SDR 2A6D20201109001

Service difficulty report · Deck Plate · Snias AS350B3

Difficulty date: November 9, 2020
Submitted: November 9, 2020
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N574AM
Make and model: Snias AS350B3
Aircraft serial: 4613
Aircraft time: 5,326 hours, 10,867 cycles
Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
Engine time: 4,136 hours, 7,349 cycles
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Deck Plate
Condition: Dented
Location: Enging Bay
Part time: 5,326 hours, 10,867 cycles
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

A/C 4613 HAS SEVERAL DENTS LOCATED ON THE ENGINE DECK LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY STA 4387, WL 1759, AND BL 650L. THE DAMAGE IS IN AN AREA 2.4 BY 1.8 WITH THE DEEPEST DENT MEASURING .045. THE DENTS ARE LOCATED ABOVE A FRAME WHICH IS UNDAMAGED.