Bell 206B

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '206B'
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SDR CA970311002Seal · leaking(CAN) NR 1 SEAL LEAKING. PART TC: 11,543.Feb 18, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970226068Pivot Support · cracked(CAN) PIVOT SUPPORT FOUND CRACKED FROM FRICTION SPLIT TO BASE OF SUPPORT. APPROXIMATELY 1" CRACK.Feb 18, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor ControlSDR 97ZZZX1142Indicator · burnedDURING NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, COCKPIT BEGAN TO FILL WITH SMOKE. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. MECHANIC FOUND ART HORIZ INOP AND BURNED INTERNALLY. (HEAVY SMOKE ON INSTRUMENT GLASS.) INSTRUMENT REFeb 18, 1997 · N9907K · Bell 206B · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA970304001Cylinder Support · cracked(CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE UPPER DECK FLIGHT CONTROLS, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE FORWARD R/H WEB ON THE TOP EDGE.Feb 14, 1997 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR HEEA979104Mount · separationMOUNT SEPARATION BEYOND LIMITS.Feb 11, 1997 · N22743 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA979066Indicator · failedINDICATOR NEEDLE WILL NOT GO PAST 4%. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE GAUGE.Feb 11, 1997 · N2276B · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA979063Transponder · inoperativeTRANSPONDER MODE C INOPERATIVE. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND POWER OUT LOW, ADJUSTED V101. NO HELP. REPLACED V101 CAVITY TUBE P/N C2080A. REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Feb 11, 1997 · N2269A · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR CA970227006Hydraulic Pump · sheared(CAN) HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED AT A POINT JUST BEFORE THE SPLINE AREA.Feb 8, 1997 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA970311090Case · worn(CAN) ENGINE POWER CHECK DOWN. COMPRESSOR CASE WAS FOUND WORN AND PIECES FOUND MISSING FROM LINING AT 4TH AND 5TH STAGES.Feb 5, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970311089Pylon Support · loose(CAN) BEARING LOOSE, TEFLON COMING OFF BEARING.Feb 4, 1997 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR CA970212005Line · split(CAN) SPLIT PITOT LINE CONNECTING PITOT TUBE TO THE PITOT DRAIN AND PITOT SYSTEM. SUSPECT WATER FROZE IN LINE AND CAUSED IT TO SPLIT.Feb 4, 1997 · Bell 206B · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CA970206015Bolt · cracked(CAN) WHILE BUILDING UP AN ENGINE AND INSTALLING A COMPRESSOR, THE BOLT USED TO RETAIN THE COMPRESSOR TO THE GEARBOX. IT WAS A NEW BOLT, BUT UPON CLOSE EXAMINATION USING A GLASS, A CRACK WAS FOUND WHERE THE LANDS CONVERGE.Jan 30, 1997 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 97ZZZX902Servo · bindingNOTED BINDING IN-FLIGHT CONTROLS. REPLACED RT SERVO. INTERNAL PROBLEMS DUE TO BEING CLOSE TO TBO.Jan 30, 1997 · N2777Q · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 97ZZZX901Hose · leakFOUND HYDRAULIC LEAK CAUSED BY CHAFING AT ADEL CLAMP SECURING HOSE TO DECK. REPLACED LINE AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ADEL CLAMP, P/N MS21919WDG9.Jan 30, 1997 · N2777Q · Bell 206B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HEEA978939Sensor · malfunctionSENSOR DOES NOT TRANSMIT FUEL QTY WHEN TANK IS FULL.Jan 29, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970311084Circuit Breaker · worn(CAN) FORWARD BOOST PUMP INTERMITTANT. NOT SWITCHING ON. CIRCUIT BREAKER WORN.Jan 24, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA970311083Blower Assy · vibration(CAN) BLOWER ASSY DEVELOPED A VIBRATION SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION. BUTTERFLY VALVE WAS CRACKED AND SQUIRREL CAGE OF BLOWER WAS LOOSE DUE TO BEARING FAILURE.Jan 20, 1997 · Bell 206B · Heating SystemSDR 97ZZZX900Tail Boom · crackedAT 100 HOUR INSPECTION, CRACK WAS FOUND AT LEFT HAND REAR ATTACH POINT FOR TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX. CRACK WAS .25 INCH LONG AND EXTENDED THROUGH THE MOUNT HOLE. CRACK WAS ONLY VISIBLE FROM INSIDE