SDR CA010724012

Service difficulty report · Strap · Bell 206B

Difficulty date: July 12, 2001
Submitted: August 7, 2001
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bell 206B
Aircraft time: 12,332 hours
Engine: Allsn 250C20
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Strap
Part number: 206031200118
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) WHILE INSTALLING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE AFT OUTBOARD RADIUS, STATION 100.8. THE CRACK STARTED FROM THE EDGE OF THE STRAP AT A TOOLING MARK MADE EITHER DURING MANUFACTURE OR PREVIOUS INSTALLATION. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 INCHS LONG, MOVING FORWARD AND OUTBOARD. THE STRAP WAS REPLACED.

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