# SDR QMLA2016082516097

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 25, 2016
- Submitted: August 26, 2016
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N862NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N862NC), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 429
- Registry model: [Bell 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 57242
- Aircraft time: 190 hours, 617 cycles
- Engine: Pwc PW207D
- Engine time: 190 hours, 449 cycles
- System (JASC): [5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5312)
- Part: Firewall
- Part number: 429069501113
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine Deck
- Part time: 190 hours
- 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/QMLA2016082516097

## Discrepancy

DURING AIRWORTHINESS CHECK, FOUND THE FORWARD CENTER ENGINE FIREWALL PANEL CRACKED IN 2 PLACES, FROM THE BOTTOM AND FROM A LOWER STIFFENER SOLID RIVET.  THIS ACFT REMAINS OUT OF SERVICE AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMISSION AWAITING A REPLACEMENT FIREWALL OR REPAIR.

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