Bell 206L-3

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '206L3'
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SDR HEEA955041Transmission · leakingMAST BEARING HOUSING LEAKING. (LOWER) REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.May 19, 1995 · N31073 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955039Bearing · looseFOUND BOTH BEARINGS UNSTAKED. REPLACED BOTH BEARINGS AND RETURNED SERVO TO SERVICE.May 19, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA955011Regulator · defectiveGENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE.May 18, 1995 · N3116L · Bell 206L3 · DC RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX3335Bleed Valve · failedSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL. LANDED ON OFFSHORE PLATFORM WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND BLEED VALVE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. ALLISON 250-C30 IPC, CHAPTER 75, SECTION 10-00, FIGURE 5, ITEM 1J.May 15, 1995 · N6610Y · Bell 206L3 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA954992Transmission · making metalTRANSMISSION MAKING METAL. CAUSE OF METAL: BEARING SPALLED. REPAIRED AND REPLACED BEARING AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.May 12, 1995 · N8590X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 96ZZZX1004Transmission · making metalTRANSMISSION MAKING METAL.May 11, 1995 · N731H · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 96ZZZX1002Mast Assy · making metalMAKING METAL.May 11, 1995 · N731H · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA954955Indicator · defectiveLOW ROTOR WARNING HORN WILL NOT MUTE WHEN REDUCED TO IDLE.May 10, 1995 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA954954Indicator · defectiveTURBINE NEEDLE DROPS 20 RPM WHEN AIRCRAFT IS AT 100 RPM. TIME SINCE REPAIR 16:45.May 10, 1995 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA954953Blade · unbonded#1 LOWER FINGER UNBONDED BEYOND THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.May 10, 1995 · N4180F · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 95ZZZX2776Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL May 10, 1995 · N366AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2775Lever Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL May 10, 1995 · N366AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA954928Regulator · defectiveGENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE.May 4, 1995 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA954920Transceiver · inoperativeINOPERATIVE. FOUND REPLY LIGHT TO BE DIM. REPLACED PHOTOCELL V301. REPAIRED. REPLACED DETERIORATED RESISTOR R477. FOUND INTERMITTENT PULSES ON OSCILLOSCOPE WHEN DIALING THROUGH FREQUENCIES. CLEANED CONTACTS ON ALL WAFERS. REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.May 4, 1995 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA954907Case Assy · mis mfgUPON DISASSEMBLY OF TRANSMISSION FOR OVERHAUL, CENTER CASE WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. (STUD HOLE PATTERN NOT IN PROPER LOCATION TO FACILITATE OIL PASSAGES) (APPROX 72 DEGREES)May 3, 1995 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 95ZZZX3111Support · wornIN COMPLIANCE WITH A.S.B. 206L-93-89, REV B, INSPECTION OF SUPPORT. WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.May 3, 1995 · N5741Y · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2788Bearing · pittedTRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT IN-FLIGHT. DISASSEMBLED MAST ASSEMBLY. CLEAN AND INSPECTED BEARING SN ZV-1444. FOUND OUTER RACE PITTED CAUSING TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT.May 3, 1995 · N362AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2787Valve · corrodedFLOAT VALVE WAS FIRED FOR 2-YEAR INSPECTION. RUBBERIZED COATING PUT ON BY MANUFACTURER WAS REMOVED AND REVEALED EXCESSIVE CORROSION. VALVE BODY IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THE CAP IS A DISSIMILAR METAL FROM BODY. THE COATING PUT ON BY THE MANUFACTURER TRAPSMay 2, 1995 · N358AL · Bell 206L3 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 95ZZZX2785Gearshaft · pittedUPON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION, FOUND AIR OIL GEARSHAFT PITTED.May 2, 1995 · N343AL · Bell 206L3 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 96ZZZX1001Blade · paint peelBAD PAINT 'VERY ROUGH PAINT'.Apr 22, 1995 · N731H · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954843Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 2 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954842Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 2 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954841Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 1 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954840Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 1 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954839Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 2 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954838Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 4 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N206FS · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954833Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 4 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N32041 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954832Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 