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SDR 9EKA20200409001Tube · brokenWHILE CONDUCTING AN APPROACH ENGINE NO.1 POWER ROLLED BACK. OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIONS WERE: 1. SOUND OF ENGINE SPOOL DOWN 2. ENG.1 OUT LIGHT, FOLLOWED BY MASTER CAUTION LIGHT. 3. TQ SPLIT SHOWING ENG.1 DECREASING TOWARDS ZERO. 4. CONFIRMED ENG.1 GAUGESApr 9, 2020 · N787SR · Bell 214ST · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 9EKA20160512006Ecu · faultyENGINE 1 INDICATED EXCESSIVE TORQUE SPLIT WITH YAW MOTION OF THE ACFT. ENG 1 THROTTLE WAS MANUALLY BROUGHT DOWN TO 10% BELOW NR 2 & SAFELY RETURNED TO BASE.May 12, 2016 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 9EKA20160420005Beam · crackedDURING INSPECTION OF AIRFRAME FOR SUSPECTED CAUSE FOR TWO REV VIBRATIONS, FOUND A 4.9 INCH X1.25 INCH CRACK IN THE LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT & ENG DECK AT FS STATION 278 - 280. FUSELAGE LT UPPER BEAM CAP IS CRACKED IN LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT & UNDER ENG DECK.Apr 20, 2016 · N825H · Bell 214* · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 9EKA20160224002Blade · crackedMAIN ROTOR BLADE HAS A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE CHORD DIRECTION OF THE TIP SHOE, CAUSED FROM EROSION, AS A RESULT FROM UNIMPROVED LANDING ZONES.Feb 24, 2016 · N511EV · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor BladesSDR 9EKA20160219001Stud · shearedTWO MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION MAST STUDS FOUND SHEARED OFF DURING 25 HOUR INSPECTION.Feb 19, 2016 · N214EB · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 9EKA20151201026Chip Detector · activatedPILOT REPORTED MOMENTARY TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX CHIP LIGHT ON MASTER CAUTION PANEL.Dec 1, 2015 · N214EB · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor Drive Indicating SystemSDR 9EKA20150916024Engine · failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT IN A SHALLOW RIGHT HAND TURN, NR 2 ENG EXPERIENCED HIGH SIDE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY, FOLLOWED BY UNCOMMANDED SHUTDOWN. ACFT RECOVERED 26 MILES BACK TO BASE IN SINGLE ENG CONFIGURATION.Sep 16, 2015 · N214EB · Bell 214ST · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 9EKA2015FA0000414Chip Detector · damagedON RETURN TO BASE, NR 2 ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES IAW THE RFM WERE C/W BY THE PIC, CONDUCTED TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND ELECTRICAL CHIP DETECTOR HOUSING DAMAGED CAUSING FALSE CAUTION LIGHT, REPLACED WITH Aug 28, 2015 · N511EV · Bell 214ST · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 9EKA02162015003Turbine · crackedDURING 25 HR SCHEDULED INSPECTION, CRACK WAS FOUND IN EXHAUST AREA OF NR 1 POWER TURBINE. MM WAS REFERENCED & NO CRACKS ARE ALLOWED, AWAITING PT CHANGE.Feb 13, 2015 · N512EV · Bell 214ST · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 9EKA02162015002Hose · chafedWHILE IN STEADY STATE CRUISE FLIGHT AT 70% TQ, MAIN TRANSMISSION OIL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED & THE OIL PRESS GAUGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION WAS OBSERVED DECREASING RAPIDLY. PRECAUTIONARY EMER LANDING WAS MADE IN LESS THAN 1 MIN & THE ACFT SAFELY TOUCHED DOWN. Jan 30, 2015 · N511EV · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 9EKA02162015001Skin · debondedTAIL BOOM, EMPENNAGE METALLIC SKIN, HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE ON RT SIDE JUST AFT OF THE FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT WL 74, BS 294 HAS DISBONDED. INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED IAW BHT ALL SRM 2-13. TAIL BOOM IS BEING REPLACED WITH REPAIRED SERVICE TAIL BOOM. DAMAGED TAIL BODec 25, 2014 · N214EB · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR 2013FA0000625Case · crackedDURING INVESTIGATION OF AN OIL LEAK, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN TRANSMISSION UPPER LEFT HAND RING GEAR CASE .Nov 1, 2013 · N825H · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 9EKA2013082300003Tab · missingWHILE CONDUCTING A "POST FLIGHT" INSPECTION, MECHANICS NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES WAS MISSING A TRIM TAB.Aug 23, 2013 · N214EB · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor BladesSDR 9EKA2013082200002Fitting · crackedCRACK ON THE VERTICAL SPAR OF THE TAIL IT IS LOCATED IN THE COLD WORK AREA JUST ABOVE THE OUTPUT QUILL OF THE 42 DEG GEARBOX. LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE AT BS 569.689, WL 95 ON FIN STATION 32. CRACK IS .040 DEEP AND 1.1 INCHES LONG.Aug 21, 2013 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR LCFA20130429001Tail Boom · crackedLEFT SIDE OF THE TAIL BOOM CRACKED IMMEDIATELY FORWARD AND BELOW THE FORWARD MOUNT OF THE LEFT VOR ANTENNA. LENGTH OF CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 20/64" LONG AND EXTENDS FROM THE ANTENNA BASE TOWARD A RIVET NEAR THE AFT EDGE OF A SPLICE BETWEEN THE MAIN TAIL BOOM Apr 29, 2013 · N822H · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR LCFA2012F00259Bearing Support · brokenROD END BEARING, FOUND BROKEN AFTER COMPLETION OF FLIGHT, ON POST INSPECTION.Nov 16, 2012 · N787SR · Bell 