# SDR CA090727009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 15, 2009
- Submitted: October 23, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 17,749 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090727009

## Discrepancy

(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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