Engine model · Turbo-shaft · 1,400 hp · registry code 41220

Manufacturer (registry)
LYCOMING
Model
T53-L-13B
Registry code
41220
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
1,400 hp

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

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Registered aircraft · 21

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('41220')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('41220')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports

No reports matched to aircraft with this engine modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older reports aren’t counted.

Service difficulty reports · 10

SDR 2020FA0000296Pin · dislodgedPRIMARY CAUSE OF DAMAGE TO ACCESSORY DRIVE, PIN CAME OUT OF SLEEVE BUSHING AND DAMAGED ADJOINING COMPONENTS. ENGINE IS STILL UNDER TEARDOWN AND INSPECTION.Feb 12, 2020 · N812SB · Bell UH1H · Accessory GearboxesSDR 2018FA0000086Grip · crackedLOWER TANG LEADING EDGE HAS A CRACK EXTENDING THRU GRIP TANG TO BLADE BOLT BUSHING. FOUND DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.Jan 18, 2018 · N72297 · Bell UH1H · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR 2017FA0000035Bolt · looseDURING INSPECTION, FOUND THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR STATOR VANE RETAINING BOLT HANGING OUT OF IT'S RECESSED MOUNT HOLE. ENGINE BLEED BAND WAS PREVENTING BOLT FROM FALLING OUT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LOCK CUP HAD BEEN PROPERLY STAKED TO Jan 27, 2017 · N407KC · Bell UH1H · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 2012FA0000654Grip · misinstalledDURING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, MAIN ROTOR GRIP HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ON THE MAIN ROTOR YOKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE.Sep 17, 2012 · N7247J · Bell UH1H · Main Rotor HeadSDR 2012FA0000655Scissors · misinstalledDURING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, SCISSOR HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ON THE SLEEVE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SLEEVE.Sep 17, 2012 · N7247J · Bell UH1H · Main Rotor HeadSDR 2012FA0000656Blade · misinstalledDURING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, TAIL ROTOR BLADE CLEARANCE FROM VERTICAL STABILIZER WAS INSUFFICIENT AS IT HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY SHIMMED AND INSTALLED ON THE 90 DEGREE GEAR BOX.Sep 17, 2012 · N7247J · Bell UH1H · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 2012FA0000308Cap · brokenCAP BROKEN AT BS 238, LBL 14.Apr 24, 2012 · N72297 · Bell UH1H · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 2005FA0000785Drive Shaft · vibration( 2005-5-1) PILOT NOTICED VIBRATION AND RUMBLE COMING FROM THE MAIN TRANSMISSION AREA ON TAKEOFF. MECHANIC DID TROUBLE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES AND NOTICED ONE OF THE FLEX PLATES ON THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT HAD SNAPPED CAUSING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO BE IN FAIL SAFEMay 11, 2005 · N53AG · Bell UH1H · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 2004FA0000333Strap · crackedAIRCRAFT WAS EXPERIENCING VIBRATIONS DURING FLIGHT, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE VIBRATION THROUGH TRACK AND BALANCE PROCEDURES. THE MAIN ROTOR ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. DURING THE INSPECTION A TENSION-TORSION STRAP WAS FOUND CRACKED AT BOTHMar 25, 2004 · N667HP · Bell UH1H · Main Rotor HeadSDR XVI2002F00000Frame · crackedX-RAY INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE FRAME FLANGE APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCH LONG CONTAINED BY ADJACENT FASTENER HOLE. THE CRACK IS LOCTED IN THE 3 OCLOCK POSITION, LOOKING FORWARD ON THE FRAME.Apr 11, 2002 · N114DR · Bell UH1H · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
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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 = 'T53L13B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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