THE TAIL BOOM.Jan 17, 1997 · N20395 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA970311081Sending Unit · failed(CAN) FUEL SENDING UNIT SENDING ERRONEOUS READINGS. DROPPING FROM 15-20 GALS TO ZERO.Jan 16, 1997 · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970311080Cooler · corrosion(CAN) PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, THE INSPECTION REVEALED CORROSION AT BOTH THE INLET AND OUTLET PORTS, AS WELL AS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT ON THE BYPASS VALVE.Jan 15, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel/Oil CoolerSDR CA970219003Tube Assembly · corroded(CAN) ALUMINUM MAIN FUEL SYSTEM SUPPLY TUBE HAS A STEEL SLEEVE BETWEEN THE "B" NUT AND THE TUBE (FLARE), THIS SLEEVE WAS FOUND BADLY CORRODED. THE TUBE FLARE AND ADJOINING FITTING WERE ALSO CORRODED ALMOST TO THE POINT OF FAILING.Jan 15, 1997 · Bell 206B · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA970311076Filter · wrong part(CAN) FACET OIL FILTER FOUND INSTALLED IN ENGINE OIL SCAVENGE FILTER LOCATION DURING 200 HOUR CHECK.Jan 11, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR CA970311074Seal · leaking(CAN) T/R ASSY INPUT SEAL FOUND LEAKING EXCESSIVELY.Jan 6, 1997 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor HeadSDR CA970421056Gear · worn(CAN) REAR ADAPTER SPLINES WORN WELL BEYOND LIMITS.Jan 6, 1997 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AU970150Starter Gen · faulty(AUS) STARTER/GENERATOR HAD EXCESSIVE ARMATURE BALANCE BAND GRINDING TO ACHIEVE BALANCE - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED REPAIRJan 1, 1997 · Bell 206B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA970211003Linear Actuator · cracked(CAN) ACTUATOR EXTEND LIMIT SWITCH HOUSING WAS FOUND CRACKED. A RIGGING CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT, NO LIMITS EXCEEDED.Dec 20, 1996 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR 97ZZZX786Seal · under spec3 HOURS AFTER SEAL INSTALLATION, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK IN STARTER/GEN AREA DURING PREFLIGHT INSP. DURING GROUND RUN, ENG OIL WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT A RATE OF 12 DROPS PER MINUTE. STARTER/GEN WAS REMOVED AND P/N A6854424 WAS FOUND HALF OUT OF SEAL BORE. Dec 18, 1996 · N90215 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA970528021Bypass Valve · stuck(CAN) UNABLE TO ADJUST START CYCLE COMPRESSOR STALLING AND FAST EXCELLERATION OF N1 RPM NOTED AT 20 PER N1 FUEL PRESSURE WAS NOTED AS HIGH AS +30 PSI. POSSIBLE BYPASS VALVE STUCK OPEN. REPLACED.Dec 17, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA970528020Fuel Control · loose(CAN) GROUND IDLE RPM DROPPED TO 57 PERCENT N1 IDLE SPEED. ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOUND TO BE EASY TO ROTATE BY HAND. NO BUILT IN FRICTION FELT. REASON FOR LAST REMOVAL. REPLACED.Dec 17, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 97ZZZX208Gps · malfunctionGPS CONTINUALLY DUMPS ALL INFORMATION WITHOUT WARNING AND DISPLAYS A FAILURE CODE. NR 08. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Dec 16, 1996 · N108FH · Bell 206B · Global Positioning SystemSDR 97ZZZX201Pump · seal leakHYDRAULIC PUMP LEAKING STATICALLY AT INPUT SEAL. TBO TIME IS 3600 HRS ON THIS COMPONENT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Dec 16, 1996 · N108FH · Bell 206B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR HEEA968685Linear Actuator · faultyINSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND ACTUATOR RETRACTED VERY SLOW AND INTERMITTENTLY. FOUND VENDOR REPAIRED MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE.Dec 11, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 97ZZZX206Hose · leakingENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP INLET LINE LEAKING AT FLARE FITTING DUE TO A CRACK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE LINE.Dec 11, 1996 · N7929J · Bell 206B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 97ZZZX405Support · corrodedDURING REPAIR IN LANDING LIGHT BAY AREA, MECHANIC NOTED BELLCRANK SUPPORT P/N 206-030-111-3 EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. REPLACED BELLCRANK AND SUPPORT P/N 206-030-111-003.Dec 10, 1996 · N83086 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR GJQR9600100Blade · debondedBLADE REPLACED DUE TO DEBOND DETECTED DURING POST FLIGHT. BLADE MAKES CLICKING SOUND AND DELAMINATION PRESENT AT BLADE ROOT DOUBLER AREA. (X)Dec 9, 1996 · N96NW · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 97ZZZX207Washer · crackedDURING A WEEKLY INSPECTION THE M/R BLADE BOLT LOWER WASHER WAS FOUND CRACKED. REMOVED WASHER. