# SDR CA970311052

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 10, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Snias AS350B
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1B
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Vertical Fin
- Part number: 350A1400200802
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Trailing Edge
- 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/CA970311052

## Discrepancy

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

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