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 HEEA0011031Turbine · defectiveENGINE REMOVED DUE TO HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE TURBINE.Sep 10, 1997 · N8589X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA0011024Volt Regulator · defectiveGENERATOR TRIPS AND WILL NOT RESET.Sep 10, 1997 · N41791 · Bell 206L3 · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA0011022Altimeter · sticksALTIMETER STICKS INTERMITTENTLY AT 200 FEET AFTER SETTING ON GROUND.Sep 10, 1997 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA0011018Indicator · inoperativeTOT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE.Sep 10, 1997 · N41791 · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011017Indicator · inoperativeTOT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE.Sep 10, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011016Indicator · sticksTOT NEEDLE STICKS ON START.Sep 10, 1997 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011015Indicator · failedTOT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE ANALOG - RED LIGHT OPERATES.Sep 10, 1997 · N6251V · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011010Restraint · failed bearingBEARING OUTER RACE SPINNING IN RESTRAINT. BOTH BEARINGS WORN.Sep 10, 1997 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0011009Restraint · bearing failedTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT BEARINGS PEELED.Sep 10, 1997 · N21497 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010992Loran · inoperativeLORAN TOTALLY INOPERATIVE. DOES NOT COME ON.Sep 10, 1997 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA0010991Transceiver · defective3RD DIGIT OFF WITH "1" SELECTED. ATC SHOWS "5". PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FOUND UNIT STAYS "ON" IN "OFF" FUNCTION. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND Q2 TRANSISTOR BAD. SENT TO ALLIED SIGNAL AVIONICS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Sep 10, 1997 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0010987Blade · corrodedINNER GRANULAR CORROSION ON THE LEADING EDGE SPAR.Sep 9, 1997 · N49EA · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0010846Loran · malfunctionLORAN PRESENT POSITION IS DRIFTING AND DROPPING OFF LOCK.Aug 21, 1997 · N31821 · Bell 206L3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA0010844Receiver · failedGPS RECEIVER NO OUTPUT FROM UNIT.Aug 21, 1997 · N53119 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0010841Skid Tube · crackedSKID TUBE AT SHOES HAS SIX EACH CRACKS EXTENDING FROM RIVNUT HOLES. SCRAPPED SKID TUBE.Aug 21, 1997 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR HEEA0010840Gearbox · leakingTAIL ROTOR GEARBOX IS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM INPUT SEAL AND PITCH CHANGE SHAFT AT KNURL NUT AREA. REPLACED GEARBOX AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Aug 21, 1997 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0010838Receiver · trips breakerGPS POPS CIRCUIT BREAKER.Aug 21, 1997 · N6251Y · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0010819Torquemeter · sticksTORQUEMETER NEEDLE STICKS THROUGHOUT SCALE. TIME SINCE REPAIR :15.Aug 21, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0010810Antenna · bad coaxRADAR ALT ANTENNA HAS BAD COAX.Aug 20, 1997 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA0010780Gyro · malfunctionGYRO PRECESSES AND SLOW ERECTION RATE. TIME SINCE REPAIR 452:05.Aug 20, 1997 · N4180F · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010775Transducer · defectiveUNABLE TO CALIBRATE FUEL TRANSDUCER.Aug 19, 1997 · N31073 · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA0010774Transmitter · intermittentINTERMITTENT FUEL QUANTITY FLUCTUATION.Aug 19, 1997 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA0010750Restraint · wornXMSN RESTRAINT WORN.Aug 19, 1997 · N8592X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010749Elevator · separationLT ELEV ASSY SEPARATED ALONG TRAIL EDGE.Aug 19, 1997 · N8593X · Bell 206L3 · Elevator StructureSDR HEEA0010748Elevator · corrodedRT ELEV ASSY CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS.Aug 19, 1997 · N8593X · Bell 206L3 · Elevator StructureSDR HEEA0010747Torquemeter · fluctuatesTORQUE FLUCTUATES, SYMPATHETIC TO MAIN ROTOR VIBRATION.Aug 19, 1997 · N4180F · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0010629Gps 150 · defectiveGPS WILL NOT SCROLL WAYPOINTS.Aug 12, 1997 · N41128 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0010625Seal · leakingT/R GR BOX SEAL LEAKING. UNIT WAS RECEIVED 10-19-92 AS AN EVALUATION UNIT.Aug 11, 1997 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0010618Gps Receiver · coax damagedCOAX CONNECTOR DAMAGE. SENT TO TRIMBLE NAVIGATION FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Aug 7, 1997 · N54641 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0010594Elevator Assy · corrodedRT ELEV ASSY CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR AT THIS STATION.Aug 6, 1997 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · Elevator StructureSDR HEEA0010593Elevator Assy · separatedLT ELEV ASSY SEPARATED BEYOND LIMITS.Aug 6, 1997 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · Elevator StructureSDR HEEA0010582Actuator · failedACTUATOR WILL NOT DECREASE.Aug 6, 1997 · N49EA · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0010576Cylinder · leakingSERVO LEAKING.Aug 6, 1997 · N54641 · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010556Starter Gen · defectiveSTARTER GENERATOR WAS HANGING UP. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND BRUSHES EXCESSIVELY WORN AND COMMUTATOR WAS SCARRED.Aug 5, 1997 · Bell 206L3 · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0010553Bearing Housing · mis mfgRECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED; PIN SLOT WALL THICKNESS MEASURES .030 - .040 OVER SPECS (.070 - .060) ON #1 BEARING HOUSING. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE #1 BEARING HOUSING.Aug 5, 1997 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 97ZZZX3731Bearing · making metalMAIN ROTOR MAST BEARING MAKING METAL. REPLACED WITH NEW MAST BEARING.Aug 4, 1997 · N111SP · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 97ZZZX3866Bearing · failedMAST BEARING, P/N 206-040-576-103, ONE BALL BROKE APART. BEARING TT UNKNOWN. TSO: 1,141.9 HOURS. MAST WAS INSPECTED FOR SUSPECTED LIGHTNING STRIKE AT 430.3 HOURS TSO. NO DEFECTS NOTED. REPLACED BEARING.Jul 31, 1997 · N360AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA0010538Coupling · damagedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED: MFG. TOOLING DAMAGED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON N1 COUPLING INTERNAL SPLINES. INSTALLED NEW N1 COUPLING.Jul 30, 1997 · N6610Y · Bell 206L3 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA0010512Fuel Nozzle · errodedFUEL NOZZLE REMOVED DUE TO ENGINE NOT STARTING. INSPECTION OF FUEL NOZZLE PARTS REVEALED: ERODED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON FUEL NOZZLE INNER SPRAY TIP. INSTALLED A PHI OVERHAULED FUEL NOZZLE S/N 0729.Jul 18, 1997 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR HEEA0010511Bearing · corrodedBEARING CORRODED. AT TIME OF CLEANING PRESERVATIVE FOR INSTALLATION FOUND CORROSION ON ROLLERS.Jul 16, 1997 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0010508Indicator · malfunctionDUAL TACH NEEDLE IS AT 98% IN CRUISE FLIGHT.Jul 16, 1997 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010505Cylinder · leakageLEAKAGE FROM WEEP HOLE. SENT TO FORTNER ACCESSORY SERVICE FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Jul 16, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010504Oil Cooler · defectiveHIGH ENGINE OIL TEMP (100 C) IN FLIGHT AFTER LESS THAN 10 MINUTES.Jul 16, 1997 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA0010501Torquemeter · sticksTORQUEMETER STICKS BETWEEN 92-97% AND SHOWS 5% WITH ENGINE SHUT DOWN.Jul 16, 1997 · N31073 · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0010484Relay · openRELAY COIL WINDING IS OPEN.Jul 16, 1997 · N81SP · Bell 206L3 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA0010440Indicator · reads highINDICATOR INDICATES 5 PSI HIGH.Jul 10, 1997 · N8593X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA0010439Torquemeter · erraticTORQUE METER ERRATIC AT HIGH TORQUE, READINGS BOUNCE.Jul 10, 1997 · N6160Y · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0010437Cylinder · leakingCYLINDER LEAKING.Jul 10, 1997 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010433Indicator · reads lowFUEL QTY READS LOW OUT OF TOLERANCE 400 LBS. ABOVE, ALSO GLASS FOGGY.Jul 10, 1997 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA0010420Elt · failedELT TRANSMITTING STEADY TONE ON 121.5 NOTE: DISCONNECTED BATTERY IN THIS UNIT TO STOP TRANSMISSION. TWO YEAR DUE 11-25-98.Jul 9, 1997 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator Beacon
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