SDR ALG2003F00097

Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date: June 28, 2003
Submitted: October 8, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N362AL
Make and model: Bell 206L3
Aircraft serial: 51471
Engine: Allsn 250C30P
System (JASC): 6340 · Rotor Drive Indicating System
Part: Chip Detector
Part number: B4678
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Gearbox
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

ON DEPARTURE, THE TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT FLICKERED TWICE, THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO INTRACOASTAL BASE. THE MECHANIC FOUND HAIR LIKE SLIVER ON THE LOWER CHIP PLUG, HE REPLACED THE OIL AND FILTER AND C/W PENALTY RUN AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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