# Turbomeca ARRIEL-1A

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 60044
- Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA
- Model: ARRIEL 1A
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 625 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E19EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E19EU) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.S.
- Installed in: 0 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1a

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2016-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-10): Centrifugal impeller · Turbomeca Arriel 1, Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1 and 13 more. Effective Dec 6, 2016
- [AD 2012-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-24-03): Gas generator rotating assembly · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 10 more. Effective Jan 7, 2013
- [AD 2010-19-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-06-R1): Turbine disc · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1B and 6 more. Effective Jan 17, 2012
- [AD 2007-02-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-17): Fuel leak at the level of start electro valve · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 12 more. Effective Mar 2, 2007
- [AD 2003-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-03): Second Stage Turbine Disk · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 10 more. Effective Sep 12, 2003
- [AD 2002-14-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-26): Containment Shield Rings · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1B and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 2002
- [AD 2000-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-01): Rear Bearing Oil Return System · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 9 more. Effective Oct 17, 2000
- [AD 94-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-25-08): Gearboxes · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1B and 2 more. Effective Jan 17, 1995

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2010-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-06) (historical): Gas generator · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1B and 6 more. Effective Oct 6, 2010
- [AD 2003-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-14) (historical): Axial Compressor · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 11 more. Effective Jul 25, 2003
- [AD 95-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-11-01) (historical): Generator · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 6 more. Effective Jun 21, 1995

