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 CA970722014Trunnion · worn(CAN) PITCH CHANGE TRUNNION WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Jun 15, 1997 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA970630003Bearing · cracked(CAN) WHEN REPLACING GRIPS FOR TX FOUND BEARING WITH A CRACKED SEPARATOR.Jun 13, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0010060Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING AT FORWARD CYLINDER.Jun 6, 1997 · N21431 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010036Mount · deterioratedOIL CONTAMINATION AND DEBONDING OF RUBBER.Jun 4, 1997 · N2268V · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HAIHEEA9926Pc Link · corrodedPC LINK HAS CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS ON TUBE AT COLLARS AND CENTER OF TUBES BEYOND LIMITS AS PER BELL 206B3 CR&O. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE P/C LINK.May 28, 1997 · N22743 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA970626010Blower Motor · sheared(CAN) SCREWS SHEARED OFF IN MOUNTING BRACKET.May 28, 1997 · Bell 206B · Heating SystemSDR CA970609012Governor · malfunctioned(CAN) GOVERNOR DROOPS TO 94 PERCENT NR AND THEN OVERSPEEDS TO 105 PERCENT. ROOP COMPENSATOR IS SET TO MAXIMUM.May 24, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA970618013Directional Gyro · failed(CAN) SMOKE FILLED COCKPIT WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS ON GROUND. DIRECTIONAL GYRO WAS BURNT INTERNALLY. GYRO REPLACED ALONG WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT FAILED TO TRIP.May 24, 1997 · Bell 206B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA970528012Seal · leaking(CAN) SEAL HAS LEAKED EXCESSIVELY SINCE INSTALLATION IN TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX.May 22, 1997 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HAIHEEA9913Loran · failedLORAN LOCKED UP AND DUMPED WAYPOINTS 2 TIMES.May 21, 1997 · N2272V · Bell 206B · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR CA970626008Indicator · out of limits(CAN) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR INSTALLED AND FOUND OUT OF LIMITS FOR CALIBRATION.May 15, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HAIHEEA9867Sensor · fluctuatesTANK UNIT FLUCTUATES.May 13, 1997 · N2753F · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HAIHEEA9866Actuator · inoperativeACTUATOR INOPERATIVE AND CORRODED.May 13, 1997 · N22743 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR AU970626Compressor · fod(AUS) COMPRESSOR DAMAGED BY FOD - INSPECTION SUGGESTS THAT THE FOD WAS A SOFT OBJECT SUCH AS A WASPS NEST RATHER THAN A HARD METALIC TYPE OBJECTMay 13, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970626012Tot Indicator · frayed(CAN) TOT INDICATOR RECEIVED FROM O/H WITH ELECTRICAL PLUG FOR THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING TORN OFF WITH THE FRAYED ENDS OF WIRING REMAINING.May 7, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR CA970526006Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND AT TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX ATTACHMENT POINT. LEFT REAR BOLT HOLE. AIRCRAFT TT: 9,419 HOURS.May 2, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA970526005Frame · cracked(CAN) FOUND RIVET LOOSE AT STA 142.33. CHECK INSIDE AIRFRAME REVEALED FRAME CRACKED. AIRCRAFT TT: 9,419 HOURS.May 2, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA970609008Switch · broken(CAN) INTERCOM TRANSMIT CONTACTOR IN SWITCH BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE RADIO TRANSMIT SIDE TO BE JAMMED THEREBY PREVENTING THE PILOT FROM TRANSMITTING.Apr 30, 1997 · Bell 206B · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) SystemSDR HAIHEEA9769Tube Assy · corrodedCORROSION ON CONTROL TUBE BEYOND LIMITS. SEVERAL AREAS HAD CORROSION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY.Apr 30, 1997 · N22743 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HAIHEEA9751Actuator · sticksACTUATOR STICKS CONSTANTLY.Apr 30, 1997 · N2268V · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR HAIHEEA9712Airspeed Ind · leaksAIRSPEED INDICATOR LEAKS DURING STATIC SYSTEM CHECK.Apr 30, 1997 · N2269A · Bell 206B · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR HAIHEEA9709Fuel Valve · leakingFUEL VALVE LEAKING FROM SHAFT.Apr 30, 1997 · N2753F · Bell 206B · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR CA970609006Gearbox · making metal(CAN) METAL FOUND ON CHIP DETECTORS, MAINLY LOWER ONE, AND IN ENGINE AND NICAD FILTER. OIL AND FILTERS REPLACED. SYSTEM FLUSHED. MORE CHIPS ONE HOUR LATER. GEARBOX REPLACED.Apr 26, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HAIHEEA9595Indicator · reads highTOT INDICATOR READS 35 PERCENT HIGH. UPON REMOVAL FOUND LIGHT ASSEMBLY MISSING.Apr 24, 1997 · N2272J · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HAIHEEA9535Indicator · reads highREADS HIGH BETWEEN 600 DEGREES - 800 DEGREES RANGE.Apr 23, 1997 · N22743 · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CA970716006Gearbox · blocked oil flow(CAN) ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO, TORQUE PRESSURE DROPPED TO 30 PERCENT. EMERGENCY DESCENT WAS CARRIED OUT. UPON TOUCHDOWN, SMOKE ENVELOPED THE AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT A PLUG OF METALSET ADHESIVE