# Service difficulty reports: N6603X

A list on [N6603X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6603X.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 · 78 reports

- [SDR HEEA088535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088535.md): Skid · corroded · Aug 3, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > SKID TUBE CORRODED AND WORN FLAT SPOTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SKID. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA088534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088534.md): Skid · corroded · Aug 3, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > SKID TUBE CORRODED AND WORN FLAT SPOTS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SKID. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA088531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088531.md): Bearing · worn · Jul 30, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MAIN ROTOR HEAD LINK ASSY HAS WORN BEARINGS. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA088528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088528.md): Bearing · worn · Jul 30, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > LINK ASSY WORN BEARINGS. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA088600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088600.md): Battery · malfunctioned · Jul 23, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System
  > MASTER BATTERY DROPS TO 22 VOLT OVERNIGHT. SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA088533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088533.md): Support · corroded · Jul 17, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Landing Gear
  > MLG SUPPORT WORN AND CORRODED. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA088485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088485.md): Bearing · worn · Jul 17, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Head
  > MAIN ROTOR LINK ASSY HAS WORN BEARINGS.
- [SDR HEEA088483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088483.md): Fitting · corroded · Jul 17, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section
  > FITTING MISSING RUBBER PADS AND CORRODED. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA088512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088512.md): Oil Cooler · leaking · Jul 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > OIL COOLER LEAKING FROM THE CORE.
- [SDR HEEA087819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087819.md): Restraint · sticking · Jun 23, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Head
  > FLAP RESTRAINT STICKING. SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA087818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087818.md): Battery · discharged · Jun 20, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY DEAD. TO BE SENT FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA084462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084462.md): Indicator · inoperative · Feb 13, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ADI INOPERATIVE. IN SHOP FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA083439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083439.md): Battery · discharged · Jan 9, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Central Computers
  > INTELLASTART PROCESSOR SUSPECT INTERNAL BATTERY DEAD.
- [SDR HEEA083410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083410.md): Battery · weak · Jan 9, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System
  > MAIN BATTERY WEAK.
- [SDR HEEA083399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083399.md): Battery · weak · Jan 9, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System
  > MAIN BATTERY WEAK. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA083377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083377.md): Indicator · failed · Jan 9, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ADI WOULD NOT ERECT. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083303.md): Bleed Valve · failed · Jan 9, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > BLEED VALVE PRODUCING HIGH TOT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BLEED VALVE.
- [SDR HEEA083298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083298.md): Seat Belt · mismanufactured · Jan 9, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Equipment
  > STRAPS ON SHOULDER HARNESS TOO SHORT.
- [SDR HEEA083254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083254.md): Relief Valve · leaking · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section
  > EMERGENCY FLOAT RELIEF VALVE LEAKING. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083224.md): Screen · corroded · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Air Intake System
  > ENGINE INTAKE SCREEN ASSY HAS CORROSION. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083219.md): Leg Assy · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Mount Section
  > ENGINE MOUNT LEG ASSY HAS A WORN BEARING. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA083177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083177.md): Support · leaking · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > MAIN ROTOR AFT SUPPORT LEAKING. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083161.md): Restraint · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT WORN.
- [SDR HEEA083154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083154.md): Fitting · worn · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > MLG CROSSTUBE FITTING ASSY WORN AND CORRODED. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA083089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083089.md): Indicator · stuck · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Weather Radar System
  > RADAR ALTIMETER STUCK AT 500 FEET. IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA083082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083082.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jan 8, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity System
  > RADAR ALTIMETER INDICATOR NEEDLE DISPLAYS 200-300 FEET AFTER LEAVING GROUND. SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA083033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083033.md): Relay · burned · Jan 6, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating System
