SDR 95ZZZX2471

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Bell 206L4

Difficulty date: May 8, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N173AL
Make and model: Bell 206L4
Aircraft serial: 52066
System (JASC): 5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Part number: 206030104023
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fwd Cross-Tube
Part time: 1,708 hours
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 SERVICE CHECK, NOTED FORWARD CROSS-TUBE FITTING CRACKED. FITTING FOUND CRACKED IN THE SAME AREA AS REPORTED ON MDR SUBMITTED ON 2-7-94. THE FITTING WAS MANUFACURED IN OCTOBER, 1992, WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED CRACKED FITTINGS.

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