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE WASHER. ACFT TT 8079.6.Dec 5, 1996 · N18FH · Bell 206B · Main Rotor BladesSDR HAIGJQR0100Blade · debondedBLADE REPLACED DUE TO DEBOND DETECTED DURING POST FLIGHT. BLADE MAKES CLICKING SOUND AND DELAMINATION PRESENT AT BLADE ROOT DOUBLER AREA. REPLACED WITH CSF STOCK.Dec 4, 1996 · N96NW · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 97ZZZX101Panel · shortedWHILE IN-FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED SMOKE AT THE CABIN OVERHEAD. AFTER MAKING PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD POPPED. INVESTIGATION BY MAINT. REVEALED THAT THE LIGHTED PANEL HAD INTERNALLY SHORTED. THE PANEL WAS REDec 3, 1996 · N1076G · Bell 206B · Flight Compartment LightingSDR CA970311073Support · cracked(CAN) SUPPORT WAS CRACKED IN FORWARD UPPER RIGHT HAND RADIUS. NO CRACKS ALLOWED IN THIS AREA. THIS DAMAGE WAS VISIBLE ONLY WITH FUEL CELL REMOVED. AIRCRAFT TT: 15,819 HOURS.Nov 25, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970311072Channel · misrepaired(CAN) UNAPPROVED REPAIR INCORPORATED. NO REPAIRS ALLOWED IN THIS AREA PER STRUCTURES REPAIR MANUAL.Nov 25, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 97ZZZX943Blade · separationDISCOVERED DURING DAILY INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION AND SEPARATION BENEATH LOWER GRIP DOUBLES AND BETWEEN LOWER SKIN AND SPAR. CORROSION ON TRAILING EDGE UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES.Nov 22, 1996 · N3912Q · Bell 206B · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA970311064Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) BULKHEAD FOUND CRACKED BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA970311063Stiffener · cracked(CAN) THE STIFFENER THAT IS LOCATED BENEATH THE DOUBLER FOR EXTERNAL SCAVENGE OIL FILTER KIT WAS FOUND CRACKED. ONE OF THE NUTS HOLDING THE OIL FILTER WAS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE RADIUS OF THE STIFFENER WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKNov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970311066Support · cracked(CAN) SUPPORT WAS CRACKED IN FORWARD UPPER RIGHT HAND RADIUS. NO CRACKS ALLOWED IN THIS AREA. DAMAGE ONLY VISIBLE WITH FUEL CELL REMOVED. AIRCRAFT TT: 14,949 HOURS.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970311065Support · corroded(CAN) SUPPORT CORRODED BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970311062Longeron · misrepaired(CAN) AN UNAPPROVED REPAIR WAS INCORPORATED ON THE ENGINE LONGERON. THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL DOES NOT ALLOW REPAIR OF THIS ASSY.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CA970311061Stiffener · chafed(CAN) STIFFENER HAD EXCESSIVE CHAFING DAMAGE CAUSED BY ENGINE OIL TANK DRAIN LINE.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA961203020Cap · worn(CAN) DURING A SWASHPLATE INSPECTION, GREASE WAS FOUND AROUND THE TOP SEAL. COVER REMOVED AND SEAL AND CAP REPLACED.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA970327011Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) SERVO SENT FOR REPAIR. PER AD CF96-11R2 AND BELL SB 206-67A-01, A BOLT WAS FOUND SUSPECT. UNIT REPAIRED, BOLT REPLACED.Nov 14, 1996 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 97ZZZX346Bolt Nut · mismanufacturedPURCHASE NEW MAIN ROTOR BLADE NUT FROM BELL SERVICE CENTER. DURING INSTALLATION, IT BECAME EVIDENT THAT THREADED BORE OF NUT WAS NOT PERPENDICULAR TO BEARING FACE OF NUT. TORQUING NUT TO REQUIRED 215 FOOT/POUND WOULD PUT EXTREME STRESS LOADS ON NUT AND HOLLONov 14, 1996 · N301MH · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Blades
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