Service difficulty report · Deck Plate · Snias AS350B3

Difficulty date
August 12, 2021
Submitted
August 12, 2021
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
2A6D933B
Air Methods LLC
Aircraft
N508AM
Make and model
Snias AS350B3
Aircraft serial
4682
Aircraft time
5,756 hours, 15,664 cycles
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
Engine time
5,161 hours, 9,263 cycles
Part
Deck Plate
Part number
350A21123921
Condition
Chafed
Location
Engine Bay
Part time
5,756 hours, 15,664 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

DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO THE ENGINE DECK (PN: 350A21-1239.21) IN THE FORM OF CHAFES. THE DAMAGE AREAS WERE DISCOVERED TO BE OUTBOARD FROM THE SCUPPER DRAIN HOLE WITH THE LARGEST CHAFE MEASURING 0.40” X 0.30” AND REPORTED TO BE 0.108MM (0.004”) DEEP.