SDR 2A6R2014041195301

Service difficulty report · Structure · Urocop AS365N3

Difficulty date: April 11, 2014
Submitted: April 11, 2014
Operation: General aviation
Filed by: 2A6R933B
Air Methods, LLC
Aircraft: N351LN
Make and model: Urocop AS365N3
Aircraft serial: 3696
Aircraft time: 4,993 hours, 15,304 cycles
Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1D1
Engine time: 5,297 hours, 15,304 cycles
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Structure
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuselage
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

DURING INSPECTION PROCESS, FOUND CORROSION LOCATED INSIDE UPPER RT SIDE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT, UNDER ENG DECK. AFTER REMOVAL OF CORROSION A FULL PENETRATION AREA OF APPROXIMATE 3/4 TO 1 INCH DIAMETER HOLE WAS FOUND, MANUFACTURE IS BEING CONTACTED FOR POTENTIAL REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

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