Service difficulty report · Support · Bell 412

Difficulty date
October 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2261D
Make and model
Bell 412
Aircraft serial
33076
Part
Support
Part number
205030236009
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Tail Rotor Shaft
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

UNABLE TO MOUNT TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT ON THE ENGINE DECK BECAUSE OF SMALL RADIUS ON LT FORWARD PART OF SUPPORT. TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT HITS TRIPOD FITTING P/N 212-061-102-001 PREVENTING SUPPORT HOLES TO LINE UP WITH DECK HOLES.

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