# SDR CA121011008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-4
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-206l-4) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 206015001015
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 1,282 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121011008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A M/R BLADE WAS FOUND CRACKED BY THE MECHANIC WHILE HE WAS CLEANING THE BLADE IN PREPARATION FOR A STATIC BALANCE CHECK AFTER A HUB CHANGE.  THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 3.6" LONG.

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