# SDR 2004FA0000061

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 23, 2003
- Submitted: January 13, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N8548F
- Make and model: Bell 47G-3B-1
- Registry model: [Bell 47G-3B-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-47g-3b-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 6507
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Master Rod
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: D
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000061

## Discrepancy

CRACK-LIKE INDICATION DETECTED BETWEEN WELD AND HOLE 2 AND END OF ROD.  FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION AND MT INSPECTION USED.

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