4 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N81671 · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954831Bearing · crackedBEARINGS CRACKED. ALSO REPLACED 4 EACH SLEEVES P/N 206-010-733-003. BEARINGS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR'S # 4831 THROUGH # 4844 FOR ADDITIONAL BEARINGS.Apr 21, 1995 · N8594X · Bell 206L3 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA954766Shaft · corrodedCORROSION BEYOND LIMITS ON SEAL RIDE.Apr 11, 1995 · N206FS · Bell 206L3 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA954741Restraint · worn bearingsWORN BEARINGS AND FLEX CRACK.Apr 10, 1995 · N6603X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR 96ZZZX992Indicator · fluctuatesINDICATOR FLUCTUATES AT CRUISE.Apr 10, 1995 · N727H · Bell 206L3 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA954683Frame · crackedTAILBOOM RING CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES ON UPPER L/H ATTACHMENT POINT. SCRAPPED PART. SENT TO BELL HELICOPTER-CANADA, ATTENTION: CLAUDE PAQUETTE PER HIS REQUEST FOR EVALUATION.Apr 5, 1995 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HEEA954682Fitting · brokenUPPER L/H CASTING BROKEN INTO THREE SEPARATE PIECES. SCRAPPED PART.Apr 5, 1995 · N3116P · Bell 206L3 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HEEA954672Washer · deterioratedEXCESSIVE LOAD ON PLUGS CAUSING MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. APPLIED LOWER TORQUE ON ADJUSTING SCREWS AND LOWERED PRELOAD ON THRUST PLUGS.Apr 4, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 96ZZZX1003Generator · failedSTARTER/GENERATOR FAILED DURING GROUND RUN. NO OUTPUT. FOUND SEVERAL BAD BRUSHES (WORN/PITTED EXCESSIVELY).Apr 4, 1995 · N731H · Bell 206L3 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 95ZZZX2228Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL Mar 30, 1995 · N115AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2227Lever Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL Mar 30, 1995 · N115AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2218Lever Assy · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL Mar 30, 1995 · N366AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2217Link Idler · wornDAILY INSPECTION FOUND BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. PARTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT: 4 EACH 206-010-338-001 SPACERS, 4 EACH 206-010-337-001 BEARINGS, 2 EACH 206-010-338-003 BUSHINGS, 2 EACH NAS 6605D64 BOLTS, 1 EACH 206-010-470-101 BEARING. NORMAL Mar 30, 1995 · N366AL · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 95ZZZX2089Screw · failedON DAILY SERVICE CHECK, FOUND INBOARD SCREW WHICH SECURES BYPASS VALVE RETAINING PLATE TO THE FUEL CONTROL BODY WAS FOUND WITH HEAD BROKEN OFF. CAUSE UNKNOWN. COMPLETE FUEL CONTROL WITH BROKEN SCREW WAS SENT TO ALLIED SIGNAL - BENDIX FOR EVALUATION. CEB'S 7Mar 29, 1995 · N358AL · Bell 206L3 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 95ZZZX1852Window · departedDURING FLIGHT, THE RIGHT REAR SLIDER WINDOW DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FOR EXTERNAL DAMAGE. NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSTALLED WINDOW. POSSIBLE PASSENGER PUSHED ON WINDOW.Mar 27, 1995 · N347AL · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 95ZZZX3024Transceiver · inoperativeTRANSCEIVER FAILED. THERE IS NO TX, RCV, AND SIDELINE.Mar 25, 1995 · N726H · Bell 206L3 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA954627Windshield · distortedDISTORTED IN LOWER QUARTER AND L/H UPPER QUARTER (CAUSES SERIOUS VISUAL PROBLEMS DURING APPROACHES OFFSHORE).Mar 23, 1995 · N3108E · Bell 206L3 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR HEEA954611Governor · defectiveON TAKEOFF, N1, N2 AND ROTOR FLUCTUATIONS -- OVERTORQUE EXCEEDING 120%. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE GOVERNOR AND PERFORMED OVERTORQUE INSPECTION.Mar 23, 1995 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Turbine GovernorSDR HEEA954604Transceiver · inoperativeNO OUTPUT; WILL NOT REPLY TO INTERROGATIONS FROM ATC600 OR GROUND CONTROL. VERIFIED UNIT TO HAVE WEAK POWER AND OFF FREQUENCY. REPLACED CAVITY OSCILLATOR V101. REPAIRED. UNIT HAS WEAK RECEIVER SENSE. REPLACED MIXER DIODE CR202. REPAIRED. ALIGNED RECEIVERMar 23, 1995 · N31801 · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA954602Transceiver · defectiveBENCH CHECK REQUIRED. REPLACED DETERIORATED RESISTOR R477. INSTALLED HEATSINK BEHIND TRANSISTOR Q415 AS PER KING SERVICE BULLETIN KT76A-6. REPLACED WEAK PHOTOCELL V301. ADJUSTED POWER OUT AND FREQUENCY TO MEET SPECS. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Mar 23, 1995 · N8591X · Bell 206L3 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA954600Housing · leakingINPUT SEAL LEAKING ON TRANSMISSION. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE SEAL ASSY.Mar 23, 1995 · N6160Z · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA954571Tub · mis mfgAFT TRANSITION AREA TOO LARGE AND RIGHT HAND RAIL TOO LOW. TIME SINCE REPAIR 0:00.Mar 22, 1995 · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR HEEA954560Stop Assy · defectiveRUBBER AND STEEL WASHER BONDED OFF SET ON STOP ASSEMBLY.Mar 22, 1995 · Bell 206L3 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
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