# SDR CA970421007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 27, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: 212030161001
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tailboom
- Part time: 11,578 hours
- 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/CA970421007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A CRACK WAS FOUND RADIATING FROM THE BOLT HOLE OF THE TAILBOOM MOUNTING BOLT.  CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FITTING WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY BROKEN.  THE FITTING WAS THE LOWER LEFT HAND.

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