# SDR CA990715013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 28, 1999
- 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): [2435 · Starter-Generator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2435)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715013

## Discrepancy

(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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