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 HEEA0010413Elt · failedELT WILL NOT RESET.Jul 9, 1997 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0010403Elt · malfunctionELT INTERMITTENTLY TRANSMITS WHEN IN THE ARMED POSITION.Jul 9, 1997 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0010402Narco · cockpitELT WILL NOT STOP TRANSMITTING.Jul 9, 1997 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0010348Transducer · erraticTRANSDUCER READS ERRATIC.Jun 26, 1997 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Pressure IndicatorSDR HEEA0010345Gyro · defective90 OFF WHEN AIRCRAFT TURN QUICK 180 ON SWING.Jun 26, 1997 · N363BH · Bell 206L3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010336Transceiver · failedTRANSCEIVER HAS CONSTANT SQUELCH.Jun 26, 1997 · N42EA · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0010334Antenna · defectiveANTENNA SLOW TO ACQUIRE SATELLITES AND LOCK ON.Jun 26, 1997 · N81671 · Bell 206L3 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0010303Slide And Sleeve · groovedINTERMITTENT SPOOL INSIDE DIAMETER GROOVES ON BOTH ENDS WHICH CAUSE EXTERNAL LEAKAGE. PART REPAIRED 12-19-96.Jun 26, 1997 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0010290Stop Assy · debondedSTOP ASSY RUBBER DEBONDED.Jun 26, 1997 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010277Transceiver · failedTRANSPONDER WILL NOT SQUAK IDENT 6033. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION. FOUND UNIT NOT RECEIVING AT ALL. REPLACED V101 CAVITY TUBE P/N C2080A. REPAIRED, ADJUSTED POWER OUT, PULSE WIDTH AND FREQUENCY. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jun 25, 1997 · N3207Q · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0010274Transceiver · failedTRANSPONDER NOT RESPONDING. FOUND DISTORTED TRANSMIT PULSE. REPLACED DEFECTIVE V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR, DETERIORATED R477 RESISTOR AND WEAK V301 PHOTODETECTOR. ADJUSTED AND BENCH CHECK GOOD.Jun 25, 1997 · N8587X · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0010265Restraint · wornTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT WORN AND UNSTAKED BEARING.Jun 25, 1997 · N6610Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010264Restraint · bearing failedTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT BEARING RACE TURNING.Jun 25, 1997 · N6161A · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010259Restraint · wornTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT BEARING WORN AND SCORED.Jun 25, 1997 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010257Link Assy · delaminatedLINK ASSY BEARINGS TORN AND DELAMINATED.Jun 25, 1997 · N129MR · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010254Restraint · wornTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT WORN BEARINGS AND UNSTAKED.Jun 25, 1997 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010253Flexure · deterioratedFLEXURE OIL SOAKED AND DETERIORATED. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE LK2504 AND LK0369.Jun 25, 1997 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010252Link Assy · deterioratedLINK ASSY RUBBER EXTRUDING FROM BEARINGS.Jun 25, 1997 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010250Link Assy · deterioratedLINK ASSY RUBBER DETERIORATION.Jun 25, 1997 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010239Link Assy · unbondedLINK ASSY ELASTOMER UNBONDED.Jun 25, 1997 · N8588X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010217Servo · leakingSERVO CYLINDER LEAKING.Jun 25, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010195Tach-Generator · failedTACH GENERATOR DOES NOT WORK AT 100% RPM.Jun 23, 1997 · N92MT · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010194Bolt · missingDURING A GENERAL INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, FOUND ONE OF THE PILLOW BLOCK BOLTS MISSING FROM THE PILLOW BLOCK ASSEMBLY. INSTALLED 4 EACH NEW BOLTS AND NUTS AND A NEW BUSHING AND 3 NEW WASHERS WHERE BOLT WAS MISSING. SCRAPPED 3 EACH BOLTS.Jun 20, 1997 · N6251Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0010190Fin Assy · separationFIN ASSY HAS SEPARATION ON TRAILING EDGE.Jun 19, 1997 · N4282Z · Bell 206L3 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0010181Indicator · failedINDICATOR FAILED. NO TOT READING.Jun 19, 1997 · N6748D · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010180Elt · malfunctionELT ACTIVATED ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON THEN COULD NOT TURN OFF.Jun 19, 1997 · N3107N · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0010163Gyro · precessesHORIZ GYRO