# SDR CA120529004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 20, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 429
- Registry model: [Bell 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwc PW207D
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Reinforcement
- Part number: 509636
- Condition: Detached
- Location: Mid Fuel Cell
- Part time: 183 hours
- 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/CA120529004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE STAINLESS STEEL REINFORCEMENT ROD SHOULD BE RETAINED WITHIN 2 CARBON FIBER TUBES.  DURING INSPECTION THE STAINLESS STEEL REINFORCEMENT ROD WAS FOUND LOOSE IN THE FUEL CELL.

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