Bell 206B

Service difficulty reports · 1,564

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SDR 96ZZZX2592Release Cable · kinkedENCOUNTERED AN UNEXPECTED CARGO HOOK RELEASE, DROPPING THE LOAD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED CABLE KINKED ABOUT 3 INCHES FROM HOOK FRAME DISCONNECT RESTRICTING THE HOOK LOAD BEAM FROM LOCKING IN CLOSED POSITION. AS KINKED AREA ENTERS HOUSING, IT RESTRICTS HOOK FRMay 3, 1996 · N86W · Bell 206B · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 96ZZZX2591Sleeve Assy · crackedDURING A WEEKLY INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND THE SWASHPLATE SLEEVE UNIBALL CRACKED AT THE COLLECTIVE LEVER BEARING. REMOVED SWASHPLATE ASSY, PN 206-010-450-113, SN EAJG-111249, TT 4,230.7 HRS TSO. TSN AIRCRAFT TT, 8,304.5 HRS. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE SWASHPLATEMay 3, 1996 · N82FC · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA960924032Crosstube · cracked(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AFT CROSSTUBE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOUND CRACKED AND CORRODED.May 2, 1996 · Bell 206B · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CA960801501Mount · cracked(CAN) DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS OF THE ENGINE FORWARD SUPPORTS. FORWARD ENGINE LEG SUPPORTS FITTINGS AND STIFFENERS 206-031-629-103 AND 206-031-201-291 REPLACED. ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT CHANNEL AND FRAME 206-031-302-2May 2, 1996 · Bell 206B · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA970311030Engine Mount · cracked(CAN) MOUNT FITTING CRACKED.May 1, 1996 · Bell 206B · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA970311029Support · cracked(CAN) CRACKS AROUND LANDING GEAR ATTACHMENTS.May 1, 1996 · Bell 206B · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR CHI1543Blade · delaminatedBOTH BLADES WERE FOUND DELAMINATED ON THE DOUBLERS AT THE BUTT END. NOTE: THE BLADES WERE REPAINTED IN 1991 - 353.7 HOURS AGO. REFERENCE: OPERATOR CONTROL NR 96ZZZX3668. (X)Apr 30, 1996 · N10ED · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA960619011Mount Fitting · sheared(CAN) FITTING WAS SHEARED AT MOUNT LOCATION ALONG WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR ON STUD.Apr 30, 1996 · Bell 206B · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA960619010Transmitter · float jams(CAN) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION WOULD STICK AT APPROXIMATELY 60-65 GALLONS WHEN TANK IS FULL. REMOVAL OF THE LOWER QUANTITY TRANSMITTER REVEALED A BROKEN SOLDER JOINT ALLOWING THE FLOAT TO TWIST APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES WHICH ALLOWED FLOAT TO JAM WHILE CONTACTIApr 30, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR 96ZZZX3668Blade · delaminatedBOTH BLADES WERE FOUND DELAMINATED ON THE DOUBLERS AT THE BUTT END. NOTE: THE BLADES WERE REPAINTED IN 1991 - 353.7 HOURS AGO. REFERENCE: OPERATOR CONTROL NR CHI1543. (X)Apr 30, 1996 · N10ED · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 96ZZZX2586Turbine · nozzle failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, TORQUE YAW WAS EXPERIENCED ALONG WITH TOT RISES TO 890 DEGREES CELSIUS. TORQUE WAS REDUCED TO 60 PERCENT AND TOT STABILIZED TO 800 DEGREES CELSIUS. PILOT RETURNED TO OIL PLATFORM WHERE HE SAFELY LANDED. INSPECTION OF ENGINE REVEALED NRApr 26, 1996 · N3187D · Bell 206B · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR CA960619008Compressor · seized(CAN)AFTER FLIGHT TEST, PILOT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WAS SEIZED. UNIT REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. TIME THIS INSTALLATION, 0.3 HOURS.Apr 22, 1996 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR HEEA967028Transceiver · defectiveREADOUT STAYS DIM IN BRIGHT LIGHT. FOUND THAT DISPLAY LENS HAD LOST IT'S TINT. REPLACED DISPLAY LENS - REPAIRED PROBLEM. ADJUSTED SIDETONE. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 17, 1996 · N2269A · Bell 206B · VHF Communications SystemSDR 96ZZZX5883Search Light · contact burnedTHE AIRCRAFT SEARCHLIGHT WAS REPORTED AS BEING INOP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE SEARCHLIGHT CONTACT WAS BURNED AND OPEN.Apr 17, 1996 · N67118 · Bell 206B · Exterior LightingSDR CA960530003Driveshaft · torn boot(CAN) RUBBER BOOT COMPLETELY TORN.Apr 15, 1996 · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA966994Support · mis mfgSUPPORT IS MANUFACTURED TOO WIDE. THE ORIGINAL SUPPORT BRACKET FITS INSIDE THE NEW BRACKET.Apr 12, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA966993Support · mis mfgSUPPORT IS MANUFACTURED TOO WIDE. THE ORIGINAL SUPPORT BRACKET FITS