# SDR AU000904

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 12, 2000
- Submitted: November 2, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3B
- System (JASC): [5314 · Fuselage Main, Keel](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5314)
- Part: Panel
- Part number: 212030169107
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage Main Ke
- Part time: 10,301 cycles
- Component: Fuselage Main Ke, Bell
- 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/AU000904

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN BEAM PANEL CRACKED AT STA 166.  CRACK LENGTH 100 MM (4 INCHES). FOUND DURING INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF CRACKED MAIN BEAM CAP IAW BHT TB 212-88-106.  (X)

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