# Service difficulty reports: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A A list on [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw206a.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 3 · 136 reports - [SDR QMLA2024062820076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024062820076.md): Valve · abnormal · Jun 27, 2024 · N533LF · Urocop EC135P2 · Engine Fuel Distribution > NO 1 ENGINE FUEL VALVE' CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED 3 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. LIGHT WENT OUT AND THEN CYCLED ON AND OFF FOR THE DURATION OF THE FLIGHT AS A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE WITH NO OTHER INDICATIONS OF IMMINENT ENGINE FAILURE. DISCONNECTED, CLEANED, - [SDR UG8A2018072601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UG8A2018072601.md): Engine · failed · Jul 7, 2018 · N312SA · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > DUAL ENGINE FAILURE REQUIRING AUTOROTATION AND EMERGENCY LANDING, RESULTING IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND INJURIES TO PILOT AND PASSENGERS. NTSB INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY IN PROCESS. - [SDR QMLA2017060217057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017060217057.md): Wire · damaged · Jun 2, 2017 · N509CF · Agusta A109E · Turbine Engine System Wiring > WHEN PILOT PULLED AIRCRAFT INTO HOVER, THE NR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND TWO WIRES THAT HAD PULLED OUT OF THERE SPLICES. THIS WAS A REPEAT OF SAME PROBLEM THE DAY BEFORE. HAD FOUND MULTIPLE WIRES CHAFED AND TWO BROKEN WIRES. REPAIRED WIRES AS N - [SDR QMLA2017011817011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2017011817011.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Jan 18, 2017 · N508CF · Agusta A109E · Central Warning > NR 1 ENGINE, OIL CHIP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. - [SDR M3XA2016110410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/M3XA2016110410.md): Oil System · overtemp · Nov 4, 2016 · N450MT · Urocop EC135P2 · Turbine Engine Oil System > DURING CRUISE ALTITUDE, ENCOUNTERED A NR 1 ENGINE HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE OF 145C. IMMEDIATELY MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. - [SDR HDNA20160304001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HDNA20160304001.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 4, 2016 · N312MS · Urocop EC135P1 · Fuselage Main, Frame > FRAME 5 HAS ONE INCH CRACK & A MAJOR REPAIR IS REQUIRED. - [SDR CA150901001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150901001.md): Engine · power loss · Aug 20, 2015 · Doug MD900 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > (CAN) DURING TAKE-OFF THE EEC WARNING LIGHT CAME ON FOR A SHORT TIME AND ENGINE NR 1 DID NOT ACCELERATE. AFTER ANOTHER TAKE-OFF ATTEMPT THE ENGINE SPOOLED DOWN AND WENT OFF. THE PILOT TRIED TO RESET THE EEC BUT WITH NO SUCCESS. FIELD SERVICE REP. WILL GO ON SI - [SDR CA141014021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141014021.md): Drive Ring · cracked · Oct 12, 2014 · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor Head > (CAN) WHILE STATIC WITH BLADES UNTIED THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBJECTED TO ROTOR WASH FROM A HEAVY HELICOPTER. A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING DAY REVEALED THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE RING WAS CRACKED. - [SDR CA140224011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140224011.md): Connector · contaminated · Feb 17, 2014 · Doug MD900 · Turbine Engine System Wiring > (CAN) DURING FINAL APPROACH, THE MAIN GEARBOX FIRE INDICATION AND AUDIO WARNING WERE ACTIVATED ACCOMPANIED BY A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE IN THE CABIN. THE CREW REQUESTED FIRE BRIGADE UPON LANDING. ENGINES WERE SHUTDOWN ON THE GROUND. PO - [SDR CA121120005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121120005.md): Hub · cracked · Nov 10, 2012 · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor Head > (CAN) AD 2012-21-01 WAS CARRIED OUT IAW SB900-117. AN EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT BY NDT AND WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE AN.1250" ANOMOLY. THE LOWER HUB WAS THEN REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSY WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE AD 2012-21-01 TO BE CARRIED OUT. - [SDR CA111125008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111125008.md): Bearing · separated · Nov 18, 2011 · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor Head > (CAN) ON INSPECTION, ELASTOMERICS OF BEARING FOUND SEPARATED FROM THE CENTER MOUNT. BEARING WAS COMPLETELY UNSERVICEABLE. - [SDR CA111125009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111125009.md): Blade · cracked · Nov 18, 2011 · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor Blades > (CAN) UPON DAILY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OTBD L/E ABRASION STRIP WAS CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. THE M/R BLADE WAS R & R WITH A RENTAL UNIT. THE BLADE IS CURRENTLY OUT FOR REPAIR. - [SDR QMLA2011081511085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011081511085.md): Fuel Cap · leaking · Aug 15, 2011 · N135SJ · Urocop EC135P1 · Fuel Storage > UPON DEPARTURE AND CLIMBOUT, THE PILOT AND CREW SMELLED A RAW FUEL ODOR THROUGHOUT THE ACFT. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY ABORTED THE MISSION AND RETURNED TO THE BASE. THE MECHANIC ARRIVED AND PERFORMED BOTH VISUAL AND OPS CHECKS OF THE FUELS SYS. IT WAS REVEALED - [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 RMXA021620100070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA021620100070.md): Blade · delaminated · Feb 16, 2010 · N919WM · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Blades > DURING A DAILY INSPECTION, THE TECH DISCOVERED A 'L' SHAPED DELAMINATION ON 1 MAIN ROTOR BLADE UPPER SKIN NEAR THE BLADE ROOT OR 'CUFF'. THE DELAMINATION MEASURES 18MM L X 8MM W. MAIN ROTOR BLADE IS BEING REPLACED & DEFECTIVE BLADE BEING SENT BACK TO MFG FOR R - [SDR 2009FA0000674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000674.md): Fire Detector · false indication · Aug 7, 2009 · N905LF · Doug MD900 · Fire Detection > FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. THIS WAS A FALSE INDICATION GIVEN BY THE FIRE CONTROL BOX. - [SDR CA090219014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090219014.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Feb 6, 2009 · Turbine Engine System Wiring > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER T/O, THE ENGINE SUFFERED AN UNCOMMANDED DECREASE IN POWER. THE FLIGHT WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE DECREASE IN POWER WAS COMPENSATED BY THE OTHER ENGINE AND AT NO TIME DID THE ENGINE REVERT TO MANUAL N - [SDR QML2008F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QML2008F00005.md): Housing · cracked · Jul 17, 2008 · N1UW · Agusta A109E · Exterior Lighting > ON STARTUP AND PRIOR TO TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED SX-5 SEARCHLIGHT SEEMED TO BE VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. SHUTDOWN AIRCRAFT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND BRACKET HOLDING RT SIDE OF LIGHT, BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH. THE RT SIDE WELDED MOUNT FITTING OF THE SEARCHLIGHT HO - [SDR 492AE0278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/492AE0278.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Mar 26, 2008 · N492AE · Urocop EC135P2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > AFTER A NORMAL SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE RESTARTED ON ITS OWN AFTER ALL POWER AND SWITCHES WERE IN THE OFF POSITION. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENGINE, FOUND MANY POWER TURBINE BLADES MELTED. THIS ENGINE JUST CAME BACK 30.4 HOURS AGO AT OVERHAUL FACILITY. THE ENGINE - [SDR DXTA200802844](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200802844.md): Air Duct · contaminated · Feb 7, 2008 · N707QS · Gulstm 200 · Air Distribution System > WITH THE APU ON THE COCKPIT FILLED WITH JET FUEL FUMES STRONG ENOUGH TO BURN YOUR EYES. FOUND AIR COND. DUCTS UNDER CABIN FLOOR TO BE FUEL SOAKED. REMOVED FUEL SOAKED DUCTS AND INSTALLED INSPECTED DUCTS, LEAK AND OPS CHECKED OK. IAW G200 MM 25-00-00. NO ODOR - [SDR CA071016007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071016007.md): Bearing · failed · Sep 8, 2007 · Doug MD900 · Turbine Section > (CAN) THE ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR ACTIVATED, ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION AND A TEMPERATURE INCREASE, AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A DAMAGED NR3 BEARING AND RESULTANT TURBOMACHINERY DAMAGE. (TC NR 20071016007) - [SDR BAQA200600004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200600004.md): Bonding Strap · broken · Nov 1, 2006 · N7UC · Agusta A109E · Auto Flight System Wiring > DURING AN AIRFRAME INSPECTION, FOUND 4 BONDING STRAPS THAT GROUND THE HELIPILOT COMPUTERS TO THE AIRFRAME BROKEN. THESE BONDING STRAPS ARE INSTALLED UNDER BT 109EP-51 DATED 2-9-2005 THESE STRAPS ARE THE GROUNDING POINTS FOR THE HELIPILOT SYSTEM. IT IS AN ON - [SDR HEEA109637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA109637.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jun 12, 2006 · N308PH · Urocop EC135P2 · Engine RPM Indicating System > NR 1 AND 2 N2 NEEDLES WENT TO THE PARK POSITION IN FLIGHT, NR STILL READ CORRECTLY. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. DIVERTED WITH LANDING AT HOSPITAL TO DROP OFF PATIENT TO LANDING AT GLS AIRPORT. REMOVED INSTRUMENT, DETERMINED IT WAS HOT, ALLOWED IT TO - [SDR BAQ2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2006F00000.md): Selector Valve · broken · Jan 29, 2006 · N1UW · Agusta A109E · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING APPROACH FOR LANDING PILOT TRIED TO SELECT GEAR DOWN DURING LANDING PILOT PULLED ON HANDLE TO SELECT GEAR DOWN BUT COULD NOT GET HANDLE TO MOVE. PILOT TRIED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE HANDLE COULD BE MOVED TO THE DOWN POSITION. DURING THE INSPECTION AFT - [SDR EGRR101267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGRR101267.md): Damper · deteriorated · Jun 9, 2005 · N15MV · Agusta A109E · Engine Exhaust System > DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, FOUND LT ENGINE EXHAUST SADDLE CHAFING ON ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE UPPER ACTIVATION CARTRIDGE ELECTRICAL WIRE CONNECTING POINT. THE RUBBER NIPPLE WAS CHAFED THROUGH AND THE SADDLE WAS SITTING DIRECTLY ON THE STUD. REPLACED 2 - [SDR BAQ2004F12345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2004F12345.md): Bracket · cracked · May 13, 2004 · N7UC · Agusta A109E · Engine Mount Section > NR 1 ENGINE LT