INSIDE THE NEW BRACKET.Apr 12, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 96ZZZX2193Exhaust Stack · crackedDURING A DAILY INSPECTION AT THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, THE MECHANIC NOTED THE ENGINE EXHAUST STACK WAS CRACKED. THE CRACK ORIGINATED AT THE CENTER WELDED SEAM APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES FROM THE FLANGE ON THE FORWARD SIDE OF THE STACK. THE CRACK CONTINUED DOWNApr 11, 1996 · N125NH · Bell 206B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA966954Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING AT PISTON SHAFT.Apr 8, 1996 · N2269A · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA966953Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING AT PISTON SHAFT.Apr 8, 1996 · N2269A · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA960502028Gearbox · wearing(CAN) OIL CONSTANTLY DARK AND PASTE FOUND ON CHIP DETECTOR REPEATEDLY.Apr 6, 1996 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA966926Support · damagedSUPPORT IS CREASED AND RIPPLED ALONG EDGES OF CHEM-MILLED AREAS ALONG ENTIRE PART.Apr 5, 1996 · N107PH · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA966922Transceiver · defectiveREPLY LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON AND TEST LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED SWITCH BOARD AND FUSE F401. REPAIRED. REPLACED PHOTOCELL V301 DUE TO WEAK REPLY LIGHT. REPAIRED. REPLACED DETERIORATED RESISTOR R477. INSTALLED HEATSINK BEHIND TRANSISTOR Q415. FOUNApr 4, 1996 · N2272V · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR CA960503103Latch Fitting · cracked(CAN)DURING OVERHAUL OF MAIN ROTOR HUB ASSEMBLY, A 3/4" CRACK WAS FOUND IN ONE EAR OF LATCH FITTING. TTSN OF MAIN ROTOR HUB WAS 12668 HOURS.Apr 4, 1996 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR 96ZZZX2194Bolt · looseDURING DAILY INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTED 2 EACH PILLOW BLOCK BOLTS, PN 206-310-005-101, LOOSE (TORQUE AT 55 INCHES/POUNDS), DIAGONALLY OPPOSED. DURING LAST 100-HOUR INSPECTION (89.0 TSI) BOLTS WERE FOUND PROPERLY TORQUED. RETORQUED PILLOW BLOCK BOLTS IAW BELLApr 2, 1996 · N125NH · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA960412021Hose Assembly · fractured(CAN)HYDRAULIC LINE FROM MALE QUICK DISCONNECT TO HYDRAULIC POWER PACK (PRESSURE LINE, PACK TO FILTER). LINE FOUND FRACTURED INTERNALLY (FLEX LINE), AT AREA WHERE IT IS CLAMPED TO CABIN ROOF/PYLON FLOOR.Mar 27, 1996 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA960502024Stiffener · cracked(CAN)CRACKS FOUND AT ANCHOR NUT HOLES WHICH MOUNT LEFT SIDE OF OIL COOLER BLOWER TO FUSELAGE.Mar 25, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ERAA96214Coupling · mis mfgNEW PART WITH PILOT DIAMETER TOO SMALL, WOULD NO FIT DOWN OVER OUTER SHAFT TO REACH THREADS. TURBINE WAS BEING O/H WHEN DESCREPANCY WAS FOUND. PART WAS NEVER INSTALLED.Mar 20, 1996 · N403EH · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR CA960502029Fcu · failure(CAN) ENGINE STARTING TEMPS WERE TOO HIGH IN 35 PERCENT TO 50 PERCENT NG RANGE. START DERICH ADJUSTED TO FULL DECREASE. FCU REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 20, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 96ZZZX2606Seal · leakUPON LANDING FOR STUDENT CHANGE, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. REPLACED NR 6 AND NR 7 ENGINE OIL JET SEAL.Mar 15, 1996 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA960404010Control Tube · corroded(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION SLIGHT BULGING AND PITTING FOUND ON THROTTLE CONTROL TUBE. DURING FURTHER INSPECTION THE TUBE BROKE. THE INTERIOR OF THE TUBE WAS FILLED WITH CORROSION AND THE THICKNESS OF THE TUBE WAS EXTREMELY THIN AT THE BRAKE AREA.Mar 14, 1996 · Bell 206B · Power LeverSDR 96ZZZX2537Turbine · making metalENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUM ON FINAL APPROACH. MECHANIC INSPECTED ENG CHIP PLUGS & FND FUZZ & LIGHT METAL ON UPPER CHIP PLUG. PENALTY RUN ACCOMPLISHED & WHILE ON SHUT DOWN AT APPROX 35-40 PERCENT N1, MECHANIC HEARD NOISE (HVY GRINDING) FROM ENG AREA. MECHANIC MMar 13, 1996 · N83086 · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR CA960315013Bearing · rough(CAN)FOUND AFT OIL COOLER BEARING P/N 206-040-339-009 ROUGH. DISASSEMBLED COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND FOUND SPACER P/N 206-040-351-001 INCORRECTLY INSTALLED IN HANGER ASSEMBLY P/N 206-040-355-001 (NOT THE COR RECT PART). REMOVED SPACER AND INSTALLED SPACER P/N 20Mar 12, 1996 · Bell 206B · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HAI00000068Seal · wornSEAL IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. CUSTOMER