# Service difficulty reports: N973AE

A list on [N973AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N973AE.md).

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

- [SDR HEEA107316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA107316.md): Plate · overtorqued · Nov 29, 2005 · N973AE · Snias AS350B3 · Hydraulic Power System
  > DURING THE GROUND TEST OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, THE HYD TEST BUTTON ON THE LOWER CONSOLE WAS DEPRESSED AND THE CHECK INITIATED. THE COLLECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE DISENGAGED AND THE AIRCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE. AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS REESTABLISHED AND AIRCRAFT WAS LA
- [SDR HEEA088658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088658.md): Window · cracked · Jul 30, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Flight Compartment Windows
  > THE RAILS FOR THE SLIDING VENT WINDOW ARE CRACKED.
- [SDR HEEA087521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087521.md): Switch · leaking · Jun 10, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Turbine Governor
  > LOW FUEL SWITCH LEAKING FROM VENT HOLE. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.
- [SDR HEEA086744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086744.md): Switch · failed · May 22, 2003 · N973AE · Snias AS350B3 · Engine Starting System
  > ENGINE WOULD NOT MOTOR OR START WHEN IDLE WAS SELECTED. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.
- [SDR HEEA086743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086743.md): Servo · damaged · May 22, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > FEED BACK IN CYCLIC AND SEEP FROM BOTTOM SHAFT SEAL. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.
- [SDR HEEA086740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086740.md): Display · failed · May 22, 2003 · N973AE · Snias AS350B3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > FUEL FLOW RESOLVER INOPERATIVE WITH FAILURE SHOWN ON SHUT DOWN. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.
- [SDR HEEA086732](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086732.md): Friction Ring · leaking · May 22, 2003 · N973AE · Snias AS350B3 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > TRANSMISSION POWER TAKE OFF SEAL LEAKING. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.
- [SDR HEEA086728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086728.md): Brushes · worn · May 22, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Starter-Generator
  > WORN BRUSHES. UNIT WILL NOT START. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY SHOP AND FOUND COMMENTATOR PITTED AND BURNED. IN REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA084671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084671.md): Light · malfunctioned · Feb 13, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > CONSOLE LIGHT WON'T DIM.
- [SDR HEEA084662](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084662.md): Bearing · worn · Feb 13, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > MAIN ROTOR SCISSOR LINK HAS WORN BEARINGS.
- [SDR HEEA084661](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084661.md): Bearing · worn · Feb 13, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > MAIN ROTOR SCISSOR LINK HAS WORN BEARINGS.
- [SDR HEEA084194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084194.md): Engine · making metal · Feb 13, 2003 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Powerplant System
  > ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOUND NUMEROUS FLAKES AND CHIPS ON ELECTRICAL PLUG AND MO1 MAGNETIC PLUG.
- [SDR HEEA082799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA082799.md): Labyrinth Seal · contaminated · Dec 16, 2002 · N973AE · Aerosp AS355* · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > CARBON BUILD UP IN LABYRINTH SEALS CAUSING BINDING NG.
- [SDR HEEA080449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080449.md): Bearing · worn · Jul 9, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Head
  > TAIL ROTOR ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS HAVE SEVERAL CRACKS.
- [SDR HEEA080310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080310.md): Servo · failed · Jun 25, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > PILOT VALVE LOCK PIN STICKING WHEN YOU LOSE HYDRAULICS PRESSURE AND SERVO HARD OVERS TO THE RIGHT.
- [SDR HEEA080295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080295.md): Drive Gear · worn · Jun 7, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT REPORTED HYDRAULIC AUDIO AND WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONTROLS STARTED FEELING HEAVY. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. INSPECTION REVEALED HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE SPLINES WORN. REPLACED PUMP DRIVE AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC PUMP.
- [SDR HEEA079270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079270.md): Panel · cracked · May 16, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DOOR PANEL CRACKED. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA078647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078647.md): Seat · cracked · Apr 12, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > COCKPIT SEAT IS CRACKED.
- [SDR HEEA077682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077682.md): Bearing · separated · Jan 11, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor System
  > TAIL ROTOR BEARING SEPARATION.
- [SDR HEEA077553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077553.md): Metering Valve · leaking · Jan 4, 2002 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FUEL CONTROL METERING VALVE HAS INTERNAL FUEL LEAK.
- [SDR HEEA077449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077449.md): Transmitter · malfunctioned · Dec 3, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Engine Oil Pressure
  > ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HADN`T ANY INDICATION ON START FOR 3 SECONDS.
- [SDR HEEA073434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073434.md): Pump · intermittent · Jun 11, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Fuel Boost Pump
  > PUMP INTERMITTENTLY NOT COMING ON.
- [SDR HEEA073112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073112.md): Altimeter · inaccurate · May 10, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > 150 TO 200 FEET OFF ACTUAL ALTITUDE.
- [SDR HEEA073101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073101.md): Bearing · separated · May 10, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Blades
  > SEPARATED AT EDGES.
- [SDR HEEA073094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073094.md): Switch · failed · May 10, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Engine Cranking
  > VEMD RECORDING START SWITCH.
- [SDR HEEA072890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072890.md): Turbine · failed · May 1, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. SENT TO TURBOMECA FOR CREDIT AGAINST REPLACEMENT PART PURCHASED.
- [SDR HEEA072585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072585.md): Gps · failed · Apr 11, 2001 · N973AE · Snias AS350B · Global Positioning System
  > LOST POSITION. CANT FIND ITSELF.
- [SDR HEEA068314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA068314.md): Switch · failed · May 18, 2000 · N973AE · Snias AS350B3 · Engine Starting System Wiring
  > ENGINE DOES NOT MOTOR ON START WHEN IDLE IS SELECTED. SENT TO FOR CREDIT AGAINST REPLACEMENT PART PURCHASED. REFERENCE: RMA NR R025583.
- [SDR HEEA068309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA068309.md): Fuel Filter · malfunctioned · Apr 24, 2000 · N973AE · Snias AS350B3 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > BYPASS SWITCH STICKS. SENT TO MFG FOR CREDIT AGAINST REPLACEMENT PART PURCHASED. REFERENCE: RMA NR R025853.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = 'N973AE' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N973AE/reports

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