# SDR QMLA2011050311053

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 3, 2011
- Submitted: May 4, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N102VU
- Make and model: Bolkms BK117C2
- Aircraft serial: 9044
- Aircraft time: 4,781 hours, 13,093 cycles
- System (JASC): [5302 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5302)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: B535M2005101
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tailboom
- Component: Tailboom, Urocop
- Component part number: B636M2095101
- 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/QMLA2011050311053

## Discrepancy

DURING A 1200 HR INSP, THE MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK IN THE TAILBOOM AT UPPER FRAME 9L RUNNING VERTICAL FROM THE LOWER RT RIVET HOLE TO THE EDGE.

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