# SDR CA160126003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 25, 2016
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 17,423 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6500 · Tail Rotor Drive System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6500)
- Part: Hanger Assy
- Part number: 205031818001
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: T/R Drive Shaft
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160126003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CRACKS WERE FOUND ON EACH BOLT HOLE THAT CONNECTS THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT HANGER BEARING AND COUPLING ASSY, PN 212-040-600-009 TO THE TAIL BOOM HANGER FITTING BARREL NUTS.

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