# SDR CA131216016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 13, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 10,657 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [6220 · Main Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6220)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 204011307105
- Condition: Cracked
- Part time: 9,889 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/CA131216016

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHILE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE STABILIZER BAR, THE CENTER FRAME WHICH HAS 111.3 HRS REMAINING TO IT`S SCHEDULED RETIREMENT LIFE OF 10,000 HOURS, IT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A CRACK APPROXIMATELY .7500" AROUND THE RADIUS OF THE BEARING SET RETAINING LIP WHERE PN 204-011-310-001 BEARING SET SEATS.

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