# Service difficulty reports: N1140H, cancelled Mar 25, 2015

A list on [N1140H, cancelled Mar 25, 2015](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1140H-2015-03-25.md).

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

- [SDR RMXADMR334393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXADMR334393.md): Skin · scratched · Apr 14, 2011 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > A.012" DEEP.3750" LONG SCRATCH WAS FOUND ON THE RT SIDE OF THE TAIL BOOM UNDER THE OMEGA STRINGER, 12 INCHES AFT OF THE CONNECTING FLANGE.
- [SDR RMXA090120097078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA090120097078.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 1, 2009 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSP, A 1.5 INCH LONG CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LT TAILBOOM SKIN. THE CRACK STARTS AT THE CUTOUT OPENING FOR THE HORIZ STAB AND EXTENDS UPWARD.
- [SDR RMXA10282007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA10282007.md): Doubler · cracked · Oct 28, 2007 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > LT TAILBOOM DOUBLER (FASTENER) HAS A 1.5 INCH LONG CRACK IN THE DOUBLER ONLY.
- [SDR 10252007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/10252007.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 24, 2007 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING DAILY INSPECTION, A 1 INCH LONG CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON A TAIL BOOM SHEET METAL DOUBLER, LT SIDE, JUST AFT OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
- [SDR TI12001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TI12001F00000.md): Frame · cracked · May 1, 2001 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION THE 10L FRAME WAS SOUND CRACKED THROUGH ON LEFT HAND SIDE.
- [SDR TI1R001440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TI1R001440.md): Control Unit · burned · Apr 18, 2001 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Lighting System
  > CONTROL UNIT, LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED, HEAVY BURNING SMELL. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR TI1R001423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TI1R001423.md): Gyro · erratic · Mar 25, 2001 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ATTITUDE GYRO, SPINS ERRATICALLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 20000413SH022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000413SH022.md): Controller · inoperative · Feb 11, 2000 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > COPILOT''S LIGHTING INOPERABLE. NO OUTPUT FROM UNIT. WORKED 2.7 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR 20000413SH023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000413SH023.md): Controller · inoperative · Feb 9, 2000 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > CONTROL LUNIT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR 20000406SH048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000406SH048.md): Indicator · intermittent · Dec 23, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > TACHOMETER OPERATED 65.9 HOURS SINCE REPAIR. NR 2 N2 NEEDLE INTERMITTENT, READS 2 PERCENT LOW, WENT TO ZERO PERCENT, BACK UP TO 50 PERCENT, THEN UP TO 90-95 PERCENT IN-FLIGHT. NR 1 N2 AND NR REMAINED (ALL 100 PERCENT). (X)
- [SDR 20000406SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000406SH008.md): Seal · leaking · Dec 7, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > OUTPUT SEAL LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX4579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4579.md): Actuator · failed · Sep 5, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > AIR TUBE BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3046.md): Exciter · failed · Jun 16, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Exciter
  > CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START ENGINE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3045.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jun 15, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > INDICATOR TUMBLES DURING 45 DEGREE BANK. MCN 130. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2560.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · May 20, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > WHILE AT CRUISE FLIGHT DURING A HOSPITAL TRANSPORT WITH A PATIENT ON BOARD, N1 INCREASED TO 102.5 DEGREES AT 60 PERCENT. TOT ALSO INCREASED APPROXIMATELY 70 PERCENT TO 680 DEGREES. REDUCED POWER TO MAINTAIN N1 LESS THAN 102 PERCENT. NOTIFIED THE CREW OF TH
- [SDR 99ZZZX2861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2861.md): Search Light · failed · Mar 19, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Exterior Lighting
  > SEARCH LIGHT STUCK IN FULL EXTEND POSITION, WILL NOT RETRACT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2852.md): Search Light · malfunctioned · Feb 27, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Exterior Lighting
  > SEARCH LIGHT EXTENDS ONLY OCCASIONALLY. WILL EXTEND IF LAMP ASSY IF WIGGLED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3359.md): Antenna · malfunctioned · Feb 16, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Communications System
