# Service difficulty reports: N8592X, cancelled Jan 30, 2007 A list on [N8592X, cancelled Jan 30, 2007](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8592X-2007-01-30.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR HEEA087170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087170.md): Bearing · worn · Jun 9, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > WORN BEARINGS. REPLACED BEARINGS (2 EA) 206033509003 DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA085061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085061.md): Mixer Box · malfunctioned · Feb 28, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating System > NR 1 VHF HAS A BUZZ AND NR 2 VHF HAS A SQUEAL IN THE HEADSET. SHOP REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA085060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085060.md): Mixer Box · malfunctioned · Feb 28, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating System > NR 2 VHF WILL NOT RECEIVE WHEN ROTARY AND TOGGLE SWITCH ARE SELECTED TOGETHER. SHOP REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA085050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085050.md): Indicator · precesses · Feb 28, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > ADI UNRELIABLE AND PRECESSES. SHOP REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA083179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083179.md): Bearing · rough · Jan 8, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft > TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT FORWARD BEARING ROUGH. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083034.md): Relay · stuck · Jan 6, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating System > RELAY CORRODED AND STICKING. - [SDR HEEA083008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083008.md): Elt · activated · Jan 6, 2003 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator Beacon > ELT HAS AN UNCOMMANDED ACTIVATION FOR UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. - [SDR HEEA080400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080400.md): Stud · broken · Jul 8, 2002 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > REMOVED DUE TO COMPRESSOR SCROLL STUD BROKEN. UPON INSPECTION OF COMPRESSOR PARTS NOTED WORN TANGS AND SLOTS, CHIPS AND PITS ON CARBON FACE. - [SDR HEEA077003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077003.md): Computer · failed · Oct 31, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) System > WILL NOT POWER UP. PENDING VENDOR REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA075536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075536.md): Crosstube · corroded · Aug 21, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Wheel/Ski/Float > CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS IN AREA AROUND SADDLES. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA075519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA075519.md): Indicator · fluctuates · Aug 21, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator > FLUCTUATING; OCCASIONALLY PEGGING OUT ON THE HIGH SIDE. - [SDR HEEA072893](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072893.md): Blade · damaged · Apr 30, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Blades > NUMBER ONE FINGER ON UPPER SURFACE TRAILING EDGE HAS 7 INCHES OF THE FINGER MISSING. SENT TO BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON FOR CREDIT. - [SDR HEEA072651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072651.md): Receiver · failed · Apr 18, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) System > SCREEN GOES BLANK AFTER EXTENDED USE. SUSPECT OVERHEATING DUE TO FAULTY COOLING FAN. - [SDR HEEA071944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA071944.md): Relay · failed · Apr 3, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Starter > STUCK IN ENERGIZED POSITION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA065069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA065069.md): Battery · discharged · Nov 11, 1999 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Marker Beacon System > BEACON HAD WEAK BATTERY. - [SDR HEEA062799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062799.md): Transceiver · malfunctioned · Jul 12, 1999 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications System > TRANSCEIVER HAD STATIC AND BACKGROUND NOISE. - [SDR HEEA060922](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060922.md): Encoder · reads high · Feb 23, 1999 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder > ENCODER READS 500 HIGH. - [SDR HEEA060882](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060882.md): Torquemeter · sticks · Feb 23, 1999 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating > TORQUE OSCILLATION NEEDLE STICKS ON TORQUEMETER. - [SDR HEEA060654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060654.md): Starter · failed · Feb 16, 1999 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Starter-Generator > STARTER/GENERATOR WILL NOT MOTOR FOR START OR GENERATE. - [SDR HEEA060180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060180.md): Indicator · failed · Jan 22, 1999 · N8592X · 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 HEEA0015744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015744.md): Indicator · failed · Aug 25, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System > TOT INDICATOR HAS NO READINGS. - [SDR HEEA0015592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015592.md): Stabilizer · corroded · Aug 14, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > STABILIZER CORRODED UNDER CENTER DOUBLER. - [SDR HEEA0015429](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015429.md): Transducer · out of tolerance · Jul 30, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Pressure Indicator > TRANSDUCER READS LOW OUT OF TOLERANCE. - [SDR HEEA0015213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015213.md): Skin · improper part · Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > INCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS. - [SDR HEEA0015212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015212.md): Skin · improper part · Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > INCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS. - [SDR HEEA0015211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015211.md): Skin · improper part · Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > INCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS. - [SDR HEEA0015210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015210.md): Skin · improper part · Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > INCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS. - [SDR HEEA0015153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015153.