# Service difficulty reports: Turbomeca ARRIEL-1A

A list on [Turbomeca ARRIEL-1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR AUS20030734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030734.md): Fcu · clogged · Jul 17, 2003 · Aerosp AS365N2 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND PRESSURE BALANCE UNIT PARTIALLY CLOGGED.
- [SDR AUS20021340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021340.md): Coupling · cracked · Nov 11, 2002 · Aerosp AS365N2 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > (AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT REAR FLEXIBLE COUPLING CRACKED.
- [SDR AUS20021292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021292.md): Starflex · debonded · Oct 31, 2002 · Aerosp AS365N2 · Main Rotor Head
  > (AUS) MAIN ROTOR HEAD STARFLEX BUSHING DEBONDED.
- [SDR AUS20020637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020637.md): Igniter Box · contaminated · May 29, 2002 · Aerosp SA365C · Ignition Power Supply
  > (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.md): Mount · cracked · Feb 15, 2002 · Aerosp SA365C · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (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.md): Thermocouple · worn · Oct 19, 2001 · N505PH · Skrsky S76C · Engine Indicating System
  > WORN PROBES.
- [SDR AUS20010799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010799.md): Hinge · broken · Jul 25, 2001 · Snias AS350BA · Fuselage, Door Hinge
  > (AUS) DOOR HINGE BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20010588](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010588.md): Connector · faulty · Jun 1, 2001 · Aerosp AS365N2 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WIRING FAULTY.
- [SDR 20010420CW016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010420CW016.md): Quill · damaged · Mar 1, 2001 · N521AL · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > 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 AND TWO TEETH FOUND DAMAGED.
- [SDR AU010156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010156.md): Sensor · faulty · Feb 11, 2001 · Aerosp SA365C · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > (AUS) ENGINE OVERSPEED SENSOR FAULTY.
- [SDR AU000986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000986.md): Starter Gen · faulty · Oct 7, 2000 · Aerosp SA365C · Starter-Generator
  > (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.md): Wire · faulty · Oct 3, 2000 · Aerosp SA365C · Fuel System Wiring
  > (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.md): Turbine · making metal · Sep 1, 2000 · Aerosp SA365C · Turbine Section
  > (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 RUN AND FLIGHT TESTED WITH NOFURTHER PROBLEMS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR AU000409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000409.md): Pipe · cracked · May 18, 2000 · Aerosp SA365C · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (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.md): Connector · shorted · Apr 16, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR CONNECTOR SHORT CIRCUITED ON THE CHIP DETECTOR ACCESS COVER GIVING FALSE INDICATIONS.
- [SDR AU000135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000135.md): Control Box · failed · Apr 4, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > (AUS) ENGINE TACHOMETRIC BOX FAILED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY INTERNAL COMPONENT FAILURE.
- [SDR AU000125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000125.md): Fuel Cell · contaminated · Jan 13, 2000 · Aerosp SA365C · Fuel Storage
  > (AUS) AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATED WITH 53 LITRES OF AVGAS 100LL.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART. MANUFACTURERS DOCUMENTATION ALLOWS THE AIRCRAFT TO OPERATE ON AVGAS 100LL FOR UP TO 25 HOURS BETWEEN OVERHAULS.
- [SDR AU991057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991057.md): Valve · leaking · Oct 14, 1999 · Aerosp SA365C · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE IGNITION SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING FUEL.
- [SDR AU991056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991056.md): Transistor · failed · Oct 9, 1999 · Aerosp SA365C · Weather Radar System
  > (AUS) RADAR ANTENNA FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND TWO TRANSISTORS ON THE ANTENNA MOTOR DRIVE BOARD WERE DEFECTIVE.
- [SDR AU990991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990991.md): Fairing · cracked · Oct 2, 1999 · Aerosp SA365C · Tail Rotor Head
  > (AUS) TAIL ROTOR FENESTRON ASSEMBLY ROTATING FAIRING CRACKED.
- [SDR AU990824](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990824.md): Receptacle · faulty · Aug 18, 1999 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE GAS GENERATOR REAR BEARING MAGNETIC PLUG RECEPTACLE FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990757.md): Chip Detector · contaminated · Jul 30, 1999 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (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 WITH NO FURTHER FAULTS FOUND.
- [SDR AU990384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990384.md): Oil Port · blocked · Apr 19, 1999 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (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.md): Actuator · binding · Mar 1, 1999 · Aerosp SA365C · Altitude Controller
  > (AUS) AUTOPILOT COMPENSATION ACTUATOR BINDING.
- [SDR AU991104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU991104.md): Fairing · cracked · Feb 1, 1999 · Aerosp SA365C · Tail Rotor System
  > (AUS) FENESTRON ROTATING FAIRING CRACKED.
- [SDR AU990029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990029.md): Harness · malfunctioned · Jan 16, 1999 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System
  > (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.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 3, 1998 · Aerosp SA365C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY CRACKED IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT POINT.
- [SDR AU981556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981556.md): Servo · failed · Nov 24, 1998 · Aerosp SA365C · Tail Rotor Control System
  > (AUS) TAIL ROTOR SERVO, INTERNAL FAULT.
- [SDR AU981343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981343.md): Blade · delaminated · Oct 12, 1998 · Aerosp SA365C · Main Rotor Blades
  > (AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE DELAMINATED. PART TC: 6,347.
- [SDR AU981126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981126.md): Clutch · out of adjust · Aug 21, 1998 · Aerosp SA365C · Exterior Lighting
  > (AUS) NITESUN LIGHT CLUTCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. NITESUN MOUNTS DEFECTIVE. PART TC: 24.
- [SDR AU981021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981021.md): Fcu · faulty · Jul 20, 1998 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT INTERNAL FAULT. PART TC: 8,965
- [SDR AU980022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980022.md): Pipe · cracked · Jan 10, 1998 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (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.md): Fairing · cracked · Jun 13, 1997 · Aerosp SA365C · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > (AUS) CONNECTING FAIRING CRACKED
- [SDR 96ZZZX4640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4640.md): Igniter · defective · Aug 4, 1996 · N792LF · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > ELECTRODE SLIDE OUT OF INSULATION OVER.25 INCH. CONCERN FOR INTERNAL FOD POTENTIAL.
- [SDR AU961105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU961105.md): Light · faulty · Jul 20, 1996 · Aerosp SA365C · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > (AUS) COPILOTS MAP LIGHT WIRING INSULATION WORN AND SHORT CIRCUITING TO GROUND
- [SDR AU960583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960583.md): Air Intake · separated · Apr 21, 1996 · Engine Air Intake System
  > (AUS) ENGINE INTAKE FLANGE LOWER PORTION BROKE AWAY AND ENTERED THE ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR
- [SDR AU960301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960301.md): Fairing · broken · Mar 18, 1996 · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) RH ENGINE COWL HINGE ASSEMBLY BROKEN
- [SDR AU960139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960139.md): Cowling · damaged · Feb 1, 1996 · Aerosp SA365C · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) TRANSMISSION RH COWLING FORWARD LATCH ASSEMBLY PNO 360-10A LOCKING PIN SHEARED ALLOWING FORWARD EDGE OF COWL TO LIFT ANDEVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM AIRCRAFT

## 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 = 'ARRIEL1A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1a/reports

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