SDR ALG2005F00026

Service difficulty report · Engine · Bell 206B

Difficulty date: May 12, 2005
Submitted: May 26, 2005
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N198H
Make and model: Bell 206B
Aircraft serial: 3647
Engine: Allsn 250C20B
System (JASC): 7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System
Part: Engine
Condition: Making Metal
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED SO AC RETURNED TO BASE. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND INSPECTED BOTH PLUGS, FOUND 2 SMALL SLIVERS ON THE LOWER PLUG. INSPECTED BOTH FILTERS FOUND OK, DRAINED AND RESERVICED OIL TANK. COMPLIED WITH A 30 MINUTE GROUND RUN, NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. (K)

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