# SDR 2024FA0000342

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 2, 2024
- Submitted: May 2, 2024
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N307FD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N307FD), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 505
- Registry model: [Bell 505](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-505) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 65421
- Aircraft time: 573 hours
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Skid
- Part number: 602041101
- Part serial: AA226
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt
- Part time: 573 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/2024FA0000342

## Discrepancy

LEFT HAND SKID TUBE FOUND BROKEN COMPLETELY  THROUGH DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION.

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