SDR CA101009001

Service difficulty report · Pump · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date: September 23, 2010
Submitted: March 15, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Bell 206L1
Aircraft time: 8,016 hours
Engine: Allsn 250C30P
System (JASC): 2913 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
Part: Pump
Part number: 206076030101
Condition: Leaking
Location: Hyd System
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

PILOT HEARD FUNNY NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE BAY, LANDED AND DISCOVERED HYD LEAK. MX FOUND TRANSMISSION DRIVEN HYD PUMP TO HAVE BLOWN SEAL. PUMP WAS REMOVED, ANOTHER INSTALLED. GROUND RUN LEAK CHECK, FUNCTION CHECK CARRIED OUT AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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