SDR HEEA060189

Service difficulty report · Swashplate · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date
January 22, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5000K
Make and model
Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial
45167
Part
Swashplate
Part number
206010450113
Condition
Worn
Location
Main Rotor
Part time
19,070 hours
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

SWASHPLATE EXPERIENCED GENERAL PREMATURE WEAR, DUE TO OPERATIONS IN HIGH DUST ENVIRONMENT. ONE SPHERICAL BEARING ON OUTER RING EXCEEDED LIMITS IN ADDITION TO COLLECTIVE PIVOT BUSHINGS AT LIMITS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE SWASHPLATE ASSY.

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