# SDR ERAA097517

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 31, 2004
- Submitted: October 4, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 412
- Registry model: [Bell 412](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-412) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3246 · Wheel/Ski/Float](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246)
- Part: Saddle
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Skid Tube
- Component: Skid Tube
- Component part number: 412050015109
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA097517

## Discrepancy

FORWARD SADDLE ON SKID TUBE BROKEN.  FWD SADDLE ON SKID TUBE BROKEN.  PERFORMED INSPECTION OF ALL FLOATS, COVERS AND HOSES IAW ERA 412 CAMP-1, INSPECTION GUIDE AND BHT-412-SI-2.  ALL COMPONENTS FOUND TO BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION.  REMOVED ALL COMPONENTS FROM UNSERVICEABLE SKID TUBE AND REINSTALLED THEM ONTO SERVICEABLE SKID TUBE, VERIFIED COMPLIANCE WITH ABS 412-93-78.

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