# SDR QMLR MC708

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 27, 2009
- Submitted: September 10, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N556UH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N556UH), registered now
- Make and model: Bell 430
- Registry model: [Bell 430](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49117
- Engine: Allsn 250C40B
- System (JASC): [6410 · Tail Rotor Blades](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6410)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: 222016001139
- Part serial: A2320
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Tail Rotor
- Part time: 1,594 hours
- 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/QMLR%20MC708

## Discrepancy

FOUND TAIL ROTOR BLADE ROOT TO BE CRACKED IN VICINITY OF PITCH HORN.

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