Service difficulty report · Longeron · Bell 206B

Difficulty date
May 31, 2006
Submitted
June 22, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 206B
Aircraft time
12,014 hours
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Longeron
Part number
206031123059
Condition
Cracked
Location
Fuselage
Part time
12,163 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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 A ROUTINE 300 HR INSP, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LONGERON ABOVE THE LT REAR PASSENGER DOOR, AT THE FWD ATTACHMENT TO THE ROLLOVER BULKHEAD. THE CRACK ORIGINATED AT THE ATTACHING RIVETS. THE LONGERON WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PIECE, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (TC NR 20060605008)

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