# SDR CA980422004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [6300 · Main Rotor Drive System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6300)
- Part: Boot
- Part number: 212040005103
- Condition: Melted
- Location: Drive Shaft
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980422004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DRIVESHAFT BOOT SUSPECTED OF LEAKING.  UPON REMOVAL OF DRIVESHAFT, BOOT FOUND TOTALLY MELTED AND METAL PART OF BOOT HAD DISCOLORATION.

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