# SDR 2013FA0000552

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 17, 2012
- Submitted: September 24, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206B-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206B-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206b-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 17,424 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- Engine time: 17,424 hours
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Bulkhead
- Part number: 206030446001F
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tailboom
- Part time: 17,424 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000552

## Discrepancy

BULKHEAD CRACKED IN LT AFT GEARBOX ATTACHMENT HOLE.  CRACKING WAS FOUND VISUALLY DURING CORROSION INSPECTION.

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