Bell 206B

Service difficulty reports · 1,564

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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 = '206B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA980406033Tunnel · cracked(CAN) AFT CROSSTUBE TUNNELS P/N 206-031-301-121 AND P/N 206-031-302-269 CRACKED IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS.Mar 4, 1998 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA980406032Longeron · cracked(CAN) ON INSPECTION, RIGHT LONGERON CRACKED.Mar 4, 1998 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CA980311004Sensor · cracked(CAN) DURING 1200 HOUR INSPECTION AN OIL MONITOR WAS FOUND CRACKED 360 DEG. OF RADIUS BETWEEN BOLT HEAD AND SHAFT.Mar 3, 1998 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA980406036Mount · scored(CAN) ISOLATION MOUNT FOUND WITH DEEP SCORES AXIALLY AND RADIALLY.Mar 2, 1998 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR CA980311010Jackshaft · cracked(CAN) CRACK DETECTED VISUALLY DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL PART. ATTACHES PILOTS COLLECTIVE STICK TO AIRFRAME.Feb 20, 1998 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR AU980262Main Rotor Sys · stoppage(AUS) MAIN ROTOR, TAIL ROTOR AND DRIVE SHAFT COMPONENTS - SUSPECT FOLLOWING DYNAMIC ROLLOVER ON 2/13/98.Feb 13, 1998 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor SystemSDR CA980225005Bearing · split(CAN) INNER RACE SPLIT ON MAIN ROTOR TRUNNION BEARING.Feb 12, 1998 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA980406031Pump · leaking(CAN) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DRAIN SEAL LEAKING BEYOND LIMIT. PUMP ALSO MAKING LOUD SQUEALS DURING START-UP.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA970421052Exciter · stripped(CAN) STRIPPED THREADS ON CONNECTIONS, POSSIBLY CORROSION. REPLACED.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206B · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR CA970421051Lead · stripped(CAN) STRIPPED THREADS ON LEAD CONNECTOR, CORROSION MAY BE CAUSE. REPLACED.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206B · Ignition Harness (Distribution)SDR CA970421050Stud · loose(CAN) LOOSE STUD ON ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE GEARBOX. REPLACED.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CA970421049Nozzle · cracked(CAN) FUEL NOZZLE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206B · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR CA980220001Blade · corroded(CAN) MAIN ROTOR BLADES REMOVED FROM HUB FOR MAINTENANCE. BLADE BORES WERE FOUND CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THIS 4TH TIME AFTER BORE BUSHING CHANGES THE CORROSION HAS REAPPEARED.Feb 5, 1998 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX815Gauge · failedN1 WILL NOT GO PAST 13 PERCENT ON START AND SMALL NEEDLE DOES NOT CORRELATE WITH OUTSIDE SCALE NEEDLE.Feb 5, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA980317076Switch · failed(CAN) ''G'' SWITCH FAILED CAUSING SPONTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF UNIT.Feb 3, 1998 · Bell 206B · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR CA980317080Connector · burned(CAN) CARGO HOOK RELEASE CABLE BURNT THROUGH DUE TO ARCING FROM DEFECTIVE PIN IN CARGO HOOK ELECTRICAL RELEASE CONNECTOR PLUG. WIRE WAS GROUNDING OUT THROUGH CARGO HOOK.Jan 31, 1998 · Bell 206B · Cargo CompartmentsSDR CA980317075Fcu · failed(CAN) ENGINE HAD HUNG START AT 25% NG. MAX LIGHT OFF TEMP AFTER FCU ADJUSTMENT OF ONE FULL TURN. FCU HAS 0.0 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.Jan 28, 1998 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA980317085Fcu · out of adj(CAN) FCU RECEIVED WITH PAPERWORK TO INDICATE THE MAXIMIUM FLOW WAS SET TO 235 PPH AS PER INSTRUCTIONS. THE MAXIMUM FUEL FLOW SCREW WAS APPROX 1/16 DOWN FROM MAX MARK. CLOSER TO MAX MARK THEN MIN.Jan 14, 1998 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA980317079Fcu · failed(CAN) ENGINE FLAMED OUT DURING START AT 55% NG AND AT 35-40% NG ON SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPT. FUEL CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.Jan 13, 1998 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA970421038Ring Grooves · worn(CAN) FRONT SEAL RING GROOVES WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Jan 7, 1998 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AU980202Bearing · failed(AUS) TRANSMISSION FREE WHEEL ASSEMBLY FORWARD BEARING PNO206-040-205-005 AND SHAFT BEARING SURFACE PNO 206-040-222-005 FAILED.Jan 7, 1998 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 98ZZZX1426Exhaust Stack · crackedDURING A POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND LT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED ALONG ENTIRE LENGTH OF TOP WELD SEAM. