# SDR 9EKA20160224002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 2016
- Submitted: February 24, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N511EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511EV), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 214ST
- Registry model: [Bell 214ST](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-214st) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 28105
- Aircraft time: 3,482 hours, 8,482 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT72A
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 214015300107
- Part serial: A65
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 12,546 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160224002

## Discrepancy

MAIN ROTOR BLADE HAS A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE CHORD DIRECTION OF THE TIP SHOE, CAUSED FROM EROSION, AS A RESULT FROM UNIMPROVED LANDING ZONES.

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