# SDR CA060331005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 27, 2006
- Submitted: June 22, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 205A-1
- Registry model: [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 21,160 hours
- Engine: Lyc T5317A
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Saddle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Skid Tube
- Component: Skid Tube
- Component part number: 412320115
- 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/CA060331005

## Discrepancy

CRACK WAS FOUND ON SKID TUBE AT FORWARD CROSSTUBE MOUNTING SADDLE.  THERE WAS NO REPORT OF A HARD LANDING WITH THIS AIRCRAFT AT THIS TIME.  TIMES FOR THESE SKID TUBES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

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