Service difficulty report · Hose · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
January 14, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Robsin R44
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Hose
Part number
A75815
Condition
Loose
Location
T/R Bellcrank
Part time
250 hours
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PILOT FELT AN OBSTRUCTION WHEN MOVING THE TAIL ROTOR DURING LANDING. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE HEATER HOSE WAS RUBBING ON THE LOWER FORWARD BELLCRANK (P/N C317-2). THE HOSE LAYS ALONGSIDE THE BELLCRANK AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A CONTROL TUBE BOLT.