SDR 96ZZZX3944

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Bell 206L

Difficulty date
July 29, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N165BH
Make and model
Bell 206L
Aircraft serial
45249
Engine
Allsn 250C28B
Part
Bearing
Part number
6898607
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1
Part time
2,509 hours
Component
6896028
Stage of operation
NR
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

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED 3 CHIP LIGHTS WITHIN 50 HOURS. AIRCRAFT GROUNDED PER ALLISON MM. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 1 BEARING CAGE BROKEN INTO PIECES AND BEARING FELL APART. SIMPLE MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED ENGINE FLAME-OUT.

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