# SDR AU980990

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206B-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206B-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206b-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 206010200033
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Main Rotor
- 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/AU980990

## Discrepancy

(AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE LEADING EDGE UPPER SURFACES PEELING AWAY.  FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON THE LOWER SURFACE. EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION CONFIRMED INTERNAL CORROSION.  PART TC:  2,209.

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