What was found
(CAN) ROUTINE INSPECTION REVEALED THAT BUSHINGS DEBONDED FROM THE TAIL ROTOR PITCH CHANGE LEVER WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE PLAY BETWEEN THE T/R GEARBOX CASTING AND THE PITCH CONTROL LEVER. SERVICEABLE PITCH CONTROL LEVER INSTALLED.
- Difficulty date
- February 11, 1999
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- Air carrier
- Make and model
- Snias AS350B
- Engine
- Tmeca ARRIEL1B
- System (JASC)
- 6420 · Tail Rotor Head
- Part
- Bushings
- Part number
- 350A33105803
- Condition
- Debonded
- Location
- Pitch Control
- Stage of operation
- IN
- Nature of condition
- O
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.