# SDR CA970618013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 206B
- Registry model: [Bell 206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C20B
- System (JASC): [3422 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3422)
- Part: Directional Gyro
- Part number: 200DC
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970618013

## Discrepancy

(CAN) SMOKE FILLED COCKPIT WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS ON GROUND.  DIRECTIONAL GYRO WAS BURNT INTERNALLY.  GYRO REPLACED ALONG WITH CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT FAILED TO TRIP.

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