# SDR QMLA2024091620115

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 16, 2024
- Submitted: September 16, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N953AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N953AL), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC135T2
- Registry model: [Urocop EC135T2](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-deutschland-ec135t2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 0686
- Aircraft time: 8,914 hours, 24,985 cycles
- System (JASC): [6700 · Rotorcraft Flight Control](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6700)
- Part: Pedal
- Part number: L672M1001255
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Part time: 8,914 hours, 24,985 cycles
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024091620115

## Discrepancy

DURING THE 1000HR AIRFRAME INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE PILOT LH TAIL ROTOR PEDAL ON THE UPPER PART OF THE
INBOARD FORK.

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