# SDR CA081216002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 10, 2008
- Submitted: February 2, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 9,479 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C30P
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 206033302031
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/CA081216002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF BELL INSTALLED HEATER ASSY.  A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED OF THE AREA`S SURROUNDING STRUCTURE.  THE LT AFT FRAME ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS.  THE CRACK WAS NOTED TO PROTRUDE FROM A RIVET HOLE ACROSS THE FACE OF THE FRAME.  FRAME ASSY WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED NEW.

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