# SDR CA031126007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 24, 2003
- Submitted: January 5, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 15,595 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Attach Fitting
- Part number: 206031329001
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tailboom
- Part time: 15,731 hours, 12,166 cycles
- 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/CA031126007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CRACK LOCATED AT UPPER LT TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING (AIRFRAME SIDE), P/N 206031329001. CRACK EXTENDS BETWEEN FIRST SET OF RIVETS FORWARD OF ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLE, AS WELL AS ABOVE UPPER RIVET TO THE TOP EDGE OF THE FITTING.  CRACK FOUND DURING A 100/300 HR INSPECTION. SUBJECT PART TO BE REPLACED.

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