# SDR ALG2005F00050

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 21, 2005
- Submitted: August 17, 2005
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N5759M
- Make and model: Bell 206L-1
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45555
- Engine: Allsn 250C30P
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Bird Strike
- Location: Main Rotor
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: C
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALG2005F00050

## Discrepancy

PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, AFTER INCREASING THE COLLECTIVE FOR TAKEOFF, A SEAGULL STRUCK THE LEADING EDGE OF THE M/R BLADE, THE PILOT SHUT THE AC DOWN AND NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE.  THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE M/R BLADES IAW MM.  AC WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (K)

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