# SDR CA030710002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 6, 2003
- Submitted: July 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 6,072 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6410 · Tail Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6410)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 212010750105FM
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030710002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) VOID IN S.S. LEADING EDGE STRIP OUTBOARD BLADE TIP  JUNCTION OF BLADE SKIN. VOID AREA APPROXIMATELY 0.175 INCH CHORDWISE X 0.375 INCH SPANWISE. BLADE REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR. SN A-7719.

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