SDR CA090505002

Service difficulty report · Support · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date: May 4, 2009
Submitted: May 13, 2009
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bell 206L3
Aircraft time: 4,169 hours
Engine: Allsn 250C30P
System (JASC): 5510 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
Part: Support
Part number: 206023119063
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horizontal Stab
Part time: 4,185 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) WHILE CARRYING OUT A POST LEASE INSP, THE ENGINEER NOTICED A CRACK IN THE PAINT ON THE SUPPORT, UPPER LT FOR THE HORIZONTAL FIN ASSY. HE REMOVED THE SUPPORT TO VERIFY THAT IS WAS A CRACK, ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE SUPPORT THE CRACK SHOWED THROUGH. THE CRACK IS 2.25 INCHES LONG.

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