# SDR EVCA2013090900049

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 9, 2013
- Submitted: September 9, 2013
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N53AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53AE), 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: 45300
- Aircraft time: 28,970 hours, 19,297 cycles
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 206033003105
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/EVCA2013090900049

## Discrepancy

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION,  FOUND SKIN CRACKING ISSUES ALONG WITH LOOSE RIVETS.

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