Service difficulty report · Swashplate · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date
April 13, 2004
Submitted
April 20, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N383SH
Make and model
Bell 206L3
Aircraft serial
51073
Engine
Allsn 250C30
Part
Swashplate
Part number
206010450113
Part serial
JIJG08228
Condition
Incorrect
Location
Main Rotor
Part time
12,050 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

RECEIVED SWASHPLATE ASSY FROM VENDOR OVERHAUL SHOP. DURING INSTALLATION FOUND LEVER (PN 206-010-467-001) WAS INSTALLED UP-SIDE-DOWN. ALSO FOUND SHIMS (PN 206-010-463-005) WERE NET STACKED EVENLY. PROBABLE CAUSE: WORKMANSHIP AND QA PROBLEM.

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