N117NC

Service difficulty reports · 54

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE n_number = 'N117NC' AND registry_match = 'registration'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 2025F00098Stiffener · crackedINSTRUMENT PANEL STIFFENER CRACKEDApr 22, 2025 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft StructuresSDR QMLA2012041312060Casting · crackedFOUND OIL LEAKING AROUND VERTICAL FIN AREA. INSPECTED AREA AND FOUND TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX LEAKING AND NOTICED THAT TAIL ROTOR CASTING WAS ALSO CRACKED. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOUND THAT TAIL ROTOR HEAD BOLT HAS BEEN GALLED AND TEFLON FROM TORSION TENSION STRAP HAS BEApr 13, 2012 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA052309018Chip Detector · illuminatedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, TO PICK UP A PATIENT AT 2500MSL, ACFT EXPERIENCED A T/R CHIP LIGHT. THE ACFT COMPLETED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE FOR SAME, DIVERTED TO AN AIRPORT ABOUT 3 MILES AWAY, CALLING THE COMM CENTER AND ADVISED OF THE SITUATION. NORMAL SHUTDOWN COMPLETEMay 23, 2009 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor SystemSDR BAQA200700033Blade · crackedWHILE PERFORMING A PREFLIGHT A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE NEAR THE DATA TAG.Oct 2, 2007 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR BAQA094310Indicator · inoperativeGAUGE BACKLIGHTING INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 05/05/2004May 3, 2004 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR BAQA092676Blower · failedBLOWER FAILED OUT OF BOX. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/12/2004Feb 12, 2004 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Air Distribution FanSDR BAQA092577Wire Harness · damagedFIRE DAMAGE, N2 WIRE OUTER INSULATION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT 02/09/2004Feb 2, 2004 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Engine Control System WiringSDR BAQA092575Bleed Valve · wornWARRANTY. UNIT COVERED UNDER SUPPORT BY HOUR. UNIT EXTREMELY WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 02/09/2004Jan 28, 2004 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR BAQA092574Bleed Valve · wornWARRANTY- COVERED BY SUPPORT BY HOUR. UNIT EXTREMELY WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 02/09/2004Jan 28, 2004 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR BAQA091408Bushing · defectiveTAIL ROTOR ACTUATOR LOWER BUSHING DEFECTIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 12/11/03Dec 6, 2003 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR BAQA087569Starter Gen · inoperativeSTARTER GENERATOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Jun 1, 2003 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Starter-GeneratorSDR BAQA084085Indicator · stickingTRIPLE TACH NR NEEDLE STICKS.Feb 5, 2003 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR BAQA084043Battery · wornINTERMITTENT CHARGE OF BATTERY. NO CHARGE LIGHT ON. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Jan 28, 2003 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · DC Generating SystemSDR BAQA081531Valve · interferenceHEATER MIXIING VALVE HAS INTERMITTENT OPERATION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Nov 25, 2002 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Heating SystemSDR 20000413SH016Indicator · inoperativeTRANS OIL INDICATION LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Jan 19, 2000 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Rotor Drive Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX2876Bearing · wornTAIL ROTOR BEARINGS WORN. REF: RMA NR R020377. REMOVED AND REPLACED.May 17, 1999 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 99ZZZX1257Indicator · inaccurateINDICATOR HAS INTERMITTENT TORQUE SPLITS. AIRCRAFT HAD 920.5 HOURS WHEN PROBLEM STARTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Oct 7, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 99ZZZX909Hinge · crackedDOOR HINGE CRACKED. PART SCRAPPED ON SITE. REF: RMA NR R014017. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Oct 5, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Service DoorsSDR 99ZZZX1256Firewall · crackedFIREWALL CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REF: RMA NR R016840. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 25, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX1255Firewall · crackedFIREWALL CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REF: RMA NR R016840. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 25, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99ZZZX1254Firewall · crackedFIREWALL CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REF: RMA NR R016840. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 25, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 98ZZZX1751Switch · failedSWITCH TIES INTERMITTENTLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Apr 16, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · DC Generating SystemSDR 98ZZZX1747Counter · failedCYCLE COUNTER QUIT OPERATING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Apr 12, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Independent InstrumentsSDR 98ZZZX1750Transducer · failedTRANSDUCER FAILED. NEVER USED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 23, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 98ZZZX1749Counter · failedCYCLE COUNTER NEW - NEVER USED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 23, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Independent InstrumentsSDR 98ZZZX1752Actuator · failedHEATER CAUTION LIGHT COMES ON WITH BOTH ENGINE HEATERS SELECTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 13, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Hydraulic Power SystemSDR 98ZZZX1748Indicator · intermittentMAIN FUEL INDICATION INTERMITTENTLY DROPS TO 5 GALLONS THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 7, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 98ZZZX1509Computer · failedCSAS COMPUTER PITCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY IN-FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Feb 6, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Autopilot ComputerSDR 98ZZZX1513Computer · failedCSAS COMPUTER INTERMITTENT. ROLL AND PITCH CHANNELS BOTH DROP OFF-LINE AND CANNOT BE RESET OR JUST WILL NOT COME ON-LINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 30, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Autopilot ComputerSDR 98ZZZX1832Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - 2 SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 EACH.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1831Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - 2 SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 EACH.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1830Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - 2 SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 EACH.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1829Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - 7 SCRAPPED ON SITE.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1828Seal · leakSEAL USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1827Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 EA.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1826Seal · leakSEAL USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1825Seal · leakSEAL USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1824Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - SCRAPPED ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 EACH.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1823Seal · leakSEALS USED TO REPAIR FUEL LEAK - SCRAPPED 4 ON SITE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 EACH.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX1511Valve · failedVENT VALVE FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuel StorageSDR 98ZZZX1510Valve · failedVENT VALVE FAILURE. ALLOWS FUEL TO VENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 9, 1998 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuel StorageSDR 98ZZZX952Valve · failedBLEED VALVE DOES NOT OPERATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 29, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX951Control Unit · failedHEATER OVERHEATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 28, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Heating SystemSDR 98ZZZX953Valve · sticksVALVE STICKS WHEN SELECTING HEAT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 18, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX366Horizon · failedINOPERABLE FOR P/R CSAS SYSTEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 4, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX178Vapor Seal · malfunctionINSPECTED FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINES AND FOUND FUEL SEEPING FROM THE RT FORWARD FUEL VENT. APPLIED AIR BACK PRESSURE TO THE RT FORWARD VENT VALVE. TOPPED FUEL OFF AND FLEW AIRCRAFT. NO FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE RIGHT FORWARD VENT. SUSPECT VENT VALVE WAS STUCKDec 1, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Fuel StorageSDR 98ZZZX328Bracket · brokenBRACKET WELDS BROKE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 25, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 98ZZZX273Computer · failedSPAS COMPUTER HAS IMPROPER OUTPUT VOLTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 4, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Autopilot ComputerSDR 98ZZZX272Pitch Link Assy · wornPITCH LINK ASSY (2 EACH) BEARINGS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Oct 28, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX3663Static Inverter · malfunctionedINVERTER CAUSES INTERMITTENT FAILURES IN SYSTEMS IT PROVIDES BUSS FOR. REMOVED AND REPLACEDJun 28, 1997 · N117NC · Bolkms BK117C1 · AC Inverter
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