Service difficulty report · Frame Angle · Urocop EC135P2

Difficulty date
April 10, 2026
Submitted
April 13, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N917AC
Make and model
Urocop EC135P2
Aircraft serial
0351
Aircraft time
9,472 hours, 47,358 cycles
Part
Frame Angle
Part number
L533M1043223
Condition
Corroded
Location
Zone 100
Part time
9,472 hours, 47,358 cycles
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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What was found

HEAVY CORROSION DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE FRAME 2 UPPER ANGLE (P/N: L533M1043223) ON TOP UNDER THE MAIN CABIN FLOOR. A REPAIR ANGLE WAS FABRICATED FROM 0.063” 2024-T3511 EXTRUSION AND INSTALLED IN PLACE. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE AND APPROVED REPAIR PROCEDURES IS PROVIDED IN AIR METHODS ENGINEERING AUTHORIZATION 23-5300-EA-5594 REV – DATED 03 APRIL 2026 AND IS SUBSTANTIATED BY FAA FORM 8110-3 BY RYAN D. LEE, DER-Y 905240204 DATED 07 APRIL 2026, DER SPECIFIC SEQUENCE # 25RL012AM.

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