# SDR 2A6D2021081208401

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2021
- Submitted: August 12, 2021
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Air Methods LLC, repair station 2A6D933B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/2A6D933B/air-methods-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N508AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N508AM), registered now
- 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
- System (JASC): [5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5310)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D2021081208401

## Discrepancy

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.

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