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jul 1, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Rate of Climb Indicator > VSI INDICATOR INDICATES HIGH OUT OF TOLERANCE, AND NEEDLE STICKS. - [SDR HEEA0014680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014680.md): Washer · mismanufactured · Jun 10, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Control > MAIN ROTOR CONTROL WASHER'S TEFLON COATING IS BAD. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE WASHER. - [SDR HEEA0014494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014494.md): B-Nut · corroded · Jun 2, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Heating System > HEATER SYSTEM BLEED AIR (RECEIVED PART WITH CORROSION B-NUT AREA) REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA0014458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014458.md): Case · corroded · Jun 2, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator Beacon > ELT CASE HAS CORROSION. - [SDR HEEA0014215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014215.md): Pump Assy · defective · May 15, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive > RECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: DEEP CASTING FLAWS BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON PUMP ASSY. SCAVENGE PORT. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE PUMP ASSY. - [SDR HEEA0014007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014007.md): Carbon Seal · worn · Apr 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > ENGINE REMOVED DUE TO CRACKED SCROLL. INSPECTION OF COMPRESSOR PARTS REVEALED: WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON SEAL TANGS AND TANG SLOTS. INSTALLED A NEW SEAL. - [SDR HEEA0013717](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0013717.md): Actuator · failed · Apr 2, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Control > ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE. - [SDR HEEA0012458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012458.md): Indicator · failed · Jan 6, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating System > GAS PRODUCER INDICATOR NEEDLES OSCILLATES DURING STARTING CYCLE. - [SDR HEEA0012091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012091.md): Link Assy · separated · Nov 19, 1997 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > LINK ASSY BEARING SEPARATED. - [SDR HEEA0011905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011905.md): Indicator · failed · Nov 10, 1997 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Indicating System > INDICATOR WAS REMOVED FROM BOWL AND CLEANED. INSTALLED INDICATOR BACK ON BOWL, TESTED AND INDICATOR STILL DID NOT WORK. SCRAPPED INDICATOR AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA0011811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011811.md): Power Supply · failed · Nov 6, 1997 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Exterior Lighting > POWER SUPPLY OUTLET NR2 DOESN'T WORK NR1. - [SDR HEEA0010750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010750.md): Restraint · worn · Aug 19, 1997 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > XMSN RESTRAINT WORN. - [SDR HAIHEEA9426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIHEEA9426.md): Nozzle · seal faulty · Apr 18, 1997 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Section > RECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: #2 SEAL SEPARATING ON #2 NOZZLE AS MARKED. - [SDR HEEA967509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967509.md): Restraint · worn excess · Jul 5, 1996 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. (WORN BEARING) - [SDR HEEA956157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA956157.md): Gearshaft · stepwear · Nov 29, 1995 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > ENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL AND COMPRESSOR 1750 HOUR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF COMPRESSOR PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: STEP WEAR BEYOND LIMITS ON SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT FORWARD AND AFT SPLINES. NEW PART INSTALLED. - [SDR HEEA955626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955626.md): Cell · defective · Aug 25, 1995 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Battery/Charger System > TIME. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY SHOP AND FOUND CELL #8 VOLTAGE READING ZERO AS RECEIVED. CELL REPLACED WITH ONE GIVEN ON CONSIGNMENT. - [SDR HEEA955398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955398.md): Antenna · defective · Jul 20, 1995 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System > ANTENNA FAULTY. WILL NOT RECEIVE STATIONS. - [SDR HEEA955208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955208.md): Antenna · defective · Jun 16, 1995 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System > LOSES SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY. ## 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 = 'N8592X' AND deregistration_id = 'N8592X-2007-01-30' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8592X-2007-01-30/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.