Bell 206L-3

Service difficulty reports · 2,927

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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 = '206L3'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA084445Bearing · wornMAIN ROTOR HEAD FEATHERING BEARINGS WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA084444Bearing · corrodedGRIP SEAL LEAKING GREASE. REPLACED BEARING 206011118001 DUE TO CORROSION ON ROLLER AND RETAINER 206011129003 DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA084443Bushing · wornIDLER LINK HAS WORN BUSHINGS. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA084442Bushing · wornMAIN ROTOR IDLER LINK HAS WORN BUSHINGS. REPLACED 8 BUSHINGS DUE TO WORN. REPLACED 2 COLLAR SETS, DUE TO CORROSION. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA084441Bushing · wornWORN BUSHINGS. REPLACED 8 BUSHINGS DUE TO BEING WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA084440Bushing · wornMAIN ROTOR IDLER LINK HAS WORN BUSHINGS. REPLACED 8 IDLER LINK BUSHINGS DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA084439Bushing · wornMAIN ROTOR IDLER LINK HAS WORN BUSHINGS. REPLACED 8 BUSHINGS DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA084437Bearing · wornCYCLIC CONTROL BELLCRANK HAS WORN BEARINGS. REPLACED 2 BEARINGS DUE TO BEING WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 13, 2003 · N8587X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA084434Starter Gen · inoperativeSTARTER GEN INOPERATIVE, NOT PRODUCING ANY D AND E VOLTAGE ON TEST STAND.Feb 13, 2003 · N979BH · Bell 206L3 · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA084433Filter · weakENGINE OIL FILTER BYPASS INDICATOR WEAK.Feb 13, 2003 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HEEA084432Transponder · failedTRANSPONDER WILL NOT REPLY TO INTERROGATIONS. SHOP REPAIR.Feb 13, 2003 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA084431Transponder · malfunctionedWHEN GOING FROM ON THE ALTIMETER UNIT SHUTS OFF. REPLACED SWITCH ASSY. REPAIRED. ALSO REPLACED RESISTOR R477, FACEPLATE. ADJUSTED FREQUENCY. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Feb 13, 2003 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA084430Altimeter · erraticRADAR ALTIMETER IS ERRATIC. IN SHOP REPAIR.Feb 13, 2003 · N4835 · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA084429Gps · malfunctionedGPS CURSOR WILL NOT COME ON IN TCAS MODE. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Feb 13, 2003 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA084428Gps · malfunctionedGPS LOSES SIGNAL.Feb 13, 2003 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA084290Housing · looseBLEED VALVE HOUSING IS LOOSE. REPAIRED.Feb 11, 2003 · N3207Q · Bell 206L3 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA084286Seal · leakingSLINGING GREASE FROM OUTBOARD SEAL WHITE GRIP. REPAIRED.Feb 11, 2003 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA084284Bearing · wornMAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE PIVOT BEARINGS WORN. REPAIRED.Feb 11, 2003 · N6748D · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA084283Bearing · wornMAIN ROTOR FLT CONTROL BELLCRANK HAS WORN BEARINGS. REPLACED 2 BEARINGS. REPAIRED.Feb 11, 2003 · N8594X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA084282Bearing · wornFLT CONTROL BELLCRANK HAS WORN BEARINGS. REPLACED 2 BEARINGS. REPAIRED.Feb 11, 2003 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA084280Bearing · wornMAIN ROTOR BELLCRANK HAS WORN BEARINGS. REPLACED 2 BEARINGS 206001053005. REPAIRED.Feb 11, 2003 · N206FS · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA084279Control Rod · corrodedCONTROL ROD HAS SURFACE DAMAGE UNDER SLEEVE. SCRAPPED TAIL ROTOR CONTROL ROD DUE TO CORROSION.Feb 11, 2003 · N41128 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA084270Door · unsecureBATTERY DOOR OPENED ON APPROACH TO LANDING. DAMAGED BOTH WINDSHIELDS. REPLACED WINDSHIELDS.Jan 29, 2003 · N41791 · Bell 206L3 · Fluid Service DoorsSDR 2003FA0000100Beam · elongatedNUMEROUS RIVETS WERE FOUND WORKING LOOSE IN THE BOX BEAM DURING A 100/300/ANNUAL INSPECTION. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF 20 EACH CHERRY MAXI-BOLTS, 16 EACH CHERRY MAX RIVETS. DIGITAL PICTURES WERE TAKEN TO FURTHER DESCRIBE.Jan 29, 2003 · N112TV · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR HEEA083607Cap · damagedFUEL CAP AND ADAPTER ASSY HANDLE WILL NOT STAY LOCKED, WORN. SENT TO SHOP FOR REPAIR.Jan 14, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR HEEA083606Gps · damagedGPS RECEIVER BUTTONS NOT ENGAGING WHEN PUSHED IN. SENT TO SHOP FOR REPAIR.Jan 14, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA083605Receiver · malfunctionedVHF RECEIVER HAS STATIC ON ALL FREQUENCIES. SENT TO SHOP FOR REPAIR.Jan 14, 2003 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA083572Transceiver · failedFIRST TWO DIGITS ARE INCORRECT. FOUND UNIT ONLY HAD ABOUT 8 WATTS OUT AND MTL WEAK. COULD NOT ADJUST POWER OUT. REPLACED BAD V101 CAVITY, BAD L101 COIL, BAD R477 RESISTOR AND BAD PHOTOCELL. FOUND POWER OUT NOW GOOD AND MTL STILL WEAK. ALIGNED PRE SELECTOR Jan 13, 2003 · N141BH · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA083571Aneroid · failedBAROMETRIC ANEROID SENDS AN ALTITUDE READING OF 27,600 FEET TO THE SKYWATCH AND THE TRANSPONDER WHILE ON THE GROUND. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jan 13, 2003 · N6251Y · Bell 206L3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA083570Fuel Nozzle · failedENGINE WOULD NOT START DUE TO FAILED FUEL NOZZLE. IN SHOP REPAIR.Jan 13, 2003 · N6748D · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR HEEA083568Actuator · intermittentACTUATOR INTERMITTENTLY WON'T WORK UNLESS YOU TAP ON IT. ALSO HAS BAD CORROSION AT WIRE CONNECTIONS. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jan 13, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA083566Restraint · misrepairedONE BEARING BORE NOT CHAMFER TO PROPER DEGREE TO ALLOW BEARING STAKE TO FOLD.Jan 13, 2003 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA083565Bearing · wornTRANSMISSON RESTAINT HAS WORN BEARINGS. REPAIRED.Jan 13, 2003 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA083564Arm · corrodedTRANSMISSION NODAL ARM ASSY HAS CORROSION AT ATTACH POINT. REPAIRED.Jan 13, 2003 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA083563Blade · separatedTIP CAP OF BLADE IS SEPARATED AT THE OUTBOARD END.Jan 13, 2003 · N129MR · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA083562Bearing · wornTAIL ROTOR HEAD FEATHERING BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED BEARINGS AND REPAIRED.Jan 13, 2003 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA083560Rotor Head · damagedSLINGING GREASE FROM OUTBOARD SEAL WHITE GRIP. REPLACED HUB ASSY.Jan 13, 2003 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA083559Swashplate · damagedOUTER RING (206010453009, S/N BFS45) CORRODED; INNER CAP (206010455103) WORN; SLEEVE SLIDER BEARING (206010459001) WORN. REPLACED PARTS AND REPAIRED.Jan 13, 2003 · N31073 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA083558Gyro · precessesDIRCTIONAL GYRO PRECESSING. REPLACED GYRO.Jan 13, 2003 · N319E · Bell 206L3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA083557Headset · brokenHEADSET HAS MIKE BOOM BROKEN. REPLACED HEADSET.Jan 13, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR HEEA083556Coax · damagedRADAR ALTIMETER ANTENNA COAX CONNECTORS DAMAGED (SHIELD BROKEN). SCRAPPED.Jan 13, 2003 · N4835 · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA083555Receiver · malfunctionedRECEIVER CHANGES FREQUENCIES BY ITSELF. FOUND VOR/LOC DOESN'T RECEIVE. SWAPPED NAVIGATIONAL RECEIVER BOARD. REPAIRED PROBLEM. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jan 13, 2003 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA083468Relay · damagedRELAY STUD STRIPPED OUT.Jan 9, 2003 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA083467Speaker · corrodedPA SPEAKER CORRODED. SCRAPPED.Jan 9, 2003 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · Entertainment SystemSDR HEEA083466Sensor · unreliableTORQUE SENSOR GIVES UNRELIABLE INDICATIONS (SPIKES OVER 140 PERCENT).Jan 9, 2003 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA083465Bushing · wornDRIVE LINK HAS WORN BUSHINGS. REPAIRED.Jan 9, 2003 · N4835 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA083460Mixer Box · damagedSELECTOR KNOB HARD TO TURN. SHOP REPAIR.Jan 9, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR HEEA083459Amplifier · damagedCABIN ICS AMP UNABLE TO ADJUST VOLUME. SHOP REPAIR.Jan 9, 2003 · N3207Q · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA083458Mixer Box · intermittentMIXER BOX IS INTERMITTENT AND SCRATCHY. SHOP REPAIR.Jan 9, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR HEEA083457Mixer Box · damagedMIXING BOX HAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE ON TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE. SHOP REPAIR.Jan 9, 2003 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating System
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