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.Jan 7, 1998 · N206TH · Bell 206B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX323Governor · failedGOVERNOR SLOW TO RESPOND TO POWER CHANGES (HIGH AND LOW SIDE).Jan 6, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR 98ZZZX295Actuator · inoperativeINTERNAL MOTOR SHUT-OFF INOPERABLE.Jan 6, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR 98ZZZX294Indicator · failedNO INDICATION ON N1 TACHOMETER GAUGE.Jan 6, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX293Cartridge · failedFUEL PUMP DOES NOT PUMP FUEL DUE TO FAILED CARTRIDGE.Jan 6, 1998 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA980430001Blade · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED MR VIBRATION. ENGINEER FOUND ONE CHORDWISE CRACK FROM THE BLADE SPAR TO THE TRAILING EDGE AT APPROX 90.5 INCHES FROM THE TIP.Jan 5, 1998 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA971231009Line · leaking(CAN) FUEL NOTED DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERBOARD DRAIN. FUEL LINE BETWEEN FUEL CONTROL AND GOVERNOR LEAKING.Dec 19, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA971231008Tube · cracked(CAN) AIR LINE FROM COMPRESSOR SCROLL TO GOVERNOR CRACKED AT FLARE AT SCROLL END. THIS CAUSED ENGINE TO GO TO IDLE.Dec 19, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA980406022Switch · contaminated(CAN) AIRFRAME FUEL CAUTION LIGHT TEST SWITCH FAILED DUE TO FUEL LEAKAGE/CONTAMINATION IN THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE SWITCH.Dec 2, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR CA980406021Directional Gyro · overheated(CAN) COIL ON FORWARD END OVERHEATED AND FAILED CAUSING SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT.Dec 2, 1997 · Bell 206B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX5131Drain Valve · crackedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, BURNER DRAIN VALVE WAS FOUND CRACKED UNDER O-RING BOSS AREA.Nov 19, 1997 · N828BA · Bell 206B · Engine DrainsSDR 97ZZZX5157Indicator · failedATTITUDE GYRO INDICATOR WILL NOT HOLD ATTITUDE.Nov 14, 1997 · N90322 · Bell 206B · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA971216042Blower · vibrating(CAN) CASEY BLOWER MOTOR HAD EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AFTER OVERHAUL.Nov 12, 1997 · Bell 206B · Air Distribution FanSDR CA971216001Line · broken(CAN) RIGID LINE BETWEEN BLEED VALVE AND COMPRESSOR SCROLL FITTING ALMOST BROKEN OFF.Nov 12, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR CA971216041Window · separated(CAN) LEFT CHIN BUBBLE WINDOW DEPARTED AIRCRAFT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. NO DAMAGE CAUSED.Nov 7, 1997 · Bell 206B · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CA971113054Plug · worn(CAN) N1 TACH GENERATOR INDICATION INTERMITTENT. CANNON PLUG PIN WORN AND PUSHED IN.Nov 4, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA970311071Tach Generator · failed(CAN) ENGINE OUT LIGHTS AND HORN ACTIVATED DURING FLIGHT. N1 TACHOMETER INDICTING SYSTEM NOT WORKING. TACH LATER REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE NO PULSE ON ROTATION.Nov 3, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA971113053Governor · failed(CAN) ROTOR RPM DROOPS TO 98 PERCENT WITH NO RECOVERY BY GOVERNOR. UNABLE TO ADJUST TO MAINTAIN PROPER RPM. TWO PREVIOUS REMOVALS FOR SAME REASON. PART TC: 2.Oct 30, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA971219008Blade · cracked(CAN) COMPRESSOR BLADE FOUND CRACKED AT BASE AND BLADE LEADING AGAINST NEXT BLADE. ONLY .0312 INCH HOLDING BLADE. PART TC: 13,693.Oct 27, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA971113055Fuel Contrl Unit · failure(CAN) INSTALLED UNIT STARTS COOL AND SLOW. SUBSEQUENT START AFTER ADJUSTMENT LIGHT-OFF OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY, THROTTLE WAS IN CUTOFF POSITION. START ABORTED WITH FUEL VALVE BEING SELECTED OFF. FUEL FLOW WAS NOTED AT ALL TIMES, EVEN AT CUTOFF POSITION. FUEL Oct 21, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX4656Gearbox · leakedREMOVED GEARBOX DUE TO TORQUEMETER PISTON PLUG LEAKING OIL AT A RATE OF ONE DRIP EVERY 4 SECONDS.Oct 17, 1997 · N108FH · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 97ZZZX4810Bleed Valve · stickingVALVE APPARENTLY IS STICKING IN THE CLOSED POSITION AND DOES NOT OPEN UP WHEN POWER DEMAND IS DECREASED. THIS CREATES A MOMENTARY COMPRESSOR STALL RESULTING IN GUNSHOT TYPE SOUNDS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST ON THE TURBINE.Oct 16, 1997 · N37488 · Bell 206B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR 97ZZZX4709Vane · failedPRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO COMPRESSOR STALL. FOUND CASE EROSION AND LOSS OF VANE.Oct 11, 1997 · N206BX · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA971113052Support Assembly · corroded(CAN) SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ON AFT LOWER SIDE OF TAIL ROTOR FORWARD CONTROL ROD BELLCRANK SUPPORT.Oct 9, 1997 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR CA971113051Fuel Contrl Unit · failure(CAN) EXTREMELY HOT STARTS, HANGS AT 50-55 PERCENT N1. TRIM ADJUSTMENT LIMITS REACHED WITH NO EFFECT. FUEL CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.Oct 1, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA971113049Fuel Contrl Unit · failure(CAN) SLOW COOL, INTERMITTENT HUNG STARTS, IDLE INCONSISTENT, TRIM ADJUSTMENT LIMITS REACHED WITH NO EFFECT. FUEL CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.Oct 1, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA971113043Fuel Contrl Unit · failure(CAN) SLOW STAGNATED STARTS. THROTTLE ADVANCE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE GROUND IDLE. FUEL CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.Oct 1, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA971113042Fitting · misinstalled(CAN) SCAVENGE OIL FITTING LEAKED SINCE OVERHAUL INSTALLATION. OIL FITTING INSTALLED BACKWARDS. FITTING INSTALLED PROPERLY AND NEW SEALS INSTALLED.Oct 1, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA971015055Plate · melted(CAN) STARTER GENERATOR FRICTION PLATE MELTED INTERNALLY ON ONE SIDE, RUNNING OUTBETWEEN DAMPER PLATES.Sep 28, 1997 · Bell 206B · Starter-Generator
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