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 HEEA0013237Dual Indicator · failedDUAL INDICATOR LOADMETER IS INOPERATIVE.Mar 4, 1998 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013212Actuator · failedACTUATOR INOPERATIVE.Mar 4, 1998 · N3181J · Bell 206B3 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR HEEA0013206Indicator · failedDEVIATION NEEDLE STICKS.Mar 4, 1998 · N2756P · Bell 206B3 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HEEA0013204Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE RH1375, RH1779, AND RH1777. SENT TO HELICOPTER ACCESSORY SERVICE FOR OVERHAUL.Mar 4, 1998 · N2756P · Bell 206B3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0013135Transponder · failedTRANSPONDER ON/OFF SWITCH LOOSE. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND ON/OFF SWITCH BROKEN. REPLACED FACEPLATE ASSY, REPAIRED. ADJUSTED TO SPECS. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Mar 3, 1998 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR AU980780Seal · leaking(AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX INPUT SEAL LEAKING. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 15.Mar 2, 1998 · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 98ZZZX864Transceiver · defectiveTRANSCEIVER FREQUENCY KNOB WILL NOT WORK. STANDBY SELECT SWITCH WILL NOT WORK.Feb 17, 1998 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR 98ZZZX865Linear Actuator · failedLINEAR ACTUATOR MOTOR WILL NOT RUN.Feb 12, 1998 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0013022Igniter Box · failedIGNITER BOX INTERMITTENT.Feb 11, 1998 · N2285B · Bell 206B3 · ExciterSDR HEEA0012986Nozzle · crackedTURBINE REMOVED DUE TO CYCLES. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED: CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON NR 1 NOZZLE VANES TRAILING EDGE. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE NR 1 NOZZLE.Feb 10, 1998 · N2145C · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA0012962Regulator · failedDC REG FAILED. PEGS VOLTMETER.Feb 10, 1998 · N103PH · Bell 206B3 · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA0012961Regulator · defectiveVOLTS REG DEFECTIVE. NOT ADJUSTABLE ABOVE 270 FEET.Feb 10, 1998 · N2269A · Bell 206B3 · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA0012947Gauge · stickingTORQUE INDICATOR NEEDLE STICKING.Feb 10, 1998 · N2270G · Bell 206B3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0012940Indicator · failedENG TOT READS 10 LOW AT 800 DEGREES.Feb 10, 1998 · N2756P · Bell 206B3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0012858Fuel Cell · unbondedFUEL CELL PEELING, UNBONDED FLANGES, MISSING HANGERS, CORROSION, BLISTERS ON INSIDE OF CELL.Feb 6, 1998 · N2270G · Bell 206B3 · Fuel StorageSDR HEEA0012850Actuator · failedACTUATOR MOTOR WILL NOT RUN.Feb 5, 1998 · N2269A · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0012819Altimeter · corrodedALTIMETER CASE LEAKAGE AND CORROSION ON BARO KNOB.Feb 5, 1998 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA0012793Transceiver · failedTRANSCEIVER RECEIVES BUT DOES NOT TRANSMIT.Feb 5, 1998 · N21431 · Bell 206B3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0012788Transceiver · failedTRANSPONDER INOPERATIVE.Feb 5, 1998 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 98ZZZX1266Doubler · corrodedFUEL BOOST PUMP MOUNTING FLANGE BECAME DEBONDED ALLOWING THE BOOST PUMPS TO FLEX WITH THE FUEL CELL. REMOVAL OF THE FUEL CELL REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSION OF THE ALUMINUM MOUNTING FLANGE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS MOISTURE TRAPPED Feb 2, 1998 · N212LA · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA0012737Skin · mis mfgNOSE SKIN HAS BEEN CUT TOO MUCH FROM TOP SECTION AND TABS ARE SHORT.Jan 27, 1998 · N2270G · Bell 206B3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0012727Transceiver · failedTRANSCEIVER HAS NO LED, NO TRANSMIT. NO RECEIVE, 9504 SHORTED.Jan 27, 1998 · N2272J · Bell 206B3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0012668Actuator · failedACTUATOR POPS CIRCUIT BREAKER.Jan 26, 1998 · N2275Q · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0012649Probe · looseTANK UNIT HEAD IS LOOSE FROM TUBE.Jan 26, 1998 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR 98ZZZX507Indicator · malfunctionedTORQUE INDICATOR GIVES HIGHER TORQUE THAN TESTED.Jan 19, 1998 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HAIGJQR0163Actuator · corrodedCORROSION - THE FAILURE RATE FOR THESE ACTUATORS, ALL P/N'S, ARE EXCESSIVE. THE COMMON DISCREPANCY REPORT FROM THE OVERHAUL SHOP SUGGESTS THAT THE COMPONENT IS NOT ADEQUATELY SEALED. BEARINGS BAD, GREASE CONTAMINATED, ARMATURE CORRODED, ETC. REPLACED WITH O/Jan 15, 1998 · N86W · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0012495Cartridge · inoperativeFUEL SYS CARTRIDGE INOPERATIVE.Jan 6, 1998 · N2276B · Bell 206B3 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX467Indicator · failedHORIZON REFERENCE INDICATOR INOPERABLE. WILL NOT HOLD ATTITUDE.Jan 6, 1998 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX463Actuator · inoperativeLINEAR ACTUATOR, MFG PN 71851, INTERNAL MOTOR SHUT-OFF INOPERABLE.Jan 6, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0012439Indicator · failedINDICATOR WAS REMOVED FROM BOWL AND CLEANED. INSTALLED INDICATOR BACK ON BOWL, TESTED AND INDICATOR STILL DIDN'T WORK.Jan 5, 1998 · N2145C · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0012393Transponder · failedNO INDICATION OF INTERROGATION. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND REPLY LIGHT DIM, REPLACED V301 PHOTOCELL, REPAIRED. ADJUSTED UNIT TO SPECS. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Dec 31, 1997 · N2272J · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0012392Tub · mis manufacturedFUEL CELL TUB TOO WIDE AT APPROXIMATELY WATER LINE 50.45 UP. FROM BUTT LINE .000 FUEL CELL MEASURES .250 ON L/H AND R/H; SIDES TOO WIDE TOTAL .500.Dec 30, 1997 · N2270G · Bell 206B3 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA0012368Skynav 5000 · intermittentGPS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY.Dec 17, 1997 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0012352Valve · failedVALVE STAYS OPEN INTERMITTENTLY.Dec 17, 1997 · N2269A · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR HEEA0012311Indicator · failedINDICATOR NOT WORKING. SENT TO PUROLATOR FACETS FOR INSPECTION.Dec 8, 1997 · N2163Y · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0012304Indicator · failedREADS HIGH OUT OF TOLERANCE. NEEDLE STICKS AT 800 DEGREES. SENT TO MASCO FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Dec 8, 1997 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0012288Altimeter · defectiveALTIMETER HAS EXCESSIVE CASE LEAKAGE AROUND BASE KNOB.Dec 8, 1997 · N22743 · Bell 206B3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA0012108Elt · failedELT INOPERATIVE.Nov 19, 1997 · N2270G · Bell 206B3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0012098Fuel Pump · leakingFUEL LEAKING FROM SEAL DRAIN.Nov 19, 1997 · N2269A · Bell 206B3 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR HEEA0012043Linear Actuator · failedLINEAR INDICATOR INOPERATIVE.Nov 19, 1997 · N2268V · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA0012042Compass · failedCOMPASS WILL NOT ADJUST.Nov 19, 1997 · N107PH · Bell 206B3 · Magnetic CompassSDR 97ZZZX5077Indicator · failedHORIZON REFERENCE INDICATOR WILL NOT CAGE.Nov 18, 1997 · N206BY · Bell 206B3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0012019Encoder · failedENCODER NO ALTITUDE OUTPUT. CALIBRATE TO 28 VDC.Nov 13, 1997 · N2268G · Bell 206B3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA0011962Indicator · failedUPON INSTALLATION, ATTITUDE INDICATOR CAUSED CIRCUIT BREAKER TO POP. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Nov 12, 1997 · N107PH · Bell 206B3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011939Transmitter · failedCOULD NOT CALIBRATE FLUX VALVE, OFF 20DEG.Nov 12, 1997 · N2163Y · Bell 206B3 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HEEA0011927Indicator · failedINDICATOR 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.Nov 10, 1997 · N3181J · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011920Indicator · failedINDICATOR 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.Nov 10, 1997 · N21431 · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011919Indicator · failedINDICATOR 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.Nov 10, 1997 · N2163Y · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011913Indicator · failedINDICATOR 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.Nov 10, 1997 · N2277A · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011910Indicator · failedINDICATOR 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.Nov 10, 1997 · N2268A · Bell 206B3 · Engine Oil Indicating System
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