# SDR AU970120

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Hughes 369HS
- Registry model: [Hughes 369HS](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-369hs) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [6410 · Tail Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6410)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 369A1613507
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tail Rotor Blade
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970120

## Discrepancy

(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE SKIN CRACKED IN AREA INBOARD OF THE LEADING EDGE PROTECTION STRIP RUNNING CHORDWISE FROM THE LEADING EDGE TOWARDS THE TRAILING EDGE - CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 25.4MM (1IN)

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