# Service difficulty reports: N6160Y A list on [N6160Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 56 reports - [SDR HEEA116944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA116944.md): Compressor · stalled · Aug 20, 2007 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > PILOT REPOSITIONED THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE AIRFIELD TO A HELIPAD AT CUSTOMER'S LOCATION. DURING TAKEOFF TO A HOVER AT THAT LOCATION, PILOT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE AIRCRAFT LOST SOME POWER. PILOT SUSPECTED COMPRESSOR STALL, SHUTDOWN. MAINTENANCE IN - [SDR HEEA087252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087252.md): Latch · broken · Jun 10, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Life Jacket > ONE LATCH ON STRAP IS BROKEN. REPLACED LIFE VEST. - [SDR HEEA085059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085059.md): Cover · deteriorated · Feb 28, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section > FLOAT COVER IS TORN AND DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA085058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085058.md): Cover · deteriorated · Feb 28, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section > FLOAT COVER IS TORN AND DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA085057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085057.md): Float · failed · Feb 28, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section > FLOAT BAG ASSY FAILED PRESSURE TEST. - [SDR HEEA085056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085056.md): Float · leaking · Feb 28, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section > DURING PRESSURE TESTING FLOAT BAG LEAKED THROUGH AFT SEAM. - [SDR HEEA084471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084471.md): Relay · malfunctioned · Feb 13, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Electrical Power System Wiring > RELAY MALFUNCTIONED, WARNING HORN NOISE, ANTI COLLISION LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND CAUTION PANEL LIGHT ON. FOUND BATTERY SWITCH OFF. CYCLED BATTERY SWITCH TWICE WITH NO CHANGE. - [SDR HEEA084459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084459.md): Tach Generator · malfunctioned · Feb 13, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Indicating System > ROTOR INDICATOR NEEDLE FLUCTUATES AND SOMETIMES FALLS TO ZERO. LOW ROTOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA084444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084444.md): Bearing · corroded · Feb 13, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Head > GRIP SEAL LEAKING GREASE. REPLACED BEARING 206011118001 DUE TO CORROSION ON ROLLER AND RETAINER 206011129003 DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083407.md): Battery · weak · Jan 9, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System > MAIN BATTERY WEAK. - [SDR HEEA083387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083387.md): Fuel Nozzle · failed · Jan 9, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Injector Nozzle > ENGINE WOULD NOT LIGHT OFF FOR STARTING. FOUND FUEL FLOW WOULD NOT FLOW THROUGH FUEL NOZZLE. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083329.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Jan 9, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines > N1 HUNG AT 20 PERCENT N1 AND COULD NOT BE INCREASED. SECOND ATTEMPT, START WAS NORMAL. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083306.md): Bleed Valve · malfunctioned · Jan 9, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Compressor Bleed Valve > AFTER LANDING AND TAKE OFF, TOT INCREASED 30 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES RETURNED TO NORMAL THAN RAN 30 DEGREES HIGHER THAN NORMAL. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BLEED VALVE. - [SDR HEEA083176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083176.md): Support · leaking · Jan 8, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission Coupling > MAIN ROTOR AFT SUPPORT LEAKING. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083173.md): Bushing · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BUSHINGS WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083165.md): Restraint · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083139.md): Restraint · sticking · Jan 8, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Head > MAIN ROTOR FLAP RESTRAINT STICKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA079487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079487.md): Skid · corroded · May 28, 2002 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Wheel/Ski/Float > SKID TUBE HAS CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS. SCRAPPED. - [SDR HEEA076835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076835.md): Battery · discharged · Oct 18, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System > DEAD. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BATTERY. - [SDR HEEA073625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073625.md): Indicator · failed · Jun 18, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating System > UNRELIABLE AT LOW RPM DURING STARTS. - [SDR HEEA073576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073576.md): Rod · worn · Jun 18, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor System > WORN BEARING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY. - [SDR HEEA073563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073563.md): Bellcrank · worn · Jun 18, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Flight Control > PIVOT BUSHING WORN AND BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY. - [SDR HEEA072902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072902.md): Structure · cracked · May 1, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA072635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072635.md): Transponder · failed · Apr 17, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder System > WILL NOT COME ON. - [SDR HEEA072564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072564.md): Lead · shorted · Apr 11, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Ignition Harness (Distribution) > ONE OF THE FOUR TANGS ON B RECEPTACLE END BROKEN. - [SDR HEEA072512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072512.md): Seal · leaking · Apr 11, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Gearbox > OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SEAL. REPLACED TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP. - [SDR HEEA072508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072508.md): Indicator · precesses · Apr 11, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > PILOT REPORTS THAT AFTER INSTRUMENT SLOWLY STARTED TO PRECESS THE CARD WAS CORRECTED AND INSTRUMENT FROZE UP IN WINGS LEVEL AND NOSE ON HORIZON POSITION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA071960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA071960.