Service difficulty report · Coupling · Bell 206B

Difficulty date
March 2, 2006
Submitted
May 16, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N37AJ
Make and model
Bell 206B
Aircraft serial
1877
Engine
Allsn 250C20
Part
Coupling
Part number
5001908
Condition
Separated
Location
Hyd Pump
Component
Hyd Pump
Component part number
01454430001
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

HYDRAULIC PUMP TACH DRIVE COUPLING BRAZED WELDING FAILED CAUSING COUPLING TO SEPARATE FROM DRIVE GEAR SHAFT. MFG SHOULD CHECK THE STRENGTH OF BRAZE AFTER WELDING. WHEN THIS COUPLING FAILS, LOSS OF ROTOR TACH OCCURS. (K)

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