Bell 206L-3

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  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 HEEA073563Bellcrank · wornPIVOT BUSHING WORN AND BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY.Jun 18, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR ALG2001F00022Skin · corrodedDISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE AIRFRAME INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION BENEATH OUTBOARD TRIM TAB, T/E EXTRUSION AND BLADE SKIN CORRODED BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS.Jun 14, 2001 · N187AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR AUS20010594Bulkhead · cracked(AUS) TAILBOOM BULKHEAD CRACKED ALONG THE BEND RADIUS OUTER CIRCUMFERENCE AT THE TOP RH BOLT ATTACHMENT INTERCOSTAL. CRACKLENGTH 10MM (0.393IN).May 30, 2001 · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR AUS20010593Support · cracked(AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER UPPER LH SUPPORT CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY ALONG BEND RADIUS. CRACK LENGTH 30MM (1.181IN).May 29, 2001 · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA010724033Switch · missing(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ALL EXPERIENCED A NO HEAT CONDITION. ON INSPECTION, FOR SWITCH WAS REMOVED AND RUDDER PAD ON THE END OF THE PLUNGER WAS FANNED DEBONDED & LODGED IN ORIFICE CAUSING HEATER NOT TO WORK.May 23, 2001 · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR AC2A075797Exhaust Stack · crackedFOUNDED CRACKED AT REAR SEAM. REMOVED AND REPLACED STACK.May 18, 2001 · N53702 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA073092Computer · failedINTELLASTART CAUTION LIGHTS COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND WILL NOT LINK TO LAPTOP COMPUTER. SYSTEM FAILED DOWNLOAD PORT TEST.May 14, 2001 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · Engine Integrated Instrument SystemSDR AC2A075795Crosstube · corrodedPART IS CORRODED. REMOVED,REPLACED FORWARD CROSS TUBEMay 12, 2001 · N17238 · Bell 206L3 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AC2A075793Exhaust Stack · crackedFOUND CRACKED AT REAR SEAM. REMOVED AND REPLACED STACK.May 7, 2001 · N17237 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AC2A075785Seal · leakingPARTS ARE LEAKING GREASE. REPLACED SEALS.May 2, 2001 · N17237 · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA072914Pad · unbondedBUFFER PADS NEAR BEARINGS UNBONDED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.May 1, 2001 · N41128 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA072911Bearing · damagedBEARING UNSTAKED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.May 1, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA072906Pivot Support · damagedBORE FOR BARREL NUTS DAMAGED BEYOND LIMITS. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.May 1, 2001 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA072905Shaft · strippedTHREADS STRIPPED ON SHAFT; PILOT WAS UNABLE TO FRICTION DOWN CYCLIC STICK. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.May 1, 2001 · N31077 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA072902Structure · crackedCRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.May 1, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR HEEA072893Blade · damagedNUMBER ONE FINGER ON UPPER SURFACE TRAILING EDGE HAS 7 INCHES OF THE FINGER MISSING. SENT TO BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON FOR CREDIT.Apr 30, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR AC2A072832Exhaust Stack · crackedCRACKED. REPLACED EXHAUST ASSY.Apr 26, 2001 · N17592 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AC2A072831Exhaust Stack · crackedPART IS CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW EXHAUST.Apr 26, 2001 · N6533U · Bell 206L3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AC2A072830Extinguisher · dischargedFIRE EXTINGUISHER HAD LOW WEIGHT. REPLACED WITH NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER.Apr 26, 2001 · N17237 · Bell 206L3 · Fire Bottle, PortableSDR 20010517CW010Yoke · mismanufacturedAN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO INSTALL THE NEW TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADE ASSEMBLY ON THE AIRCRAFT AND THE FLAPING ANGLE COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. ON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE YOKE ASSEMBLY WAS MACHINED 90 DEGREES TO WHERE THE CUTOUTS THAT ALLOW THE FLAPPING. THE Apr 25, 2001 · N32AZ · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA072754Trunnion · ratchetingBEARING RATCHETING.Apr 24, 2001 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA072718Life Raft · dislodgedDURING POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION, NOTICED THAT LIFE RAFT WAS COMING OUT OF COVER. