# Service difficulty reports: Rolls-Royce 250-C28

A list on [Rolls-Royce 250-C28](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c28.md).

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Page 1 of 2 · 70 reports

- [SDR EVCA201811271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201811271.md): Engine · flamed out · Nov 24, 2018 · N96AE · Bell 206L1 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE FAILED WHEN THROTTLE ROLLED TO IDLE DURING AUTOROTATION SPEED CHECK. PERFORMED AUTOROTATION LANDING. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED WITH NO FUEL LEAKS. PERFORMED FUEL FLOW CHECKS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. REPLACED ENGINE AND FUEL MANIFOLD. INSPECTED AND CLEANED FU
- [SDR C9PA201711030001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C9PA201711030001.md): Packing · leaking · Nov 3, 2017 · N305CH · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > PILOT DETECTED FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. FOUND THE FUEL SWITCH PACKING LEAKING.
- [SDR YTRA2016060715801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRA2016060715801.md): Fuel Control · failed · Jun 6, 2016 · N2611 · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > IN THE COURSE OF A PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS ROLLED TO THE IDLE DETENT POSITION.
- [SDR CA150327010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150327010.md): Skid · cracked · Mar 26, 2015 · Bell 206B · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) DURING REMOVAL OF GROUND HANDLING WHEELS THE RT SKID TUBE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AROUND THE COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE SKID TUBE AT THE FORWARD GROUND HANDLING WHEEL ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR EVCA201304220040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201304220040.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Apr 22, 2013 · N176AE · Bell 206L1 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > RT BULKHEAD ASSY AT FS 146 CRACKED AT INBD SECTION NEAR THE BOX BEAM ASSY.
- [SDR EVCA201304230041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201304230041.md): Channel · cracked · Apr 22, 2013 · N176AE · Bell 206L1 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AT FS 155 CHANNEL CRACKED AT BOTH ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT FITTINGS.
- [SDR CA121106008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121106008.md): Magnetic Seal · leaking · Nov 4, 2012 · Bell 206B · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION INPUT MAG SEAL LEAKING. SEAL REPLACED.
- [SDR 3HCR03222012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3HCR03222012.md): Bushing · misinstalled · Mar 22, 2012 · N2611 · Bell 206L1 · Turbine Governor
  > GOVERNOR ALLOWS ENGINE TO OVERSPEED. FAILED SHOP TEST. DIASSEMBLED AND FOUND UNIT IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. SPOOL BUSHING ANTI-ROTATION TANG WAS ENGAGED IN LEVER SLOT.
- [SDR 2011FA0000574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000574.md): Stud · worn · Sep 3, 2011 · N3895D · Bell 206L1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ACFT WAS IN CRUISE FLT, PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE DEMINISHING, PILOT INITIATED LANDING. ONCE ACFT WAS ON THE GROUND PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE AT FLUCTUATING FROM ZERO TO 30 PSI, AND ALSO NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND MX WAS CALL
- [SDR YTRA1105401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRA1105401.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Feb 22, 2011 · N2611 · Bell 206L1 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT REPORTED HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION AND WHINING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ENGINE CHIP LIGHT INDICATION AND NOISE AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND PROCEDED TO SHUT DOWN.
- [SDR EVCA00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA00007.md): Chin Bubble · detached · Sep 21, 2010 · N138AE · Bell 206L1 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > APPROX 3 NM NW OF AIRPORT HEARD A NOISE. A FEW MOMENTS PASSED AND THEN THERE WAS A "POP", A QUICK PRESSURE CHANGE AND AIRFLOW INTO THE COCKPIT. DISCOVERED THE GAPING HOLE WHERE THE CHIN BUBBLE SHOULD BE INSTALLED. IMMEDIATELY TURNED TOWARD THE AIRPORT AND NOT
- [SDR EVCA00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA00006.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jun 2, 2010 · N138AE · Bell 206L1 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSP, MECHANIC FOUND CRACK ON BULKHEAD STA NR 142, WL 61, ON THE RT SIDE GENERATING FROM A NUTPLATE SCREW LOCATION.
- [SDR EVCA00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA00003.md): Support · cracked · Apr 24, 2010 · N176AE · Bell 206L1 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSP, MECHANIC FOUND RT (PILOT) SUPPORT ASSY CRACKED. SUPPORT ASSY R & R.
- [SDR EVCA731D](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA731D.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Mar 9, 2010 · N176AE · Bell 206L1 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSP, MX FOUND UPPER LT ATTACHMENT FITTING ON FUSELAGE AFT BULKHEAD CRACKED. ATTACHMENT FITTING R & R.
