# SDR EVCA09262023

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 26, 2023
- Submitted: September 26, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N138AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138AE), 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: 45782
- Aircraft time: 21,680 hours, 38,638 cycles
- Engine: Allsn 250C30
- Engine time: 9,783 hours, 15,658 cycles
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 206032303035
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Station 155
- Part time: 21,680 hours, 38,638 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/EVCA09262023

## Discrepancy

CRACK IN R/H ROLLOVER CLOSE OUT PANEL APPROX 1 INCH LONG EXTENDING TO EDGE OF PANEL. P/N 206-031-117-443. THIS PART WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO REPAIR THE FRAME MIGHT CONSIDER REPLACEMENT OF PANEL IF PROCURABLE.

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