# SDR CA150318008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 24, 2015
- Submitted: August 5, 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): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 407012101
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main 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/CA150318008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) MECHANIC DISCOVERED A CHORD WISE CRACK IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE AT L/E DRAIN HOLE.

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