# SDR HEEA0016399

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 23, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N3131S
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 30953
- System (JASC): [3211 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211)
- Part: Saddle Assy
- Part number: 205050400101
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Skid
- Component: 205050400106
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016399

## Discrepancy

INBOARD SECTION OF SADDLE ASSEMBLY CRACKED.  CRACK EXTENDS FORE - AFT .75 INCH, ONE INCH BELOW THE INBOARD LOWER BOLT HOLE WITH THE LOWER INBOARD BOLT HOLE BEING THE CENTER POINT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE SKID TUBE ASSEMBLY.

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