Service difficulty report · Detector · Bell 212

Difficulty date
March 27, 2006
Submitted
June 22, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 212
Aircraft time
16,906 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6T3
Part
Detector
Part number
2090753261
Part serial
EMS549
Condition
Failed
Location
Rpm Limit
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) ENGINE OUT LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER ENGINES STARTED. RPM LIGHT INTERMITTENT WITH RPM IN NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.THE RELIABILITY OF THESE UNITS ARE NOT GOOD.IN OUR FLEET OF 4 BELL 212'S WE GO THROUGH 6 RPM BOXES IN 1 SUMMER (TC NR 20060601006)

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