# SDR CA970212001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Robsin R44
- Engine: Lyc O540F1B5
- System (JASC): [6720 · Tail Rotor Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6720)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970212001

## Discrepancy

(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.

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