# SDR 2A6D20230505001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 5, 2023
- Submitted: May 5, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Filed by: [Air Methods LLC, repair station 2A6D933B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/2A6D933B/air-methods-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N259AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N259AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7050
- Aircraft time: 4,577 hours, 15,247 cycles
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- Engine time: 4,500 hours, 9,913 cycles
- System (JASC): [5300 · Fuselage Structure (General)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5300)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 350A214099
- Part serial: NA
- Condition: Chafed
- Location: Zone 100
- Part time: 4,577 hours, 15,247 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/2A6D20230505001

## Discrepancy

DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO THE X1790.15 FRAME (PN: 350A21-4099) IN THE FORM OF A CHAFE DAMAGE AREA. THE CHAFE DAMAGE IS LOCATED NEAR THE INBOARD RH CAMLOC AND WAS MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.70” X 0.175

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