Service difficulty report · Hub · Bell 407

Difficulty date
March 1, 2024
Submitted
April 2, 2024
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N105AM
Make and model
Bell 407
Aircraft serial
54024
Aircraft time
4,147 hours
Part
Hub
Part number
40701010023
Part serial
LK1168
Condition
Worn
Location
Main Rotor
Part time
3,784 hours
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

EN ROUTE TO BASE, DEVIATED TO AIRPORT/COMPANY HANGAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE VERTICAL AND LATERAL VIBRATION IN FORWARD FLIGHT AT AND ABOVE 95KIAS. VIBRATION EXPERIENCED IN CRUISE, CLIMB, AND DESCENT. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION.

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