# SDR QMLA2012042512066

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 25, 2012
- Submitted: April 26, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N135ED](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N135ED), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 135 P2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 135 P2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec-135-p2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0335
- Aircraft time: 4,224 hours, 11,901 cycles
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- Part time: 4,224 hours, 11,901 cycles
- 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/QMLA2012042512066

## Discrepancy

DURING AN AIRWORTHINESS CHECK, A 1 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN COMPOSITE STRUCTURE JUST BELOW THE THRESHOLD OF THE CLAMSHELL DOORS ON THE OUTSIDE.  REMOVED ACFT FROM SERVICE.

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