# SDR CA140325006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 24, 2014
- Submitted: March 12, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-4
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-206l-4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 12,775 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C30P
- System (JASC): [6420 · Tail Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6420)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: T/R Blade
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140325006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE FEATHERING BEARING WAS STAKED FAR TOO TIGHT.  CAUSING RESTRICTION ON TAIL ROTOR CONTROL. THIS WAS NOTED ON A PRE FLIGHT POST MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. THE BLADE ARE THE VAN HORN BLADES INSTALLED UNDER STC SH10-22.  ASSY REMOVED AND NEW ASSEMBLY INSTALLED.

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