SDR 98ZZZX1247

Service difficulty report · Longeron · Bell 412

Difficulty date
February 6, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2071S
Make and model
Bell 412
Aircraft serial
33046
Part
Longeron
Part number
206030128165B
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lower Lt
Component
212030100111
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

DISCOVERED ON REMOVAL OF LEFT TAIL BOOM PANEL DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. LONGERON WAS CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. SUSPECT CAUSE INDICATES LACK OF PROPER DEBURRING AT RIVET HOLES IN SEVERAL PLACES. PREPPED COMPLETELY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

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