  > RELAY STUCK CLOSED AND BURNED.
- [SDR HEEA083032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083032.md): Relay · failed · Jan 6, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating System
  > BATTERY SYSTEM STAYS ON WITH SWITCH IN OFF POSITION.
- [SDR HEEA083019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083019.md): Mixer Box · damaged · Jan 6, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating System
  > PILOT SIDE SELECTOR KNOB VERY HARD TO TURN. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA083016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083016.md): Mixer Box · erratic · Jan 6, 2003 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating System
  > MIXER BOX ERRATIC. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA080684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080684.md): Antenna · failed · Jul 30, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Communications System
  > FM HAS LOW POWER OUT. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA080658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080658.md): Oil Cooler · failed · Jul 30, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > OIL COOLER PRODUCING HIGH ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE.
- [SDR HEEA080285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080285.md): Power Lever · worn · Jun 27, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Power Lever
  > POWER LEVER BOLT HOLE WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA080284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080284.md): Duct · cracked · Jun 27, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Exhaust System
  > BLEED AIR DUCT IS CRACKED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA079960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079960.md): Window · departed · Jun 7, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > LT SLIDING WINDOW DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT. LEFT SEAT AND ALL OTHER PASSENGER SEATS WERE UNOCCUPIED. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR HEEA079566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079566.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · May 30, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Weather Radar System
  > AFTER 15 MINUTES OFF LIGHT SKYWATCH GIVES ERROR CODES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. BENCH CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR HEEA079465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079465.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · May 28, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Temperature Indicating System
  > OVERTEMP LAMP ILLUMINATED. COULD RESET BUT LAMP WOULD RE-ILLUMINATE WHEN BATTERY SWITCH CYCLED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA079444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079444.md): Bearing · worn · May 28, 2002 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > TAIL ROTOR CONTROL TUBE HAS A WORN BEARING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR HEEA073623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073623.md): Indicator · failed · Jun 18, 2001 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Temperature
  > OIL TEMPERATURE WOULD NOT COME UP OFF BOTTOM OF IND.
- [SDR HEEA072645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072645.md): Indicator · reads low · Apr 17, 2001 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity System
  > NEEDLE READS LOW. SENT TO HONEYWELL, KANSAS FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA064740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA064740.md): Cylinder · leaking · Oct 12, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > SERVO LEAKING FROM FORWARD AND AFT SEALS. REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR HEEA063240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA063240.md): Gps Receiver · failed · Aug 9, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning System
  > RECEIVER TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER. TIME SINCE REPAIR 132:45 HOURS.
- [SDR HEEA063190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA063190.md): Gyro · inoperative · Aug 6, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > GYRO INOPERATIVE. MANUAL SLAVE ROD DOESN'T WORK.
- [SDR HEEA062810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062810.md): Servo · leaking · Jul 12, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > LEAKING FROM FORWARD AND AFT SEALS.
- [SDR HEEA062809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062809.md): Servo · leaking · Jul 12, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > LEAKING FROM FORWARD AND AFT SEALS.
- [SDR HEEA061756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA061756.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · Apr 8, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > MOUNTING BRACKET IS LOCATED ABOUT.1250 OF AN INCH OFF THE AIRCRAFT MOUNTING INSERT. THIS CAUSES THE HOUSING TO BE PUT UNDER A PRELOAD WHEN INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR HEEA061755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA061755.md): Shaft · mismanufactured · Apr 8, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > LEFT AFT NUTPLATE ON AFT SIDE OF NR 2 SHAFT BLOWER HOUSING ASSY LOCATED IN WRONG POSITION. OIL COOLER DUCT WILL NOT LINE UP.
- [SDR HEEA061719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA061719.md): Float Assy · failed · Apr 6, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation Section
  > FLOAT BAG HAS RESTRICTION AT INLET VALVE. FLOAT DID NOT INFLATE FULLY WHEN ELECTRICAL INFLATION WAS PERFORMED.
- [SDR HEEA060904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060904.md): Indicator · damaged · Feb 23, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ATTITUDE INDICATOR'S PRE-LOAD NUTS LOOSE. HARD TO BALANCE.
- [SDR HEEA060881](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060881.md): Torquemeter · fluctuates · Feb 23, 1999 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUEMETER HAS FLUCTUATION OF NEEDLE WITHOUT TORQUE.

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## 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 = 'N6603X' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6603X/reports

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