SDR HEEA064765

Service difficulty report · Starter · Bell 206B3

Difficulty date: October 13, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N2277A
Make and model: Bell 206B3
Aircraft serial: 3630
System (JASC): 2435 · Starter-Generator
Part: Starter
Part number: 23032048
Condition: Damaged
Location: Starter/Gen
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

STARTER VIBRATED SCREWS LOOSE ON FAN SHROUD AND SHAFT NUT LOOSE TWO TIMES. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY SHOP AND FOUND NUT WAS LOOSE CAUSING SHAFT TO WEAR FAN, DRIVESHAFT, AND ARMATURE SPLINES. ALSO CAUSED CLUTCH DAMPNER HUB, PLATE AND FRICTION RING TO WEAR.

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