Bell 206B

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SDR 95ZZZX6094Bearing · wornREMOVED SWASHPLATE DRIVE LINK BEARINGS DUE TO WEAR AT 779.7 HRS TSN. INSTALLED NEW DRIVE LINK BEARINGS, PN 206-010-338-001, 4 EACH, AND PN 206-010-337-001, 4 EACH.Aug 8, 1995 · N33TV · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX6093Bearing · wornREMOVED SWASHPLATE DRIVE LINK BEARINGS DUE TO WEAR AT 779.7 HRS TSN. INSTALLED NEW DRIVE LINK BEARINGS, PN 206-010-338-001, 4 EACH, AND PN 206-010-337-001, 4 EACH.Aug 8, 1995 · N33TV · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX5909Bearing · failedTRANSMISSION REMOVED FOR CHIP LIGHT. FOUND DURING TEAR DOWN FOR REPAIR THAT BEARING SET HAD BEGUN TO BREAK DOWN FROM FATIGUE.Aug 8, 1995 · N5008K · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA960126008Fcu · failure(CAN)ENGINE FLAMED OUT WHEN THROTTLE WAS ROLLED BACK TO IDLE AFTER LANDING. DURING THE TWO PREVIOUS DAYS LEADING TO THE INCIDENT, THE IDLE HAD TO BE ADJUSTED THREE TIMES AND WOULD NOT STABILIZE. FCU REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Aug 5, 1995 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA950828012Fcu · failure(CAN)ENGINE FLAMED OUT WHEN THROTTLE WAS ROLLED BACK TO IDLE AFTER LANDING. DURING THE TWO PREVIOUS DAYS LEADING TO THE INCIDENT, THE IDLE HAD TO BE ADJUSTED THREE TIMES AND WOULD NOT STABILIZE. UNIT REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Aug 5, 1995 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA955509Transceiver · defectiveBENCH CHECK NEEDED. INSPECTED UNIT. REPLACED DETERIORATED RESISTOR R477. REPLACED CRACKED FACEPLATE. REPLACED PHOTOCELL V301 DUE TO WEAK REPLY LIGHT. REPAIRED. ALIGNED RECEIVER AND PULSE WIDTH TO SPECS. CLEANED CONTACTS ON ALL WAFER SWITCHES. BENCH CHECAug 2, 1995 · N2272J · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA955503Gps 150 · malfunctionUNIT GOES FROM SELF-TEST TO OPERATE TO SELF-TEST, ETC. CONTINUOUSLY. SENT TO GARMIN INTERNATIONAL FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Aug 2, 1995 · N104PH · Bell 206B · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA955428Filter Assembly · inoperativeFILTER ASSY INOPERATIVE.Jul 24, 1995 · N2271V · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 95ZZZX4410Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH, 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH, 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH, 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH, NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH, 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NOJul 21, 1995 · N2299U · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX4409Lever Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH, 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH, 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH, 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH, NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH, 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NOJul 21, 1995 · N2299U · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX4074Line · leakingLOSS OF HYDRAULIC BOOST DUE TO HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM SMALL HOLE ON PRESSURE LINE FROM HYDRAULIC PUMPS TO FILTER HEAD. INTERNAL BREAKDOWN DUE TO RUBBER SWELLING. REPLACED PRESSURE LINE. OPS CHECK OK.Jul 20, 1995 · N37741 · Bell 206B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 95ZZZX4413Bearing Set · making metalTRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. FOUND BEARING SET BEGINNING TO BREAK DOWN FROM FATIGUE CAUSING METAL IN OIL AND CHIP LIGHT TO COME ON.Jul 18, 1995 · N3896W · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 95ZZZX4487Indicator · defectiveN1 INDICATOR VERY ERRATIC NEEDLE (SMALL DIAL).Jul 14, 1995 · N303PD · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX4486Indicator · failedTURN AND SLIP INDICATOR GOT NOISEY, THEN QUIT WORKING.Jul 14, 1995 · N303PD · Bell 206B · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR HEEA955324Transceiver · defectiveOFF FREQUENCY. FOUND UNIT DID NOT POWER UP. REPLACED TRANSISTOR Q415. REPAIRED PROBLEM. INSTALLED HEAT SINK BEHIND TRANSISTOR Q415. REPLACED DETERIORATED RESISTOR R477. REPLACED PHOTOCELL V301 DUE TO WEAK REPLY LIGHT. ALSO ADJUSTED FREQUENCY TO SPECS.CLEJul 6, 1995 · N2268G · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR CA950828004Fcu · failure(CAN)INCONSISTENT STARTS AND UNABLE TO SHUT DOWN ENGINE ON ONE