# SDR CA110414009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 13, 2011
- Submitted: September 9, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Sealant
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 319 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110414009

## Discrepancy

WHILE COMPLETING 100 HR INSP 5-22A A VOID WAS FOUND IN THE SEALANT OF THE DOUBLER AT THE ROOT END OF THE BLADE.  DUE TO THE HOURS ON THE BLADE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS A MFG FLAW.  VOID DEPTH .162" MAX ALLOWABLE DEPTH IS .060"

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