# SDR CA980529001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- 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 250C30
- System (JASC): [2913 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2913)
- Part: Pump
- Part number: 206076030003
- Condition: Noisy
- Location: Hydraulic Sys
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980529001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED A MINOR WEEP AND TICKING NOISE FROM HYDRAULIC PUMP.  WHEN HELICOPTER SHUT DOWN THE RETURN LINE FILTER BYPASS TELL-TAIL WAS POPPED.  IT WAS RESET AND AIRCRAFT STARTED, RAN AGAIN WITH SAME RESULT.   BRASS FOUND IN HYDRAULIC FLUID ORIGINATING FROM PUMP.

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