SDR QMLA2011050211055

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead · Bell 222U

Difficulty date: May 2, 2011
Submitted: May 10, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N222LN
Make and model: Bell 222U
Aircraft serial: 47544
Aircraft time: 5,155 hours
System (JASC): 5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
Part: Bulkhead
Part number: 222031505101S
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 270
Part time: 5,155 hours
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: L
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING SCHEDULED MX, FOUND A CRACK ALONG STA 270 BULKHEAD, BUTTLINE 8.5 LT, WATERLINE 81.6. CRACK ORIGINATED FROM LOCK FASTENER JOINING LT AFT NODAL BEAM SUPPORT, PN 222-031-592-103 AND STA 270 BULKHEAD. NO PREVIOUS REPAIRS IN THIS AREA. ACFT OUT OF SERVICE.

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