As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8.50 INCH SECTION OF MAIN ROTOR BLADE NICKLE LEADING EDGE STRIP MISSING APPROXIMATELY 48 INCHES FROM THE TIP CAP. THIS AREA HAD A CRACK IN THE LEADING EDGE AND IT WAS REPAIRED PER THE COMPOSITE REPAIR MANUAL. SUSPECT DISBONDING UNDER THE STRIP FROM CRACK. RECOMMEND A BETTER PROCEDURE FOR SEALING CRACKS IN LEADING EDGE ABRASION STRIPS.