Bell 206L

Service difficulty reports · 344

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '206L'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA955645Receiver · defectiveUNIT WILL NOT ACCEPT COMMANDS.Aug 31, 1995 · N21497 · Bell 206L · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) SystemSDR HEEA955622Cell · defectiveTIME. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY SHOP AND FOUND CELL #8 WOULD NOT ACCEPT A CHARGE AT THE END OF THE CHARGE. CELL REPLACED WITH ONE GIVEN ON CONSIGNMENT.Aug 25, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA960212027Nozzle · carbon buildup(CAN)DURING FLIGHT, AT ABOUT 150' AGL, THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT AND THEN RELIT, HOWEVER THE ENGINE RPM ONLY REACH 30 PERCENT NG. THE PILOT CARRIED OUT AN AUTOROTATION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FITTED WITH FLOAT GEAR.DURING THE FLARE AND RUN-ON LANDING, THE TAIL SKID CONTAug 4, 1995 · Bell 206L · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR HEEA955519Fuel Control · defectiveFUEL CONTROL BY-PASS COVER RETENTION SCREW HEAD BROKEN (SHEARED)Aug 2, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA955495Actuator · inoperativeACTUATOR DOES NOT WORK IN EITHER DIRECTION. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND MOISTURE IN UNIT. SHAFT WAS PITTED AND ARMATURE WAS BURNT. REPAIRED AS NECESSARY.Aug 2, 1995 · N7077F · Bell 206L · Main Rotor ControlSDR 95ZZZX4504Wheel · crackedDURING INSPECTION OF FIRST STAGE NOZZLE, FOUND FIRST STAGE WHEEL CRACKED AT THE INNER RING. CRACK PROGRESSES TOWARD THE SPLINED SHAFT. THIS HAS BEEN THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OF FIRST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL BEING CRACKED AT THIS LOCATION.Jul 26, 1995 · N121NH · Bell 206L · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA955450Nut · strippedSTRIPPED SPLINE TEETH WHERE TOOL ENGAGES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE NUT.Jul 24, 1995 · N7077B · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR GJQR9524Fitting · wornCROSS TUBE RUBBED AGAINST FITTING CREATING TOO MUCH WEAR ON FITTING. REPLACED WITH NEW PARTSJul 13, 1995 · N404W · Bell 206L · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR HEEA955352Spacer · defectiveSEAL LEAKING. REPLACED WITH NEW SPACER AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jul 11, 1995 · N7077B · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955290Pin Strap · seals faultySTRAPS S/N LK7796 AND LK7807 REMOVED DUE TO 2 YEAR RETIREMENT AS PER AD 78-11-02R1. AT DISASSEMBLY FOUND 1 EACH PILLOW BLOCK SEAL P/N 450351 DAMAGED. FOUND GRIP SEALS LEAKING AND RETAINER LOOSE. FOUND TRUNNION PLUGS DETERIORATED. PIN SERIALNUMBERS REMOVED Jun 30, 1995 · N7077F · Bell 206L · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955289Strap · seals defectiveSTRAPS S/N LK7796 AND LK7807 REMOVED DUE TO 2 YEAR RETIREMENT AS PER AD 78-11-02R1. AT DISASSEMBLY FOUND 1 EACH PILLOW BLOCK SEAL P/N 450351 DAMAGED. FOUND GRIP SEALS LEAKING AND RETAINER LOOSE. FOUND TRUNNION PLUGS DETERIORATED.Jun 30, 1995 · N7077F · Bell 206L · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955256Torquemeter · fluctuatesTORQUE INDICATION FLUCTUATES 5% TO 8% AND WORSENS AT HIGHER TORQUE SETTINGS.Jun 27, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Rotor Drive Indicating SystemSDR HEEA955213Seal · leakingSEAL LEAKING ON AFT CAP OF FREEWHEELING UNIT. SEAL SCRAPPED LOCALLY.Jun 22, 1995 · N7077F · Bell 206L · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR GJQR9513Indicator · inoperativeINDICATOR INOP. REPLACED WITH NEW INDICATOR.Jun 16, 1995 · N404W · Bell 206L · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA955131Link Assy · defectiveSEPARATED RUBBER ON RIGHT HAND FORWARD PYLON LINK.Jun 2, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA955115Restraint · defectiveAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCES A MILD SHUDDER IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THIS SHUDDER HAS A DURATION OF 2-3 SECONDS AND THERE IS NO PREDICTING HOW OFTEN OR WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE ROTOR SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR TRACK AND BALANCE.May 31, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955114Bearing · wornAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCES A MILD SHUDDER IN CRUUISE FLIGHT. THIS SHUDDER HAS A DURATION OF 2-3 SECONDS AND THERE IS NO PREDICTING HOW OFTEN OR WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THE ROTOR SYSTEM HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR TRACK AND BALANCE.May 31, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955113Indicator · defectiveOIL ON GLASS IN INDICATOR.May 31, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA955112Switch · failedCANNOT TRANSMIT ON RADIOS.May 31, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA955105Fitting Assy · defectiveRECEIVED FITTINGS WITH ONE BUSHING, P/N 22H006-16-29-16 AND CLIP SPRING P/N 206-033-421-101 MISSING FROM FITTINGS.May 29, 1995 · Bell 206L · Entrance StairsSDR HEEA955104Fitting Assy · defectiveRECEIVED FITTINGS WITH ONE BUSHING, P/N 22H006-16-29-16 AND CLIP SPRING P/N 206-033-421-101 MISSING FROM FITTINGS.May 29, 1995 · Bell 206L · Entrance