OCCASION. FCU REPLACED, HELICOPTER RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jul 6, 1995 · Bell 206B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 95ZZZX4274Battery · mismarkedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED BATTERY MODEL NUMBER WAS LABELED G-241. THIS LABEL WAS INCORRECT FOR THE TYPE OF BATTERY AND POST LOCATION. NOTIFIED GILL BATTERY WITH BATTERY SERIAL NUMBER AND VERIFIED THAT INSTALLED BATTERY WAS AG-641 AND IT DID Jun 28, 1995 · N5740A · Bell 206B · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 95ZZZX4086Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH, 206-010-338-001, SPACERS, 4 EACH, 206-010-337-001, BEARINGS, 2 EACH, 206-010-338-003, BUSHINGS, 2 EACH, NAS6605D64, BOLTS, 1 EACH, 206-010-470-101, BEARING.Jun 27, 1995 · N202AL · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX4085Lever Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH, 206-010-338-001, SPACERS, 4 EACH, 206-010-337-001, BEARINGS, 2 EACH, 206-010-338-003, BUSHINGS, 2 EACH, NAS6605D64, BOLTS, 1 EACH, 206-010-470-101, BEARING.Jun 27, 1995 · N202AL · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX3753Burner Liner · misinstalledWHEN BURNER CAN LINER WAS ASSEMBLED, THE LOWER SKIRT WAS TURNED 90 DEGREES WHICH MISPLACED TWO LARGE COOLING HOLES. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO START SLOW (60 SECONDS), HANG AT 42 PERCENT, AND HAVE A DELAYED LIGHT OFF. THE PROBLEM ONLY SHOWED UP AFTER ABOUT 50Jun 22, 1995 · N455H · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR 95ZZZX3342Yoke · corrodedSCHEDULED 1200 HOUR OVERHAUL FOUND M/R HUB HAS CORROSION IN RADIUS RING BORE BEYOND LIMITS OF .002 INCH PER BELL 206B-3 CR & O MANUAL. SUSPECT CAUSED BY MOISTURE AND DISSIMILAR METAL CONTACT BETWEEN RADIUS RING AND YOKE BORE.Jun 13, 1995 · N115AL · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955144Support · defectiveAS PER ASB 206-73-74 REV. B (REPLACEMENT OF -109 SUPPORT WITH -113 SUPPORT)Jun 12, 1995 · N2275Q · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX4087Bearing · galledDISASSEMBLED GEARBOX DUE TO 'ENGINE CHIP LIGHT'. DISCOVERED THE P.T.O. ROLLER BEARING TO BE 'GALLING ROLLERS'. CAUSE UNKNOWN.Jun 9, 1995 · N209AL · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 95ZZZX5727Sleeve Assy · bearing wornCOMPLETED REPAIR TO SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY, PN 206-010-450-113, SN RE21051, DUE TO WORN BEARING SEALS IN SLEEVE ASSEMBLY, PN 206-010-454-109, SN RE5336. INSTALLED NEW SLEEVE ASSY, PN 206-010-454-109, SN RE5906.Jun 2, 1995 · N33TV · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA955081Transceiver · defectiveATC UNABLE TO READ IDENT. FOUND EXTRA NUMBERS ON SCOPE WHEN DIALING IN NUMBERS. CLEANED CONTACTS ON ALL WAFER SWITCHES. REPAIRED. FOUND POWER OUT VERY LOW. REPLACED CAVITY OSCILLATOR V101. REPAIRED. FOUND UNABLE TO SWITCH FROM ON TO STANDBY MODE. CLEANMay 25, 1995 · N39122 · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 95ZZZX2917Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL May 22, 1995 · N222LM · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2916Link Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL May 22, 1995 · N222LM · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX3123Governor · failedAIRCRAFT FLEW IN NORMAL CRUISE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.7 HOURS. PILOT LOWERED COLLECTIVE FOR ROUTINE LANDING. GOVERNOR RESPONDED ERRATIC WITH OSCILLATING N2, THEN STABILIZED AT 103 PERCENT N2. INVESTIGATION SHOWED WHEEL GEAR CAME LOOSE FROM DRIVE SHAFT. AIRCRAMay 21, 1995 · N21470 · Bell 206B · Turbine GovernorSDR HEEA955007Strap · req replacementREMOVED DUE TO 2 YEAR RETIREMENT AS PER AD 78-11-02R1. S/N'S LK8068 & LK8052May 17, 1995 · N2268X · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955005Support · req replacementREMOVED TO COMPLY WITH ASB 206-93-74 REV. B (REPLACEMENT OF -109 SUPPORT WITH -113 SUPPORT)May 17, 1995 · N39122 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX3339Dual Tachometer · erraticDUAL TACHOMETER'S NEEDLES JUMPING.May 14, 1995 · N303PD · Bell 206B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA954993Drag Pin Assy · defectiveBEARING BECAME UNSTAKED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE DRAG PIN.May 12, 1995 · N3181J · Bell 206B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA954981Transceiver · defectiveNEEDS BENCH CHECK. INSPECTED. INSTALLED HEATSINK BEHIND TRANSISTOR Q415 AS PER KING