Bell 206B-3

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SDR HAIHEEA9328Indicator · defectiveLED BURNT OUT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. TROUBLESHOT AND REPLACED D901 DISPLAY, REPAIRED. INSTALLED 28V DECAL. UNIT BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 15, 1997 · N2163Y · Bell 206B3 · DME/TACAN SystemSDR HAIHEEA9305Chin Bubble · crackedCHIN BUBBLE CRACKED.Apr 1, 1997 · Bell 206B3 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR HAIHEEA9215Nozzle · crackedTURBINE REMOVED DUE TO OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED; CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS ON #1 NOZZLE VANES. INSTALLED A NEW #1 NOZZLE.Mar 18, 1997 · N2272V · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA979213Shell Assy · mismanufacturedTHE INSERTS FOR THE FORWARD CROSSTUBE SUPPORT FITTINGS WERE MISLOCATED. THE INSERTS FOR THE L/H SUPPORT ARE INSTALLED 1/4" FORWARD OF THE INSERTS FOR THE R/H SUPPORT.Mar 12, 1997 · Bell 206B3 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR HEEA979191Altimeter · sticksALTIMETER 100 FEET OFF; NEEDLE STICKS THROUGHOUT SCALE.Mar 12, 1997 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA979127Tube Assy. · defectiveENGINE REMOVED DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. UPON INSPECTION OF GEARBOX PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: TUBE ASSEMBLY DIMENSIONAL CHECK PER CEB1307. INSTALLED ANOTHER TUBE.Feb 21, 1997 · N2275Q · Bell 206B3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR HEEA979105Transceiver · defectiveVOR MHZ WHEEL SKIPS INTERMITTENTLY AND VOR ABOUT 3 DB WEAK.Feb 11, 1997 · N2756P · Bell 206B3 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR HEEA979079Drag Pin Assy · bearing failedBEARING CAME OUT OF FITTING. REPLACED FITTING WITH SERVICEABLE FITTING.Feb 11, 1997 · N2272V · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA979078Transponder · weakTRANSPONDER OUTPUT WEAK; INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WEAK V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR AND WEAK V301 PHOTODETECTOR THAT WAS CAUSING WEAK REPLY. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Feb 11, 1997 · N2268A · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA979064Transponder · failedTRANSPONDER NOT RECEIVED BY GROUND RADAR. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND V101 TO HAVE LOW POWER OUT, ADJUSTED V101. NO HELP. REPLACED V101 P/N C2080A. REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Feb 11, 1997 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA978933Indicator · erraticTOT INDICATOR VERY ERRATIC.Jan 29, 1997 · N2272J · Bell 206B3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX954Fuel Control · stuckDURING AUTOROTATION FLIGHT TRAINING, INSTRUCTER ROLLED THROTTLE TO IDLE. N1 WENT PAST 60 PERCENT N1 IDLE SPEED TO 52 PERCENT. FOUND PR/PG SHAFT NOT WORKING. SHAFT WOULD NOT FOLLOW CAM ON SHAFT TO ALLOW PR/PG VALVE TO OPEN OR PREVENT UNDERSHOOTING IDLE. RPMJan 29, 1997 · N188ND · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA978905Gearshaft · below specRECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: O.D. .0005 BELOW SPECS ON GEAR AFT BEARING SHAFT. INSTALLED A NEW GEAR.Jan 20, 1997 · N2271V · Bell 206B3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR HEEA978900Nozzle Vanes · crackedYNGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE 1750 HOUR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED: CRACKED AND BOWED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON NR 1 NOZZLE VANES. INSTALLED A NEW NR 1 NOZZLE.Jan 20, 1997 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA978867Indicator · reads lowINDICATOR READS 10 DEGREES LOW AT 800 DEGREES.Jan 14, 1997 · N103PH · Bell 206B3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA978819Nozzle · defectiveENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 1750 HOUR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED: EXCESSIVE RUNOUT BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON #2 NOZZLE 1ST STAGE (.009) AND 2ND STAGE (.006) TIP PATHS. CRACKED BETWEEN DIAPHRAGM AND INNER BAND AS MARKED. INSTALLED A DALLJan 7, 1997 