# SDR CA971016020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2910 · Hydraulic System, Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2910)
- Part: Elbow
- Part number: MS21926W6
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Hyd Line
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971016020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) A SLIGHT LEAK AT A HYDRAULIC LINE P/N 212-076-348-1 BECAME WORSE WHEN THE 'B' NUT WAS TIGHTENED.  ELBOW WAS FOUND CRACKED IN 2 LOCATIONS ABOUT 180 DEGREES APART.  THE CRACKS RADIATED FROM END OF FLARE.

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