# SDR QMLA2017041817040

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 18, 2017
- Submitted: April 21, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N105VU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105VU), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC135T2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC135T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec135t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0724
- Aircraft time: 3,872 hours, 12,056 cycles
- System (JASC): [5412 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5412)
- Part: Firewall
- Part number: L713M2047102
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr  1 Engine Bay
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017041817040

## Discrepancy

WHILE PERFORMING AN AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION, MECHANIC DISCOVERED A CRACK ON THE LEFT AFT LOWER FIREWALL. THIS FIREWALL WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE AIRCRAFT HAS SINCE BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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