Service difficulty report · Shaft · Bell 206B3

Difficulty date
June 19, 2000
Submitted
September 11, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 206B3
Aircraft serial
4022
Part
Shaft
Part number
206040221003
Part serial
B17700
Condition
Worn
Location
Freewheel Unit
Part time
2,976 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING OVERHAUL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED BEARING OUTBRACE HAD ROTATED IN HOUSING. EXCESSIVE WEAR IN HOUSING INSIDE DIAMETER. WILL C/W BELL TECH BULLETIN 206-95-155 THAT INSTALLS SLOTTED OUTER SHAFT WITH KEYED BEARING WHICH IS TO CORRECT THE BEARING ROTATION PROBLEM. (X)

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