N4493X

Service difficulty reports not matched to an aircraft · 21

They name N4493X, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. 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 = 'N4493X' AND registry_match IS NULL
  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 TI12001F00001Frame · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE 10L FRAME AT THE 10 OCLOCK CUTOUT FOR THE OMEGA DOUBLER ON THE UPPER PORTION, EXTENDING UP .5000 INCHES THEN GOING ACROSS .6250 INCHES TO THE TOOLING HOLE, AND STARTING UP AGAIN AT THE OTHER END OF THE TOOLINMay 1, 2001 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR TI1R001401Computer · failedSPAS-COMPUTER, DC VOLTAGE IN, NO VOLTAGE OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 22, 2001 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Autopilot ComputerSDR TI1R001411Gyro · defectiveDIRECTIONAL GYRO, 20 DEGREES OFF ON READING, BETWEEN POLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 10, 2001 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR TI1R001378Radio · malfunctionedCOMMUNICATION SYSTEM, RADIO WOULD NOT CHANGE FROM RT1 TO RT2 AND SHOWED FAULT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Dec 25, 2000 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Communications SystemSDR 20000406SH022Indicator · malfunctionedN2 ON NR 2 ENGINE SIDE DRAGS DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Dec 22, 1999 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX2838Idler Gear · looseDISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE REVEALED METAL IN BOTTOM OF GEARBOX ASSY. INSPECTION REVEALED IDLER GEAR TO HAVE ONE EACH NUT MISSING FROM ASSY BOLTS AND 3 EACH NUTS EITHER DAMAGED OR PARTIALLY MISSING PIECES. TORQUE ON SEVERAL REMAINING BOLTS WERE LOOSE. SUBMITTER RJun 30, 1999 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 98ZZZX1778Indicator · failedTRIPLE TACH NR 2 ENGINE RPM INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 30, 1998 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX946Stormscope · failedSTORMSCOPE UNIT NOT RECEIVING INPUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 14, 1998 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Non Radar Weather SystemSDR 98ZZZX582Manifold · leaksSUBMITTER STATES EXCESSIVE FUEL MANIFOLD LEAKS OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS. ALLIED SIGNAL IS IN THE PROCESS OF RELEASING AN ASB LIMITING THE LIFE OF THE FUEL MANIFOLD TUBES. OTHER OPERATORS SUBMITTER CONTACTED ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. OMNIFLIGHT HAS GONE TDec 16, 1997 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 97ZZZX5054Starter/Gen · chafedREMOVED NR 2 STARTER/GENERATOR. FAN CHAFED HOLE IN SCREEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Oct 5, 1997 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 97ZZZX3614Gyro · driftsDIRECTIONAL GYRO DRIFTS OFF HEADING. FAILED AFTER ONLY 4.5 HOURS OPERATION.May 14, 1997 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX1395Actuator · leakedCARGO DOOR STRUT LEAKED OVERNIGHT AFTER INSTALLING NEW.Dec 15, 1996 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 96ZZZX5762Triple Tach · needle sticksNR 2 ENGINE NEEDLE STICKS - SUBMITTER STATES UNIT WAS REPAIRED FOR SAME DISCREPANCY LAST REPAIR.Aug 25, 1996 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX5763Gyro · malfunctionRMI AND HSI CARDS WANDER.Aug 13, 1996 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX4668Shaft · plating missingTAIL ROTOR GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT SILVER PLATING MISSING ON THREE SPOTS ON INSIDE DIAMETER OF SHAFT. NOT ACCEPTABLE IAW CURRENT REM 305 MANUAL. PART IS NO GOOD AS IS.Jul 29, 1996 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 96ZZZX3615Computer · malfunctionCOMPUTER CAUSING SPAS NOT TO TEST. UNIT ONLY HAS 13.90 HOURS, SINCE REPAIR.May 28, 1996 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Autopilot ComputerSDR 96ZZZX3614Receiver · defectiveKNOB HARD TO TURN, FREQUENCY DOES NOT ADJUST PROPERLY, SOMETIMES UP, SOMETIMES DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.May 22, 1996 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR 95ZZZX6510Compass · errorsCOMPASS SYSTEM GIVING ERRONEOUS HEADING INDICATION. ALSO, NR 2 RMI COMPASS WAS INOPERATIVE TO SLAVING MODE.Sep 18, 1995 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX5095Gyro · precessesPRECESSES - WILL NOT HOLD ATTITUDE. OVERHAUL DONE ON 8-23-94, INV NR 62281 AND TESTED ON P/O 88573, ORDER NR 75988.Jul 10, 1995 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR RMXA9520730Endplate · holedLARGE HOLE ON OUTSIDE OF FACE OF END PLATE. WAS REPAIRED 1/5/95 FOR CRACKS IN SAME AREA.Apr 26, 1995 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Vertical StabilizerSDR RMXA9520577Endplate · crackedVERT FIN ENDPLATE CRACKED AT KNOCKOUT PLUG.Mar 26, 1995 · N4493X · Bolkms BK117A3 · Vertical Stabilizer
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