# SDR CA090213006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 10, 2009
- Submitted: May 13, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,552 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- System (JASC): [6520 · Tail Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6520)
- Part: Shaft
- Condition: Bent
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090213006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) TAILROTOR WAS UNABLE TO BALANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS BENT.

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