# SDR CA051202002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 23, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L
- Registry model: [Bell 206L](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 16,283 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20R
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Tail Boom
- Part number: 206033001003
- Part serial: AOKN00564
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Bs 45
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051202002

## Discrepancy

DURING THE CLEANING OF THE TAIL BOOM, A CRACK WAS FOUND AT BOOM STATION 45".  THE CRACK ORIGINATED FROM A RIVET THE TOP LEFT SLIP (FOR THE CAMLOC FITTING).  THE CRACK MEASURED 3.5" AND RUNS ON AN 80 DEGREES ANGLE.

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