# SDR 2A6R2026052675601

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 22, 2026
- Submitted: May 26, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Air Methods, LLC, repair station 2A6R933B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/2A6R933B/air-methods-llc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N831ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831ME), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC135T2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC135T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec135t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0493
- Aircraft time: 11,412 hours, 34,388 cycles
- System (JASC): [5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5310)
- Part: Deck Plate
- Part number: L533M107295
- Condition: Dented
- Location: Zone 200
- Part time: 11,412 hours, 34,388 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/2A6R2026052675601

## Discrepancy

DURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, A DENT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE R/H SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION DECK (P/N: L533M1017295). THE MAXIMUM DEPTH IS APPROXIMATELY 0.022" WITH A MAXIMUM DIAMETER OF 0.8. AN APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE DAMAGE IS AT STA. 4600MM, W.L. 2465MM, AND R.B.L. 50MM. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE REPAIR AND APPROVED REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PROVIDED IN AIR METHODS ENGINEERING AUTHORIZATION 23-5300-EA-5655, INITIAL REVISION DATED 18 MAY 2026 AND IS SUBSTANTIATED BY FAA FORM 8110-3,

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