Service difficulty report · Spring · Snias AS350*

Difficulty date
February 2, 2007
Submitted
May 1, 2007
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Snias AS350*
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1B
Part
Spring
Part number
704A33341003
Condition
Broken
Location
Anti Vibration
Part time
11,359 hours
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) WE ARE DOING A 12 YEAR INSPECTION ON AIRCRAFT, AS WELL AS SEND IT OUT FOR PAINT. THE MAIN ROTOR ANTI-VIBRATOR WAS REMOVED FOR CHECK AND MODIFICATION. WHEN SPRINGS WERE REMOVED, ONE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN 40 MM FROM OB END. THIS AREA IS HIDDEN BEHIND SIDE COVERS. (TC NR 20070205001)