# SDR CA000316001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 16, 2000
- Submitted: April 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 11,948 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6220 · Main Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6220)
- Part: Nut
- Part number: 204011016001
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: M/R Head
- Component: Main Rotor Head, Bell, 204012101143
- 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/CA000316001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFTER M/R BLADE STRIKE, A CONDITIONAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT.  BOTH ACORN NUTS WERE CONFIRMED FRACTURED BY NDT.  ACORN NUTS SENT OUT FOR ANALYSIS.

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