# SDR QMLA2018020518013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 2018
- Submitted: February 5, 2018
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N438CM
- 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: 0830
- Aircraft time: 4,622 hours, 17,341 cycles
- System (JASC): [5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5310)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Xmsn Deck
- Part time: 4,622 hours, 17,341 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/QMLA2018020518013

## Discrepancy

DURING A 12 MONTH INSPECTION,  FOUND A CRACK APPROX 1.5 INCHES LONG ON THE RT FORWARD MAIN GEARBOX DECK AT THE TRANSITION TO THE CABIN ROOF ABOVE THE NR 4 BULKHEAD. THE CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE RADIUS OF THE DOUBLER THAT MAKES THE TRASITION. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-71-53,8-7.

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