# SDR CA030317016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 14, 2003
- Submitted: April 14, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 204-B
- Registry model: [Bell 204-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-204-b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 19,250 hours
- Engine: Lyc T5311B
- System (JASC): [6420 · Tail Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6420)
- Part: Nut
- Part number: 204010765001
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: E
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030317016

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON VISUAL INSPECTION NUT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT WORM GEAR THREAD. THESE PARTS HAVE A 1000 HR NDT INSPECTION. THIS COMPANY INCLUDE A 300 HR VISUAL THIS WAS FOUND DURING THE VISUAL.

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