Linear Actuator Failure

This was sent in from an operator interested who is interested to hear if anyone else has had this issue before.

Pete's Feedback:

I have not seen that before. Looks like the moving shaft cracked allowing the pressed in internally threaded portion to disengage. On the same model actuator I have seen on the other end the bearing adapter that is held on by four screws be loose. The screws were still safetied but were very loose. In both cases it seems they were subject to some very rough handling or someone may have caught their foot on them climbing down off the roof. Can’t tell if it has internal corrosion.These same actuators are used on the OH-58’s for their N2

Great job, Cody, on getting your helicopter landed safely!

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