# Service difficulty reports: N135ME, cancelled May 4, 2018

A list on [N135ME, cancelled May 4, 2018](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N135ME-2018-05-04.md).

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

- [SDR QMLA2010070710031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2010070710031.md): Switch · dislodged · Jul 7, 2010 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Fuel Controlling System
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, ABOUT 5 MINUTES FROM DESTINATION THE ENGINE CONTROL SWITCH TO THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS EITHER BUMPED OR IT SLIPPED ON ITS OWN TO THE IDLE POSITION. THE PILOT HAD THE MASTER CAUTION FOR THE ENG GOING TO IDLE AND GOT A LT YAW AS WELL. THE PILOT
- [SDR BAQA094413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094413.md): Gyro · sticking · May 5, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > GYRO LIGHT, EHSI HEADING STICKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 05/06/2004
- [SDR BAQA094139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094139.md): Cdu · erratic · Apr 13, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Central Display
  > DISPLAY SCREEN ON CDU IS ERRATIC (FLICKERING, LIGHT TO DARK, ON AND OFF). REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT, 04/13/2004.
- [SDR BAQA093968](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093968.md): Indicator · burned out · Mar 26, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Ground Proximity System
  > INSTRUMENT LIGHTING IS BURNED OUT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA092604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092604.md): Brake Disc · chattering · Feb 13, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Brake
  > BRAKE DISC PRODUCING EXCESSIVE CHATTER WHILE BRAKE APPLIED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/16/2004
- [SDR BAQA092605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092605.md): Transmission · making metal · Feb 11, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > METAL CHIPS ON CHIP DETECTOR ARE PAST SERVICABLE LIMITS. *NOTE* FILTER REMOVED. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/18/2004
- [SDR BAQA093656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093656.md): Pickup · inoperative · Feb 1, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NO GAGE INDICATION. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 03/10/2004
- [SDR BAQA092353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092353.md): Mount · inoperative · Jan 23, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > GEARBOX MOUNT PLUNGER RETRACTED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/28/2004
- [SDR BAQA092104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092104.md): Mount · damaged · Jan 21, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT PLUNGER RETRACTED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/23/2004
- [SDR BAQA092103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092103.md): Mount · damaged · Jan 21, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT PLUNGER RETRACTED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA092047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092047.md): Engine · failed · Jan 11, 2004 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE FAILED AFTER 27.4 HOURS. COMPRESSOR STALLS AT STARTUP AND TAKEOFF. REPLACED WITH ANOTHER SERVICEABLE RENTAL
- [SDR BAQA092582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092582.md): Blade · contaminated · Dec 19, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > WATER IN BLADE. REPLACEMENT FOR BLADE NOT RECEIVED YET. BEING REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/09/2004
- [SDR BAQA091597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091597.md): Valve · stuck · Dec 19, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Heating System
  > WILL NOT BLOW HOT AIR, VALVE STUCK. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 12/30/2003
- [SDR BAQA091574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091574.md): Bearing · worn · Dec 12, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Control
  > BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA091570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091570.md): Bearing · worn · Dec 12, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Control
  > MAIN ROTOR CONTROL ROD BEARINGS WORN.
- [SDR BAQA091477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091477.md): Bearing · worn · Dec 11, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA091589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091589.md): Torsion Bar · bent · Dec 9, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Tail Rotor Head
  > TAIL ROTOR TORSION BAR BENT OUT OF TOLERANCE. REPLACE SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA091571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091571.md): Bearing · worn · Dec 8, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA091137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091137.md): Actuator · worn · Dec 5, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Control
  > WARRANTY. WORN BEYOND LIMITS. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 12/8/03
- [SDR BAQA091138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091138.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 17, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ATTITUDE GYRO BACK LIGHTING INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 11/18/03
- [SDR BAQA091168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091168.md): Fiber Optic Gyro · intermittent · Nov 10, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Aerodynamic Load Alleviating
  > FIBER OPTIC GYRO PRODUCING YAW INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTIONS. KEEPS GOING OFFLINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA090583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090583.md): Master Switch · failed · Oct 25, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > NR 2 BUS TIE WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. GOES INTO TEST MODE BY ITSELF. NR 2 ENGINE WILL NOT TEST. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH CANNED, SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA089759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089759.md): Gyro · malfunctioned · Oct 9, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > GYRO TAKES 10 MINUTES TO SPOOLUP AND IS NOISY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA089586](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089586.md): Actuator · faulty · Oct 8, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Autopilot System
  > YAW ACTUATOR SAS FAULT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA088209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088209.md): Indicator · intermittent · Jul 28, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > ENGINE N1 INDICATOR HAS INTERMITTENT OPERATION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA088110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088110.md): Display · erratic · Jul 9, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Fuel Quantity Indicator
  > FUEL QUANTITY ERRATIC. 135-SB31-006-2.C REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA086344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA086344.md): Display · inoperative · Jun 16, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Central Display
  > DISPLAY IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 7/3/03
- [SDR BAQA086416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA086416.md): Blade · contaminated · May 14, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > SUSPECTED WATER IN BLADE. INSTALLED REPAIRED SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA087943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA087943.md): Display · malfunctioned · May 7, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Central Display
  > TOT READING IS 2000 DEGREES CELSIUS WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA084057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA084057.md): Actuator · leaking · Jan 30, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > LEAKING AT SPLIT LINE OF TRIANGULAR PLATE ON BOTTOM SIDE OF ACTUATOR. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA082914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA082914.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jan 10, 2003 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > DUAL TORQUE INDICATOR NR 1 NEEDLE DROPS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA081651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081651.md): Transceiver · damaged · Dec 13, 2002 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · VHF Communications System
  > TRANSCEIVER LED'S BURNED OUT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA081143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081143.md): Gyro · inoperative · Oct 16, 2002 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > INOPERATIVE AND CONNECTOR PLUG PULLED OUT. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2600](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2600.md): Blade · cracked · Jun 25, 1999 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > FOUND HARILINE CRACKS (8 EACH) EXTENDING CHORDWISE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE NICKLE LEADING EDGE EROSION PROTECTION STRIP. CRACKS COULD NOT BE SEEN UNTIL A THOROUGH CLEANING OF THE BLADE LEADING EDGE WAS PERFORMED (REMOVAL OF BUGS/CARBON). SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED
- [SDR 99ZZZX2599](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2599.md): Flange · cracked · Jun 23, 1999 · N135ME · Urocop EC135P1 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > FOUND CRACK WHERE NR 1 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING MOUNTS TO CONNECTING FLANGE. CRACK FOUND DURING C/W ECA5B EC135-53A-010 INSPECTION OF CONNECTING FRAME FLANGES CAUSED BY TOO FLEXIBLE OF A TAIL BOOM. MANUFACTURER IS WORKING ON A RESOLUTION. AIRCRAFT TOT

## 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 = 'N135ME' AND deregistration_id = 'N135ME-2018-05-04'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N135ME-2018-05-04/reports

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