Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 230

Difficulty date
November 28, 2003
Submitted
March 1, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 230
Part
Blade
Part number
222016001131
Condition
Damaged
Location
Tail Rotor
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
D
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE FLIGHT, A 6.5 INCH PIECE OF DOUBLER BROKE OFF FROM THE BLADE, CAUSING VIBRATIONS.

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