# SDR CA010724033

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 23, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,743 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C30P
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Switch
- Part number: 46D36
- Condition: Missing
- Location: Heater Control
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010724033

## Discrepancy

(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT ALL EXPERIENCED A NO HEAT CONDITION. ON INSPECTION, FOR SWITCH WAS REMOVED AND RUDDER PAD ON THE END OF THE PLUNGER WAS FANNED DEBONDED & LODGED IN ORIFICE CAUSING HEATER NOT TO WORK.

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