SDR 95ZZZX3753

Service difficulty report · Burner Liner · Bell 206B

Difficulty date: June 22, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N455H
Make and model: Bell 206B
Aircraft serial: 3453
Engine: Allsn 250C20B
System (JASC): 7240 · Turbine Engine Combustion Section
Part: Burner Liner
Part number: 23056130
Condition: Misinstalled
Location: Comb Can
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: W
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

WHEN BURNER CAN LINER WAS ASSEMBLED, THE LOWER SKIRT WAS TURNED 90 DEGREES WHICH MISPLACED TWO LARGE COOLING HOLES. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE TO START SLOW (60 SECONDS), HANG AT 42 PERCENT, AND HAVE A DELAYED LIGHT OFF. THE PROBLEM ONLY SHOWED UP AFTER ABOUT 500 HOURS IN USE.

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