# SDR QMLA2019081659069

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 15, 2019
- Submitted: August 16, 2019
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N544AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N544AM), registered now
- Make and model: Snias AS350B3
- Aircraft serial: 4206
- Aircraft time: 4,821 hours, 14,147 cycles
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- Engine time: 6,835 hours, 8,966 cycles
- System (JASC): [5311 · Fuselage Main, Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5311)
- Part: Frame
- Part number: 350A21105120
- Condition: Corroded
- Part time: 4,821 hours, 14,147 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2019081659069

## Discrepancy

DURING A HEAVY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS FOUND IN THE FORM OF CORROSION .005" DEEP PITTING TO THE OB FLANGE OF THE RH X FRAME. THIS AIRCRAFT REMAINS OOS WHILE THIS DAMAGE IS EVALUATED, AND REPAIRED.

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