# SDR CA980421028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206L-4
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-206l-4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C30P
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 206531118
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/CA980421028

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE MOUNTING FLANGE OF THE MAINTENANCE STEP HAS A CAVITY WHICH ALLOWS MOISTURE TO COLLECT AND FREEZE/EXPAND CAUSING A RUPTURE IN THE SKIN OF THE A/C AND DAMAGE TO THE HONEYCOMB BENEATH.

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