Bell 206L-3

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SDR 98ZZZX3553Hose · failedTHE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A TOTAL HYDRAULIC FAILURE IN-FLIGHT. THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUCTION LINE FROM THE RESERVOIR TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP HAD FAILED INTERNALLY.Aug 25, 1998 · N868H · Bell 206L3 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HEEA0015740Stiffener · mismanufacturedSTIFFENER MISMANUFACTURED. AFT FLANGE OF EXTRUDED ANGLE TOO NARROW.Aug 24, 1998 · N6161A · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA0015732Indicator · inoperativeFUEL LOAD METER INOPERATIVE.Aug 20, 1998 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015717Rear Support · flakingENGINE REMOVED DUE TO METAL IN OIL. COMPRESSOR DISASSEMBLED DUE TO N-1 DRAG ON TEST CELL. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION REVEALED: LIFTING AND FLAKING BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON REAR SUPPORT MAJOR SEAL. INSTALLED AN H-S TOOL & PARTS, INC. REAR SUPPORT.Aug 20, 1998 · N41791 · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR HEEA0015666Power Supply · inoperativeSTROBE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.Aug 17, 1998 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0015648Shaft · wornHYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT WORN.Aug 17, 1998 · N8587X · Bell 206L3 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR HEEA0015647Shaft · wornHYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT WORN.Aug 17, 1998 · N6251Y · Bell 206L3 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR HEEA0015645Shaft · wornSHAFT SPLINE WORN.Aug 17, 1998 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR HEEA0015636Fuel Control · leakingAIR LEAKING FROM DERICH ADJUSTMENT. CAUSING EXCESSIVE ADJUSTMENT ON N2. INSPECTED UNIT WHEN RECEIVED IN SHOP. APPLIED SHOP AIR TO FUEL CONTROL AND LEAK CHECKED UNIT. FOUND NO LEAKS AT START DERICH SECTION AS STATED IN DESCRIPTION OF DIFFICULTY. NOTE: ONLAug 17, 1998 · N6610Y · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR HEEA0015617Indicator · inoperativeINDICATOR WAS REMOVED FROM BOWL AND CLEANED. INSTALLED INDICATOR BACK ON BOWL, TESTED AND INDICATOR STILL DIDN'T WORK.Aug 17, 1998 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015599Indicator · reads highINDICATOR PRESSURE INDICATOR READS 5 PSI HIGH.Aug 14, 1998 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA0015598Indicator · stickingINDICATOR STICKS AND PRESSURE READS HIGH AT HIGH END.Aug 14, 1998 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA0015595Indicator · fluctuatesTACHOMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATES AND DROPS OFF.Aug 14, 1998 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015592Stabilizer · corrodedSTABILIZER CORRODED UNDER CENTER DOUBLER.Aug 14, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR HEEA0015583Transmitter · failedELT CASE SEAL BROKEN.Aug 14, 1998 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0015575Cartridge · failedBOOST PUMP LEAKING WITH AIRCRAFT ON GROUND AND PUMP OFF.Aug 14, 1998 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA0015563Torquemeter · stickingTORQUE NEEDLE STICKS AT 14 PERCENT WHEN DECREASING PRESSURE.Aug 14, 1998 · N206FS · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0015518Cartridge · leakingAFTER INSTALLATION, FOUND CARTRIDGE TO BE LEAKING THROUGH CENTER SNAP RING AREA.Aug 13, 1998 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX3364Relay · malfunctionedUNIT STAYED ON WITH SWITCH OFF CAUSING OVERHEATING.Aug 11, 1998 · N2616 · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating SystemSDR AU980958Case · cracked(AUS) ELT TRANSMITTER AND BATTERY HOUSING BODIES BADLY CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. SUSPECT CAUSED BY OVERTORQUE OF THE MAIN BODY SCREWS DURING MANUFACTURE. PART TC: 187.Aug 6, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0015471Indicator · failedDUAL TACHOMETER TURBINE NEEDLE INTERMITTENTLY FALLS OFF.Jul 30, 1998 · N205FC · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015463Indicator · reads highPRESSURE INDICATOR READS 5 PSI HIGH.Jul 30, 1998 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA0015452Power Supply · inoperativeSTROBE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK.Jul 30, 1998 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0015429Transducer · out of toleranceTRANSDUCER READS LOW OUT OF TOLERANCE.Jul 30, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR 98ZZZX3155Fitting · crackedDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER LEFT TAILBOOM ATTACH FITTING CRACKED. ALSO, FOUND LEFT FUSELAGE AFT LONGERON CRACKED. LONGERON PIN 206-031-329-037. ON REMOVAL, REPAIR, FITTING HAD A .020 INCH GAP BETWEEN LONGERON AND FITTING CREATING A LOADED CONDITJul 30, 1998 · N104LP · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HEEA0015402Indicator · failedDUAL TACHOMETER, ONE-HALF NEEDLE WIDTH SPLIT AT 100 PERCENT.Jul 29, 1998 · N8593X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015393Transmitter · failedELT WILL NOT RESET.Jul 29, 1998 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0015374Transceiver · failedVHF DOES NOT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE.Jul 29, 1998 · N515KA · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0015355Indicator · stuckSTICKS AND PRESSURE READS HIGH AT HIGH END.Jul 29, 1998 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA0015340Starter · failedSCREEN NOT ATTACHED ON STARTER/GENERATOR..Jul 29, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0015297Transceiver · failedTRANSCEIVER INTERMITTENT, ON/OFF KNOB. WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY.Jul 27, 1998 · N6251Y · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0015291Indicator · inoperativeATTITUDE INDICATOR INOPERATIVE. OVERHAULED UNIT. REPLACED ALL BEARINGS AND ROTOR. STATIC AND DYNAMIC BALANCED. UNIT REPAIRED AND BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jul 27, 1998 · N92MT · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015285Step · corrodedSTEP CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.Jul 27, 1998 · N3107N · Bell 206L3 · Entrance StairsSDR HEEA0015249Gps · malfunctionedTAKES EXCESSIVE TIME TO INITIATE SATELLITES.Jul 27, 1998 · N41128 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0015242Cooler · failedRECEIVED OIL COOLER FROM STOCK. INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE OIL TEMP WAS VERY HIGH AT RED LINE. COOLER APPEARS CLOGGED AND DIRTY AND ALSO CORRODED.Jul 27, 1998 · N8589X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA0015215Spline Adapter · mismanufacturedRECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: MEASURED .0005 INCH BELOW SPECS (.9855 INCH - .9860 INCH) ON SPLINE ADAPTER OUTSIDE DIAMETER.Jul 22, 1998 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR HEEA0015213Skin · improper partINCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS.Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0015212Skin · improper partINCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS.Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0015211Skin · improper partINCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS.Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0015210Skin · improper partINCORRECT PARTS SHIPPED (SKIN). MISMANUFACTURED AND NOT MADE PER BELL DRAWINGS.Jul 21, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0015153Indicator · malfunctionedVSI INDICATOR INDICATES HIGH OUT OF TOLERANCE, AND NEEDLE STICKS.Jul 1, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Rate of Climb IndicatorSDR HEEA0015140Regulator · inoperativeREGULATOR INOPERATIVE, FALLS OFF LINE.Jul 1, 1998 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · AC RegulatorSDR HEEA0015132Indicator · stickingTOT INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AT ZERO.Jul 1, 1998 · N81671 · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015097Tach Gen · intermittentRPM WARNING HAS INTERMITTENT OPERATION.Jul 1, 1998 · N8588X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015093Transmitter · malfunctionedFUEL QUANTITY HAS INACCURATE READINGS.Jul 1, 1998 · N41791 · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA0015084Case Assy · wornMAIN ROTOR GEARBOX HAS WORN INPUT QUILL LINER.Jul 1, 1998 · N6161A · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0015081Actuator · inoperativeDROOP COMP WILL NOT MOVE.Jul 1, 1998 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 99ZZZX1226Blade · corrodedDISCOVERED DURING DAILY INSPECTION, CORROSION AND SEPARATION AT TIP.Jul 1, 1998 · N3174Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0015069Receiver · malfunctionedWARNING COMES UP, BATTERY LOW AND GPS UNRELIABLE.Jun 30, 1998 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0015059Gyro · malfunctionedGYRO ROTATES 360 DEGREES DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED BEARINGS, BALANCED, BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jun 30, 1998 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
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