# SDR CA980616003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 8, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 205A-1
- Registry model: [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc T5313B
- System (JASC): [6420 · Tail Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6420)
- Part: Rod
- Part number: 212010730001
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Component: 212010712001
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, D
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980616003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ROD END OUTER RACE FRACTURED LOSING 1/3 OF CIRCUMFERENCE AND RELEASING THE BALL.  LOSS OF CONTROL OF ONE BLADE AND TAIL ROTOR AUTHORITY.

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