# SDR CA091013003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 2009
- Submitted: December 1, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L
- Registry model: [Bell 206L](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 18,083 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20R
- System (JASC): [6410 · Tail Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6410)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 206016201131
- Condition: Delaminated
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Part time: 2,379 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091013003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING DAILY INSP PILOT NOTICED THE OTBD T/E SKIN WAS DELAMINATED 6 INCHES FROM THE TIP ON TAIL ROTOR BLADE PN 206-016-201-131, SN CS-12194 BLADE HAS 120.8 HOURS REMAINING BEFOR RETIREMENT. BOTH BLADES WERE REPLACE WITH NEW BLADES AND THE ASSY WAS BALANCED WITHOUT INCIDENT.

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