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Apr 3, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Exterior Lighting > INOPERATIVE - NO FLASH ON STROBE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA063153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA063153.md): Cylinder · leaking · Jul 29, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo System > CYLINDER LEAKING. - [SDR HEEA062878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062878.md): Splines · worn · Jul 13, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Engine Fuel Pump > FUEL PUMP HAD WORN DRIVE SHAFT SPLINES AND GEAR SPLINES. - [SDR HEEA060673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060673.md): Regulator · malfunctioned · Feb 16, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating System > GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON-LINE. ADJUSTED VOLTAGE TO 28 VOLTS GENERATOR OUTPUT - REGULATOR WILL NOT CLOSE LINE CONTROL RELAY. - [SDR HEEA060478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060478.md): Vane · mismanufactured · Feb 9, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > RECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: MEASURED.009 INCH OUT OF ROUND ON VANE ASSEMBLY. - [SDR HEEA060475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060475.md): Vane · mismanufactured · Feb 4, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Section > RECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: MEASURED.009 INCH OUT OF ROUND ON VANE ASSEMBLY INSIDE DIAMETER. - [SDR HEEA060432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060432.md): Starter · failed · Jan 28, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Starter-Generator > STARTER/GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE DURING SHUT DOWN. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND STARTER/GENERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE. - [SDR HEEA060141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060141.md): Transceiver · malfunctioned · Jan 22, 1999 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications System > DIGITS FADE IN AND OUT. - [SDR HEEA0015140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015140.md): Regulator · inoperative · Jul 1, 1998 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · AC Regulator > REGULATOR INOPERATIVE, FALLS OFF LINE. - [SDR HEEA0013214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0013214.md): Actuator · failed · Mar 4, 1998 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Control > ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT MOTOR. - [SDR HEEA0012442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012442.md): Indicator · failed · Jan 5, 1998 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Indicating System > INDICATOR WAS REMOVED FROM BOWL AND CLEANED. INSTALLED INDICATOR BACK ON BOWL, TESTED AND INDICATOR STILL DIDN'T WORK. - [SDR HEEA0012023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012023.md): Flexure · deteriorated · Nov 18, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > FLEXURE RUBBER DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA0011687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011687.md): Shell · debonded · Oct 22, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > SHELL DENTED AND SEPARATED. - [SDR HEEA0011445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011445.md): Fin Assy · corroded · Oct 10, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin > FIN ASSY SKIN CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AT THIS STATION. - [SDR HEEA0011348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011348.md): Stabilizer Assy · separated · Oct 9, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Vertical Stabilizer > STABILIZER ASSY SEPARATED AT OUTER EDGES. - [SDR HEEA0011347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011347.md): Elevator Assy · corroded · Oct 9, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Elevator Structure > ELEV ASSY CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA0011346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011346.md): Elevator Assy · corroded · Oct 9, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Elevator Structure > ELEV ASSY CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA0011322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011322.md): Flexure · deteriorated · Oct 8, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > FLEXURE ELASTOMER DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA0011320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011320.md): Flexure · deteriorated · Oct 8, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > FLEXURE ELASTOMER DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA0011187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011187.md): Actuator · failed · Oct 2, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Control > ACTUATOR WILL NOT MOTOR IN EITHER DIRECTION. - [SDR HEEA0011124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011124.md): Fin Assy · grooved · Sep 30, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Vertical Stabilizer > FIN ASSY GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA0010990](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010990.md): Transceiver · failed · Sep 15, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder System > TRANSCEIVER NO REPLY, NO TRANSMIT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, VERIFIED NO TRANSMIT. REPLACED V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR, RE - [SDR HEEA0010439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010439.md): Torquemeter · erratic · Jul 10, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating > TORQUE METER ERRATIC AT HIGH TORQUE, READINGS BOUNCE. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y/reports.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE n_number = 'N6160Y' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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