Bell 206B

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '206B'
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SDR CA010423006Bearing · failed(CAN) FAILURE OF ROLLER BEARING CAGE CAUSED ROLLERS TO BUNCH UP AND MISALIGN WITH RACES, SCORING RACES, ROLLERS AND HUB.FAILURE WAS DETECTED BY AN ENGINEER OBSERVING PIECES OF METAL IN THE PURGED GREASE. PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY NO RESTRICTED MOTION WAS DETECTED, Apr 6, 2001 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA010425004Brushes · broken(CAN) STARTER-GENERATOR WAS INSPECTED BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS HISTORY OF PROBLEMS IN THIS AR4A. UPON INSPECTION FOUND 3 BRUSH LEADS BROKEN OFF BRUSHES AND 3 SPRINGS BROKEN. THE STARTER GENERATOR HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. STARTER-GENERATOR LAST OVERHAULED AT CApr 5, 2001 · Bell 206B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA010523019Compressor · failed(CAN) THE COMPRESSOR WAS FRESHLY OVERHAUL WITH A TSO OF 1.1, CSO .3 AIRCRAFT FAILED TO START. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP. MANUFACTURE CALLED AND INDICATED PROBLEM TO BE POSSIBLE REAR BEARING DIFFUSOR DUE TO THE TIGHT TOLERANCES.Mar 29, 2001 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA010515010Bearing · cracked(CAN) 2 TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT BEARINGS HAVE GREASE HOUSINGS CRACKED. BOTH BEARINGS ROUGH, EXCESSIVE GREASE SQUEEZE OUT. BOTH BEARINGS REPLACED.Mar 27, 2001 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA010515009Tube · chafed(CAN) TUBE ASSY (XMSN) FOUND CHAFED IN VERTICAL TUNNEL. ONE OF THE CONTROL TUBES CHAFED THE TUBE WITH EVERY CONTROLLED INPUT. TUBE ASSY REPLACED.Mar 27, 2001 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR 20010425CW004Case · crackedDURING A NORMAL 4500 HOUR TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL THE LOWER CASE WAS FOUND CRACKED ON ALL 4 SUPPORT WEBS, CAUSING THE CASE TO BE UNAIRWORTHY.Mar 20, 2001 · N16EP · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AU010183Mast · damaged(AUS) MAIN ROTOR MAST SUBJECTED TO TORSIONAL DAMAGE DURING N2 LOCKUP ON START.Mar 7, 2001 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR KBMA88680Pressure Switch · inoperativeFORWARD BOOST PUMP PRESSURE SWITCH INOPERATIVE.Mar 1, 2001 · N73DP · Bell 206B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR KBMA88679Pressure Switch · malfunctionedFUEL PRESSURE SWITCHES NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. CAUTION LITE REMAINS ON WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER IN.Feb 27, 2001 · N667JM · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20010328CW008Engine · making metalENGINE CHIP ILLUMINATED ON CAUTION PANEL.Feb 24, 2001 · N27574 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 20010420CW015Skin Panel · debondedAFTER LANDING AND WALK AROUND, RIGHT SKID PANEL METAL STRIP WAS FOUND DEBONDED FROM SKID PANEL.Feb 22, 2001 · N15Q · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA010307007Bearing · corroded(CAN) SEVERE PITTING OF LOWER BEARING JOURNAL INNER RACE AT LOWER PORTION OF MAST ASSEMBLY.Feb 14, 2001 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR AU010139Gearbox · making metal(AUS) ENGINE GEARBOX OUT OF LIMITS. CHIP DETECTORS CONTAMINATED WITHMETAL PARTICLES.Jan 23, 2001 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CA010110023Gear · failed(CAN) BURR ON GEAR FACE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE BEARING.Dec 22, 2000 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA010110014Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) INBOARD LATERAL BALANCE WEIGHTS LOOSE. INBOARD BOLT P/N AN4-12A WAS TOO LONG FOR THE AMOUNT BALANCE WEIGHTS INSTALLED. WE CONTACTED PRODUCT SUPPORT AND THEY SAID TO INSTALL A SHORTER AN4 BOLT. WE INSTALLED AN AN4-11A BOLT.Dec 12, 2000 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA001218013Fitting · broken(CAN) UPON SCHEDULED INSPECTION THE RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOME PLAY. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FITTING WHICH ATTACHES THE STABILIZER TO THE TAIL BOOM WAS CRACKED. WHEN THE STAB WAS REMOVED, THE FITTING CAME OFF IN 2 PIECES. IT WASNov 28, 2000 · Bell 206B · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA001205011Mast · failed(CAN) DURING THE SERVICEABILITY CHECK (AFTER THE METAL WAS FOUND ON THE CHIP PLUG) MORE METAL WAS FOUND ON THE CHIP PLUGS AND THE OIL MONITOR. MAST AND THE TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED. (X)Nov 23, 2000 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA001201018Line · loose(CAN) ENGINE DECELERATED ON TAKEOFF FOR TEST FLIGHT AFTER ENGINE CHANGE. CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE LOOSE B-NUT ON GOVERNOR TO FUEL CONTROL UNIT AIR LINE.Nov 