Bell 206L

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '206L'
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SDR CA000511026Hook · wrong part(CAN) ROTORCRAFT WAS CARRYING A SKIDOO ON THE CARGO HOOK WHEN THE PILOT FELT IT RELEASE. RETURNED TO BASE WHERE THE HOOK AND MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RELEASES WERE CHECKED. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, THE HOOK WAS REPLACED. THE REMOVED ASSY WAS TESTED AS PFeb 17, 2000 · Bell 206L · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 20000406SH015Compass · leakingMAGNETIC COMPASS LEAKED FLUID. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Dec 30, 1999 · N206MH · Bell 206L · Magnetic CompassSDR CA991210096Sump · deformed(CAN) SUMP SEAT DEFORMED NOT ALLOWING CRUSH WASHER TO FOR A SEAL.Nov 23, 1999 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA991028058Fitting · cracked(CAN) LEFT UPPER TAIL BOOM/FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FITTING FOUND CRACKED DURING A CAMPAIGN NOTICE (DATED OCT 12/99).Oct 19, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA991028071Exhaust Stack · cracked(CAN) CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST STACK RETAINING CLAMP.Oct 12, 1999 · Bell 206L · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA991004035Fitting · cracked(CAN) UPPER LEFT TAILBOOM/FUSELAGE ATTACHMENT FITTING CRACKED AT FORWARD RIVET.Sep 27, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA990927093Skin · cracked(CAN) 2.5 INCH LONGITUDINAL CRACK FOUND ON LEFT SIDE OF TAILBOOM APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES BELOW THE MOST REARWARD T/R DRIVESHAFT BEARING HANGAR (BS 146 APPROX). TAILBOOM WAS BEYOND LOCAL REPAIR AND SENT BACK TO BELL FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. APPROX 4,000 HOURS ONSep 11, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA990817025Igniter · failed(CAN) ROTORCRAFT WOULD NOT START. PROBLEM WAS WITH FAULTY IGNITER PLUG.Aug 6, 1999 · Bell 206L · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 99ZZZX3353Line · corrodedTHE PART IS NOT NEW, IT HAS A SERVICEABLE TAG ON IT FROM INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTER TRANSPORT, DATED 9-24-86, REPAIR STATION CERT NR 3695-IC, BOTH FERRULES ON THE TUBE ARE FROZEN. THE TUBE HAS CORROSION ON IT ALONG WITH A CUT. THE TUBE IS UNSERVICEABLE.Jul 21, 1999 · Bell 206L · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CA990719010Support · corroded(CAN) RIGHT SUPPORT ASSY WAS REMOVED FOR ACCESS FOR ANOTHER JOB, BUT IT WAS THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR FACE WHICH BUTTS AGAINST THE FORWARD FIRE WALL WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THIS AREA IS NOT VISIBLE DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE.Jun 20, 1999 · Bell 206L · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CA990719009Frame · cracked(CAN) FRAME AT WATER LINE STATION 67.00 FOUND CRACKED ACROSS THE INNER 75 PERCENT OF THE WEB AND TOTALLY THROUGH THE INNER FLANGE. IT HAS NOW PROPAGATED A 2 INCH CRACK AT THE SAME PLACE ON THE INNER SKIN P/N 206-031-117-253.Jun 18, 1999 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ERAA062569Nozzle · malfunctionedEXCHANGE UNIT SENT TO ERA D/AIRMOTIVE W/O LA0845 6-9-99. COULD NOT BE USED ON AIRCRAFT DUE TO NR 4 BTP RUNOUT OUT OF LIMITS.Jun 14, 1999 · N405EH · Bell 206L · Turbine SectionSDR CA990531004Compressor · failed(CAN) IN CRUISE AT 5,300 FEET, WITH AUTO-LIGHT AND ANTI-ICE SELECTED ON, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE YAW TO THE LEFT. THE ENGINE HORN ALSO BECAME AUDIBLE, SO AN AUTO ROTATION WAS CARRIED OUT. ON DESCENT, THE TAIL ROTOR CONTACTED THE TMay 13, 1999 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA990927032Gyro · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND THEN LANDED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE BACK OF THE DIRECTIONAL GYRO WAS CRACKED AND HAD MELTED PLASTIC DRIPPING OUT. DG WAS INSTALLED AT 11,355.1 HOURS. AIRFRAME TIME, 0.0 HOURS TSO.May 11, 1999 · Bell 206L · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA990513017Case · separated(CAN) DURING MID-POINT INSPECTION, THE COMPRESSOR CASE ASSEMBLY''S PLASTIC LINING WAS FOUND SEPARATED WITH PIECES MISSING.May 4, 1999 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA990513013Skin · cracked(CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD CF-98--42R1, FPI OF TAILBOOM SKIN REVEALED A 3MM CRACK AROUND THE UPPER EDGES OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.Apr 22, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA990423019Skin · cracked(CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD CF-98-42R1, FPI OF TAILBOOM SKIN IN AREA (AROUND THE EDGES OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER OPENING), A CRACK OF 3 MM IN LENGTH WAS FOUND.Apr 22, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA990927031Engine · overspeed(CAN) REPORTED OVERSPEED = 114 PERCENT.Apr 13, 1999 · Bell 206L · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA990927030Fcu · failed(CAN) FCU SUSPECTED CAUSE FOR N2 OVERSPEED CONDITION.Apr 13, 1999 · Bell 206L · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA990927029Governor · failed(CAN) THE TURBINE GOVERNOR WAS REMOVED FOR N2 OVERSPEED (N2 GREATER THAN 114 PERCENT). THE UNIT WAS SENT TO A REPAIR FACILITY FOR TESTING.Apr 13, 1999 · Bell 206L · Turbine GovernorSDR CA990420011Line · chafed(CAN) DURING 200-HOUR INSPECTION, TRANSMISSION OIL LINE P/N 70-061J000T310A WAS FOUND CHAFED THROUGH STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE.Apr 13, 1999 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA990330014Skin · cracked(CAN) CRACK IN TAILBOOM SKIN ADJACENT TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AREA. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD CF-98-42.Mar 17, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA990318071Skin · corroded(CAN) EXCESSIVE CORROSION FOUND ON LE ON UPPER SURFACE AT JUNCTION OF DOUBLER. CORROSION WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH SKIN AND WAS LOCATED UNDERNEATH PAINT AND SEALANT. CORROSION WAS LOCATED IN LINE WITH THE ATTACHMENT C/T TAILBOOM DOUBLERS. STABILIZER REMOVED FRMar 8, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA990318041Nut · cracked(CAN) AFTER READING ISSUE 3&4/98- FEEDBACK PUBLICATION, A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT (USING 10X MAG). A CRACK WAS FOUND IN M/R PITCH LINK NUT.Mar 2, 1999 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA991027062Hose · leaking(CAN) FORWARD FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKED SLIGHTLY WHEN FULL. THE MANUFACTURER DATE ON THE HOSE WAS 7-76.Feb 8, 1999 · Bell 206L · Fuel StorageSDR CA990308039Driveshaft · misaligned(CAN) MISALIGNMENT OF DRIVESHAFT AND TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX CAUSING INPUT GEAR PREMATURE WEAR.Jan 30, 1999 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA990129024Skin · cracked(CAN) TAIL BOOM INSPECTED PER AD CF-98-42, ASB-206L-98-114 FOUND A 1.5 INCH CRACK LT SIDE OF TAIL BOOM FORWARD AND BELOW HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CUT-OUT REPAIRED.Jan 27, 1999 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR 98ZZZX4205Drive Collar · failed'BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON HAS ISSUED OPERATION SAFETY NOTICE OSN 206-98-34 AND 206L-98-40 DATED 11-2-98.' BELL HELICOPTER HAS LEARNED OF A RECENT HARD-FOULING CONDITION IN THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM OF A 206L HELICOPTER THAT RESULTED IN A BROKEN SWASHPLATE DRIVNov 5, 1998 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA981125047Nut · missing(CAN) ON 200-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND ONE OF THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT HANGERS WITHOUT A NUT OR COTTER PIN.Oct 14, 1998 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA980916070Trunnion · brinnelled(CAN) DURING BLADE CHANGE, TRUNNION RACE BRINNELLED BEYOND LIMITS.Sep 2, 1998 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor HeadSDR CA981001004Beam · cracked(CAN) ROOF ASSY MAIN BOX BEAM CRACKED AT THE RT CORNER ATTACHMENT OF THE VERTICAL CONTROL ROD TUNNEL. BELL T.B. 206L-79-41 HAD NOT BEEN CARRIED OUT.Aug 17, 1998 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA981001003Web · cracked(CAN) VERTICAL CONTROL ROD TUNNEL RT VERTICAL WEB CRACKED AT THE SECOND RIVET LEVEL BELOW THE MAIN BOX BEAM. BELL TB 206L-79-41 HAD NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.Aug 17, 1998 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA980908029Stiffener · failed(CAN) VERTICAL CONTROL TUNNEL AFT RIGHT STIFFENER CRACKED. BELL TB 206L-79-41 HAD NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.Aug 17, 1998 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA980825018Window · loose(CAN) RUBBER MOUNTED WEDGE WINDOW COMES OFF SEAL AFTER A FEW HOURS FLYING.Jul 10, 1998 · Bell 206L · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CA980825017Strap · torn(CAN) STRAP DAMAGED, SADDLE CREEPS FORWARD ON SKID TUBE.Jul 10, 1998 · Bell 206L · Main Landing GearSDR CA980908042Valve · failed(CAN) ON TEST, SLOW INFLATION OF EMERGENCY FLOAT. DISASSEMBLY OF VALVE SHOWED 2 SUPPORT HEADS AND 2 TEFLON DISCS ON BOTTOM OF VALVE.Jul 8, 1998 · Bell 206L · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR CA980818022Line · bent(CAN) NR 6 AND NR 7 SCAVENGE OIL LINE (P/N 6853464) REMOVED, FOUND BENT AND DENTED. LINE WAS ALSO INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ONTO NR 8 BEARING SCAVENGE OIL INLET FITTING. NR 8 BEARING SCAVENGE OIL LINE (P/N 6853463) REMOVED, FOUND BENT AND DENTED. THE LINE WAS AJun 29, 1998 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA980629027Vane · cracked(CAN) THE FRONT FRAME SUPPORT STRUT WAS FOUND CRACKED THE FULL LENGTH OF THE TRAILING EDGE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. PART TC: 2,127.Jun 21, 1998 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA980603013Pin · misinstalled(CAN) ON REPLACEMENT OF THE T/R GEARBOX, THE T/R CROSSHEAD HAD EXCESSIVE ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT. THE PIN USED TO LOCATE THE PITCH CHANGE ROD WITHIN THE OUTPUT SHAFT HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY THROUGH THE KEY WITHIN THE ROD.May 16, 1998 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA980602047Doubler · cracked(CAN) CRACK IN DOUBLER FOR PITCH CHANGE OPENING AT BS 183.0, CRACK IS .750 INCHES LONG OF TOTAL DOUBLER WIDTH OF 1 INCH.Apr 13, 1998 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA971014007Gearbox · separated(CAN) AFTER REMOVING CASEY HEATER SHROUD, THE 4.3125 INCH NUTS WERE REMOVED FROM TURBINE TO GEARBOX, LEAVING TOP .3750 INCH NUT REMAINING. AFTER TAKING WEIGHT OF TURBINE, NOTED HOW LOOSE IT WAS. TURBINE WAS REMOVED BY HAND. THE SHROUD WITH NUT WAS STILL IN TMar 24, 1998 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CA980325051Nut · cracked(CAN) PITCH CHANGE LINK NUTS (P/N MS35691-25) FOUND CRACKED. PROBABLE TIME ON NUTS 8841 HRS.Mar 11, 1998 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA980303005Filter · broken(CAN) ON GROUND RUN THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE FUEL FILTER BOWL HAD BROKEN APART FROM THE HEAD ASSY.BY WAY OF THE CAST ASSY., WHICH HOLDS THE HELICOIL FOR THE BOWL.ONCE THE BOWL BROKE AWAY FUEL TO THE ENGINE WAS LOST.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206L · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR HEEA0012589Nozzle · defectiveDURING MACHINING COATING FLAKING OUT OF NR4 NOZZLE NR4 TIP PATH.Jan 20, 1998 · N62127 · Bell 206L · Turbine SectionSDR 98ZZZX643Retainer · corrodedSERVO RETAINER CAME BACK FROM NDT WITH CORROSION INDICATION. RE-CLEANED AND ANODIZED PART.Jan 9, 1998 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA980113016Line · cracked(CAN) ENG FUEL TUBING FLARE CRACKED AND BROKEN, REPLACED.Dec 23, 1997 · Bell 206L · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 98ZZZX367Search Light · failedSEARCH LIGHT TURNS OFF IN-FLIGHT AND SOMETIMES WILL NOT RE-START. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 4, 1997 · N206MH · Bell 206L · Exterior LightingSDR 98ZZZX329Loran · crackedLORAN FACE PLATE DISPLAY CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 4, 1997 · N206MH · Bell 206L · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR 98ZZZX330Governor · failedGOVERNOR REMOVED FOR TORQUE SPIKES WITH POWER CHANGES. COMPONENT OF ENGINE 23004545, S/N CAE890566. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 1, 1997 · N206MH · Bell 206L · Turbine GovernorSDR CA971208004Stiffener · cracked(CAN) BOTH STIFFENER AND FRAME CRACKED AND BROKEN OFF AFT OF HOLE STATION 154.50, AT FORWARD LEFT LEG. FRAME CRACKED APPROXIMATELY .75 INCH ON EACH SIDE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD AFT SIDE OF LEFT ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT BOLT. SRM SECTION 5-1-4 HAS REPAIR.Nov 20, 1997 · Bell 206L · Engine Mount Section
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