Service difficulty report · Vertical Fin · Snias AS350B

Difficulty date
October 10, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Snias AS350B
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1B
Part
Vertical Fin
Part number
350A1400200802
Condition
Cracked
Location
Trailing Edge
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) CRACK IN RIGHT HAND TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND FORWARD UPPER CASTING MOUNT. EXCESSIVE GAP (3MM) WHEN ATTACHED. BOLT HOLES IN CASTING MOUNT ELONGATED.