- [SDR CA070706002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070706002.md): Scroll · warped · Jul 5, 2007 · Bell 206L1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) DURING A GROUND RUN AN AIR LEAK WAS FOUND AT THE SCROLL DIFFUSER SPLIT LINE. COMPRESSOR ASSY WAS CHANGED OUT. (TC NR 20070706002)
- [SDR CA070706004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070706004.md): Fuel Control · unserviceable · Jul 5, 2007 · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Controlling System
  > (CAN) FUEL CONTROL WAS INTERMITTENT ON ENGINE LIGHT-OFF DURING A START. FUEL CONTROL CHANGED OUT. (TC NR 20070706004)
- [SDR CA070601003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070601003.md): Fuel Cell · leaking · May 28, 2007 · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) FUEL SMELL NOTED. INSPECTION FOUND SMALL FUEL LEAK. FUEL CELL REMOVED SENT OUT FOR REPAIR, REINSTALLED. (TC NR 20070601003)
- [SDR CA070404007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070404007.md): Fuel Cell · leaking · Apr 4, 2007 · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) RETURNING FROM A FLIGHT IT WAS NOTED THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE REAR CABIN. INVESTIGATING DETERMED THE LT FWD FUEL CELL HAD A SMALL LEAK. FUEL CELL WAS CHANGED OUT. (TC NR 20070404007)
- [SDR CA060808005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060808005.md): Scroll · cracked · Jul 19, 2006 · Bell 206L1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) HIGH TOT WAS NOTICED IN CRUISE. ON RETURNING A POWER CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT AND LOW POWER WAS DETECTED. A HAIT LINE CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED BY VISUAL INSPECTION IN THE ELBOW AREA OF SCROLL. COMPRESSOR CHANGED. (TC NR 20060808005)
- [SDR B652006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B652006F00000.md): Bolt · sheared · Apr 13, 2006 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA3 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > DURING COURSE OF AN ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT BOLTS THAT CONNECT TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT TO INPUT THOMAS COUPLING OF INTERMEDIATE GEARBOX WERE SHEARED. SHEARING TOOK PLACE JUST BELOW GRIP LENGTH AREA OF BOLT. SHEARED BOLTS WERE STILL IN FLANG
- [SDR 2005FA0001637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001637.md): Oil Tank · leaking · Nov 16, 2005 · N2009C · Bell 206L1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > 206-061-505-109 ENGINE OIL RESERVOIR BEGAN TO LEAK ENGINE OIL.
- [SDR 2005FA0001638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001638.md): Oil Tank · leaking · Nov 16, 2005 · N2009C · Bell 206L1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > 206-061-505-109 ENGINE OIL RESERVOIR BEGAN TO LEAK ENGINE OIL
- [SDR B65A106298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B65A106298.md): Shield · broken · Oct 12, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Main Rotor System
  > SHIELD, BROKEN AND REPLACED.
- [SDR B65A106299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B65A106299.md): Shield · broken · Oct 12, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Main Rotor System
  > SHIELD, BROKEN AND REPLACED.
- [SDR B65A106300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B65A106300.md): Shield · broken · Oct 12, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Main Rotor System
  > SHIELD, BROKEN AND REPLACED.
- [SDR CA051018006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051018006.md): Restraint · delaminated · Oct 12, 2005 · Bell 206L1 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > DELAMINATION FOUND ON AFT TRANSMISSIN MOUNT ELASTOMERIC. MOUNT CHANGED.
- [SDR B65A106278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B65A106278.md): Hydraulic System · leaking · Sep 29, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LEAKING HYDRAULIC UNIT.
- [SDR B65A106130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B65A106130.md): Meter · unserviceable · Sep 21, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUE KEEPS FLUCTUATING.
- [SDR B65A106213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B65A106213.md): Control Unit · unserviceable · Sep 21, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Rotorcraft Flight Control
  > CONTROL UNIT IS CAUSING AN UNCONTROLLABLE LATERAL INPUT.
- [SDR CA051004004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051004004.md): Contactor · burned · Sep 6, 2005 · Bell 206L1 · Battery/Charger System
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE PORTION OF A SHORT (15 MIN) CREW TRANSFER FLIGHT, THE PILOT AND 2 PASSENGERS ABOARD SMELLED/SAW FUMES/SMOKE IN COCKPIT. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WERE SHUTDOWN AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT NEAR CAMP SITE. UPON INVESTIGATI ON, IT WAS D
- [SDR YTRR104956](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRR104956.md): Fuel Filter · cracked · Jul 25, 2005 · N397RL · Bell 206L1 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > FILTER HEAD WEBBING INSIDE WAS CRACKED. REPLACED FILTER HEAD ASSY.
- [SDR CA050706009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050706009.md): Cartridge · noisy · Jun 27, 2005 · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (CAN) FUEL BOOST PUMP MAKING NOISES. PUMP CHANGED.
- [SDR B652005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B652005F00000.md): Switch · stuck · May 20, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA3 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > WHEN PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, CHAPTER 43-14, PG 24 OF THE MM. UNABLE TO GET THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO SWITCH OVER TO THE NR 2 POSITION. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HYDRAULIC TEST SWITCH WAS STUCK IN THE RESET
- [SDR HE66100341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66100341.md): Firewall · cracked · Apr 17, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > FIREWALL IS CRACKED BY FASTNERS AND HAS BEEN REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE. INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED AND DO NOT WANT ENGINE TO INGEST FOD.
