Service difficulty report · Blade · Snias AS350B3

Difficulty date
March 29, 2004
Submitted
June 4, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Snias AS350B3
Aircraft time
2,001 hours
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL2B
Part
Blade
Part number
355A12005004
Condition
Cracked
Location
Tail Rotor
Component
Tail Rotor
Component part number
355A12005004
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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) DURING DAILY INSPECTION AND DAILY COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2001-640-089(A), A CHORDWISE CRACK WAS DETECTED APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IB OF THE BLADE-TIP.