SDR QML3MR0243

Service difficulty report · Skin · Bell 222B

Difficulty date
August 5, 2010
Submitted
August 10, 2010
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N408MA
Make and model
Bell 222B
Aircraft serial
47135
Aircraft time
12,797 hours
Engine
Lyc LTS101*
Part
Skin
Part number
222031809104
Condition
Delaminated
Location
Fs 242-258
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 INSP, FOUND DELAMINATION/PUNCTURE OF RT UPPER WING SKIN IN AREA OF A PREVIOUS REPAIR. DELAMINATION MEASURES APPROX 16" X 7". PUNCTURE IS SCREW HEAD USED IN REPAIR WAS PUSHED THROUGH SKIN.

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