Service difficulty report · Plate · Bell 212

Difficulty date
July 15, 2009
Submitted
October 23, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 212
Aircraft time
17,749 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6T3
Part
Plate
Part number
204040616001
Condition
Improper Part
Location
Hanger Retainer
Component
Hanger · Bell
Component part number
212040600
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) RETAINER PLATE IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR INSTALLATION IN A 212 HANGER ASSY, -005 IS REQUIRED. COUPLING INNER SPLINES WORN DUE TO LOSS OF CLAMP UP FORCE.

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