COMPLAINT IS THAT ALL OF THE "2890" SERIES SEALS WITH THE BLACK MATERIAL SEEM TO WEAR DEEPER GROOVES AT A FASTER RATE THAN THE CHICAGO RAWHIDE SEALS WITH THE RED MATERIAL. THIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY.Mar 7, 1996 · N345RR · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA970311031Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) CRACKS AND PULLED RIVETS ON LOWER SUPPORT. LEFT HEAD BULKHEAD P/N 206-031-107-117H CRACKED. INNER SKIN CRACKED AT FS98 AND BL9.Mar 7, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 96ZZZX2597Governor · crackedDURING A DAILY INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND GOVERNOR WITH .75 INCH CRACK AT AREA OF INPUT LEVER BUSHING. GOVERNOR WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. THESE GOVERNORS HAVE A 2,000-HOUR OVERHAUL. ENGINE HAD BEEN OPERATING NORMALLY.Mar 7, 1996 · N211WP · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR 9668Seal · worn excessPART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. CUSTOMER COMPLAINT IS THAT ALL OF THE "2890" SERIES SEALS WITH THE BLACK MATERIAL SEEM TO WEAR DEEPER GROOVES AT A FASTER RATE THAN THE CHICAGO RAWHIDE SEALS WITH THE RED MATERIAL.Mar 7, 1996 · N345RR · Bell 206B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA966826Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 4 EACH SLEEVES, P/N 206-010-733-003 AND 8 EACH SPACERS, P/N 206-011-742-101.NOTE: SEE MMIR #6826 THROUGH #6835 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS REPLACED.Mar 4, 1996 · N39122 · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA960502020Liner · distorted(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, FOUND DOME OF COMBUSTION LINER TO BE DISTORTED. COMBUSTION LINER REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 4, 1996 · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR HEEA966749Strap · crackedR/H BOX BEAM STRAP CRACKED AT UPPER AFT RADIUS JUST BELOW HIGH SHEER RIVETS. REPLACED STRAP AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 28, 1996 · N2753F · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA966745Indicator · failedFUEL QTY INDICATOR WILL NOT INDICATE.Feb 28, 1996 · N21431 · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR CA960315001Strap · cracked(CAN)ON ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND R/H STRAP CRACKED AS WELL AS SOME DEBONDING OF THE UPPER DECK IN AND AROUND THE R/H BOX BEAM EXTRUSION. POSSIBLY DAMAGE FROM INCIDENT 1000 HOURS EARLIER OF MAST BUMPING.Feb 28, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 96ZZZX5884Search Light · contact burnedTHE AIRCRAFT SEARCHLIGHT WAS REPORTED AS BEING INOP. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE SEARCHLIGHT CONTACT WAS BURNED AND OPEN.Feb 27, 1996 · N67176 · Bell 206B · Exterior LightingSDR 96ZZZX2599Filter · defectivePRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO FUEL FILTER CAUTION/WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.Feb 27, 1996 · N67939 · Bell 206B · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR HEEA966727Transceiver · defectiveTRANSCEIVER OFF FREQUENCY. REPLACED DEFECTIVE V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR. ALSO REPLACED DETERIORATED R477 RESISTOR AND REPLACED WEAK V301 PHOTOCELL. ADJUSTED AND BENCH CHECK GOOD.Feb 26, 1996 · N2278V · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 96ZZZX1815Clamp · brokenDURING POST-FLIGHT WALKAROUND, DISCOVERED THE LT EXHAUST HAD BECOME DISLODGED AND DIRECTING EXHAUST ONTO THE ENGINE COVER. FOUND THE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN. THE CLAMP WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE ONE.Feb 23, 1996 · N42AL · Bell 206B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA960502011Nozzle · failed(CAN) SUSPECTED OF CAUSING SEVERE CARBON BUILD UP INSIDE COMBUSTION LINER DOME. NO VISIBLE DAMAGE WAS NOTED. NOZZLE REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 22, 1996 · Bell 206B · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR CA960502010Turbine Assy · failure(CAN) ENGINE DEVELOPING LOW POWER AND HIGH TOT, POWER ASSURANCE CHECK FAILED. TURBINE ASSEMBLY REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 22, 1996 · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR 96ZZZX1071Indicator · sticksFUEL INDICATOR STICKS. REPLACED WITH NEW FIXTURE.Feb 20, 1996 · N221GP · Bell 206B · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 96ZZZX1811Fitting · crackedINSPECTION FOUND FITTING CRACKED THROUGH UPPER RIVET HOLES.Feb 16, 1996 · N152AL · Bell 206B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
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