO THE CONTROL TUBE CAUSING LACK OF ADHESION.

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