SDR 95ZZZX1927

Service difficulty report · Panel · Bell 412

Difficulty date
March 27, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N396AL
Make and model
Bell 412
Aircraft serial
33169
Part
Panel
Part number
205032815127
Condition
Separation
Location
Bagg Comp Roof
Part time
6,360 hours
Component
212030100133
Stage of operation
IN
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 MAJOR INSPECTION, FOUND PANEL OF BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF SEPARATED BEYOND LIMITS. STA 101 (AFT SEAM ON PANEL) IS A HIGHLY STRESSED AREA. SINCE THE ADDITION OF OUTSIDE DOUBLERS (ASB 412-90-49) THIS SEEMS TO BE A MORE COMMON PROBLEM.

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