Allison 250-C28B
Service difficulty reports · 286
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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 engine_model_key = '250C28B' 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.
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 engine_model_key = '250C28B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
SDR CA970311033Longeron · cracked(CAN) LEFT HAND SUPPORT P/N 206-031-332-031S AND LEFT LONGERON CRACKED AND WORKING.SDR AU960405Connector · high resistance(AUS) GOVERNOR LINEAR ACTUATOR (PNO 206062721103) EARTH TERMINAL CRIMP HAD HIGH RESISTANCE PREVENTING ACTUATOR FROM WORKING DURINGLANDINGSDR CA960325011Bearing · spun(CAN) ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON IN CRUISE FLIGHT AND AIRCRAFT LANDED. 2 CHIP PLUGS AND OIL FILTER INSPECTED AS PER ALLISON MM REQUIREMENTS FOR CHIP LIGHT INDICATION. VERY FINE BRONZE COLOURED MATERIAL AND TWO MAGNETIC SLIVERS NOTED. PLUGS AND FILTER CLEANED ANSDR CA960327015Relief Valve · leaking(CAN)VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. UPON REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY, DIRT AND CORROSION WAS FOUND TO BE THE CAUSE. SUGGEST A SMALL HOLE BE DRILLED TO ALLOW WATER TO ESCAPE, OR REPOSITION VALVE BY TURNING BODY 90 DEGREES.SDR HEEA966329Coupling · step wearENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE 3RD STAGE WHEEL REPLACEMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: STEP WEAR BEYOND LIMITS ON N1 COUPLING I.D. SPLINES. INSTALLED NEW N1 COUPLING.SDR 96ZZZX738Gearbox Housing · unbondingUPON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF THE GEARBOX PARTS, HOUSING INSPECTION FOUND BRONZE LIFTING FROM TACK GEN. PAD. POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR BRONZE PLATING UNBONDING IS DUE TO SURFACE CORROSION ON HOUSING AND OIL ACCUMULATION UNDER BRONZE DEBONDS PLATING.SDR HEEA956229Wheel · blade crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL INSPECTION. 3RD STAGE WHEEL RETURNED TO ALLISON FOR INSPECTION PER LETTER C1245F-RMG-1195. ZYGLO INSPECTION REVEALED ONE EACH INDICATION 1/8" FROM SHROUD OF L/E BACK SIDE OF BLADE. INDICATIONDOES NOT GO THROUGH SDR HEEA956230Wheel · blade crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL INSPECTION. 3RD STAGE WHEEL RETURNED TO ALLISON FOR INSPECTION PER LETTER C1245F-RMG-1195. ZYGLO INSPECTION REVEALED SIX EACH CRACKS ON L/E OF BLADES 1/8" FROM SHROUD 3/16" LONG. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE 3RD STAGE WSDR HEEA956231Wheel · crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL INSPECTION. 3RD STAGE WHEEL RETURNED TO ALLISON FOR INSPECTION PER LETTER C1245F-RMG-1195. ZYGLO INSPECTION REVEALED ONE EACH INDICATION ON L/E 15/16" FROM HUB. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE 3RD STAGE WHEEL.SDR HEEA956232Wheel · blade crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL INSPECTION. 3RD STAGE WHEEL RETURNED TO ALLISON FOR INSPECTION PER LETTER C1245F-RMG-1195. ZYGLO INSPECTION REVEALED ONE EACH BLADE CRACKED 3/32" FROM HUB L/E 3/16" LONG, AND ONE EACH BLADECRACKED 1/8" FROM SHROUSDR HEEA956233Wheel · blade crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL INSPECTION. 3RD STAGE WHEEL RETURNED TO ALLISON FOR INSPECTION PER LETTER C1245F-RMG-1195. ZYGLO INSPECTION REVEALED FOUR EACH BLADES CRACKED 3/16" LONG, 1/16" FROM SHROUD ON L/E. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE 3RD STASDR HEEA956234Wheel · crackedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL INSPECTION. 3RD STAGE WHEEL RETURNED TO ALLISON FOR INSPECTION PER LETTER C1245F-RMG-1195. ZYGLO INSPECTION REVEALED THREE EACH CRACKS 3/16" LONG, 1/16" FROM SHROUD ON L/E. CRACKSLOCATED 180 DEGREES AROUND WHSDR HEEA956160Wheel · blade damageENGINE REMOVED DUE TO LOUD GRINDING NOISE, HIGH PITCH SQUEAL ACCOMPANIED BY TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RIM BREAKOUT OF 1 1/2" AND 1/4" OF TWO EACH BLADES ON 3RD STAGE WHEEL. SUSPECT CAUSE OF FAILURE TO BE A STSDR HEEA956161Wheel · damagedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO LOUD ROAR AND WHINE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE CHIP LIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RIM BREAKOUT OF 1 3/4" AND 1/4" OF THREE EACH BLADES ON 3RD STAGE WHEEL. SUSPECT CAUSE OF FAILURE TO BE A STRESS CRACK ORIGINATINGSDR 95ZZZX6874Wheel · rim break outLOUD GRINDING, HIGH PITCH SQUEAL ACCOMPANIED BY TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS. TEAR DOWN INSPECTION