# SDR M7K2008F00054

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 24, 2008
- Submitted: August 1, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N817MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N817MH), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4125
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 350A58004523
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Inlet
- Part time: 105 hours
- 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/M7K2008F00054

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE HINGE MOUNTING FLANGE RADIATING FROM THE OUTERMOST LT ATTACHMENT SCREW BORE.  THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART.  (K)

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