- [SDR HE66100337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66100337.md): Skid · unserviceable · Apr 16, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > RIVETS PULLED AND GOUGES IN BOTTOM OF TUBE.
- [SDR HE66099998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66099998.md): Starter Gen · unserviceable · Mar 24, 2005 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Starter-Generator
  > NR 2 ENG FAILED TO START. STARTER GENERATOR UNSERVICEABLE.
- [SDR PG9R97953](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PG9R97953.md): Fuel Nozzle · cracked · Nov 5, 2004 · N3895D · Bell 206L1 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > FUEL NOZZLE SPRAY SHROUD CRACKED. A NEW MATERIAL SHOULD BE USED FOR THE SPRAY SHROUD. (K)
- [SDR HE66097817](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66097817.md): Torquemeter · unserviceable · Oct 21, 2004 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > FLUCTUATING OVER 40 PERCENT WITH NO CHANGE IN N1 OR TOT.
- [SDR HE66097244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66097244.md): Bearing · worn · Sep 10, 2004 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > BEARINGS ARE WORN CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY.
- [SDR HE66096553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66096553.md): Seat · torn · Jul 29, 2004 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > SEAT TORN, CUSHION HAS NO SUPPORT.
- [SDR HE66096552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66096552.md): Seat · crushed · Jul 21, 2004 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > CRUSHABLE SEATS WERE CRUSHED.
- [SDR HE66096545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66096545.md): Pressure Switch · unserviceable · Jul 16, 2004 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR ALGA093984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALGA093984.md): Blade · corroded · Mar 21, 2004 · N2611 · Bell 206L1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > FOUND MAIN ROTOR TRAILING EDGE EXTRUSION EXFOLIATED APPROXIMATELY 2.5.
- [SDR ALG2004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALG2004F00001.md): B-Nut · loose · Nov 11, 2003 · N211EL · Cessna STC206C · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > IN FLIGHT SMELLED SLIGHT ODOR OF FUEL. ON POST FLIGHT SAW DRIPS OF FUEL ON LINES AROUND FUEL CONTROL. MAINTENANCE FOUND B-NUT ON FUEL CONTROL INLET FROM PUMP SEEPING. LOOSENED NUT, CLEANED FITTING AND RETORQUED NUT. LEAKED CHECKED WITH BOOST PUMPS AND GROU
- [SDR 2003FA0001118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001118.md): Bearing · failed · Oct 17, 2003 · N25RX · Agusta A109 · Tail Rotor Drive System
  > DURING ROUTINE DAILY INSPECTION OF HELICOPTER USED IN EMS, MECHANIC NOTICED NR 5 TAIL ROTOR BEARING GREASE SEAL HAD SEPARATED FROM BEARING. FRAGMENTS OF THE PHENOLIC BEARING CAGE WERE MISSING FROM BEARING ASSY. MECHANIC REPORTED NO EVIDENCE OF RESIDUAL GREAS
- [SDR ALG2003F00081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALG2003F00081.md): Engine · failed · Aug 27, 2003 · N1067D · Cessna STC206C · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING TAKE OFF, THE PILOT CALLED ON THE PHONE AND REPORTED THAT DURING TAKE OFF AND CLIMB AFTER FUELING, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED FOUR LOUD BANGS AND ENGINE CHIP LIGHT. PILOT MADE A 360 DEGREE TURN AND LANDED AT SMI-128A AND SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. MAINTENANC
- [SDR CA030528005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030528005.md): Frame · cracked · May 12, 2003 · Bell 206L1 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) CRACK FOUND IN AFT FUSELAGE FRAME. CRACK APPROXIMATELY.3750 INCH IN LENGTH LOCATED ABOVE UPPER RT TAILBOOM ATTACH BOLT MOUNTING BOLT HOLE. FOUND DURING 1200 HR TAILBOOM INSPECTION AND ONLY VISIBLE WITH 10X POWER GLASS. FRAME REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR HE66084852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HE66084852.md): Igniter Box · defective · Feb 28, 2003 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA1 · Induction Vibrator
  > NR 1 ENGINE WOULD NOT START, EXCITER BOX WAS NOT PUTTING OUT REPLACED
- [SDR CA030204014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030204014.md): Lever · failed · Jan 20, 2003 · Bell 206L · Fuel Controlling System
  > (CAN) REQUIRED BOLT PN NAS6604D8 (AS PER 206L IPC) WOULD NOT FIT IN EXISTING HOLE OF FUEL CONTROL LEVER PN 206064713101 WITHOUT ENLARGING HOLE.
- [SDR HEEA083304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083304.md): Bleed Valve · failed · Jan 9, 2003 · N2759U · Bell 206L1 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > LOUD BANG FROM COMPRESSOR ON TAKEOFF FOLLOWED BY 4 MORE BANGS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BLEED VALVE.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 = '250C28'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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