SDR 99ZZZX233

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Bell 206B

Difficulty date
June 26, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3298G
Make and model
Bell 206B
Aircraft serial
1909
Engine
Allsn 250C20
Part
Bearing
Part number
6876772
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor
Part time
5,242 hours
Stage of operation
NR
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

FORCED LANDING AT BRIGANTINE BAY, NJ. NR 1 BEARING FAILED. NO CHIP LIGHT. COMPRESSOR ROTOR DAMAGED. PARTS OF BEARING CAGE WERE LODGED IN OIL PORT. THIS MAY HAVE STOPPED OIL SUPPLY. NO SIGN OF OIL IN BEARING AREA OR ON COMPRESSOR ROTOR. NO BALL BEARINGS WERE FOUND IN BEARING AREA.

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