Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Bell 205A1

Difficulty date
September 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 205A1
Engine
Lyc T5313B
Part
Chip Detector
Condition
Illuminated
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, B

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS, THE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER INSPECTION, THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. ONE HOUR INTO OPERATIONS, THE CHIP LIGHT AGAIN ILLUMINATED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. A FURTHER REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE ENGINE HAS BEEN DISASSEMBLED.

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