REVEALED 3RD STAGE WHEEL EXHIBITED RIM BREAK OUT OF 1.50 INCHES AND .25 INCH OF 2 EACH BLADES. SUSPECT CAUSE OF FAILURE TO BE A STRESS CRACK ORIGINATING ON THE LEADING SDR 95ZZZX6873Wheel · rim break outLOUD ROAR AND WHINE FOLLOWED BY ENGINE CHIP LIGHT. TEAR DOWN INSPECTION REVEALED 3RD STAGE WHEEL EXHIBITED RIM BREAK OUT OF 1.75 INCH AND .25 INCH OF 3 EACH BLADES. SUSPECT CAUSE OF FAILURE TO BE A STRESS CRACK ORIGINATING ON THE LEADING EDGE SIDE OF BREAK OUSDR 95ZZZX6886Nr 2 Nozzle · eroded vaneUPON DISASSEMBLY OF TURBINE, INSPECTION OF PARTS FOR LOW POWER FOUND BURNED AND ERODED VANE L.E. AND T.E.SDR 95ZZZX68851st Nozzle · eroded valveUPON DISASSEMBLY OF TURBINE, INSPECTION OF PARTS FOR LOWER POWER FOUND BURNED AND ERODED VANE L.E. AND T.E.SDR HEEA955801Fuel Control · leaksFUEL LEAKS FROM BY-PASS VALVE RETENTION PLATE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FUEL CONTROL.SDR HEEA955802Governor · defectiveGOVERNOR LEVER STIFF. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE GOVERNOR.SDR 97ZZZX3213Ejector Nozzle · crackedDURING FLIGHT, PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A WHINE. PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. INSPECTED AND FOUND EJECTOR NOZZLE ASSY MISSING ONE NOZZLE, FOUND THE BROKEN NOZZLE HAD BEEN SUCKED IN BY THE COMPRESSOR, AND FOUND THE REMAINS OFSDR HEEA955493Gearshaft · step wearENGINE REMOVED DUE TO HIGH COMPRESSOR VIBRATIONS. UPON INSPECTION OF COMPRESSOR PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: STEPWEAR BEYOND MAINTENANCE MANUAL SPECS ON SPURGEAR FWD AND AFT SPLINES. INSTALLED NEW SPURGEAR. PART HELD AT EAI FOR WARRANTY APPLICATION. REFERENCSDR HEEA955519Fuel Control · defectiveFUEL CONTROL BY-PASS COVER RETENTION SCREW HEAD BROKEN (SHEARED)SDR HEEA955482N1 Coupling · stepwearENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL AND 1750 HOUR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: STEPWEAR IN EXCESS OF MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIMITS ON N1 COUPLING FWD. INTERNAL SPLINES. INSTALLED NEW N1 COUPLING.SDR HEEA955483Wheel · mis mfgUPON INSPECTION OF NEW NEVER INSTALLED #2 WHEEL NOTED THE FOLLOWING: RECEIVED OVERMACHINED PER O/H SPECS ON #2 WHEEL SPLINES. INSTALLED NEW #2 WHEEL.SDR HEEA955405Wheel · sulfidationENGINE REMOVED DUE TO LOW POWER. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: MINOR SULFIDATION ON ALL BLADES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.SDR HEEA955331Fuel Nozzle · defectiveENGINE HARD TO START. REQUIRED BATTERY CART ON 2 OR 3 STARTS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FUEL NOZZLE.SDR HEEA955283Internal Sump · seal defectiveENGINE REMOVED DUE TO N2 SEIZURE. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: 50% OF GRAPHITE LIFTING IN INTERNAL SUMP 9/12 SEAL, CAUSING N2 SEIZURE.SDR HEEA955222Wheel · sulfidationENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: MINOR SULFIDATION ON ALL BLADES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.SDR HEEA955191Wheel · sulfidationENGINE REMOVED DUE TO LOW POWER. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: SEVERLY SULFIDATED BLADE TIP ON #1 WHEEL CAUSING WHEEL AND NOZZLE CONTACT WITH TRAILING EDGE TIPS OF 8 EACH BLADES MISSING. SCRAPPED #1 WHEEL.SDR HEEA955072Wheel · sulfidationENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: SULFIDATION ON ALL 1ST STAGE WHEEL BLADES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.SDR HEEA954917Wheel · sulfidationENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: MINOR SULFIDATION ON 1ST STAGE WHEEL BLADES. SCRAPPED 1ST STAGE WHEEL.SDR HEEA954764Fuel Nozzle · defectiveAIRCRAFT WILL NOT START ABOVE 12% N1. REPLACED FUEL NOZZLE DUE TO IMPROPER SPRAY PATTERN.SDR HEEA954635Seal · leakingPILOT REPORTED A FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE FLASHED, THEN EXTINGUISHED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED OIL LEAK AT 6 & 7 OIL NOZZLE "T" FITTING. REPLACED SEAL ASSEMBLY AND RETURNED ENGINE TO SERVICE.SDR HEEA954491Gear Shaft · step wearENGINE REMOVED DUE TO OIL OVERTEMP INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION OF COMPRESSOR PARTS NOTED THE FOLLOWING: STEP WEAR BEYOND LIMITS ON SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT FORWARD AND AFT SPLINES. INSTALLED NEW SPUR ADAPTER GEARSHAFT.SDR 95ZZZX1345Tube Assy · brokenON TAKEOFF, NOTED THAT N2 RPM DROPPED TO 98 PERCENT AND DID NOT RECOVER. UPON LANDING, RPM RECOVERED TO 100 PERCENT.
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