# Service difficulty reports: N430CT, cancelled Dec 31, 2022

A list on [N430CT, cancelled Dec 31, 2022](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N430CT-2022-12-31.md).

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

- [SDR AC2R0CT03062011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2R0CT03062011.md): Shaft · cracked · Mar 6, 2011 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Turbine Section
  > OUTER SHAFT FOUND CRACKED AT TT 259.0 AT DISASSEMBLY. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR SMOKING ON SHUTDOWN AND VXP INDICATED VIBRATIONS TRENDING UP. RAN ON TEST CELL AND ABORTED RUN DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS NOTED IN ENGINE'S COMPRESSOR AND DID FIND SMOKING ON SHUTD
- [SDR AC2A2009060782115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009060782115.md): Bearing · worn · Jun 7, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > DURING AN OVERSPEED INSP ON THE DRIVE TRAIN, WE FOUND THE NR2 HANGER BEARING ON THE TAILROTOR DRIVESHAFT HAD EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY. REPLACED THE HANGER BRG.
- [SDR AC2A2009053181959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009053181959.md): Pickup · malfunctioned · May 31, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Bleed Air Indicating System
  > ENROUTE, YELLOW M/ECU2 INDICATOR, WHITE ECU INDICATOR ABOVE THE NR 2 ENGINE TQ AND NP INDICATION FLUCTUATED FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES BEFORE IT RETURNED TO NORMAL INDICATION. ALTERED ROUTE FOR A DIRECT FLIGHT. SHUT DOWN ACFT AT HELIPORT AND NOTIFIED MX. REPL
- [SDR AC2A2009050381739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009050381739.md): Warning Light · illuminated · May 3, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Central Warning
  > FLYING FROM THE HERCULES 120 TO 299B AND THE NR1 M/ECU CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AND SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR AC2A2009042481568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009042481568.md): Ecu · faulty · Apr 24, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > IN FLIGHT, YELLOW M/ECU2 LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY A WHITE ECU LIGHT ABOVE THE NR2 ENGINE TORQUE. RETARDING THE THROTTLE TO IDLE HAD NO EFFECT ON THE NR2 NP. TO REDUCE THE NR2 NP TO IDLE, THE ECU HAD TO BE PUT INTO MANUAL.
- [SDR AC2A2009031181030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009031181030.md): Warning Message · illuminated · Mar 11, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Engine Indicating System
  > TAKING OFF FROM SP 77A TO WD 109 AND THE 1 M/ECU 2 LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH THE ECU LIGHT ABOVE THE NR 1 TORQUE AND THE FADEC HORN. WENT TO THE MANUAL MODE ON THE NR 1 AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE, LANDED AND SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR AC2A2009031081018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009031081018.md): Warning Message · illuminated · Mar 10, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Engine Indicating System
  > LANDED AT 0945 WHEN THE 1 M/ECU 2 LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. MX CAME OUT TO THE ACFT & CLEARED THE FAULT WITH COMPUTER. TOOK OFF AT 1025 AND 5 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT THE M/ECU 2 LIGHT ILLUMINATED & THEN IT ILLUMINATED WITH THE 1 M/ECU 2. TURNED AROUND, BAC
- [SDR AC2A2008080377650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2008080377650.md): Warning Message · false activation · Aug 3, 2008 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Central Warning
  > DURING THE RETURN FLIGHT FROM, EXPERIENCED A ECU (FADEC) FAILURE ON THE NR 2 ENGINE. IAW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, REDUCED THE THROTTLE ON THE NR 2 ENGINE AND SWITCHED TO MANUAL CONTROL. PILOT NOTIFIED DEPARTURE APT OF THE PROBLEM AND EXECUTED AN UNEVENTFUL L
- [SDR AC2A119271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A119271.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Mar 17, 2008 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Powerplant System
  > NR 2 ENGINE CHIP SUMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND LANDED. REMOVED CHIP PLUGS, CLEANED AND PERFORMED PENALTY RUN. FOUND SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR AC2A118979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A118979.md): Stop · cracked · Mar 2, 2008 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor System
  > STOP CRACKED IN RADIUS.
- [SDR 497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/497.md): Transducer · inoperative · Jan 21, 2008 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > AIRCRAFT TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE ON INTEGRATED INSTRUMENT DISPLAY SYSTEM (IIDS) DECREASING. MADE TURN TO COME BACK TO INTRACOASTAL CITY. EMERGENCY CHECKLIST PULLED OUT AND FOLLOWED. INDICATED PRESSURE WENT DOWN INTO THE RED. LANDING AREA FOUND, AND LANDE
- [SDR 495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/495.md): Magnetic Seal · leaking · Jan 20, 2008 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > NOTICED FLUCTUATING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ON NR 2 ENGINE. PULLED OUT AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY PROCEDURE CHECKLIST. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. OIL PRESSURE DECREASED BELOW 52.5± 2.5 PSI. SECURED NR 2 ENGINE. COMPLETED RUN ON LANDING ON THE GRASS STRIP AT INTRAC