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT INFLATION BOTTLE VALVE WAS SLOWLY LEAKING GAS INTO THE RAFT. SENT TO OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SUPPORT FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Apr 19, 2001 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · Life RaftSDR HEEA072712Bushing · wornMAIN ROTOR DRIVE LINK HAS A WORN BEARING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Apr 19, 2001 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA072701Transducer · intermittentFUEL PRESSURE GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY PEGS OUT.Apr 19, 2001 · N4835 · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR HEEA072698Antenna · weakCORRODED CAUSING WEAK RECEPTION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Apr 19, 2001 · N8594X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072695Horn · malfunctionedHORN HAS STEADY SOUND ONLY, MUST PULSATE. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 19, 2001 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Stall Warning SystemSDR HEEA072694Valve · corrodedCORRODED BALL BEARING AND SPRING. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 19, 2001 · N41128 · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR HEEA072693Valve · corrodedBALL BEARING AND SPRING CORRODED INSIDE OF VALVE. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 19, 2001 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR HEEA072692Hose · leakingHEATER HOSE LEAKING FROM FITTINGS. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 19, 2001 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR HEEA072691Hose · crackedFERRULE CRACKED ON HOSE. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 19, 2001 · N41128 · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR HEEA072690Hose · leakingHOSE ASSY WIRE BRAIDING IS CHAFED AND HOSE IS LEAKING. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Apr 19, 2001 · N31077 · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR HEEA072682Transmitter · malfunctionedUNABLE TO CALIBRATE FUEL SYSTEM.Apr 19, 2001 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR HEEA072668Transmitter · intermittentINTERMITTENT. REPLACED VOLUME POTENTIOMETER, VOLUME KNOB AND CHANNEL KNOB. REPAIRED PROBLEM. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 18, 2001 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · UHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA072662Filter · leakingLEAKING.Apr 18, 2001 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HEEA072654Filter · leakingUNABLE TO STOP FILTER HOUSING FROM LEAKING. SENT TO PUROLATOR FACETS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Apr 18, 2001 · N6610C · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HEEA072652Volt Regulator · failedGENERATOR KICKS OFF LINE.Apr 18, 2001 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA072651Receiver · failedSCREEN GOES BLANK AFTER EXTENDED USE. SUSPECT OVERHEATING DUE TO FAULTY COOLING FAN.Apr 18, 2001 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA072649Receiver · inoperativeINOPERATIVE. NO DISPLAY.Apr 17, 2001 · N8588X · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA072648Receiver · malfunctionedUNABLE TO PUT IN A DIFFERENT WAYPOINT DUE TO KNOB OUT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND S202 SWITCH BROKEN AND RETAINER RING MISSING FROM END OF PULL SCAN KNOB SHAFT. REPLACED S202 SWITCH AND RETAINER RING. REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 17, 2001 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA072646Indicator · intermittentINTERMITTENT, UNRELIABLE WHEN WORKING. SENT TO HONEYWELL, KANSAS FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Apr 17, 2001 · N141BH · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072645Indicator · reads lowNEEDLE READS LOW. SENT TO HONEYWELL, KANSAS FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Apr 17, 2001 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072643Indicator · malfunctionedWILL NOT INDICATE OR POWER UP.Apr 17, 2001 · N8593X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072642Indicator · inaccurateERRATIC AND INACCURATE.Apr 17, 2001 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072636Transponder · intermittentTRANSMITS INTERMITTENTLY. MTL LOW. CANNOT MEASURE FREQUENCY.Apr 17, 2001 · N31821 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA072635Transponder · failedWILL NOT COME ON.Apr 17, 2001 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA072633Transponder · failedTRANSPONDER WILL NOT TRANSMIT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND UNIT NOT RECEIVING OR TRANSMITTING. FOUND V101 TUBE BAD. REPLACED V101 TUBE. REPAIRED. ALSO FOUND SWITCH PANEL BAD. REPLACED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 17, 2001 · N4835 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA072632Transceiver · defectiveKNOB DEFECTIVE. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. REPLACED KNOB SHAFT. TRANSMIT POWER WEAK. INSTALLED V101 REPAIRED. FOUND UNIT MISSING IDENT BUTTON. INSTALLED BUTTON. ADJUSTED PULSE WIDTH. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Apr 17, 2001 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA072631Indicator · inaccurate50 FOOT INDICATING ERROR.Apr 17, 2001 · N30KH · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072629Indicator · erraticABOVE 300 FEET READINGS ARE ERRATIC OVER ROUGH TERRAIN.Apr 17, 2001 · N8587X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA072628Indicator · failedWILL NOT INDICATE CORRECT ALTITUDE.Apr 17, 2001 · N141BH · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity System
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