Service difficulty report · Mount · Bell 204B

Difficulty date
October 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 204B
Engine
Lyc T5311B
Part
Mount
Part number
204060160007
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Component
204030186009
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, GRAY PASTE WAS NOTED UNDER THE SERVICE DECK OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS. REMOVAL OF THE ENGINE AND DECK DISCLOSED THE CRACKED BEAM CAP. THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO ROCK ON THE BEAM CAPS WHEN TORQUE WAS APPLIED. LEFT AND RIGHT BEAM CAPS AND ALL ENGINE MOUNT BEARINGS WERE REPLACED.

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