  > ANTENNA REFLECTS POWER. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1252.md): Loran · failed · Jan 27, 1999 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) System
  > DISPLAY ON LORAN FAILING. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX948.md): Switch · intermittent · Jan 7, 1998 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine Starting System
  > SWITCH ONLY MAKING CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY. DEFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX947.md): Drain Valve · leaking · Nov 18, 1997 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL TANK HAS STATIC LEAK AT DRAIN VALVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3594.md): Computer · malfunction · Mar 14, 1997 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Autopilot Computer
  > SPAS LIGHT WILL NOT EXTINGUISH ON ANNUNCIATOR PANEL.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1348.md): Pump · leaking · Jan 20, 1997 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > LEAKING AT CASE DRAIN WHEN PUMP IS SHUT OFF. NEW PUMP, LASTED ONLY 15 MINUTES IN OPERATION.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5693.md): Blade · defective · Sep 13, 1996 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > REMOVED AS MATCHED SET WITH BLADE S/N 1118, REF MMIR 78798.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5692.md): Blade · cracked · Sep 13, 1996 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > SUSPECT BLADE IS CRACKED AT BOLT HOLE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3247.md): Indicator · needle sticks · Apr 16, 1996 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NR NEEDLE STICKING WHEN STARTING ENGINES, 21.8 HOURS SINCE REPAIR. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3248.md): Indicator · reads high · Apr 4, 1996 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NR TACHOMETER NEEDLE READING 15 PERCENT HIGH. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX436.md): Altimeter · failed · Dec 12, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Ground Proximity System
  > WILL NOT TEST, NEEDLE GOES PAST 2,500 FEET AND STAYS THERE. ZERO HOURS SINCE LAST REPAIR. RETURN FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.
- [SDR 96ZZZX437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX437.md): Control Unit · defective · Dec 5, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > COCKPIT LIGHT FLASHES WHEN TURNED ON THEN GOES OUT (INTERMITTENT).
- [SDR 95ZZZX6482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6482.md): Transmitter · inoperative · Sep 4, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > MAST MOMENT HAS NO INDICATION (INOPERATIVE). ONLY LASTED 44 DAYS AND 101.8 HRS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6481.md): Indicator · inoperative · Sep 4, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > MAST MOMENT HAS NO INDICATION (INOPERATIVE). ONLY LASTED 44 DAYS AND 101.8 HRS SINCE LAST REPAIR.
- [SDR 98ZZZX589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX589.md): Manifold · leaks · Jun 27, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > SUBMITTER 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 T
- [SDR 98ZZZX590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX590.md): Manifold · leaks · Jun 16, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > SUBMITTER 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 T
- [SDR RMXA9520765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA9520765.md): Indicator · sticks · Apr 28, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > #1 SUPPLY GAUGE STICKS ABOUT 8 GALLONS, SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE.
- [SDR RMXA9520545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA9520545.md): Indicator · defective · Mar 26, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > #1 SUPPLY GUAGE DROPPED TO 0 "ZERO", AFTER 25 MINUTES OF FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT COLD SOAKED OVERNIGHT.
- [SDR RMXA9520544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA9520544.md): Indicator · defective · Mar 26, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > MAIN FUEL QTY INDICATION DROPPED TO ZERO WHILE FLYING. SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE.
- [SDR RMXA9520543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA9520543.md): Indicator · defective · Mar 26, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > MAIN DROPPED OFF SLOWLY TO 250KG. THEN CAME BACK UP DURING FLIGHT. INSTALLED ONLY.6 HOURS SINCE LAST REPAIR 3/15/94. THE FIFTH UNIT WORKED.
- [SDR RMXA9520529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA9520529.md): Indicator · defective · Mar 26, 1995 · N1140H · Bolkms BK117A3 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > #1 & #2 SUPPLY DROPPED TO ZERO SLOWLY ONLY DURING FLIGHT. AFTER COLD SOAKED FOR 12 HOURS SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE.

## 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 = 'N1140H' AND deregistration_id = 'N1140H-2015-03-25'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1140H-2015-03-25/reports

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