Service difficulty report · Brush Assy · Bell 206B

Difficulty date
June 28, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Bell 206B
Engine
Allsn 250C20
Part
Brush Assy
Part number
150SG10095
Condition
Damaged
Location
Start/Gen
Component
Airprtscorp · 150SG117Q
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT 2 BRUSH ASSEMBLIES HAD SHEARED THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE SPRING BRACKETS. HOWEVER, THE SPRINGS HELD THE BRACKETS IN PLACE, BUT COULD HAVE VIBRATED OUT POSSIBLY CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE IN-FLIGHT. BRUSHES REPLACED.

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