- [SDR AC2A113718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A113718.md): Tail Rotor · will not balance · Jan 16, 2007 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > THIS BLADE WAS HEAVY, COULD NOT BALANCE ON AIRCRAFT. MARVEL AND IT TOOK 52.26 GRAMS SPANWISE TO BRING IT IN. INSPECTION REVEALED OPENING AT TRAILING EDGE BY WEIGHTS AND PITCH HORN MOUNTING POINT, ALSO CORROSION ON OUTER BEARING BOSS.
- [SDR AC2A109597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A109597.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Jun 8, 2006 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING TAILROTOR GEARBOX RETORQUE, MECHANIC SAW A CRACK ON THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNTING ATTACHMENT FITTING AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. PART WILL BE REPLACED.
- [SDR AC2A109138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A109138.md): Yoke · cracked · Apr 8, 2006 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > FOUND CRACKS IN YOKE /REPLACED YOKE AND SENT CRACKED ONE TO MFG FOR EVALUATION.
- [SDR AC2A108635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A108635.md): Stud · cracked · Apr 5, 2006 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor System
  > FOUND STUDS CRACKED DURING INSPECTION, AT BASE OF THREADED PORTION./ REPLACED STUDS.
- [SDR AC2R099710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2R099710.md): Battery · failed · Oct 30, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Battery/Charger System
  > PART FAILED TEST TWO CHARGE AND CAPACITY CHECKS. REPLACED BATTERY AND BOOSTED GENERATOR OUTPUT TO 28.5.
- [SDR AC2A097170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A097170.md): Housing · deteriorated · Aug 22, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Emergency Lighting
  > PART HOUSING IS DETERIORATED. ORDERED REPLACEMENT PART.
- [SDR AC2A097166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A097166.md): Sun Gear · damaged · Aug 18, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > SUN GEAR WORN BEYOND LIMIT AT 3000 HOUR INSPECTION. METAL TRANSFERRED TO SHAFT. REPLACED SUN GEAR. REQUEST WARRANTY.
- [SDR AC2A097165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A097165.md): Shaft · damaged · Aug 18, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > METAL TRANSFER FROM SUN GEAR. REPLACED SHAFT. REQUEST WARRANTY.
- [SDR AC2A097164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A097164.md): Stud · cracked · Apr 4, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > PART IS CRACKED WHERE THREADED AREA ATTACHES TO FLANGE. REPLACED STUD ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AC2A093329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A093329.md): Restraint · debonded · Feb 17, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > RESTRAINT DISBONDED. SHEAR RESTRAINT DISBONDED AT PIN. REPLACED RESTRAINT.
- [SDR AC2A093330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A093330.md): Altimeter · malfunctioned · Feb 17, 2004 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ALTIMETER MALFUNCTIONED. 60 FT LOW ON CERTIFICATION CHECK. REPLACED
- [SDR AC2A086763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A086763.md): Module · galled · May 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > HYDRAULIC MODULE FILTER HOUSING THREADS GALLED ON THE RETURN SIDE. REPLACED HYDRAULIC MODULE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AC2A086762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A086762.md): Line · failed · May 22, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE LINE FAILURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LINE, PUMP, FILTERS.
- [SDR AC2A086464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A086464.md): Turbine · rough · May 18, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Cabin Cooling System
  > COOLING TURBINE IS ROUGH. COOLING TURBINE FAILED. REPLACED TURBINE WITH SERVICABLE TURBINE.
- [SDR AC2A086267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A086267.md): Light · defective · Apr 17, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Exterior Lighting
  > PART IS DEFECTIVE. LANDING LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. CHANGING BULB DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR AC2A086260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A086260.md): Transmitter · false indication · Apr 9, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Hydraulic Indicating System
  > AFTER FLIGHT IN RAIN, NR 2 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INCREASED TO 1760 PSI AND NR 2 HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE INCREASED TO 44 DEGREES C. CLEANED WATER FROM NR 2 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TRANSMITTER CONNECTOR PLUG.
- [SDR AC2A084874](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084874.md): Probe · loose · Mar 2, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Outside Air Temperature Indicator/Sensor
  > PROBE IS LOOSE. REPLACED PART
- [SDR AC2A084873](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084873.md): Strap · debonded · Mar 2, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Landing Gear
  > FOUND RUBBER SUPPORT DISBONDED ON MLG DURING INSPECTION. REPLACED STRAP ASSEMBLIES.