USEDApr 20, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CA970609005Cover · loose(CAN) ISOLATION MOUNT COVER AND SCREWS LOOSE, CAUSING INTERMITTANT VIBRATION IN-FLIGHT.Apr 16, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR CA970528015Mag Seal · leaking(CAN) MAGNETIC SEAL SQUEELING ON SHUT DOWN SINCE INSTALLATION. OIL DARK AND BLACK, NON-MAGNETIC FILM IN FILTER.Apr 16, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX2481Sleeve · leakingINSPECTION FOUND T/R GEARBOX INPUT SHAFT SLEEVE LEAKING. REPLACED WITH NEW SLEEVE.Apr 16, 1997 · N206SB · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX2293Shaft · wornINSPECTION FOUND FREEWHEEL SHAFT INNER RACE SEAL AREA WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW SHAFT.Apr 16, 1997 · N206SB · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 97ZZZX1938T3 Disk · crackedDURING ROUTINE DISASSEMBLY AND ENGINE BUILD-UP, AD 82-14-02 WAS C/W ON T-3 DISK. DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, FOUND 2 TIE ROD HOLES HAD CRACKS RADIATING FROM HOLES INTO DISK. DISK WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SCRAPPED. CYCLES, 6,623.Apr 16, 1997 · N30VA · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR CA970528017Trunnion · offset(CAN) MAIN ROTOR BALANCED AND ALIGNED STATICALLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. SEVERE VIBRATIONS ON GROUND RUN. TRUNNION WAS FOUND TO BE OFFSET BY 0.009 INCH. ADJUSTMENT SCREWS COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED.Apr 14, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA970422021Support Assy · cracked(CAN) DROOP COMPENSATOR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOUND CRACKED. CRACK WAS APPROX 1 INCH BELOW PIVOT POINT FOR THE BELLCRANK ON THE INBOARD PORTION OF THE SUPPORT.Apr 7, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR CA970609004Freewheel Unit · leaking(CAN) CENTER PLUG LEAKING OIL INTO CAVITY BETWEEN FREE WHEELING UNIT AND INPUT DRIVESHAFT FLANGES. OIL THEN TRANSFERRING INTO DRIVESHAFT COUPLING VIA VENT HOLE IN COUPLING CAP. GREASE IN COUPLING IS DILUTED BY OIL CAUSING GREASE LEAKAGE.Mar 31, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA970609003Seal · leaking(CAN) INPUT SEAL AREA WOULD NOT STOP LEAKING . FOUR SEALS AND SPACERS CHANGED WITH NO SUCCESS.Mar 31, 1997 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421060Switch · failed(CAN) FUEL PRESSURE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED.Mar 26, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR AU970460Exciter · failed(AUS) ENGINE EXCITER BOX FAULTY - EXCITER BOX WAS A REPLACEMENT FOR A DEFECTIVE EXCITER BOX PREVIOUSLY REMOVED FOR CORRODED OUTPUT TERMINAL - BOX WAS OK FOR THE FIRST START BUT THEN FAILEDMar 24, 1997 · Bell 206B · ExciterSDR CA970422002Leg · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND AT AIRFRAME SIDE OF ENG MOUNT ATTACHMENT.Mar 22, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine Mount SectionSDR 97ZZZX1670Screen · unbondedTRANSMISSION SUMP INBOARD SLEEVE UNBONDED FROM SCREEN ASSY, 2 EACH REPLACED IN LAST 4 MONTHS FOR SAME REASON.Mar 21, 1997 · N67960 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421059Tube · leaking(CAN) TUBE ASSEMBLY LEAKING. TUBE ENCASED IN HEAT SHRINK MAKING IT DIFFICIULT TO ASCERTAIN ACTUAL AREA OF LEAKAGE.Mar 20, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR CA970528018Governor · overspeed(CAN) ENGINE OVERSPEEDS AND GOVERNOR WILL NOT RECOVER.Mar 18, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR CA970421043Tach Generator · sheared(CAN) N1 TACH GENERATOR SHAFT SHEARED.Mar 11, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA970327018Freewheel Unit · leaking(CAN) FRONT SEAL OF FREEWHEEL UNIT LEAKING.Mar 11, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA970421044Gearbox · leaking(CAN) INPUT SEAL LEAKING. 5 ATTEMPTS AT SEAL REPLACEMENT COULD NOT STOP GEARBOX LEAKING, GEARBOX REPLACED.Mar 10, 1997 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR NYBA972Turbine Assy · burnedTURBINE ASSY IS BURNED. REPLACEDMar 5, 1997 · N83086 · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR NYBA971Support Assy · corrodedSUPPORT ASSY IS CORRODED. SUPPORT REPLACEDMar 5, 1997 · N83086 · Bell 206B · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX1092Case · liner looseCOMPRESSOR CASE PLASTIC LINER CAME LOOSE IN THE BLEED VALVE AIR FLOW BAND OF COMPRESSOR CASE. ONE PIECE APPROXIMATELY 2 SQUARE INCHES IN SIZE LODGED IN BLEED VALVE.Mar 3, 1997 · N18FH · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970327024Link · worn(CAN) DOOR LATCH OPENING LINK WAS CHAFING ON NUTPLATE SECURING PLATE COVER P/N 206-031-501-104. LINK WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED TO THE POINT OF BEING WORN ALL THE WAY THROUGH.Feb 26, 1997 · Bell 206B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA970311037Switch · broken(CAN) ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BROKE OFF FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH UPON INSTALLATION. TERMINAL APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN SOLDERED ON.Feb 18, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR CA970311022Seal · leaking(CAN) NR 1 SEAL LEAKING. PART TC: 11,543.Feb 18, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
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