# SDR QMLA2023040720028

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 5, 2023
- Submitted: April 7, 2023
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N339AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7267
- Aircraft time: 3,422 hours, 11,846 cycles
- System (JASC): [5300 · Fuselage Structure (General)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5300)
- Part: Frame
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lh/Rh
- Part time: 3,422 hours, 11,846 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/QMLA2023040720028

## Discrepancy

WHILE PERFORMING EC130B4 AAIP A0740.5, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE 22 DEGREE FRAME AT BOTH LH AND RH CANOPY ATTACHMENT BRACKETS

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