# SDR CA160119006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 2, 2015
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C47B
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- Part: Drive Shaft
- Part number: 407040330
- Condition: Sheared
- 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/CA160119006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS ABOUT TO DEPART WHEN THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED ABOVE THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.   NO INJURIES REPORTED AND ACFT RECEIVED LOCALIZED DAMAGE.

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