# SDR CA130730001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 26, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C47B
- System (JASC): [6410 · Tail Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6410)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 406016100119
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Tail Rotor
- 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/CA130730001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) MFG DISCOVERED T/R BLADE ABRASION STRIP BONDING VOIDS AROUND AND EXTENDING AT PROXIMITY OF THE BLADES` DRAIN HOLE.

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