# SDR CA980504001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 205A-1
- Registry model: [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc T5313B
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 204011250001
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 502 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/CA980504001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) BLADE CRACKED ON BOTH SKINS AT 77.25 INCHES FROM TIP T/E.  CRACK IS 15 INCHES CHORDWISE FORWARD FROM TRAILING EDGE THEN INBOARD 9 INCHES TOP AND BOTTOM.

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