# SDR M7KA0708084290

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 4, 2008
- Submitted: October 24, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N848MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N848MH), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4290
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- System (JASC): [6220 · Main Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6220)
- Part: Bushing
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Starflex
- Part time: 500 hours
- Component: Starflex
- Component part number: 350A31191701
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7KA0708084290

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION A STAR ARM END BUSHING WAS FOUND LOOSE. STARFLEX REMOVED FOR REPAIR AND SERVICEABLE STARFLEX INSTALLED. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE RECENTLY FOR THIS PART. SUSPECT THAT AN ADHESIVE FAILURE IS THE PROBLEM THAT MAY BE HEAT RELATED. (K)

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