16, 2000 · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20001120SH057Gyro · inoperativeDIRECTIONAL GYRO INOPERABLE. (X)Oct 25, 2000 · N73DP · Bell 206B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 20001120SH056Gauge · fluctuatesTOT GAUGE FLUCTUATES IN-FLIGHT. SPIKES FROM 0 - 800 THEN NORMAL OPS. (X)Oct 25, 2000 · N667JM · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CA001106007Mount · failed(CAN) CRACK RADIATING ACROSS REAR PORT SIDE ATTACHMENT HOLE FOR THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX STUDS. (X)Oct 20, 2000 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA001030005Line · failed(CAN) OIL LINE FAILED AT AREA WHERE IT IS CLAMPED TO THE UPPER DECK. (X)Oct 17, 2000 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA001205012Stud · failed(CAN) DURING INSTALLATION THERE WAS NO TORQUE OF THE FORWARD HOUSING NUTS, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE STUD WAS PULLING FROM THE HOUSING. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND SENT BACK TO ACRO FOR REPAIR.Sep 15, 2000 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA001017007Compressor · cracked(CAN) DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER, A BLACK LINE WAS OBSERVED ON ONE OF THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PAD ARMS WHICH FORMS THE REAR DIFFUSER OF THE COMPRESSOR. CLOSER VISUAL INSPECTION WITH MAGNIFYING GLASS CONFIRMED CRACK. THE CRACKED MOUSep 15, 2000 · Bell 206B · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR CA000925030Pitch Link · cracked(CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED DURING DAILY INSPECTION. (X)Sep 11, 2000 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 20001019SH004Engine · making metalENGINE PRODUCED CHIP LIGHTS. REMOVED CHIP DETECTOR, CLEANED, RE-INSTALLED. RAN ENGINE 30 MINUTES AND FOUND MORE CHIPS. REMOVED ENGINE AND SENT FOR REPAIR. (X)Aug 25, 2000 · N1585W · Bell 206B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU000841Pipe · cracked(AUS) ENGINE OIL PIPE LEAKING IN AREA BENEATH P'' CLIPS. (X)Aug 25, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA000906004Valve · worn(CAN) THE HELICOPTER EXHIBITED OCCASIONAL OSCILLATIONSIN TORQUE, N1 & TOT. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING AN OVERHAULED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WAS INSTALLED AND PROBLEM WAS RECTIFIED.VALVE ASSEMBLY SENT TO STANDARD AERO LTD IN WINNIPEG AS CORE EXCHANGE FOR OVERHAAug 23, 2000 · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 20001018SH005Bulkhead · crackedBIL - DISCOVERED RIGHT BULKHEAD AT STA 385.6 CRACKED WHILE PERFORMING OTHER MAINTENANCE. CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 80 PERCENT THROUGH INBOARD TO OUTBOARD NEAR LOWER ATTACH TO THE LEFT BULKHEAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT BULKHEAD, PN 2612052-6, AT STA 385.6 Aug 22, 2000 · N991FE · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA001013023Seal · spinning(CAN) THE UPPER SEAL FOUND SPINNING IN THE CAP.Aug 21, 2000 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA000925028Spring · cracked(CAN) 600/YEARLY INSPECTION BEING CARRIED OUT ON MAIN DRIVESHAFT. UPON REMOVAL OF COUPLING CAP, FOUND SPRING BROKEN IN A DOZEN PIECES. THE PIECES DAMAGED THE INNER COUPLING RENDERING IT UNSERVICEABLE. THE CAP, SPRING AND INNER COUPLING WERE SCRAPED. (X)Aug 18, 2000 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA020103016Coupling · cracked(CAN) CIRCUMFERENCE CRACKS ON PILOT O.D AREA. DISCREPANCY FOUND DURING COMPRESSOR REPAIR. DUE TO CUSTOMER REPORT METAL CONTAMINATION.Aug 16, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA001205010Transmission · failed(CAN) DURING THE SERVICEABILITY CHECK (AFTER THE METAL WAS FOUND ON THE CHIP PLUG) MORE METAL WAS FOUND ON THE CHIP PLUGS AND THE OIL MONITOR. MAST AND THE TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED.Aug 16, 2000 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA000905015Governor · malfunctioned(CAN) WHILE RUNNING ON THE GROUND AT 100% N2 THE PILOT PULLED COLLECTIVE. AS HE PULLED IN POWER THE ROTOR RPM DROPPED TO 80%, ALL AIR LINES WERE LEAK CHECKED, GOVERNOR REPLACED & THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY.Aug 16, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA000828002Servo · jammed(CAN) WHILE PILOT WAS FLARING TO LAND, HE NOTICED IN A HOVER THAN MORE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO MOVE THE CYCLIC TO THE RIGHT. UPON LANDING AND SHUTDOWN OF AIRCRAFT HE TRIED TO PERFORM A CONTROL CHECK OF THE CYCLIC AND FOUND THAT IT REQUIRED TWO HANDS AND CONSIDERAug 6, 2000 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA000824007Governor · failed(CAN) THE PILOT WAS ON THE GROUND AT FLIGHT IDLE AND ACCELERATED THE RPM TO NR RPM 100 PERCENT. THE RPM REACHED 108 PERCENT FOR 1 TO 3 SECONDS. THE