# SDR SVB2003F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 2, 2003
- Submitted: May 14, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N30SV
- Make and model: Bell 230
- Registry model: [Bell 230](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-230) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23002
- Engine: Allsn 250C30
- System (JASC): [2910 · Hydraulic System, Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2910)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Hyd Servo
- Part time: 2,768 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SVB2003F00000

## Discrepancy

RAPID SERVO LEAK EMPTIED NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IN LESS THAN 6 MINUTES.  COLLECTIVE CYCLIC SERVO CONTINUED TO FUNCTION ON NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BUT TAIL ROTOR CONTROLS WERE INOPERATIVE REQUIRING A FORCED LANDING.

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