# SDR M7KA0706084131

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 4, 2008
- Submitted: October 24, 2008
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N818MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N818MH), 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: 4131
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- System (JASC): [5344 · Fuselage, Door Hinge](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5344)
- Part: Hinge
- Part number: 350A58004523
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M7KA0706084131

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION CRACKS ON THE HINGE SURFACE RADIATE FROM MOUNTING BORES. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART. SUGGEST PART BE MANUFACTURED FROM A MORE DURABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS STAINLESS STEEL OR TITANIUM. (K)

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