SDR 97ZZZX5214

Service difficulty report · Window · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date: December 12, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N5012V
Make and model: Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial: 45200
System (JASC): 5610 · Flight Compartment Windows
Part: Window
Part number: 206033600017
Condition: Departed
Location: Copilot Door
Component: 206033600119
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: D
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT, PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO OPEN SLIDING WINDOW. WINDOW CAME OUT AND DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. NOT KNOWN IF WINDOW BROKE BEFORE OR IF SLIDE TRACK WAS FORCED LOOSE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED WINDOW ASSEMBLY DUE TO TOP SLIDE TRACK BEING UNBONDED. REF: 206L-1 IPB, FIGURE 52-2, ITEMS 21 AND 23.

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