# SDR QMLA2018121318133

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 13, 2018
- Submitted: December 14, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N130HN
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7366
- Aircraft time: 2,250 hours, 7,616 cycles
- System (JASC): [6700 · Rotorcraft Flight Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6700)
- Part: Ball End
- Part number: 704A34114018
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018121318133

## Discrepancy

TAIL ROTOR BALL END AT TGB LEVER HAD FRICTION POINTS WHICH CAUSED STIFFNESS IN TAIL ROTOR PEDALS.  REPLACED BALL END WITH NEW.

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