N161BH
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinkle AG Flying Inc. | Operator | on 2021-03-13 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
2 reports on file, 1995-09-22.
Part: SEAL — LEAKING (T/R GEARBOX)
INSTALLED NEW SEAL AND REVERSED WEAR SLEEVE TO FRESH RUNNING SURFACE TO REPAIR LEAK AT INPUT SEAL. NEW SEAL IS LEAKING AGAIN AFTER VERY SHORT TIME IN SERVICE. A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT NOT AFTER SO LITTLE TIME. INSPECTION INTERVAL FOR GEARBOX IS 3,000 HRS. CHANGING SEAL SO OFTEN IS NOT DESIRABLE. SEAL IS OF NEW STYLE AND PART NUMBER, POSSIBLY NEW MANUFACTURER. ADVISED BHT OF THIS PROBLEM.
Part: SEAL — LEAKING (FREEWHEEL)
INSTALLED NEW SEAL AFTER OVERHAUL OF UNIT. STARTED LEAKING OIL AFTER VERY SHORT TIME IN SERVICE. NOT REALLY A COMMON PROBLEM. SUBMITTER STATED BELL SEEMS TO HAVE CHANGED MANUFACTURERS. SEAL IS BLACK INSTEAD OF USUAL ORANGE COLOR AND IS GARLOCK TYPE. SOMETHING SEEMS UNUSUAL ABOUT THE LIP, BUT CANNOT BE CONFIRMED AT THIS TIME. NOTIFIED BHT OF THIS PROBLEM. AWAITING ADVICE.