Service difficulty report · Bearing · Bell 206B

Difficulty date
February 26, 2005
Submitted
April 1, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 206B
Aircraft time
13,197 hours
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Bearing
Part number
6890914
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine Gearbox
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN) ENGINE CHIP LITE REPORTED BY PILOT ON ENGINE STARTUP. CHIP PLUGS CHECKED AND METAL FOUND, MAINTENANCE FOUND WORN 2.5 BEARING AND WORN INNER RACE ON SPUR ADAPTER SHAFT. BOTH ITEMS CHANGED AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE WITH OUT ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS.

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