# SDR 2A6R2025112574705

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 2025
- Submitted: November 25, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Filed by: [Air Methods, LLC, repair station 2A6R933B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/2A6R933B/air-methods-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N998AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N998AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 135 P2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 135 P2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec-135-p2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0339
- Aircraft time: 10,203 hours, 37,011 cycles
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: L533M1022215
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 200
- Part time: 10,203 hours, 37,011 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/2A6R2025112574705

## Discrepancy

DURING A 1000 HR. INSPECTION, THE RH SIDE OF FRAME 7  IN THE TAIL CONE IS DAMAGED IN THE FORM OF A CRACK. THE CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE BEND RADIUS OF THE FLANGE NEAR THE LOWER RH OMEGA STRINGER AND IS REPORTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.35 LONG. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE AND AN APPROVED REPAIR PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED IN AIRBUS REPAIR DESIGN APPROVAL SHEET RDAS-EC135-53-2025-3789, REV A DATED 23 NOV 2025.

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