Service difficulty report · Frame · Bolkms BK117B2

Difficulty date
October 4, 2007
Submitted
October 4, 2007
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N117MK
Make and model
Bolkms BK117B2
Aircraft serial
7196
Aircraft time
8,535 hours
Engine
Lyc LTS101750B1
Part
Frame
Part number
FRAME2L
Condition
Cracked
Location
Tailcone
Part time
8,535 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION A 18MM LONG CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LT 'A' FUSELAGE FRAME 2L. THE CRACK IS ON THE LOWER SKIN ONLY OF A DOUBLE SKIN ASSEMBLY. THE CRACK ORIGINATES FROM A BOLT HOLE, EXTENDS 9MM IN EACH DIRECTION FROM THE BOLT HOLE. THE BOLT IS USED FOR THE LOWER FORWARD ATTACHING SUPPORT FOR THE ECU (ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNIT)