SDR 99ZZZX2494

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date
June 17, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N288JB
Make and model
Bell 206L3
Aircraft serial
51288
Engine
Allsn 250C30P
Part
Bearing
Part number
6898607
Condition
Failed
Location
Compressor
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

DURING FLIGHT, THE 'ENGINE CHIP LIGHT' WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DURING A 30-MINUTE GROUND RUN FOR TROUBLESHOOTING THE CHIP LIGHT AGAIN ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND THE NR 1 BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED CAUSING IMPELLER TO CONTACT THE SHROUD. STRESS LOADING ON THIS BEARING UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS COMBINED WTIH HEAT CYCLING CAUSES IT TO FAIL.

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