As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) THE PILOT WAS CARRYING OUT HIS DAILY CHECK ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES. HE NOTICED A SOFT AREA BY FEEL . AN ENGINEER CARRIED OUT A TAP TEST AND FOUND THE BLADE HAD AN DELAMINATION 2" FROM TIP AND .5" FROM ABRASION STRIP. APPROXIMATE AREA DELAMINATED 10.5", 6.5 X 3. THE T/R BLADE WILL BE SENT TO THE MFG UNDER STC SR02249LA FOR EVALUATION. A NEW SET OF T/R BLADES WERE TAP TESTED AND FOUND NO DEFECTS.