# SDR CA141212009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 10, 2014
- Submitted: March 12, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 21,002 hours
- System (JASC): [6310 · Engine/Transmission Coupling](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6310)
- Part: Clutch
- Part number: CL422501
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Freewheel Unit
- Part time: 1,445 hours
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141212009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING TRAINING, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TACH NEEDLES DID NOT SEPARATE WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS ROLLED BACK TO IDLE.  FREEWHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO O/H SHOP FOR INSPECTION.  DURING INSPECTION CLUTCH ASSY WAS DEEMED UNSATISFACTORY.

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