# SDR CA990513004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 21, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Snias AS350BA
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1B
- System (JASC): [6220 · Main Rotor Head](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6220)
- Part: Flange
- Part number: 350A31202304
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 916 hours
- Component: 350A31003305
- 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/CA990513004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RADIUS OF FLANGE OF THE VIBRATION ABSORBER ASSEMBLY.  MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PART WAS CHANGED.

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