Bell 206L

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SDR 98ZZZX336Bleed Valve · failedENGINE HAD COMPRESSOR STALL AT LOW POWER. REMOVED AND REPLACED BLEED VALVE.Nov 17, 1997 · N721SP · Bell 206L · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HAIGJQR0148Thermoswitch · shortedSHORTED - KEEPS LIGHT ON. REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM CSF.Oct 24, 1997 · N97PM · Bell 206L · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AU971392Fitting · cracked(AUS) AFT FUSELAGE LONGERON FITTING CRACKED.Sep 21, 1997 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CA970916016Bearing · spalled(CAN) CHIP LIGHT IN FLIGHT. A/C LANDED. METAL ON PLUG. SEVERAL RUNUPS AND METAL ON PLUGS. COMPRESSOR CHANGED. NR 1 BEARING ROLLERS HAD SPALLING ON END. BEARING AND SEALS REPLACED.Sep 9, 1997 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970909017Impeller · cracked(CAN) DURING 100 HOUR ANNUAL, THE IMPELLER WAS FOUND CRACKED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS.Aug 25, 1997 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA970922029Compressor · failed(CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT 400 FEET AGL, WHEN PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE A/C YAWED LEFT AND AUTOROTATED TO THE GROUND. AIRFRAME SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE. ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION.Aug 10, 1997 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970722044Turbine · failed(CAN) INSTALLED OVERHAULED TURBINE ON ENGINE GEARBOX AND WHEN A START ATTEMPT WAS MADE, THERE WAS NO POWER OUTPUT (NO MAIN ROTOR). THE ENGINE (N1) WAS OPERATING NORMALLY BUT NO POWER OUTPUT (N2).Jul 13, 1997 · Bell 206L · Turbine SectionSDR CA970904032Bolt · wrong part(CAN) UNAPPROVED BOLT, GRADE 5 1/4 NF WITH PLAIN NON-LOCKING NUT, PART OF 204 TYPE CYCLIC GRIP ASSY, WHICH WAS BEING INSTALLED AS PART OF A MODIFICATION. BHT IPC, PAGE 38, FIG. 6708, ITEMS 66 AND 64 REFER.Jun 30, 1997 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR HEEA0010200Indicator · fluctuatesDUAL TEMP INDICATOR TEMP FLUCTUATES INTERMITTENTLY IN FLIGHT.Jun 23, 1997 · N62127 · Bell 206L · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR HAIGJQR0135Filter Housing · leaksFILTER HOUSING OIL LEAKSJun 17, 1997 · N97PM · Bell 206L · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR HAIGJQR0134Filter Housing · leaksFILTER HOUSING OIL LEAKSJun 17, 1997 · N97PM · Bell 206L · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR HAIGJQR0133Filter Housing · leaksFILTER HOUSING OIL LEAKSJun 17, 1997 · N97PM · Bell 206L · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR HEEA0010091Fuel Cell · pin holeRECEIVED FUEL CELL AND PERFORMED ACCEPTANCE CHECK AS REQUIRED AND FOUND PINHOLE AND SMALL BLISTERS ON CELL. TIME SINCE REPAIR 0:00.Jun 11, 1997 · Bell 206L · Fuel StorageSDR HEEA0010019Skin Assy · mis mfgMISMANUFACTURED...IMPERFECTION DURING ROLLING OF NEW SKIN TO PROPER CONTOUR. FOUND HORIZONTAL CREASE IN THE FULL LENGTH OF SKIN.Jun 3, 1997 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CA970507021Rotor Vane · failed(CAN) TWO MINUTES INTO CLIMB-OUT, A BANG TYPICAL OF A COMPRESSOR STALL WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. YAW TO RIGHT AND ENG AUTO RE-IGNITION ACTIVATED. INSTRUMENTATION INDICATE ENGINE OPERATION NORMAL. FLIGHT ABORTED. PART TC: 3,461.Apr 17, 1997 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 97ZZZX2040Free Wheel · making metalFREE WHEELING UNIT REMOVED FOR METAL GENERATION. DURING TEAR DOWN EVALUATION, CLUTCH S/N FD10246 TOTAL TIME 831.8 HRS AND INNER SHAFT S/N 2886, WERE FOUND TO BE POINT-OF-METAL GENERATION. CLUTCH WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT CAGE WAS TWISTED/BENT ALONG WITH 3Apr 16, 1997 · N122NH · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR NYBA975Engine Assy · defectiveENGINE IS DEFECTIVE. REPLACED N1 SECTIONMar 9, 1997 · N122NH · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR NYBA974Freewheel · defectiveFREEWHEEL IS DEFECTIVE. REPLACEDMar 9, 1997 · N121NH · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR NYBA973Wheel · crackedFIRST STAGE WHEEL IS CRACKED.Mar 9, 1997 · N121NH · Bell 206L · Turbine SectionSDR 97ZZZX1360Link Assy · wornDRIVE LINK ASSY HAS EXCESS PLAY AT TWO PLACES. SEE BELL MM L-3 FIG 62.21. AT TEAR DOWN, FOUND BEARINGS AND SPACERS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. TOTAL TIME OF PARTS LESS THAN 1,000 HOURS AND 1 YEAR SINCE REPLACEMENT. REPLACED 4 EACH.Feb 14, 1997 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 97ZZZX946Valve · defectiveTHE PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A YAW LEFT AND ENGINE RELIGHT. DEFECTIVE WATER ALCOHOL SYSTEM SOLENOID VALVE, P/N 15429. PERFORMED ENGINE COMPRESSOR INSPECTION. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL, GOVERNOR, BLEED VALVE, FUEL NOZZLE, THEN REPLACED SOLENOID VALVE.Feb 11, 1997 · N122NH · Bell 206L · Water Injection SystemSDR CA970219019Bearing · torn(CAN) ON DAILY INSPECTION, RT HYDRAULIC SERVO, BEARING CONNECTING TUBE ASSY 206-001-193-001, PART OF TEFLON LINING OF BEARING FOUND ON THE DECK AND THE REST OF THE TEFLON SLIPPED PARTLY OUT OF THE BEARING.Feb 5, 1997 · Bell 206L · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA970311086Combustion Liner · damaged(CAN) MECHANICAL DAMAGE FROM SCAVANGE HOSE USED IN CASEY HEATER. THE WIRE BRAIDING HAD WORN A DEEP GROOVE IN OUTER CAN WHICH REQUIRES A PATCH REPAIR.Jan 31, 1997 · Bell 206L · Heating SystemSDR CA970311088Support · cracked(CAN) CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF CASTING.Jan 31, 1997 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970311087Support · corroded(CAN) EXTENSIVE CORROSION OF SUPPORT.Jan 31, 1997 · Bell 206L · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA970311085Hose Assy · corroded(CAN) HOSE ASSEMBLY HAS CORROSION AT THE END FITTING.Jan 31, 1997 · Bell 206L · Powerplant SystemSDR 97ZZZX1667Hose · leakingON APPROACH TO OFFSHORE PLATFORM, PILOT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HYDRAULICS, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND HOSE ASSY P/N 70-053H000A100A LEAKING. REF: 206L-3 IPB, CHAPTER 29-99-00. FIGURE 29-1, ITEM 50.Jan 28, 1997 · N31077 · Bell 206L · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA970225003Pitch Link Assy · cracked(CAN) 2 CRACKS FOUND ON LOWER END OF PITCH LINK TUBE. 1 APPROXIMATELY 3/8" AND 1 APPROXIMATELY 1/2".Jan 23, 1997 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA970421057Valve Anti Ice · cracked(CAN) ANTI-ICE VALVE GUIDE ASSY CRACKED ALLOWING THE GUIDE ASSY LEVER SUPPORT TO SEPERATE FROM THE VALVE ASSY B-NUT. REPLACED.Dec 24, 1996 · Bell 206L · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 96ZZZX6187Plate · making metalDURING NORMAL OPERATION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FREE WHEELING UNIT WAS DETERMINED TO BE GENERATING METAL. THIS UNIT WAS MODIFIED FROM A -3 TO -117 BY TB206L-95-177 DURING LAST OVERHAUL. DURING TEAR DOWN INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT PLATE WAS FOUND LOOSE AND WNov 25, 1996 · N122NH · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA961203021Restraint · worn(CAN) RESTRAINT BEARING FELT LOOSE. FOUND SWAGED BEARING LOOSE IN RESTRAINT.Nov 19, 1996 · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR CA960916008Bearing · worn(CAN) NOISY COMPRESSOR ON START-UP. BEARING NOISE ON THE INLET OF COMPRESSOR.Sep 2, 1996 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970311044Circuit Breaker · chafed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED SMOKE FROM AUXILIARY POWER/WATER BUCKET CIRCUIT BREAKER. CHAFED WIRE FOUND BEHIND DART PANEL.Aug 12, 1996 · Bell 206L · Emergency EquipmentSDR 96ZZZX3944Bearing · failedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED 3 CHIP LIGHTS WITHIN 50 HOURS. AIRCRAFT GROUNDED PER ALLISON MM. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 1 BEARING CAGE BROKEN INTO PIECES AND BEARING FELL APART. SIMPLE MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED ENGINE FLAME-OUT.Jul 29, 1996 · N165BH · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA960801021Exducer · cracked(CAN) WHILE DOING A TURBINE CHANGE, AME FOUND A CRACK IN THE COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE TUBE. SUSPECT CRACK WAS CAUSED BY MECHANICAL DAMAGE.Jul 26, 1996 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970311023Bearing · making metal(CAN) NR 2 BEARING MAKING METAL. BEARING INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE NOISY WITH BALL SHOWING EVIDENCE OF GALLING. PART TC: 3,325.Jul 25, 1996 · Bell 206L · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA960826041Drive Seal · leaking(CAN) INPUT DRIVE SEAL LEAKING BADLY AFTER ONLY 0 3 HOURS SINCE OVERHAULJun 26, 1996 · Bell 206L · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA960812014Fuel Pump · leaking(CAN) INPUT DRIVE SEAL LEAKING BADLY. UNIT 0.3 HOURS OUT OF OVERHAUL.Jun 26, 1996 · Bell 206L · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA967483Indicator · sticksNEEDLE STICKS AT ZERO.Jun 24, 1996 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA967450Link Assy · worn rubberWORN RUBBER.Jun 21, 1996 · N7077B · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA967395Cone Set · damagedMECHANICAL DAMAGE. PART SCRAPPED LOCALLY.Jun 10, 1996 · N62127 · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA967372Cone Set · damagedMECHANICAL DAMAGE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE CONE SET.Jun 5, 1996 · N62127 · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA967353Field Assy · shortedSTART/GEN SHORTED OUT.Jun 5, 1996 · N5005B · Bell 206L · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA967345Torquemeter · erraticERRATIC AND RATCHETY MOVEMENT. TIME SINCE REPAIR :25.Jun 5, 1996 · N7077B · Bell 206L · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA967325Aneroid · erraticENCODER HAS AN ERRATIC OUTPUT.Jun 4, 1996 · N8094L · Bell 206L · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HAI00000081Sleeve · defectiveINSTALLED BRG. IN T/R BLADE TO W/C TB206L-94-172 REV.A,PT.I. BLADE ALIGHNMENT WOULD NOT MEET THE DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENT DUE TO THE AXIAL PAY IN THE NEW BEARING. REPLACED WITH NEW STOCK FROM CSF.May 28, 1996 · N108W · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HAI00000080Bearing · defectiveINSTALLED BEARING IN T/R BLADE TO C/W TB206L-94-172 REV.A PT. I. BLADE ALIGNMENT WOULD NOT MEET THE DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENT DUE TO THE AXIAL PLAY IN THE NEW BEARING. REPLACED WITH NEW BEARING FROM CSF STOCK.May 28, 1996 · N108W · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HAI00000076Indicator · defectiveDURING 1500 TRANSMISSION SUN GEAR INSPECTION COMPLETED TB206L-95-183 PER BULLETIN. REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM BHTMay 28, 1996 · N108W · Bell 206L · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HAI00000075Fitting · wornFWD CROSS TUBE STRAP ASSY WORN INTO RIGHT FWD CROSS TUBE FITTING. REPLACED FITTING PER PRODUCT SUPPORT WEAR LIMITS.May 28, 1996 · N108W · Bell 206L · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR GJQR9681Sleeve · defectiveINSTALLED BRG. IN T/R BLADE TO W/C TB206L-94-172 REV.A,PT.I. BLADE ALIGHNMENT WOUD NOT MEET THE DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENT DUE TO THE AXIAL PAY IN THE NEW BEARING. REPLACED WITH NEW STOCK FROM CSF.May 28, 1996 · N108W · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor Blades
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