- [SDR AC2A084871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084871.md): Skin · chafed · Feb 25, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CABIN ROOF RT SIDE, HAD CHAFED SPOT FROM COWLING THROUGH HONEYCOMB PANEL STATION 210, WL 87. THE COWLING WAS POORLY FITTED TO THE AIRCRAFT, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE CABIN ROOF HAD TO BE PATCHED AND THE BOTTOM EDGE OF COWLING HAD TO BE TRIMMED.
- [SDR AC2A084870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084870.md): Sleeve · worn · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Head
  > SLEEVE IS WORN THRU LINER. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.
- [SDR AC2A084869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084869.md): Sleeve · delaminated · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Head
  > LINER CAME UNBONDED FROM SLEEVE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.
- [SDR AC2A084868](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084868.md): Bearing · rough · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor System
  > TAIL ROTOR BEARING IS ROUGH. REPALCED BEARING.
- [SDR AC2A084867](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084867.md): Sleeve · worn · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Head
  > SLEEVE IS WORN THROUGH THE LINER. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.
- [SDR AC2A084866](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084866.md): Cone Set · grooved · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Head
  > TAIL ROTOR CONE SET WAS GROOVED. REPLACED CONE SET.
- [SDR AC2A084865](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084865.md): Bearing Race · worn · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Head
  > GROOVES WORN INTO BUSHING. REPLACED WITH NEW BUSHING.
- [SDR AC2A084864](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084864.md): Bearing · worn · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > TAIL ROTOR BEARINGS ARE WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW BEARINGS.
- [SDR AC2A084863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084863.md): Lock Plate · damaged · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor System
  > LOCK PLATE HAD TO BE REPLACED WHEN TAILROTOR WAS REMOVED FOR PROBLEM OF A WORN, RUSTED TRUNNION, AND CRACKED SPLINE ON TAIL GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT. REPLACED LOCKPLATE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AC2A084862](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084862.md): Tube · chafed · Feb 24, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FUEL TUBE HAS A GROOVE ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE OF THE FLARE. REPLACED WITH NEW TUBE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AC2A084860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084860.md): Trunnion · corroded · Feb 21, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Head
  > SPLINES ON INNER SURFACE ARE RUSTED AND PITTED. THIS TRUNNION WAS ATTACHED TO TAIL GEARBOX SN A782 WHICH ALSO HAD A CRACKED SPLINE. REPLACED TRUNNION ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AC2A084859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084859.md): Gearbox · cracked · Feb 21, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > OUTPUT SHAFT SPLINES ARE RUSTED, WORN AND ONE SPLINE IS CRACKED TOWARDS INBOARD SIDE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED SINCE RECEIVING THE AIRCRAFT NEW FROM BELL HELICOPTER. REPLACE GEARBOX ASSEMBLY WITH EXCHANGE UNIT.
- [SDR AC2A084148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A084148.md): Crosstube · corroded · Feb 10, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > CROSSTUBE IS CORRODED. CROSSTUBE WAS REPLACED
- [SDR AC2A082965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A082965.md): Contactor · defective · Jan 9, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER ENGAGES WHEN BATTERY IS TURNED ON. REPLACED CONTACTOR.
- [SDR AC2A092340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A092340.md): Gyro · malfunctioned · Jan 6, 2003 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Autopilot System
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT WITH NR 1 AUTOPILOT ENGAGED THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED RIGHT HAND DESCENDING TURN. VERTICAL GYRO REPLACED.
- [SDR AC2A082144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A082144.md): Contactor · malfunctioned · Dec 17, 2002 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Engine Starting System Wiring
  > AFTER BEING ENGAGED, THE START CONTACTOR WOULD ONLY DISENGAGE BY TURNING BATTERY SWITCH OFF. REPLACED PART.
- [SDR AC2A082140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A082140.md): Power Supply · malfunctioned · Dec 10, 2002 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Emergency Lighting
  > POWER SUPPLY WILL NOT CHARGE BATTERIES. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY.
- [SDR AC2A0000345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A0000345.md): Connector · inoperative · Mar 19, 2002 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > REMOVED AND REPLACED CONNECTOR.
- [SDR AC2A0000344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A0000344.md): Connector · broken · Mar 19, 2002 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > CONNECTOR P16, PIN (G) LOCK BROKEN. REPACED CONNECTOR AND IT CORRECTED PROBLEM.

## 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 = 'N430CT' AND deregistration_id = 'N430CT-2022-12-31'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N430CT-2022-12-31/reports

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