# SDR CA981027003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 19, 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): [6230 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6230)
- Part: Nut
- Part number: MS178268
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Swashplate
- Component: 204011400025
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981027003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON DAILY INSPECTION, ONE SCISSOR ASSY HAD TOO MUCH PLAY AT THE PIVOT.  PIVOT BOLT CASTELLATED NUT CRACKED AND TORQUE LOST.  NUT HELD IN PLACE BY SPLIT PIN.

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