StairsSDR HEEA955068Intercostal · loose rivetsWORKING RIVETS IN MOUNT FITTINGS.May 24, 1995 · N7077F · Bell 206L · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR EGRA9593Transponder · defectiveIDENT BUTTON STICKS. REPLACED TRANSPONDER.May 23, 1995 · N3NJ · Bell 206L · ATC Transponder SystemSDR EGRA9592Trunnion · off centerDURING GROUND RUN UP OF AIRCRAFT A GROUND BOUNCE CONDITION OCCURRED. CHECKED CENTERING ON M/R HEAD TRUNNION. TRUNNION OFF CENTER BY .003. ADJUSTED TRUNNION. REASSEMBLIED. C/W MAIN ROTOR TRACK AND BLANCE, CHECKED GOOD.May 22, 1995 · N3NJ · Bell 206L · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA954977Link Assy · wornDRIVE LINK BUSHINGS WORN. LISTED BELOW ARE REPLACEMENT PART INFORMAITON: P/N 206-010-337-001, BUSHING, 4 EACH, PO# 9500130, P/N 206-010-338-001, SPACER, 4 EACH, P/N 20-057-5-64D, BOLT, 2 EACH, P/N 20-057-4-9, BOLT, 2 EACH, P/N MS14144L-5, NUT, 2 EACH, P/N May 12, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA954864Indicator · defectiveTAKES TOO LONG FOR OVER TEMP. LIGHT TO COME ON.Apr 24, 1995 · N7077B · Bell 206L · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA954755Restraint · bearing wornTRANSMISSION RESTRAINT HAS ONE BEARING WORN AND THE OTHER BEARING IS UNSTAKED.Apr 11, 1995 · N7077F · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR EGRA9524Fuel Control · malfunctionFUEL CONTROL REQUIRES INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT TO START DERICH AND ACCEL. FUEL CONTROL SENT TO AIRWORK FOR REPAIR. UNIT REPAIRED BY AIRWORK UNDER WORK ORDER # V04689. UNIT RETURNED TO KEYSTONE AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS. OP CHECKED GOOD.Apr 10, 1995 · N209PD · Bell 206L · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA954717Transmitter · defectiveAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCES A 100-150 LB MOVEMENT OF FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT.Apr 7, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA954702Stop Assy · separatedRUBBER COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM METAL IN BOTH STOP ASSEMBLIES.Apr 7, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR RMXA9520530Battery · defectiveBATTERY HAS THREE CELLS MARKED IN RED.Mar 26, 1995 · N224LF · Bell 206L · Battery/Charger SystemSDR EGRA953Indicator · sticksFUEL QTY INDICATOR NEEDLE STICKS WHILE IN OPERATION. REPLACED FUEL QTY INDICATOR.Mar 9, 1995 · N3NJ · Bell 206L · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 95ZZZX1620Engine · failedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE LOST POWER IN MODERATE LEVEL HOVER. AFTER HEARING 3 DULL THUMPS, THE NOSE YAWED AND ACFT BEGAN TO SETTLE. PERFORMED CONTROLLED LANDING INTO 20 FEET OF WATER. ACFT ROLLED INVERTED AND SANK. CAUSE CURRENTLY UNKNOWN. NTSB IS INVESTIGATIMar 7, 1995 · N164BH · Bell 206L · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 95ZZZX1498Support · corrodedWHILE REFURBISHING TWO BELL 206L AIRCRAFT, EACH WITH 20248.9 AND 21315,2 AIRCRAFT TT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE T/R PEDAL SUPPORTS WERE CORRODED. THIS CORROSION WAS ALONG THE ENTIRE MATING SURFACE AND AROUND THE BOLT ATTACHMENT EARS OF EACH SUPPORT. SOME CORROSIMar 4, 1995 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 95ZZZX1497Support · corrodedWHILE REFURBISHING TWO BELL 206L AIRCRAFT, EACH WITH 20248.9 AND 21315,2 AIRCRAFT TT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE T/R PEDAL SUPPORTS WERE CORRODED. THIS CORROSION WAS ALONG THE ENTIRE MATING SURFACE AND AROUND THE BOLT ATTACHMENT EARS OF EACH SUPPORT. SOME CORROSIMar 4, 1995 · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA954455Transceiver · inoperativeDOES NOT TURN ON. REPLACED INOPERATIVE Q415 TRANSISTOR, INOPERATIVE V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR, AND DETERIORATED R477 RESISTOR. RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 1, 1995 · N21497 · Bell 206L · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA954365Skynav 5000 · defectiveUNIT STAYS IN 1982 TEST AND CHECK OPERATION CONSTANTLY. TIME SINCE REPAIR 184:30.Feb 14, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA954252Lamp · failedLAMP BURNED OUT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE LAMP.Jan 26, 1995 · N62127 · Bell 206L · Flight Compartment LightingSDR HEEA954237Lamp · failedBULB BURNT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BULB.Jan 21, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA954171Washer · deterioratedEXCESSIVE LOAD ON PLUGS CAUSING MATERIAL TO BE DETERIORATED. SCRAPPED LOCALLY. APPLIED LOWER TORQUE ON ADJUSTING SCREWS AND LOWER PRELOAD ON THRUST PLUGS.Jan 20, 1995 · N7077B · Bell 206L · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA954107Spacer · defectiveREMOVED WITH GEARBOX SEAL FOR LEAKING.Jan 2, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA954106Washer · defectiveREMOVED FOR GEARBOX SEAL REPLACEMENT.Jan 2, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA954105Seal · leakingGEARBOX LEAKING OIL.Jan 2, 1995 · N7074W · Bell 206L · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA954172Reading Light · brokenAFT PASSENGER OVERHEAD LIGHT LENS ASSEMBLY BROKEN.Jan 1, 1995 · N62127 · Bell 206L · Passenger Compartment Lighting
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