Bell 206B-3

Service difficulty reports · 708

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duckdb -csv -c "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 aircraft_model_key = '206B3'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA0015078Actuator · stickingDROOP COMP ACTUATOR STICKS.Jul 1, 1998 · N107PH · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0015068Receiver · intermittentGPS RECEIVER INTERMITTENTLY LOCKING ON TO SATELLITES.Jun 30, 1998 · N2753F · Bell 206B3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 98ZZZX2590Actuator · failedACTUATOR INOPERATIVE, WILL NOT RESPOND. REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR EVALUATION.Jun 23, 1998 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0014822Receiver · inoperativeGPS RECEIVER WILL NOT COME ON. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION AND FOUND BURNED COMPONENT ON IOP/POWER SUPPLY BOARD.Jun 18, 1998 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0014821Transponer · inoperativeTRANSPONDER NOT TRANSMITTING AND WILL NOT IDENT. FOUND IDENT REPLY LIGHT BLINKING ON AND OFF.Jun 18, 1998 · N22743 · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0014756Chin Bubble · mismanufacturedCHIN BUBBLE DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH EDGE TO FIT OPENINGS. (TOO SHORT) .Jun 11, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR HEEA0014740Gauge · stickingENGINE TORQUE GAUGE HAS FLUID ON FACE, NEEDLE STICKS AT 100 PERCENT.Jun 11, 1998 · N3181Y · Bell 206B3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0014635Power Supply · failedSTROBE LIGHT IS OUT.Jun 8, 1998 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014632Power Supply · inoperativeSTROBE HAS NO OUTPUT.Jun 8, 1998 · N3181J · Bell 206B3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014628Gyro · malfunctionedDIRECTIONAL GYROSCOPE PRECESSES.Jun 8, 1998 · N3181Y · Bell 206B3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0014617Mount · unbondedM/R TRANSMISSION RUBBER SEPARATION AT MOUNT.Jun 5, 1998 · N103PH · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0014611Shell Assembly · corrodedFUSELAGE SHELL CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR.Jun 5, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0014610Panel · corrodedFUEL CELL CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR.Jun 5, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Fuel StorageSDR AU980783Seal · leaking(AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX INPUT SEAL LEAKING. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 27.Jun 5, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0014594Antenna · inoperativeGPS ANTENNA IS INOPERATIVE. FOUND ANTENNA TO CAUSE ANTENNA FAULT MESSAGE ON GPS UNIT.Jun 4, 1998 · N2270G · Bell 206B3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0014592Actuator · malfunctionedACTUATOR STICKS ON HIGH SIDE.Jun 4, 1998 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0014526Indicator · failedINDICATOR IS NON-LINEAR THROUGH SCALE. HAS FRICTION.Jun 4, 1998 · N107PH · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA0014508Actuator · failedENGINE DE-ICE ACTUATOR DOES NOT STEP MOTOR.Jun 4, 1998 · N2285B · Bell 206B3 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR AU980991Skin · corroded(AUS) VERTICAL FIN ASSEMBLY SKIN CORRODED. PART TC: 7,193.Jun 1, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0014158Audio · defectiveCAUSES INTERMITTENT LOSS ON VHF AND ICS.May 11, 1998 · N103PH · Bell 206B3 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR AU980990Blade · corroded(AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE LEADING EDGE UPPER SURFACES PEELING AWAY. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND INTERGRANULAR CORROSION ON THE LOWER SURFACE. EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION CONFIRMED INTERNAL CORROSION. PART TC: 2,209.May 3, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0014100Fitting Assy · wornFITTING ASSY WORN AND GOUGED. SCRAPPED FITTINGS AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FITTINGS.Apr 30, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR HEEA0014057Transponder · failedNUMBERS ON THE DIAL, DO NOT MATCH DECODER NUMBER TRANSMITTING. FOUND UNIT SHOWING FALSE PULSES. CLEANED WAFER SWITCHES. REPAIRED. ADJUSTED PULSE WIDTH AND FREQUENCY TO SPECS. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 29, 1998 · N3181Y · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 98ZZZX1879Disc Set · wornM/R HEAD YOKE ASSEMBLY WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW YOKE AND DISC SET FROM BELL HELICOPTER.Apr 29, 1998 · N6358S · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX1878Yoke · wornM/R HEAD YOKE ASSEMBLY WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW YOKE AND DISC SET FROM BELL HELICOPTER.Apr 29, 1998 · N6358S · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR AU980993Control · misrigged(AUS) TAIL ROTOR CONTROLS INCORRECTLY RIGGED ALLOWING TAIL ROTOR CONTROL TUBE P\N 206-001-020-033 TO RUB ON BULKHEAD P\N 206-031-200-51. PART TC: 7,193.Apr 28, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR AU980992Stiffener · cracked(AUS) ENGINE MOUNT STIFFENER LOCATED ON THE FORWARD RT SIDE CRACKED. PART TC: 7,193.Apr 28, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR AU980437Gear · pitted(AUS) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, METAL WAS FOUND ON THE M/R TRANSMISSION'S CHIP DETECTORS. ON TEAR DOWN INSPECTION, THE TRANSMISSION'S INPUT GEAR SHAFT WHICH FORMS THE INNER BEARING SURFACE FOR BEARING PN 206-040-031-107 RACE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE BRINApr 23, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0014002Coupling · wornENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED: N1 COUPLING FAILED NO-GO GAUGE. INSTALLED A NEW N1 COUPLING.Apr 21, 1998 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR 98ZZZX1680Pump Cartridge · failedFORWARD BOOST PUMP INOPERABLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOOST PUMP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. CONTROL NR 98-4-10.Apr 21, 1998 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA0013972Nozzle · defectiveRECEIVED NR4 NOZZLE AND ATTEMPTED TO MACHINE TIP PATHS. NOTED: COATING LIFTING AND FLAKING DURING MACHINING.Apr 16, 1998 · N22718 · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA0013963Indicator · stuckFUEL QTY INDICATOR NEEDLE STUCK BETWEEN 55 AND 60 GALLONS.Apr 16, 1998 · N107PH · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA0013952Generator · failedDROPS OFF LINE IN FLIGHT. COMES BACK ON WITH RESET FIELD SWITCH.Apr 16, 1998 · N22743 · Bell 206B3 · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0013922Transceiver · failedRADIO POWERS OFF BY ITSELF. (NO DISPLAY) VERIFIED COMPLAINT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION AND FOUND UNIT TO HAVE NO DISPLAY DUE TO BURNT SPOT ON DISPLAY BOARD.Apr 16, 1998 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0013755Indicator · failedINDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AT ZERO.Apr 2, 1998 · N2272J · Bell 206B3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013716Actuator · failedACTUATOR DOES NOT MOVE WHEN POWER IS APPLIED.Apr 2, 1998 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0013670Floor Panel · mismanufacturedFLOOR PANEL EDGE DISTANCE TOO SHORT RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD SIDE.Mar 31, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 98ZZZX1492Gps · failedGPS WAS RETURNED FROM OVERHAUL. BATTERY LOW LIGHT STAYED ON. UNIT WOULD NOT PICK UP SATELLITES.Mar 30, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0013662Transceiver · failedNO POWER INDICATED. SMELLED BURNT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND OPEN FUSE, SHORTED TRANSISTOR Q507 AND BURN SPOT ON DISPLAY BOARD.Mar 26, 1998 · N2277A · Bell 206B3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0013563Indicator · errorEXCESSIVE FRICTION ERROR.Mar 26, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA0013562Torquemeter · malfunctionSLUGGISH OPERATION AND FLUID IN GLASS.Mar 26, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0013561Gage · defectiveGP GAGE NEEDLE STICKS AND PARTICLES INSIDE GLASS.Mar 26, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013511Transceiver · failed24 MONTH INSPECTION DUE. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION AND TESTED UNIT. FOUND DISPLAY NOT DIMMING. SWAPPED OUT DS901 DISPLAY AND V901 PHOTOCELL. NO HELP. FOUND I509 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT (SURFACE MOUNT) BAD.Mar 23, 1998 · N2278V · Bell 206B3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0013494Actuator · failedACTUATOR STICKS AND INTERMITTENT.Mar 19, 1998 · N2285B · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0013480Torque Gauge · failedTORQUE GAUGE EXCESSIVE FRICTION ERROR.Mar 19, 1998 · N2285B · Bell 206B3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0013427Power Supply · intermittentPOWER SUPPLY INTERMITTENT.Mar 18, 1998 · N2145C · Bell 206B3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0013425Actuator · failedACTUATOR MOTOR DOES NOT FUNCTION.Mar 18, 1998 · N2145C · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0013404Fuel Cell · crackedEXCESSIVE CRACKS ON SEAMS AND SEEPAGE THROUGH FABRIC.Mar 18, 1998 · N22751 · Bell 206B3 · Fuel StorageSDR HEEA0013310Indicator · malfunctionATTITUDE INDICATOR SLOW TO REACT TO MOVEMENT.Mar 5, 1998 · N2753F · Bell 206B3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013293Actuator · stuckACTUATOR STUCK ON HIGH SIDE.Mar 4, 1998 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor Control
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