# SDR CA040318003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 9, 2004
- Submitted: April 1, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 2,636 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- Part: Coupling
- Part number: 2120406883
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Driveshaft
- Component: Driveshaft, Bell
- Component part number: 212040005003
- 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/CA040318003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DRIVESHAFT UNDERGOING SCHEDULED 600 HR/12 MONTH INSPECTION/LUBRICATION.  COUPLING HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION.  PART REPLACED. COUPLING P/N 212-040-688-3.

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