# SDR CA081017008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 3, 2008
- Submitted: November 3, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 204-B
- Registry model: [Bell 204-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-204-b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 13,730 hours
- Engine: Lyc T5311B
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Longeron
- Part number: 204032806079A
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tailboom
- 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/CA081017008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ACFT THE AME NOTICED A CRACK IN THE UPPER LT TAILBOOM LONGERON APROX. 3 INCHES AFT OF THE TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING. ACFT GROUNDED FOR REPAIRS.

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