Bell 206B

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '206B'
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SDR CA991209005Fcu · failed(CAN) ENGINE WAS FAILING DECEL CHECKS.Oct 21, 1999 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA991007060Governor · leaking(CAN) FUEL LEAK BEYOND LIMITS FROM GOVERNOR. UNIT CHANGED.Oct 21, 1999 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR 99ZZZX4404Combust Case · crackedPILOTS REPORTED LOW POWER AND HIGH TOT. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND A LARGE CRACK (APPROX 3 INCHES LONG) IN THE ARM PIT AREA WHERE IT IS REINFORCED WITH A BRAZED ON SCREEN, RIGHT HAND SIDE. PART REMOVED AND SENT IN FOR POSSIBLE REPAIR. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE IS POOct 21, 1999 · N206AW · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR CA991209006Shaft · sheared(CAN) TACHOMETER/GENERATOR SHAFT SHEARED, CAUSING THE ENGINE OUT WARNING SYSTEM TO COME ON DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL.Oct 20, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA000518008Spline Adapter · chafed(CAN) SPLINED ADAPTER AT THE AFT END OF SHORT T/R DRIVE SHAFT RUBBING ON ENGINE OIL TANK COOLER COWLING. CHAFING THROUGH THE COWLING HONEYCOMB. COWLING WAS REPAIRED TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR THE COUPLING ADAPTER.Oct 17, 1999 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR LS1R99106Indicator · erraticTOT INDICATOR HAD INTERMITTENT AND ERRATIC NEEDLE MOVEMENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Oct 7, 1999 · N206BX · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR LS1R99105Indicator · failedPOWER TURBINE INDICATOR NOT READING PROPERLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Oct 7, 1999 · N90322 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR LS1R99103Coupling · gougedFORWARD COUPLING ON MAIN DRIVESHAFT WAS LEAKING GREASE. UPON TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, THE SPRING WAS FOUND BROKEN INTO MANY PIECES. THE SPRING WAS MOVING AROUND IN THE COUPLING WHICH CAUSED GOUGES ON THE CAP AND GEAR. REPLACED CAP GEAR AND SPRING. RETURNED TOOct 7, 1999 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR LS1R99101Encoder · failedENCODER WILL NOT CORRELATE WITH ALTIMETER. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Oct 7, 1999 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR 99ZZZX4204Bearing · failedNR 6 AND NR 7 BEARINGS FAILED IN THE TURBINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. FAILURE OCCURRED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATE LANDING INITIATED.Oct 7, 1999 · N6624N · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR 99ZZZX4203Bearing · failedNR 6 AND NR 7 BEARINGS FAILED IN THE TURBINE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. FAILURE OCCURRED DURING NORMAL OPERATION. WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATE LANDING INITIATED.Oct 7, 1999 · N6624N · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR 99ZZZX4091Governor · malfunctionedSLOW TO RECOVER FROM N2 DROOP.Oct 7, 1999 · N10729 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA991027036Bearing · failed(CAN) POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF FREEWHEELING UNIT REVEALED THAT THE FORWARD CAP BEARING WAS FOUND IN PIECES. FREEWHEELING THROUGH SHAFT WAS SCORED/OVERHEATED. FOLLOWING DISASSEMBLY AT LABORATORY FOR METALLURGICAL TESTS, THE ENGINEERING REPORT STATED THAT A SOct 1, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA991209004Fitting · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FITTING FOUND CRACKED.Sep 28, 1999 · Bell 206B · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA991027066Piston · worn(CAN) OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE PISTON INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. UNIT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF INTERNAL WEAR.Sep 27, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine Oil PressureSDR 99ZZZX4038Spring · failedFORWARD COUPLING BECAME DISLODGED FROM PLATE AND WORE HOLES THROUGH THE PLATE. THIS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION FLANGE NUT PN 