# SDR CA970731018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Snias AS350BA
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1B
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 355A1002006
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 3,498 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/CA970731018

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THREE INCH CRACK FOUND IN THE LOWER SKIN OF A MAIN BLADE.  CRACK LOCATED 53 INCHES IN FROM THE BLADE ROOT.  CRACK RUNS 90 DEGREES FROM LEADING EDGE.

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