SDR HEEA954466

Service difficulty report · Tub · Bell 206B3

Difficulty date
March 1, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2268W
Make and model
Bell 206B3
Aircraft serial
3606
Part
Tub
Part number
206031100701
Condition
Mis Mfg
Location
Shell Assy
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

REMOVED SHELL ASSY FROM CRATE. FOUND AREA NEAR R/H NAV. LIGHT HOLE, ON INSIDE SKIN HAVING A GOUGE (HOLE) IN SKIN, WHICH WAS FILLED WITH ADHESIVE AND ADDED INSERT. FOUND INSIDE SKIN POLISHED DUE TO EXCESSIVE SEALANT DROPPINGS, CAUSING PROTECTIVE COATING TO BE REMOVED FROM RIGID SKIN. FOUND ALL ANGLES INSTALLED TO SHELL ASSY HAVING SEALANT INSTEAD OF BONDING ADHESIVE. FOUND SEVERAL ADDED INSERTS ON BOTTOM SIDE OF SHELL ASSY.

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