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this engine model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## Service difficulty reports (38)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR AUS20030734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030734), Jul 17, 2003: FCU. CLOGGED. (AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT PARTIALLY CLOGGED.
- [SDR AUS20021340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021340), Nov 11, 2002: COUPLING. CRACKED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT REAR FLEXIBLE COUPLING CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20021292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021292), Oct 31, 2002: STARFLEX. DEBONDED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR HEAD STARFLEX BUSHING DEBONDED.
- [SDR AUS20020637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020637), May 29, 2002: IGNITER BOX. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) ENGINE HIGH ENERGY IGNITION SYSTEM GENERATOR CONTAMINATED WITH WATER DUE TO INCORRECT SEALING OF THE UNIT DURING MANUFACTURE.
- [SDR AUS20020105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020105), Feb 15, 2002: MOUNT. CRACKED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT CRACKED. CRACK EMANATES FROM A WELD AND PROGRESSED TO THE OUTER EDGE OF THE MOUNT PLATE.
- [SDR HEEA076802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076802), Oct 19, 2001: THERMOCOUPLE. WORN. WORN PROBES.
- [SDR AUS20010799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010799), Jul 25, 2001: HINGE. BROKEN. (AUS) DOOR HINGE BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20010588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010588), Jun 1, 2001: CONNECTOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WIRING FAULTY.
- [SDR 20010420CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010420CW016), Mar 1, 2001: QUILL. DAMAGED. DURING PHASE INSPECTION, FOUR LARGE CHIPS WERE FOUND ON RIGHT HAND CHIP PLUG AND ONE LARGE CHIP ON THE LEFT HAND CHIP PLUG. THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY QUILL WAS PULLED
- [SDR AU010156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010156), Feb 11, 2001: SENSOR. FAULTY. (AUS) ENGINE OVERSPEED SENSOR FAULTY.
- [SDR AU000986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000986), Oct 7, 2000: STARTER GEN. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE STARTER-GENERATOR SHAFT HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY CAUSING HIGH VIBRATION LEVEL. IGNITER BRACKET CRACKED AS A RESULT.
- [SDR AU000970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000970), Oct 3, 2000: WIRE. FAULTY. (AUS) NO2 FUEL TANK QUANTITY GAUGE OVER-READING DUE TO DEFECTIVE WIRING AT NO2 FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER. NO2 ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
- [SDR AU000677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000677), Sep 1, 2000: TURBINE. MAKING METAL. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE REAR BEARING MAGNETIC PLUG CONTAIN A SMALL SLIVER OF METAL. THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED IAW THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEING GROUND RU
- [SDR AU000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000409), May 18, 2000: PIPE. CRACKED. (AUS) NO1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT TO OVERSPEED GOVERNOR AND DRAINVALVE RIGID PIPE CRACKED AROUND THE FLARED END AT THE FCU ATTACHMENT. FUEL LEAKING FROM PIPE.
- [SDR AU000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000302), Apr 16, 2000: CONNECTOR. SHORTED. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR CONNECTOR SHORT CIRCUITED ON THE CHIP DETECTOR ACCESS COVER GIVING FALSE INDICATIONS.
- [SDR AU000135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000135), Apr 4, 2000: CONTROL BOX. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE TACHOMETRIC BOX FAILED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY INTERNAL COMPONENT FAILURE.
- [SDR AU000125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000125), Jan 13, 2000: FUEL CELL. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH 53 LITRES OF AVGAS 100LL.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART. MANUFACTURERS DOCUMENTATION ALLOWS THE AIRCR
- [SDR AU991057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991057), Oct 14, 1999: VALVE. LEAKING. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE IGNITION SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING FUEL.
- [SDR AU991056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991056), Oct 9, 1999: TRANSISTOR. FAILED. (AUS) RADAR ANTENNA FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND TWO TRANSISTORS ON THE ANTENNA MOTOR DRIVE BOARD WERE DEFECTIVE.
- [SDR AU990991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990991), Oct 2, 1999: FAIRING. CRACKED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR FENESTRON ASSEMBLY ROTATING FAIRING CRACKED.
- [SDR AU990824](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990824), Aug 18, 1999: RECEPTACLE. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE GAS GENERATOR REAR BEARING MAGNETIC PLUG RECEPTACLE FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990757), Jul 30, 1999: CHIP DETECTOR. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE REAR BEARING RETURN ELECTRICAL MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR CONTAMINATED WITH A SMALL SLIVER OF METAL. ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN IAW MAINTENANCE MANUAL 
- [SDR AU990384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990384), Apr 19, 1999: OIL PORT. BLOCKED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE REAR BEARING OIL SCAVENGE PORT BLOCKED BY CARBON PARTICLE. ENGINE OIL VENTING FROM THE REAR BEARING VENT LINE.
- [SDR AU990308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990308), Mar 1, 1999: ACTUATOR. BINDING. (AUS) AUTOPILOT COMPENSATION ACTUATOR BINDING.
- [SDR AU991104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991104), Feb 1, 1999: FAIRING. CRACKED. (AUS) FENESTRON ROTATING FAIRING CRACKED.
- [SDR AU990029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990029), Jan 16, 1999: HARNESS. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE T4 PYROMETRIC HARNESS FAULTY. NR 2 ENGINE T4 GAUGE GAVE ERRONEOUS READINGS. PART TC: 221.
- [SDR AU981588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981588), Dec 3, 1998: SKIN. CRACKED. (AUS) TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY CRACKED IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT POINT.
- [SDR AU981556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981556), Nov 24, 1998: SERVO. FAILED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR SERVO, INTERNAL FAULT.
- [SDR AU981343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981343), Oct 12, 1998: BLADE. DELAMINATED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE DELAMINATED. PART TC: 6,347.
- [SDR AU981126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981126), Aug 21, 1998: CLUTCH. OUT OF ADJUST. (AUS) NITESUN LIGHT CLUTCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. NITESUN MOUNTS DEFECTIVE. PART TC: 24.
- [SDR AU981021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981021), Jul 20, 1998: FCU. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL FAULT. PART TC: 8,965
- [SDR AU980022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980022), Jan 10, 1998: PIPE. CRACKED. (AUS) NO1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE PIPE TO THE REAR BEARING CRACKED AROUND FLARE. LOSS OF 3.5 LITRES OF ENGINE OIL. SUSPECT PIPE WAS OVERTORQUED.
- [SDR AU970776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970776), Jun 13, 1997: FAIRING. CRACKED. (AUS) CONNECTING FAIRING CRACKED
- [SDR 96ZZZX4640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4640), Aug 4, 1996: IGNITER. DEFECTIVE. ELECTRODE SLIDE OUT OF INSULATION OVER .25 INCH. CONCERN FOR INTERNAL FOD POTENTIAL.
- [SDR AU961105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961105), Jul 20, 1996: LIGHT. FAULTY. (AUS) COPILOTS MAP LIGHT WIRING INSULATION WORN AND SHORT CIRCUITING TO GROUND
- [SDR AU960583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960583), Apr 21, 1996: AIR INTAKE. SEPARATED. (AUS) ENGINE INTAKE FLANGE LOWER PORTION BROKE AWAY AND ENTERED THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR
- [SDR AU960301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960301), Mar 18, 1996: FAIRING. BROKEN. (AUS) RH ENGINE COWL HINGE ASSEMBLY BROKEN
- [SDR AU960139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960139), Feb 1, 1996: COWLING. DAMAGED. (AUS) TRANSMISSION RH COWLING FORWARD LATCH ASSEMBLY PNO 360-10A LOCKING PIN SHEARED ALLOWING FORWARD EDGE OF COWL TO LIFT ANDEVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM AIRCRAFT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE00328AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00328AT): Installation of a P2 fuel control isolation valve kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SE00567AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00567AT): Install Aeronautical Accessories Torque Monitoring System. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SE1029GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1029GL): Installation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Company, Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (6)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [1764469](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FCCF03532F2E39528625787000554BFA.0001): Filter Element Assembly. Purolator Facet Inc (formerly Facet Filter Products) · PMA PQ1207CE · Replaces Eurocopter (Turbomeca) PIN 9560166860… · Dec 9, 2009
- [1763445](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F055B1BD6D120014862578880057522A.0001): Element Assembly. Purolator Facet Inc (formerly Facet Filter Products) · PMA PQ1207CE · Replaces Turbomeca (Eurocopter) P/N 9560158180… · Dec 3, 2006
- [1763441](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/24BF370184BC849D86257888005751FF.0001): Element Assembly. Purolator Facet Inc (formerly Facet Filter Products) · PMA PQ1207CE · Replaces Turbomeca (Eurocopter) P/N 9520010656… · Dec 3, 2006
- [CH34745](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/77C23E3208488F308525703E006CB628.0001): Igniter Assembly. Champion Aerospace LLC · Replaces Turbomeca 9550175400 · Apr 20, 2003
- [Report No. AA-94025](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EA6EFCD6C4949E338525703B005844E7.0001): Torque Monitoring System. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Oct 13, 1994
- [Report No. AA-93057](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0AD5DADF3AEB81F18525703B00584B70.0001): P2 Fuel Control Isolation Valve Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Sep 12, 1993

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