# SDR HEEA0015942

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-1
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [6520 · Tail Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6520)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: 206040439001
- Condition: Mismanufactured
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015942

## Discrepancy

MISMANUFACTURED.  CANNOT INSTALL TAIL ROTOR RETENTION NUT, THREADS DEFECTIVE.  SUSPECT THREADS NOT CUT DEEP ENOUGH.

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