Service difficulty report · Drive Shaft · Bell 407

Difficulty date
October 19, 2003
Submitted
November 3, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 407
Engine
Allsn 250C47B
Part
Drive Shaft
Part number
407040339101
Condition
Failed
Location
Tail Rotor
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PILOT HAD TAKEN OFF. SHORTLY THEREAFTER HEARD A THUMP FROM THE REAR FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION. ON REACHING FINAL DESTINATION INSPECTION REVEALED NR 5 TR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING 407-040-339-101 FAILED.OVERHEAT EVIDENCE ON THE HANGAR AND DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE RELATED DRIVE SHAFT SEGEMENT AS A RESULT OF WOBBLING WITHIN THE HANGAR. 3 BALLS STILL IN THE BEARING RACE AND 6 LODGED IN THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX FAIRING.

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