SDR QMLA2017102617117

Service difficulty report · Frame · Urocop EC135P2

Difficulty date: October 26, 2017
Submitted: November 3, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N354LL
Make and model: Urocop EC135P2
Aircraft serial: 0453
Aircraft time: 4,658 hours, 14,749 cycles
System (JASC): 5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame
Part: Frame
Condition: Chafed
Location: Frm 5
Part time: 4,658 hours, 14,749 cycles
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF CHAFING ON LOWER EDGE OF FRAME 5, X 4692, Y 2560, Z 317, DURING PRE CLOSE INSPECTION OF AVIONIC BAY. NOTE THAT CURRENT HARDWARE IS IN LINE WITH THE GAP IN-BETWEEN FRAME 5 AND MED WALL AND ONLY CONTACTS IF TRIM IS DEFLECTED BACK WHEN PUSHING ON SNAP OR MED MOUNT INSTALL.

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