# SDR QMLA2016032416029

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 24, 2016
- Submitted: March 25, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N261AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N261AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 135 P2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 135 P2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec-135-p2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0734
- Aircraft time: 2,415 hours, 7,995 cycles
- Engine: Pwa PW206B2
- System (JASC): [6710 · Main Rotor Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6710)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: L671M20V1004
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Mr Blade
- Stage of operation: AA
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2016032416029

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED, HOPPING VIBRATION, IN-FLIGHT WHILE EN-ROUTE TO HOSPITAL.  DURING POST FLIGHT CHECK, DISCOVERED THE RED MAIN ROTOR BLADE PITCH LINK UPPER ROD END TO HAVE LATERAL PLAY.

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