# SDR CA961112050

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 28, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- System (JASC): [6410 · Tail Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6410)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 206016201125
- Condition: Punctured
- Location: T/R Le
- Part time: 970 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, C
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961112050

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A SLOW LOW LEVEL TURN THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ABRUPT VIBRATION IN THE TAIL ROTOR PEDALS. UPON INVESTIGATION AN AN3-3A BOLT WAS FOUND EMBEDDED IN THE LEADING EDGE OF THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE. THE BOLT HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX FAIRING.

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