OB FORWARD ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET FOUND CANCELLED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. PART IS VISABLE AFTER INSPECTION PANEL IS REMOVED INSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. PANEL NR 109-0322-10-527. - [SDR GAKA144E](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAKA144E.md): Transmission · contaminated · May 12, 2004 · N902SL · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor Gearbox > WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION OCCURRED RESULTING IN A FLUCTUATION BETWEEN 65-80 PSI., WITH AN ILLUMINATION OF THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. PILOT LANDED IMMEDIATELY AT HELIPAD. TWO QUARTS OF TRANSMISSION OIL W - [SDR BAQA094260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094260.md): Indicator · inoperative · May 4, 2004 · N601FH · Urocop EC135P1 · Airspeed/Mach Indicator > INDICATOR LIGHTING DIM. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 05/05/2004 - [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 BAQA093756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093756.md): Mount · leaking · Apr 12, 2004 · N601FH · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > GEARBOX MOUNT IS LEAKING EXCESSIVLEY (FLAT). REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT FROM AEC, 04/19/2004 - [SDR BAQA094061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094061.md): Pump · failed · Apr 9, 2004 · N601FH · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine Fuel Pump > FUEL PUMP FAILED OUT OF BOX (TSI 4.3 HOURS), RUNS FOR APPROX. 30 SECONDS THEN POPS CIRCUIT BREAKER. A REPLACMENT FOR THIS PUMP WAS ORDERED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA094196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094196.md): Pump · intermittent · Apr 6, 2004 · N601FH · Urocop EC135P1 · Engine Fuel Pump > FUEL PUMP HAS INTERMITTENT OPERATION, POPPING CIRCUIT BREAKER. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT FROM AEC, 04/19/2004 - [SDR BAQA094251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094251.md): Master Switch · inoperative · Apr 4, 2004 · N135WJ · Urocop EC135T1 · Electrical Power System Wiring > WARRANTY. NR 2 BUS TIE OPEN ON UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS INSTALLED BY HDS AT 11.4 HRS. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 04/26/2004 - [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 BAQA093299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093299.md): Indicator · failed · Feb 24, 2004 · N603ME · Urocop EC135P2 · Main Rotor Indicating System > SELF-TEST ON POWER UP FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/01/2004 - [SDR BAQA093336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093336.md): Actuator · unserviceable · Feb 14, 2004 · N584AE · Urocop EC135P2 · Tail Rotor Control System > ACTUATION LIGHT AMBER LETTER Y ILLUMINATE ON DFD. UNIT WAS CANNED FROM A/C S/N 0132. HARDCARD ENCLOSED REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/27/2004 - [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 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 BAQA092485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092485.md): Display · intermittent · Jan 30, 2004 · N601FH · Urocop EC135P1 · Central Display > CENTRAL DISPLAY UNIT INTERMITTENTLY BLACKS OUT WHEN POWER TURNED ON. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/13/2004 - [SDR I05R092764](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I05R092764.md): Mount · failed · Jan 15, 2004 · N551BA · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT FAILED. REPLACED MOUNT. - [SDR I05R092765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I05R092765.md): Mount · failed · Jan 15, 2004 · N552BA · Urocop EC135P1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT FAILED. REPLACED MOUNT. - [SDR BAQA091980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091980.md): Exciter · intermittent · Jan 13, 2004 · N109DU · Agusta A109E · Exciter > EXCITER INTERMITTENT DURING STARTS CAUSING TORCHING DURING STARTS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT 01/14/2004 - [SDR BAQA091938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091938.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Jan 4, 2004 · N109DU · Agusta A109E · Engine Fuel Distribution > PUMP MAKING AIRCRAFT SLOW TO START WITH EXCESSIVE FLAME AND SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST DURING START SEQUENCE. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT 01/12/2004 - [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 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 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 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 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 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 BAQA091670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091670.md): Ecu · inoperative · Nov 29, 2003 · N137MH · Urocop EC135P1 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines > WARRANTY. NR 1 ENGINE WON'T START. UNIT WAS INSTALLED AT A/CTT 16.6. HARDCARDS ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/17/2004 Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw206a/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 engine_model_key = 'PW206A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw206a/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.