SDR 96ZZZX738

Service difficulty report · Gearbox Housing · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date
December 29, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1084Y
Make and model
Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial
45433
Engine
Allsn 250C28B
Part
Gearbox Housing
Part number
23038182
Condition
Unbonding
Location
Tack Gen. Pad
Part time
7,348 hours
Component
23035155
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

UPON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF THE GEARBOX PARTS, HOUSING INSPECTION FOUND BRONZE LIFTING FROM TACK GEN. PAD. POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR BRONZE PLATING UNBONDING IS DUE TO SURFACE CORROSION ON HOUSING AND OIL ACCUMULATION UNDER BRONZE DEBONDS PLATING.

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