SDR HEEA061697

Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 412

Difficulty date
April 5, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N21498
Make and model
Bell 412
Aircraft serial
36003
Part
Blade
Part number
412015300109
Condition
Torn
Location
Main Rotor
Part time
11,744 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

OUTBOARD LEADING EDGE STRIP ON BLADE HAD PIN HOLES THROUGH AND EROSION SHIELD TORN AT THE TIP END.

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