# SDR CA020815007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 11, 2002
- Submitted: August 30, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206B-3
- Registry model: [Bell 206B-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206b-3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Intake Duct
- Part number: 6890550
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: D, F, E
- Precautionary procedure: B, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020815007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ONE NUT PLATE HOLDING THE INTAKE BELL MOUTH TO THE FIRE WALL DEPARTED FROM ITS MOUNTING AND WAS INGESTED BY THE COMPRESSOR. THIS CAUSED A VIOLENT YAW AND PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. THE PILOT ENTER AN AUTO-ROTATION AND LANDED SUCCESFULLY WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT.

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