PILOT TRIED TO BEEP THE RPM DOWN BUT NO RESPONSE. THE PILOT BROUGHT THE THROTTLE DOWN TO FLIGHT IDLE. THE PILAug 5, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR 20000804SH011Hinge · wrong partHINGES REMOVED BECAUSE OF POOR DOOR FIT. FURTHER INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH IPB. PART NUMBER NOT APPLICABLE TO 206B SERIES, POSSIBLY OH58 SERIES. REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Aug 4, 2000 · N26EA · Bell 206B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA001205006Indicator · failed(CAN) THIS INDICATOR WAS ERRATIC EVER SINCE IT WAS INSTALLED. IT BOUNCES, GIVING BOUNCY READINGS OF 100 DEGREES C.Jul 29, 2000 · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 20001019SH003Line · leakingFOUND SEEPAGE ON POST-FLGIHT INSPECTION, VERY HOT DAY. REPLACED HOSE. (X)Jul 20, 2000 · N59617 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA000801006Case · cracked(CAN) DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION AND TURBINE CHANGE THE AME NOTICED A CRACK IN THE ARMPIT AREA OF THE OUTER COMBUSTION CASE. INSPECTION C/W PER ALLISON 250-C20 SERIES O&M 10W2, 72-40-00 PARA 2B.Jul 18, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR CA000811002Hose · corroded(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE SHEATHING WAS PULLED BACK FROM THE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY AND THE ALUMINUM ENDS WERE SEVERELY CORRODED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED BOTH ENDS HAD SEVERE CORROSION. THE HOSE IS A FUEL HOSE WHICH RUNS FROM THE FORWARD ENGIJul 14, 2000 · Bell 206B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA001205005Washer · missing(CAN) WHEN INVESTIGATING EXCESSIVE PLAY OF THE PILOTS PEDAL ADJUSTMENT, IT WAS NOTED THAT MISSING AND INCORRECT PARTS EXISTED. B0500-26 WASHERS WERE MISSING FROM THE ASSEMBLY AND THE TIE BOLT HAD ALMOST 1/4 OF END PLAY. (NOTE: PARTS ON ORDER.)Jul 12, 2000 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 20000804SH005Bearing · bindingLINEAR ACTUATAORS, PN 206-062-721-001 AND 721-109 FAILED PREMATURELY DUE TO OVERSTAKING OF BEARING ROD END P/N 251401501299 CAUSING BEARING TO BE TIGHT AND BINDING WHERE ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE. ACTUATOR MOTOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO OVERCOME BEARING STIFFNESS. Jul 11, 2000 · N2193X · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA000720012Combustion Chamb · cracked(CAN) A HIGHER THAN NORMAL T.O.T. WAS EXPERIENCED UNDER NORMAL OPERATING TO-QUE SETTINGS. AIRCRAFT ENGINE WAS INSPECTED UPON LANDING TO DETECT A POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE COMBUSTION CASE ASSEMBLY IN THE REINFORCED PATCH AREA OF THE Jul 5, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR CA000719013Case · cracked(CAN) OIL WAS NOTED LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING GROUND RUN. REMOVAL OF THE PAINT REVEALED A CRACK ON THE UPPER CASE STARTING FROM THE SPLIT LINE BETWEEN TWO MOUNTING STUDS AT THE 4:30 POSITION, VIEWED FROM THE TOP. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED, TRANSMISSION RJun 30, 2000 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA001013022Actuator · seized(CAN) THE LINEAR ACTUATOR IS SEIZED IN THE MOST FORWARD POSITION. WHEN THE UNIT IS ACTUATED THE MOTOR RUNS AND THEN STOPS RIGHT AWAY.Jun 28, 2000 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA000731018Pump · contaminated(CAN) AFTER A DAYS FLYING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC FILTER BYPASS BUTTON HAD POPPED. THE BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED, AIRCRAFT RUN UP, BUTTON POPPED AGAIN. CONTAMINATES WERE FOUND IN THE FILTER. ALL HYDRAULIC LINES, SERVOS WERE FLUSHED, A NEW FILTER INSJun 27, 2000 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic Filter, MainSDR CA001205007Nozzle · failed(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED REMOVAL OF THE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY, THE FIRST STAGE NOZZLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND OBSERVED THAT 4 VANES WERE CRACKED BEYOND MANUFACTURER'S LIMITS. UNIT REPLACED. (X)Jun 25, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CA001013021Governor · misinstalled(CAN) WHEN CHECKING THE GOVERNOR ON RECEIPT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE T FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN THE WRONG PORT. FITTING WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT PORT.Jun 21, 2000 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA000614018Elt · failed(CAN) DURING ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION, THE ELT WAS FOUND TO HAVE NO TRANSMIT POWER OUTPUT. THE UNIT WAS SENT BACK TO FOR REPAIR STATION.Jun 5, 2000 · Bell 206B · Emergency Locator Beacon
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