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA968734Transceiver · malfunctionLOCK BROKEN. REPLACED BROKEN LOCKING MECHANISM. ALSO REPLACED DEFECTIVE DIODE CR202 THAT CAUSED WEAK SENSITIVITY. ADJUSTED PRESELECTOR FOR PROPER SENSITIVITY. UNIT BENCH CHECK GOOD.Dec 13, 1996 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA968619Transceiver · weakTRANSCEIVER WEAK RECEIVE.Dec 9, 1996 · N107PH · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA968504Skid Tube · mis mfgBOLT HOLE IN TOP OF AFT SKID TUBE SADDLE, WAS NOT LINED UP, WOULD NOT MATCH WITH CROSS TUBE MOUNT HOLE.Nov 21, 1996 · N39122 · Bell 206B3 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR HEEA968485Strap · req replacementSTRAP S/N BTFS-17845 AND S/N BTFS-17803 WERE REMOVED DUE TO 2 YEAR RETIREMENT AS PER AD 78-11-02R1. REPLACED WITH -007 STRAPS.Nov 18, 1996 · N103PH · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA968480Wheel · defectiveTURBINE REMOVED DUE TO 1750 HOUR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: MINOR SULFIDATION ON ALL 1ST STAGE WHEEL BLADES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.Nov 13, 1996 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA968476Tube Assy. · out of specENGINE REMOVED DUE TO MAKING METAL. UPON INSPECTION OF GEARBOX PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: TUBE FAILED DIMENSIONAL CHECK PER CEB 1307. INSTALLED NEW TUBE.Nov 13, 1996 · N2268A · Bell 206B3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR HEEA968386Gp Support · defectiveRECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: .0015 OVERSIZED ON GP SUPPORT #8 BEARING BORE I.D. B/P SPECS. (1.7050 - 1.7060) REQUESTING 100% WARRANTY REPAIR PER DAVID MENARD AND ROB HALDEMAN. THIS UNIT OVERHAULED ON DALLAS AIRMOTIVE W/O LF0828.Oct 18, 1996 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA968341Encoder · defectiveENCODER UNIT REPORTS 25,000 WITH NO PRESSURE APPLIED AND WILL NOT CALIBRATE.Oct 14, 1996 · N2268A · Bell 206B3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA968140Hanger Assy · out of limitsREMOVED PER ASB 206-95-86 REV. A. (SPRING I.D. OUT OF LIMITS)Oct 4, 1996 · N103PH · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA968139Hanger Assy · out of limitsREMOVED PER ASB 206-95-86 REV. A. (SPRING I.D. OUT OF LIMITS)Oct 4, 1996 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA968138Hanger Assy · out of limitsREMOVED PER ASB 206-95-86 REV. A. (SPRING I.D. OUT OF LIMITS)Oct 4, 1996 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA968137Hanger Assy · out of limitREMOVED PER ASB 206-95-86 REV. A. (SPRING I.D. OUT OF LIMITS)Oct 4, 1996 · N2268G · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA968131Pin Strap · corrodedPART IS CORRODED. (PINS RECEIVED FROM STOCK WITH CORROSION ON PARTS)Oct 4, 1996 · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA967796Gps 150 · inoperativeINOPERATIVE AND KNOB ALSO MISSING. TIME SINCE REPAIR 0:00.Sep 9, 1996 · N104PH · Bell 206B3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 96ZZZX5041Duplex Bearing · roughCOULD NOT BALANCE T/R DUE TO ROUGH BEARING GIVING FALSE SIGNALS TO BALANCE EQUIPMENT. REPLACED BEARING AND REINSTALLED GEARBOX ON AIRCRAFT AND BALANCED T/R IN NORMAL MANNER WITH GOOD RESULTS.Sep 4, 1996 · N11CQ · Bell 206B3 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AU961137Governor Drive · failed shaft(AUS) ENGINE POWER TURBINE GOVERNOR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED DUE TO FAILURE OF DRIVE BEARING SUSPECT DUE TO DETERIORATED AND/OR LOST GREASEAug 9, 1996 · Bell 206B3 · Turbine GovernorSDR HEEA967631Pto Gear · defectiveRECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED COPPER COATING LIFTING ON P.T.O. GEAR FWD SIDE. REPLACED DISCREPANT PART.Aug 8, 1996 · N2275Y · Bell 206B3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR HEEA967605Transceiver · inoperativeINOPERATIVE. REPLACED PHOTOCELL V301 DUE TO WEAK REPLY LIGHT. REPAIRED. COOKED UNIT UNDER HEAT, VIBRATED AND PUT IN FREEZER. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jul 31, 1996 · N2268G · Bell 206B3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA967503Nozzle · crackedTURBINE DISASSEMBLED DUE TO LOW POWER ON TEST CELL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS FOUND CRACKED 1ST STAGE NOZZLE VANES AND INNER BARREL. REPLACED DISCREPANT PART.Jul 5, 1996 · N2268A · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA967499Scroll Assy · oversizeUPON PRE-ASSEMBLY INSPECTION OF PART NOTED THE FOLLOWING: I.D. OVERSIZED ON SCROLL PROBE ELBOW BORE AS MARKED. REPLACED DISCREPANT PART. PART RETURNED TO DALLAS AIRMOTIVE FOR 100% WARRANTY REPAIR PER ROB HALDEMEN'S INSTRUCTIONS.Jul 5, 1996 · N2269A · Bell 206B3 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR HEEA967497Wheel · eroded bladesENGINE REMOVED DUE TO CYCLED OUT WHEELS. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: SEVERE EROSION ON #1 AND #2 WHEEL BLADES LEADING EDGES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.Jul 2, 1996 · N2275Q · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA967496Wheel · eroded bladesENGINE REMOVED DUE TO CYCLED OUT WHEELS. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: SEVERE EROSION ON #1 AND #2 WHEEL BLADES LEADING EDGES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.Jul 2, 1996 · N2275Q · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA967485Indicator · defectiveOIL INSIDE OF GLASS.Jun 24, 1996 · N2268W · Bell 206B3 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA967408Blade · corrodedHAS EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EXFOLIATION ON UPPER LEADING EDGE NEAR THE TIP WITH PIECE MISSING.Jun 11, 1996 · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 96ZZZX3837Bearing · making metalTRANSMISSION CHIP CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. FOUND MULTIPLE FLAKES ON MAGNETO PLUGS. MAST BEARING FOUND TO BE CAUSE OF METAL. CAUSE UNDETERMINED.Jun 11, 1996 · N16917 · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA967340Indicator · fluctuationNEEDLE HAS A 10 KT. FLUCTUATION DURING FLIGHT. SENT TO PRECISION AVIONICS & INST., INC. FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Jun 5, 1996 · N2268W · Bell 206B3 · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR HEEA967229Nozzle · crackedTURBINE REMOVED DUE TO LOW POWER ON TEST CELL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON #2 NOZZLE BRAZEMENT BETWEEN DIAPHRAGM AND VANE INNER BAND. REPLACED DISCREPANT PART.May 14, 1996 · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA967228Nozzle Vanes · crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO STRIPPED THREADS IN OIL OUT PORT. TURBINE DISASSEMBLED DUE TO LOW POWER ON TEST CELL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON NR 1 NOZZLE VANES. REPLACED DISCREPAN T PART.May 14, 1996 · N2268V · Bell 206B3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA967198Indicator · stickingNEEDLE STICKING AT 400 DEGREES.May 9, 1996 · Bell 206B3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA967191Indicator · sticksTOT NEEDLE STICKS THROUGHOUT RANGE.May 9, 1996 · N2268W · Bell 206B3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA967141Yoke · bearing failureMAIN ROTOR REMOVED FOR 1200 HOUR INSPECTION. (BEARING JOURNALS BREAKING DOWN) REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PARTS.May 8, 1996 · N2145C · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA966944Regulator · defectiveREGULATOR UNSTABLE, WILL NOT HOLD SET VALUES. KNOCKS GENERATOR OFF LINE.Apr 8, 1996 · Bell 206B3 · DC RegulatorSDR 96ZZZX2199Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH PN 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH PN 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH PN 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH PN NAS6605D64 BOLTS, AND 1 EACH PN 206-010-470-101Mar 12, 1996 · N116AL · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 96ZZZX2198Lever Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH PN 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH PN 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH PN 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH PN NAS6605D64 BOLTS, AND 1 EACH PN 206-010-470-101Mar 12, 1996 · N116AL · Bell 206B3 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
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