206-040-047-001. SHOP TEARDOWN REVEALED ONE END OF THE SPRING HAD BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE SPRING TO SHIFT.Sep 18, 1999 · N209AL · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 99ZZZX3805Governor · leakingUNIT HAS SAL SEALS. EXTERIOR OF UNIT IS SOOTY, FITTINGS ARE SLIGHTLY RUSTY. AN AS-RECEIVED TEST WAS PERFORMED WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: AT GOVERNOR BREAK TEST POINT 3.010, PR-PG LEAKAGE WAS AT 7.8 INCHES OF HG WITH NO SPEED APPLIED. PR-PG LEAKAGE IS SUPPSep 18, 1999 · N108FH · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA991007038Nozzle · cracked(CAN) FIRST STAGE NOZZLE FOUND CRACKED ON THE OUTER BAND AT APPROXIMATLY 5 O'CLOCK POSITION.Sep 16, 1999 · Bell 206B · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR CA991027080Gearbox · making metal(CAN) MAGNETIC CHIP PLUG WAS CONTAMINATED WITH FERROUS METAL FROM MAIN GEARBOX.Sep 15, 1999 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 99ZZZX3898Housing · looseDURING REPLACEMENT OF NI-CAD FILTER (FACET) AT REMOVAL FROM HOUSING AND BYPASS VALVE ASSY, THE BYPASS VALVE ASSY WAS FOUND UNSECURED FROM THE HOUSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED HOUSING.Sep 15, 1999 · N206BY · Bell 206B · Engine Oil Shutoff ValveSDR CA990927053Governor · worn(CAN) GOVERNOR CIRCLIP EPOXY HAD DETERIORATED TO THE EXTENT THAT THE END DRIVE HAD FALLEN OFF ALLOWING THE CIRCLIP TO MOVE AND AND EVENTUALLY WEAR A GROOVE IN THE SHAFT WHICH ALLOWED THE CIRCLIP TO FALL OFF. AS SUCH, THERE WAS NO LOCKING DEVICE HOLDING THE ESep 10, 1999 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA991229050Governor · failed(CAN) ENGINE OVERSPEEDS AND RECOVERS VERY SLOWLY.Sep 9, 1999 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR 99ZZZX3910Gyro · malfunctionedDIRECTIONAL GYRO WILL NOT HOLD HEADING. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX3909Trunnion · wornTRUNNION BEARING WORN, REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR 99ZZZX3896Tach Generator · failedTACHOMETER/GENERATOR FAILS TO GENERATE SIGNAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N206BX · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX3895Tach Generator · brokenN2 TACH GENERATOR HOUSING BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N49718 · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX3899Pump · failedENGINE FUEL PRESSURE NOTICED TO BE LOW. NOTICED ISOLATED FORWARD PUMP TO BE OFF-LINE. VERIFIED CURRENT TO PUMP WITH NO FLUID OUTPUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 7, 1999 · N206BY · Bell 206B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA990915040Bearing · failed(CAN) ABNORMAL NOISE JUST PRIOR TO SHUTDOWN NOTED. LATER DETERMINED THAT NOISE EMANATED FROM FREEWHEEL UNIT FORWARD SUPPORT BEARING. FURTHER DISASSEMBLY REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE FULL EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE.Aug 31, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 99ZZZX3556Starter/Gen · failedARMATURE GROUND BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 31, 1999 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA990915059Bearing · wrong part(CAN) BOTH ARMATURE SUPPORT BEARINGS REMOVED AND APPEAR TO BE SUB-STANDARD AND UNAPPROVED. ONE BEARING WAS FOUND GLUED INTO THE BEARING LINER WITH A LOCTITE-LIKE SUBSTANCE. APPROVED BEARINGS MFD'D BY OEM (LUCAS.)Aug 27, 1999 · Bell 206B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA990915038Impeller · cracked(CAN) ENGINE OIL COOLER/BLOWER ASSY DISASSEMBLED AT CUSTOMER'S REQUEST. IMPELLER WAS FOUND CRACKED (1/2) DURING FPI INSPECTION. MANUAL SPECIFIES THAT FPI IS CARRIED OUT EVERY 300 HOURS, HOWEVER, THIS CRACK WAS FOUND IN AN AREA NOT SPECIFIED IN THE BELL MANUAAug 27, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine Oil CoolerSDR CA990915052Combustion Can · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN OUTER COMBUSTION CAN RUNNING HORIZONTALLY IN ARM PIT AREA. CRACK RUNS THROUGH WELDED MESH PATCH.Aug 25, 1999 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR 99ZZZX3520Indicator · damagedOIL TEMP INDICATOR LENS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 24, 1999 · N49718 · Bell 206B · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR AU990883Gear · fractured(AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION UPPER SPLINE GEAR TOOTH FRACTURED.Aug 23, 1999 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 99ZZZX3559Fcu · malfunctionedFCU WOULD NOT ADJUST. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 19, 1999 · N90322 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA990907023Fcu · leaking(CAN) FUEL CONTROL LEAKING AT IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW. THROTTLE CONTROL HAD NO EFFECT ON NR WHICH REMAINED AT 100 PERCENT DUE TO THE CONDITION.Aug 15, 1999 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA991229047Sensor · failed(CAN) LOW ROTOR WARNING LITE AND HORN ACTIVATED WITH THE RPM AT 100%. UNIT REPLACED.Aug 14, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA990915047Bolt · wrong part(CAN) WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD CF-95-11R2 AND BELL SB 206-67A-01, THE BOLTS IN THE LINKAGE ASSY WERE SUSPECTED TO BE UNAPPROVED WHICH WAS LATER CONFIRMED FOR THIS UNIT.Aug 10, 1999 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA991229048Pitch Link · damaged(CAN) INSPECTION OF M/R PITCH LINKS REVEALED DAMAGE IN AREA OF THE LOCKWIRE TAB LOCK. PITCH LINKS REPLACED.Aug 8, 1999 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA991027057Roll Pin · wrong part(CAN) DOOR HANDLE CAME OFF SEVERAL TIMES. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WRONG PIN WAS INSTALLED. PROPER PIN INSTALLED.Aug 6, 1999 · Bell 206B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA990907002Support · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND AT RELIEF HOLE ON THE CYCLIC PIVOT SUPPORT. CAUSE OF CRACK THOUGHT TO BE OVER TIGHTENING TO COMPENSATE FOR WORN PIVOT BEARINGS.Aug 2, 1999 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR 99ZZZX3288Dual Tachometer · inoperativeTURBINE PORTION OF DUAL TACHOMETER DOES NOT OPERATE. NEEDLE DOES NOT MOVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jul 31, 1999 · N90322 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR CA991027061Drag Pin · failed(CAN) STAKING ON THE DRAG PIN FAILED 35.6 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION.Jul 22, 1999 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA991027059Combustion Case · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND IN ARMPIT OF THE OUTER COMBUSTION CASE. CRACK WAS ABOUT 2 INCHES LONG.Jul 17, 1999 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR CA990728001Antenna · broken(CAN) ELT ANTENNA IS LOCATED ON REAR DOGHOUSE COWLING. THIS TEL 82 ELT P/N 82101 HAS AN ANTENNA WHICH HAS A PLASTIC THREADED BASE AND IF HAND-TIGHTENED TO THE EXTREME, WILL CRACK AND CAN DEPART THE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED IN THIS INCIDENT.Jul 16, 1999 · Bell 206B · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 99ZZZX2767Indicator · malfunctionedSTAYS AT 200 DEGREES CELSIUS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jul 16, 1999 · N90322 · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CA990715013Brush Assy · damaged(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT 2 BRUSH ASSEMBLIES HAD SHEARED THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE SPRING BRACKETS. HOWEVER, THE SPRINGS HELD THE BRACKETS IN PLACE, BUT COULD HAVE VIBRATED OUT POSSIBLY CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE IN-FLIGHT. BRUSJun 28, 1999 · Bell 206B · Starter-GeneratorSDR 99ZZZX2605Exciter · failedEXCITER WILL NOT CREATE SPARK WITH INPUT VOLTAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jun 25, 1999 · N7907K · Bell 206B · ExciterSDR CA990707040Starter · misoverhauled(CAN) UNAPPROVED PARTS FOUND ON APC STARTER/GENERATOR.Jun 24, 1999 · Bell 206B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA990707036Pump · failed(CAN) FUEL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SHIFTING IN HOUSING, COULD POSSIBLY DISENGAGE DRIVE GEAR. RESULT: FUEL PUMP SENT FOR TEARDOWN O-RING AND SIR CLIP FOUND DAMAGED.Jun 23, 1999 · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel Pump
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