Service difficulty report · Tube · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date
July 16, 2001
Submitted
September 10, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N98KR
Make and model
Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial
45683
Engine
Allsn 250B*
Part
Tube
Part number
2060405441
Condition
Corroded
Location
Engine
Part time
5,885 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

MAIN GEARBOX TO OIL COOLER TRANSFER TUBE LEAKING DUE TO CORROSION PITTING. AREA WHERE TUBE RUNS THRU AREA IS FILLED WITH LOOSE FIBERGLASS SOUND PROOFING WHICH HOLDS MOISTURE AND CAUSES CORROSION. RECOMMEND REMOVING INSULATION FROM THESE AREAS.

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