# SDR EVCA00004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 2010
- Submitted: April 30, 2010
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N192AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N192AE), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 206L-1
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45660
- Aircraft time: 17,270 hours, 38,672 cycles
- System (JASC): [5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5312)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 206032308003
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Aft Bulkhead
- Part time: 17,270 hours, 38,672 cycles
- 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/EVCA00004

## Discrepancy

DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A BELL KIT (BHT-SI-2050) TAILBOOM REQUIRED REMOVAL FOR REPLACEMENT.  AFTER REMOVAL OF TAILBOOM, CRACKED NOTICED ON AIRFRAME AFT BULKHEAD RING.  AIRFRAME AFT BULKHEAD RING R & R.

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