SDR 97ZZZX4340

Service difficulty report · Hoist · Bell 206L4

Difficulty date
September 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6197N
Make and model
Bell 206L4
Aircraft serial
52014
Part
Hoist
Part number
HL16600170
Condition
Malfunction
Location
Rescue
Component
Breeze
Stage of operation
HO
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING A TRAINING PERIOD, THE CABLE CUTTER ENGAGED THE CABLE CAUSING A PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE CABLE WHILE A CREW MEMBER WAS BEING LOWERED. THE HOIST HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR ANALYSIS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT STATES MFG ANALYSIS FOUND THE CABLE CUTTER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, CAUSING CABLE TO FRAY.

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