# SDR EGI2008F00001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 8, 2008
- Submitted: July 1, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206L-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C30P
- System (JASC): [6210 · Main Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6210)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 206015001115
- Part serial: A4274
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Main Rotor
- Part time: 2,922 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGI2008F00001

## Discrepancy

VISUAL INSPECTION OF M/R BLADE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION FOUND A .017 IN. DEEP DENT IN THE LOWER GRIP PLATE AT STATION 17.5. THIS M/R BLADE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMOVED IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION AND PLACED IN STOCK. COMMUNICATION WITH MFG PSE RECOMMENDS SENDING TO RBI FOR REWORK. THIS M/R BLADE HAS 2921.6 TT SINCE NEW. THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN. SUSPECT M/R BLADE WAS DAMAGED IN HANDLING. (K)

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