214ST · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR LCFA2012F00073Attach Fitting · crackedWHILE PERFORMING AN URELATED MX WALK-AROUND INSPECTION, NOTED A CRACK ON THE UPPER LT MAIN FUSELAGE TO TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE.Apr 11, 2012 · N214EB · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR 3S8R201108230001Frame · crackedMAIN GEAR BOX FRAME HAS A CRACK ON THE LT SIDE RADIUS, STA 227.10, WL 65.00.Aug 23, 2011 · N28014 · Bell 214ST · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR P4YA2011050900001Drive Shaft · crackedDURING A 25HR CHECK, THE NR 6 TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT MOUNTING FLANGE WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED ON THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE IGB COUPLING. THE CRACKS ARE AROUND THE BOLT HOLES. THE TRDS IS ON-CONDITION.May 9, 2011 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR P4Y2008F00000Skin · crackedSTRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO AC LT SIDE TRANSMISSION AREA CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH FORKLIFT BASE DURING CARGO LOADING OPERATIONS. (K)Jun 7, 2008 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA113269Hose · rupturedNR 1 HYDRAULIC PUMP CAPTION ILLUMINATED WITH PRESSURE AT ZERO, PRESSURE FLUCTUATED A COUPLE OF TIMES ACCOMPANIED WITH A LOUD NOISE. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 1 SYSTEM PRESSURE HOSE TO THE CYCLIC SERVO RUPTURED.Dec 17, 2006 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HEEA111397Oil Cooler · contaminatedOIL COOLER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT WITH ASSOCIATED UTILITY HYD CAUTION LIGHT FLICKERING. APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE PERFORMED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED GRASS BUILDUP FROM OIL COOLER CORE.Oct 6, 2006 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HEEA111385Seal · leakingOIL PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AFTER TAKEOFF, ABOUT 35 MIN IN CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE HAD DROPPED TO 55 PSI, THEN ON ARRIVAL, NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS BETWEEN 47 AND 50 PSI. REPLACED G AXIS SEAL.Oct 4, 2006 · N192PH · Skrsky S92A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HEEA111000Pump · failedNR 2 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILED, CONTINUED WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 TRANSFER PUMP.Aug 31, 2006 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR ALG2006F00036Wire · shortedIN FLIGHT, BOTH ELEVATORS FAILED, AARS ROLL FAILED, SCAS PITCH FAILED, AND FBW ELEVATORS WENT FULL UP. THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED LT AND PITCHED UP. WITH FULL FWD AND FULL RT CYCLIC, PILOTS DID NOT REGAIN CYCLIC CONTROL UNTIL THE AIRSPEED HAD DROPPED BELOW 100 KTS.Apr 17, 2006 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Auto Flight System WiringSDR ALG2006F00035Current Limiter · inoperativeIN FLIGHT, EN ROUTE, THE FOLLOWING INDICATION WENT TO (0). NR 1 NG, NR 1 ENG PRESS, TEMP, C-BOX PRESS, NR 1 HYD PRESS, NR 2 HYD TEMP. NO CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AC DIVERTED, MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 CURRENT LIMITER, (PN 209-375-096-103). (Mar 31, 2006 · N392AL · Bell 214ST · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA108122Swashplate · out of adjust3 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, A LOW RUMBLE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY A VERTICAL VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN AND SHUT DOWN WAS ACCOMPLISHED. UPON INSPECTION THE AIRCRAFT GREASE WAS FOUND SPLATTERED OVER THE UPPER TRANSMISSION COWLING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE SWASHPLFeb 16, 2006 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA107966Window · missingDURING TAKEOFF CREW HEARD POPPING NOISE AND NOTICED PILOT'S SKYLIGHT MISSING, APPARENTLY CAME OFF DURING TAKEOFF.Feb 7, 2006 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR HEEA107922Packing · cutDURING CRUISE FLIGHT NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DECREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 15 PSI OVER ABOUT 60 SECONDS. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED FOR OEI LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND A CUT PACKING ON THE ENGINE CHIP PLUG ALLOWINJan 17, 2006 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA107418Pump · poppedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE NR 2 TRANSFER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AND LANDED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 TRANSFER PUMP.Dec 14, 2005 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Transfer ValveSDR ALG2005F00121Filter · failedON TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FILTER LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE PILOT LANDED THE AC. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT, GROUND RUN AND LEAK CHECKED IAW MM, AC WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)Dec 6, 2005 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR HEEA107317Wire · chafedSCAS FAILED IN FLIGHT. ATTEMPTED TO RESET IT BUT IT BLEW THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. SECURED OFF AND CONTINUED TO BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE WHICH RUNS BETWEEN THE SCAS AMP AND THE YAW ACTUATOR.Dec 1, 2005 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Auto Flight System WiringSDR ALG2005F00056Line · leakingENROUTE, A HOWLING NOISE STARTED AND BECAME LOUDER, THE PILOT NOTICED NR 1 HYD PRESSURE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 200-300 PSI. THE PILOT TURNED OFF NR 1 HYD NOISE WENT AWAY. UPON LANDING THE MECHANIC FOUND NR 1 PRESSURE LINE TO THE COLLECTIVE SERVO IS LEAKING. HE Jul 30, 2005 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HEEA107351Engine · malfunctionedIN CRUISE, NR 1 ENGINE NR AND NG AND MGT WENT HIGH, TORQUE AND NP SHOWED ZERO, REDUCED NR 1 THROTTLE AND PERFORMED CHECKLIST AND SHUT ENGINE DOWN. ROTOR RPM WENT TO 107 FOR 10 SECONDS. INSPECTED ENGINE AND REPLACED YELLOW ENGINE HARNESS AND ECU.Jul 22, 2005 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA050309001Tube · chafed(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE SUBJECT TUBE WAS FOUND WITH A (0.375 INCH X 0.187 INCH) HOLE THAT ORIGINATED FROM CHAFING WITH A HYDRAULIC OIL LINE. THE HOLE WAS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY IN THE CENTER OF THE TUBE. THE TOTAL CHAFING DAMAGE IN THIS AREA, COMar 1, 2005 · Bell 214ST · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ALG2004F00059Warning Light · activatedFIVE MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, AC815 TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PILOT RETURNED TO RIG. MECHANIC REMOVED, CLEANED, AND INSPECTED ALL TRANSMISSION CHIP PLUGS, NO CONTAMINANTS NOTED. CONNECTOR PLUGS WERE EXAMINED AND FOUND SERVICEABLE. AC WAS RETURNED TOct 11, 2004 · N392AL · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA096018Bleed Valve · malfunctionedWHILE HOVERING FOR TAKEOFF,NR 2 MGT STARTING RISING. MGT SPIKED AT 933 DEGREES THREE TIMES, THEN STAYED AT 933 DEGREES. AIRCRAFT WAS SENT DOWN AND MGT RETURNED TO NORMAL FLAT PITCH.Jun 22, 2004 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA092089Ecu · malfunctionedSHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF NR 1 ENGINE TORQUE FLUCTUATED. MAINTENANCE FOUND ECU DEFECTIVE.Jan 10, 2004 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA092091Ecu · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF TORQUE GUAGES FLUCTUATED. RETURNED TO BASE.Jan 9, 2004 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA089035Engine · malfunctionedENROUTE FROM GB-426, AIRCRAFT LOST POWER ON NR 2 ENGINE. CONTINUED TO MCY AND PERFORMED SINGLE ENGINE LANDING.Aug 27, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ALGA087781Starter · malfunctionedWILL NOT ENGAGE EVERYTIME. REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIR. RO 33256 DMR 719713Jun 26, 2003 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Engine StarterSDR ALGA087782Starter · failedSTARTER WILL NOT ENGAGE. REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIR. DMR 719714 RO33252Jun 26, 2003 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Engine StarterSDR MALA030287Pressure Switch · failedDURING CLIMBOUT ON FLIGHT 3183, RT MAIN PUMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED MAIN FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH P/N 8346-001, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.May 29, 2003 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA086685Exciter · malfunctionedEXCITER PRODUCES SLOW LIGHT OFF. REPLACED.May 22, 2003 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · ExciterSDR HEEA086686Pressure Switch · malfunctionedNR 2 ENGINE BLOWER LIGHT CAME ON AFTER ENGINE START. REPLACED.May 22, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA086590Seal · leakingFIFTY TWO MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH COINCIDING PRESSURE DROP OF NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO WHILE NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT.May 12, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HEEA084413Igniter · failedENGINE HARD TO START. REPLACED IGNITERS.Feb 12, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR ALG2003F00029Cartridge · inoperativeDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 1 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP CAUTION LIGHT ILLUIMINATED, AIRCRAFT LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL, MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED. THE MECHANIC FOUND NR 1 FUEL PUMP TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE, HE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PUMP AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICDec 3, 2002 · N309AL · Bell 214ST · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA080441Bleed Valve · malfunctionedNR 1 ENGINE HAS LOW POWER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BLEED VALVE. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jul 9, 2002 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA080115Igniter · wornIGNITER WORN. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR CREDIT.Jun 25, 2002 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Spark Plug/Igniter
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