Service difficulty report · Fitting · Bell 206B3

Difficulty date
March 8, 2004
Submitted
June 4, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 206B3
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Fitting
Part number
AN8334J
Condition
Separated
Location
Eng Oil Press
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) ENGINE TURBINE OIL PRESSURE FITTING PN AN833-4J SEPARATED FROM GEARBOX COVER PN 6898569 ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO BE PUMPED OVERBOARD. SUSPECT CAUSED BY B NUT VIBRATING LOOSE ALLOWING THE FITTING TO FRET IN THE COVER. REDUCED OIL FLOW (AND COOLING) TO THE TURBINE DAMAGED THE TURBINE BEARINGS. BEARING DEBRIS COLLECTED ON THE FORWARD CHIP PLUG.

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