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 HEEA0015046Gyro · malfunctionedFLAG WILL NOT PULL. POWER FAILURE FLAG ADJUSTMENT IS SET TOO HIGH (24.1 VOLTS). POWER FAILURE FLAG SHOULD BE SET AT 22.5 VOLTS.Jun 29, 1998 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0015024Blade · mismanufacturedTAIL ROTOR BLADE TOO LIGHT--- CANNOT BALANCE.Jun 25, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0014940Regulator · failedGENERATOR FAILED. LIGHT BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE.Jun 22, 1998 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA0014904Receiver · intermittentBUTTONS ON LORAN RECEIVER INTERMITTENT, DIM WILL NOT DIM FOR BRIGHT.Jun 22, 1998 · N3108E · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA0014837Power Supply · failedSTROBE LIGHT POWER SUPPLY HAS NO POWER OUTPUT.Jun 22, 1998 · N3207Q · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR 98ZZZX2593Shaft · mismanufacturedP/N 206-040-222-005, WAS ORDERED FOR 206L-3 FREE WHEELING UNIT PER NEW 206L SERIES IPC. SHAFT IS TOO SHORT FOR L-3. L-3 F/W UNIT REQUIRES A 206-040-222-009 SHAFT.Jun 14, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AU980743Bearing · corroded(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BEARING SEIZED DUE TO RUST. DURING REMOVAL, THE BEARING DISINTEGRATED. EVIDENCE OF BRINELLING ON THE INNER AND OUTER RACES CONSISTENT WITH A MISSING NEEDLE ROLLER. THE AIRCRAFT FLIES THROUGH RAIN ON A REGULAR (DAILY) BASIS.Jun 12, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR AU980671Bearing · corroded(AUS) TAIL ROTOR HUB BEARING SEIZED AND FULL OF RUST. DURING REMOVAL, THE BEARING DISINTEGRATED. INVESTIGATION FOUND BRINELLING ON THE INNER AND OUTER RACES CONSISTENT WITH ONE NEEDLE ROLLER BEING ABSENT FROM THE BEARING.Jun 12, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0014784Gyro · malfunctionedHORIZONTNAL GYRO PRECESSES 10 DEGREES IN DIVE, ERRATIC ERECTION RATES.Jun 11, 1998 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0014697Power Supply · failedSTROBE INOPERATIVE.Jun 10, 1998 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014696Power Supply · failedSTROBE INOPERATIVE.Jun 10, 1998 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014681Locking Mech · wornLOCKING MECHANISM WORK-BENT. THIS CAUSED UNIT NOT TO PROPERLY LOCK IN RACK. RADIO CAN MOVE SIDE TO SIDE, CAUSES INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. REPLACED TOP COVER, REPAIRED PROBLEM. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jun 10, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0014680Washer · mismanufacturedMAIN ROTOR CONTROL WASHER'S TEFLON COATING IS BAD. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE WASHER.Jun 10, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR AU980744Bearing · cracked(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE FEATHERING BEARING CRACKED. PART TOTAL CYCLES: 640.Jun 9, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR AU980661Bearing · cracked(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE FEATHER BEARING CRACKED. PART TC: 640.Jun 9, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0014662Power Supply · inoperativeSTROBE LIGHT WILL NOT FLASH.Jun 8, 1998 · N515KA · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014644Audio Panel · failedPA DOES NOT TRANSMIT.Jun 8, 1998 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Entertainment SystemSDR HEEA0014641Indicator · reads highOIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR READS HIGH FIRST FEW MINUTES AFTER START-UP.Jun 8, 1998 · N8588X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR HEEA0014627Regulator · inoperativeGENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE.Jun 8, 1998 · N129MR · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA0014618Power Supply · failedSTROBE POWER SUPPLY HAS NO OUTPUT.Jun 5, 1998 · N6161A · Bell 206L3 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014587Case · crackedM/R CASE IS CRACKED AT SEVERAL PLACES AROUND THE CASE WEBBING.Jun 4, 1998 · N5842 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0014583Strap · wornWIRE STICKING OUT OF M/R PROTECTIVE COATING.Jun 4, 1998 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0014567Gyro · inoperativeGYRO ROTOR WILL NOT SPIN.Jun 4, 1998 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0014550Actuator · inoprativeACTUATOR INOPERATIVE.Jun 4, 1998 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0014548Actuator · inoperativeMAIN ROTOR CONTROL ACTUATOR INOPERABLE.Jun 4, 1998 · N92MT · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0014547Exhaust · crackedEXHAUST CRACKED.Jun 4, 1998 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA0014545Oil Cooler · leaksOIL COOLER