SDR 96ZZZX2538

Service difficulty report · Engine Assy · Bell 206L

Difficulty date
March 19, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N122NH
Make and model
Bell 206L
Aircraft serial
45101
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Engine Assy
Part number
6887190
Condition
Making Metal
Location
Nr 8 Bearing
Part time
10,432 hours
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PILOT NOTED A HIGH PITCH WHINE EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED OF THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN AREAS. NO DEFECTS NOTED. THE ENGINE CHIP PLUGS WERE INSPECTED. NO METAL NOTED. APPROX 1.50 HRS AFTER INSPECTION, ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE PILOT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH. UPON SHUT DOWN, MECHANIC INSPECTED ENGINE CHIP PLUGS AND FOUND MODERATE AMOUNTS OF METAL ON UPPER PLUG. ENGINE ASSY REMOVED FOR REPAIR. UPON TEAR DOWN INSPECTION, NO BINDING NOTED IN THE TURBINE ASSY. NR 8 BEARING COVER REMOVED AND SHEAR PIN WHICH RETAINS THE RETAINER PLATE WAS FOUND LYING IN THE PLATE. NOTED THE NUT RETAINING THE TIE-BOLT HAD LOST TORQUE.

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