Service difficulty report · Blade · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
August 10, 2004
Submitted
May 9, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N353EV
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2444
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1D1
Part
Blade
Part number
355A12003108
Condition
Delaminated
Location
Tail Rotor
Part time
531 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING A ROUTINE ALF INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED DELAMINATION ON THE TAILROTOR BLADE. THE DELAMINATED TRIM TAB WAS APPROX 3 INCHES LONG AND 2 INCHES IB OF THE TRIM TAB RIVET. THE TAILROTOR ASSY WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO A BLADE REPAIR FACILITY FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. (K)