LEAKING.Jun 4, 1998 · N92MT · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA0014544Oil Cooler · leaksOIL COOLER LEAKING.Jun 4, 1998 · N6610C · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA0014543Transmitter · malfunctionedTRANSMITTER HAS ERRATIC INDICATION.Jun 4, 1998 · N81671 · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA0014520Indicator · failedOIL GAUGE READING HIGH 3-5 PSI.Jun 4, 1998 · N54641 · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA0014498Torquemeter · fluctuatesTORQUE GAUGE FLUCTUATING.Jun 4, 1998 · N979BH · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0014494B-Nut · corrodedHEATER SYSTEM BLEED AIR (RECEIVED PART WITH CORROSION B-NUT AREA) REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Jun 2, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Heating SystemSDR HEEA0014493Transceiver · malfunctionedTRANSCEIVER WILL NOT RECEIVE OR TRANSMIT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND PROBLEM ON SYNTHESIZER BOARD.Jun 2, 1998 · N515KA · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0014473Actuator · inoperativeACTUATOR INOPERATIVE.Jun 2, 1998 · N31821 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0014458Case · corrodedELT CASE HAS CORROSION.Jun 2, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0014215Pump Assy · defectiveRECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: DEEP CASTING FLAWS BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON PUMP ASSY. SCAVENGE PORT. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE PUMP ASSY.May 15, 1998 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR HEEA0014188Impeller · corrodedBLOWER IMPELLER SCRAPPED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.May 12, 1998 · N6161A · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HEEA0014171Transponder · failedTRANSPONDER DEAD, WILL NOT POWER UP. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND PULSE WIDTH OUT OF SPECS. ADJUSTED V101 FOR GOOD POWER OUT AND ADJUSTED FREQUENCY. NO HELP. ALSO FOUND NO TRANSMIT. REPLACED V101 TUBE. REPAIRED TRANSMIT PROBLEM BUT PULSE WIDTHMay 12, 1998 · N31821 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0014169Transponder · failedINSTALLED TRANSPONDER IN AIRCRAFT AND POWERED UP FOR TEST. REPLY LIGHT STAYED ON BUT NO OUTPUT COULD BE MEASURED. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ADJUSTED FREQUENCY AND PULSE WIDTH. BENCH CHECK GOOD.May 12, 1998 · N31821 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0014168Audio Selector · intermittentDUAL CHANNEL AUDIO PILOT SELECTOR INTERMITTENT.May 11, 1998 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR HEEA0014149Elt · failedELT ACTIVATES UPON LANDING.May 11, 1998 · N8594X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0014144Gage · fluctuationGAS PRODUCER NEEDLE FLUCTUATES EXCESSIVELY.May 11, 1998 · N141BH · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HAI00000002Bleed Valve · failedENGINE FAILED POWER ASSURANCE CHECK DURING TEST FLIGHT FOLLOWING INSTALLATION OF ENGINE FOLLOWING EXTENDED MAINTENANCE INCLUDING BLEED VALVE OVERHAUL. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT OVERHAULED BLEED VALVE AND ENGINE TESTED AT +10%May 8, 1998 · N899BH · Bell 206L3 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR 98ZZZX2085Bulkhead · crackedDURING AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE, FOUND BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY (TAILBOOM RING) CRACKED IN UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER NEAR FITTING. RECOMMEND USING A MORE HEAVY DUTY PART.May 6, 1998 · N349AL · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR HEEA0014116Rpm Warning Box · failedRPM WARNING FLAG DOES NOT DROP WHEN POWER APPLIED.May 4, 1998 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0014104Actuator · defectiveACTUATOR WILL NOT ADJUST.May 1, 1998 · N49EA · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0014086Elt · defectiveELT RESET BUTTON WILL NOT SPRING BACK.Apr 29, 1998 · N6610E · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0014060Relay · stuckSTUCK CLOSED AFTER INSTALLATION. RESET RELAY AND TRIED AGAIN, UNIT THEN STARTED SMOKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE RELAY SYSTEM.Apr 29, 1998 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA0014053Transponder · failedMODE "C" REPORTED INOPERATIVE BY ATC. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND PULSE WIDTH TO BE OUT OF SPECS AND REPLY LIGHT TO CONSTANTLY BLINK.Apr 29, 1998 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0014052Step · corrodedSTEP CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.Apr 29, 1998 · N6251X · Bell 206L3 · Entrance Stairs
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