SERVICE BULLETIN KT76-A-6. REPLACED PHOTOCELL V301 DUE TO WEAK REPLY LIGHT. UNIT HAS WEAK POWER OUT AND UNABLE TO ADJUST FREQUENCY TO SPECS. REPLACED CAVITY TUBE V101. REPAMay 12, 1995 · N2268X · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA954958Transceiver · inoperativeTRANSCEIVER INOPERATIVE; UNIT DOESN'T POWER UP. FOUND BURNT FOIL FOR 27.5V LINE FROM R400 RESISTOR TO E444 BOTH LOCATED ON THE MAIN BOARD. ALSO FOUND DS101 DISPLAY HAD SOME VERY WEAK DIGITS DISPLAYED. REPLACED DS101 AND REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.May 10, 1995 · N2020R · Bell 206B · VHF Communications SystemSDR 95ZZZX2756Link Idler · wornDAILY REPAIR, FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL USEMay 10, 1995 · N115AL · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2755Lever Assy · wornDAILY REPAIR, FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL USEMay 10, 1995 · N115AL · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX5729Bearing · looseTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT PIN ASSY BEARING AND SLEEVE LOOSE IN ASSY. REMOVED PIN ASSY AND INSTALLED NEW BEARING, PN MS14012-8, AND SLEEVE, PN 206-031-513-101, INTO PIN ASSY, AND REINSTALLED ON TRANSMISSION.May 9, 1995 · N33TV · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA954927Loran · defectiveNAV FLAGGED FOR 25 MINUTES.May 4, 1995 · N2268A · Bell 206B · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA954918Transceiver · inoperativeINOPERATIVE. NO OUTPUT. REPLACED WEAK V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR AND INOPERATIVE. V301 PHOTODETECTOR. INSTALLED Q415 HEAT SINK ACCORDING TO KT76A MOD 6. ADJUSTED AS NEEDED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.May 4, 1995 · N2277A · Bell 206B · ATC Transponder SystemSDR ERAA9568Outer Shroud · defectiveNEW PART WITH -0- HOURS. SHROUD WILL NOT THREAD INTO BODY.May 4, 1995 · N207EH · Bell 206B · Turbine SectionSDR 95ZZZX2397Roll Pins · defectiveDURING MAJOR INSPECTIONS WHEN CABIN AND DOOR ACCESS PANELS ARE OPENED AND LATCH MECHANISMS INSPECTED, ROLL PINS ARE BEING FOUND LOOSE, SPLIT, AND/OR BROKEN. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS SAFETY WIRE THROUGH ROLL PINS AND CAUTION NOT TO RE-USE ROLL PINS. IF ROLL PINS May 1, 1995 · Bell 206B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 95ZZZX5728Seal · leakingFOUND FREEWHEEL INPUT SEAL LEAKING OIL. REMOVED FREEWHEEL ASSY TO REPLACE SEAL ASSY. INSTALLED NEW SEAL, PN 2890-52017, 1 EACH AND O-RINGS, PN MS2961-237, 1 EACH, AND PN MS29561-215, 1 EACH.Apr 27, 1995 · N33TV · Bell 206B · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954855Fuel Cell · defectiveFUEL CELL HAS PULLED HELICOILS AS MARKED. UNBONDED INSERT AND CRACKED SEAMS AS MARKED.Apr 24, 1995 · Bell 206B · Fuel StorageSDR HEEA954852Indicator · reads highINDICATES 10 DEGREES HIGH AT 600 DEGREES CELSUIS AFTER UNIT WARMS UP. TIME SINCE REPAIR 278:40.Apr 24, 1995 · N2276B · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX3332Seal · leakingSEAL LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW P/N SEAL.Apr 15, 1995 · N303PD · Bell 206B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR HEEA954738Alt Encoder · malfunctionENCODER IS 160 FEET OFF, ONLY WHEN COMING DOWN. WILL NOT CALIBRATE.Apr 10, 1995 · N2272V · Bell 206B · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA954722Indicator · reads highINDICATES 100 DEGREES HIGH AT 900 DEGREES. TIME SINCE REPAIR 0:00.Apr 10, 1995 · Bell 206B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX2084Bearing · crackedMECHANIC NOTED A CRACKED FEATHERING BEARING ON TAIL ROTOR BLADE DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION. REPLACED BEARING AND SLEEVE PN 206-010-765-001 AND PN 206-010-733-003 IAW BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-4 CR & O MM ON T/R BLADE, SN CS-6648 INBOARD POSITION.Apr 10, 1995 · N125NH · Bell 206B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954700Washer · deterioratedEXCESSIVE LOAD ON PLUGS CAUSING MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE. APPLIED LOWER TORQUE ON ADJUSTING SCREWS AND LOWERED PRELOAD ON THRUST PLUGS. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY.Apr 7, 1995 · N2272V · Bell 206B · Main Rotor HeadSDR 95ZZZX2152Hose · corrodedMOISTURE IS TRAPPED BETWEEN FIRE SLEEVE AND ALUMINUM FITTINGS AND CAUSES CORROSION OF THE FITTINGS AND FIRE SLEEVE.Apr 1, 1995 · N35Q · Bell 206B · Powerplant System
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