# SDR AUS20020430

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 2002
- Submitted: June 13, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20
- System (JASC): [5343 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5343)
- Part: Support
- Part number: 2060313011215
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Mlg Attach
- 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/AUS20020430

## Discrepancy

(AUS) REAR CROSS TUBE SUPPORT AREA DAMAGED.  SUSPECT THE AREA HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY A HARD LANDING AND THEN INADEQUATELY REPAIRED.  THE HELICOPTER HAD ONLY RECENTLY BEEN IMPORTED INTO AUSTRALIA.  PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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