# SDR CA150303003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 2015
- Submitted: August 5, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 206L-1
- Registry model: [Bell 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C18B
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: T, A
- Precautionary procedure: E, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150303003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING ENGINE START A TURBINE BLADE EXITED THE ENGINE CASE, SEVERED THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE.

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