# SDR CA990927093

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 11, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206L
- Registry model: [Bell 206L](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20J
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 20603300411A
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tailboom
- 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/CA990927093

## Discrepancy

(CAN) 2.5 INCH LONGITUDINAL CRACK FOUND ON LEFT SIDE OF TAILBOOM APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES BELOW THE MOST REARWARD T/R DRIVESHAFT BEARING HANGAR (BS 146 APPROX).  TAILBOOM WAS BEYOND LOCAL REPAIR AND SENT BACK TO BELL FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. APPROX 4,000 HOURS ON THIS TAILBOOM.

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