SDR 96ZZZX3164

Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date
May 7, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N365AL
Make and model
Bell 206L3
Aircraft serial
51376
Part
Blade
Part number
206015001107
Condition
Skin Separated
Location
M/R
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

INSPECTION FOUND UPPER SURFACE SKIN SEPARATED FROM SPAR AT BLADE TIP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, INNER SPAR WAS FOUND HEAVILY CORRODED. SUBMITTER STATED BEFORE NEW BLADE IS PUT INTO SERVICE, REMOVE TIP WEIGHT ASSY, TREAT INSIDE OF SPAR WITH ALODINE AND KORPON PRIMER. WRAP TIP WEIGHTS WITH BARRIER TAPE. REINSTALL TIP WEIGHTS AND SEAL WITH 890 PROSEAL TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE INTRUSION.

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