# SDR CA980922004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 205A-1
- Registry model: [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc T5313B
- System (JASC): [6510 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6510)
- Part: Driveshaft
- Part number: 204040620003
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980922004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON START-UP, ENGINEER NOTICED THAT TAIL ROTOR WAS NOT ACCELLERATING LIKE THE M/R.  SECOND DRIVESHAFT AHEAD OF THE 42 DEGREES GEARBOX HAD SHEARED AT ABOUT MID-SPAN.

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