Service difficulty report · Spar · Bolkms BK117C2

Difficulty date
June 13, 2023
Submitted
June 13, 2023
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N454MH
Make and model
Bolkms BK117C2
Aircraft serial
9151
Aircraft time
8,464 hours, 38,351 cycles
Part
Spar
Part number
B535M2062103
Condition
Cracked
Location
Zone 300
Part time
8,464 hours, 38,351 cycles
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSPECTION FOUND CRACK IN TOP L/H SIDE OF THE VERTICAL FIN MAIN SPAR.