# SDR CA961112049

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Kaman K-1200
- Registry model: [Kaman K-1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/kaman-aerospace-k-1200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc T5317A
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: K931460039
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Sta 115.0
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961112049

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE AME DISCOVERED 2 HORIZONTAL CRACKS AT STA.115.0, WL 85.0, LBL 15 INCHES. BOTH CRACKS ORIGINATE AT BOLT HOLE AND PROPAGATE OUTBOARD IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION LATERALLY ACROSS THE BULKHEAD. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THIS DEFECT IS TYPICAL ON AIRCRAFT NOT MODIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH KAMAN SB 025.

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