# SDR CA141222006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 20, 2014
- Submitted: March 12, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 9,024 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C47B
- System (JASC): [3210 · Main Landing Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210)
- Part: Lug
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Ground Handling
- Component: Skid Tube Assy
- 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/CA141222006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING THE RAISING OF THE ACFT TO MOVE OUT SIDE THE GROUND HANDLING LUG THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE SKID TUBE, BROKE OFF ALLOWING THE A/C TO DROP TO THE FLOOR.  THE SKID TUBE WAS NEW AND RECENTLY INSTALLED.  MFG DEFECTS IN THE METAL AROUND THE LUG WERE NOTED POST INSPECTION.

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