# SDR CA980406021

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 2, 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 250C20
- System (JASC): [3422 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3422)
- Part: Directional Gyro
- Part number: 200DCBELL
- Condition: Overheated
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: B, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980406021

## Discrepancy

(CAN) COIL ON FORWARD END OVERHEATED AND FAILED CAUSING SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT.

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