SDR 2017F00027

Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 206B3

Difficulty date
December 4, 2016
Submitted
January 10, 2017
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 206B3
Aircraft serial
4607
Aircraft time
2,060 hours, 3,431 cycles
Engine
Allsn 250C20J
Part
Blade
Part number
206010200139
Part serial
73227364
Condition
Failed
Location
Main Rotor
Part time
2,060 hours, 3,431 cycles
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB 850 FEET, LATERAL VIBRATION CAME. LANDING PROCEDURES, AFTER VISUAL INSPECTION MAIN ROTOR BLADE TIP CAME OUT. AFTER DEEP INSPECTION AT HOME BASE, TELL-TALE WEIGHT SHEARED OFF INSIDE THE SPAR. CAUSING BLADE UNSERVICEABLE AFTER THIS EVENT.

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