PRECESSES.Jun 19, 1997 · N3108E · Bell 206L3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX3209Bushing · crackedBUSHING CRACKED, THREE PLACES IN FLANGE. BUSHING IS LOCATED IN BELLCRANK SUPPORT AT THE AFT END OF THE TAILBOOM, AND IS PART OF THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL SYSTEM. FAILED BUSHING IS THE UPPER OF TWO BUSHINGS LOCATED IN THE BELLCRANK SUPPORT. NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND IJun 19, 1997 · N173P · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX3664Fuel Control · malfunctionDELAYED STARTS, FAST TOT RISE, NO MODULATE OR RE-LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FCU.Jun 17, 1997 · N206AZ · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR HEEA0010127Transmitter · wont calibUNABLE TO CALIBRATE FUEL SYSTEM PER BELL M & O. READS ON 200 LBS WHEN ADJUSTED FULL AND WILL NOT ZERO OR EMPTY.Jun 16, 1997 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA0010112Gearshaft · stepwearENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 2000 HOUR TURBINE OVERHAUL AND N1 SHAFTING INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF COMPRESSOR PARTS NOTED: STEP WEAR BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS ON SPUR GEARSHAFT AFT SPLINES. INSTALLED A NEW SPUR GEARSHAFT.Jun 13, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR HEEA0010049Transmitter · erraticFUEL QUANTITY READING ERRATIC.Jun 5, 1997 · N8593X · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA0010046Gyro · precessesDIR GYRO EXCESSIVE PRECESSING.Jun 5, 1997 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010044Gyro · precessesDIR GYRO PRECESSES.Jun 5, 1997 · N31821 · Bell 206L3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0010043Restraint · bearing unstakedTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT BEARINGS UNSTAKED.Jun 5, 1997 · N3207Q · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR 97ZZZX2774Skid Tube · crackedCRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE SKID TUBE DURING A DAILY INSPECTION. THE CRACKS EXTENDED THROUGH TWO OF THE RIVNUT HOLES FOR THE FIRST SKID SHOE AFT OF THE FORWARD CROSS TUBE. THE OPERATOR REPORTED THAT THIS IS THE FOURTH SKID TUBE THEY HAVE FOUND CRACKED IN TJun 5, 1997 · N206LS · Bell 206L3 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR HEEA0010039Narco Elt · defectiveELT ACTIVATED ACCIDENTLY.Jun 4, 1997 · N8594X · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0010035Actuator · failedACTUATOR WILL NOT RUN. SENT FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Jun 4, 1997 · N6610E · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0010034Actuator · inoperativeACTUATOR INOPERATIVE..WILL NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT.Jun 4, 1997 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0010027Fin Assy · crackedSEVERAL CRACKS NOTED IN FIN ASSY.Jun 4, 1997 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Vertical StabilizerSDR HEEA0010026Cylinder · seepageM/R SERVO CYLINDER EXCESSIVE SEEPAGE.Jun 4, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010025Cylinder · seepageM/R SERVO CYLINDER EXCESSIVE SEEPAGE.Jun 3, 1997 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA0010010Stop Assy · delaminatedSTOP ASSY DELAMINATED.Jun 2, 1997 · N205FC · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010007Elevator · crackedLT ELEV ASSY CRACKED AT PIVOT HOLE.Jun 2, 1997 · Bell 206L3 · Elevator StructureSDR HEEA0010004Restraint · deterioratedTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT RUBBER DETERIORATION.Jun 2, 1997 · N205FC · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0010002Nozzle · defectiveTURBINE DISASSEMBLED DUE TO N1 DRAG ON TEST CELL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED: LIFTING ON #2 NOZZLE 2ND STAGE TIP PATH. INSTALLED AN OVERHAULED #2 NOZZLE.May 30, 1997 · N979BH · Bell 206L3 · Turbine SectionSDR HAIHEEA9971Torquemeter · fluctuationTORQUEMETER NEEDLE FLUCTUATES 10% TO 15%.May 30, 1997 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HAIHEEA9953Indicator · sticksTOT INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY STICKS AT ZERO.May 28, 1997 · N206FS · Bell 206L3 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HAIHEEA9947Altimeter · errorALTIMETER STICKS AT 300 DURING ACCENT AND DECENT. HAS EXCESSIVE FRICTION ERROR.May 28, 1997 · N31073 · Bell 206L3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HAIHEEA9939Exhaust Assy · crackedEXHAUST ASSY CRACKED.May 28, 1997 · N8587X · Bell 206L3 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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