Service difficulty report · Swashplate · Bell 206B

Difficulty date
May 6, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Bell 206B
Engine
Allsn 250C20
Part
Swashplate
Part number
20601045113
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Main Rotor
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) THE SWASHPLATE FRICTION WAS ADJUSTED AT THE 300 HOUR INSPECTION. WAS ADJUSTED TO THE HIGH SIDE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WENT UP, SO DID THE FRICTION. UNIT WAS RE-ADJUSTED.

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