Turbomeca ARRIEL-1B

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'ARRIEL1B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HAIHEEA9282Engine · failedDISCREPANCIES FOUND AT DISASSEMBLY BY FACTORY TECH. REP.Mar 31, 1997 · N6095S · Snias AS350B2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA970327016Input Seal · leaking(CAN) INPUT SEAL LEAKING, HYDRAULIC BELT CHANGED, OIL SOAKED.Mar 17, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421048Boost Pump · failed(CAN)BOOST PUMP INTERNAL FAILURE PRODUCING ALUMINUM FILINGS IN AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER.Mar 14, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA970327019Fan · broken(CAN) BROKEN VANES ON OIL COOLER FAN CAUSED VIBRATION THROUGH AIRFRAME.Mar 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR CA970327021Pitch Change Rod · corroded(CAN) ELASTOMER BUSHINGS IN TAIL ROTOR PITCH CHANGE ROD END FOUND CORRODED, CRACKED, AND DELAMINATED.Mar 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR CA970327020Vane · cracked(CAN) MO3 MODULE WAS TIME EXPIRED FOR CYCLES. UPON REMOVAL, A SEVERE CRACK WAS FOUND INBOARD OF NOZZLE GUIDE VANES.Mar 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA970327022Indicator · sticking(CAN) NEEDLE STICKING AT 700 +/- 50 DEGREES.Feb 28, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CA970327023Vhf Comm · intermittant(CAN) LED LEVEL INTERMITTANT, UNABLE TO SEE DISPLAY IN DAYLIGHT.Feb 26, 1997 · Snias AS350B · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA970327025Transmitter · erratic(CAN) TORQUE TRANSMITTER PRODUCING ERRATIC TORQUE GAUGE READINGS.Feb 25, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR CA970327026Transceiver · failed(CAN) VHF-FM TRANSCEIVER NO SIDE TONE, UNABLE TO ADJUST.Feb 19, 1997 · Snias AS350B · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA970421047Indicator · failed(CAN) TORQUE INDICATOR INSTALLED IN VERTICAL REFERENCE WINDOW WAS READING 12 PERCENT HIGH WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN.Feb 14, 1997 · Snias AS350BA · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA970421053Transmitter · sticking(CAN) FLOAT STICKING AT 20-40 PERCENT RANGE. AFTER DEFUELING, INDICATOR STUCK AT 25 PERCENT. COVER REMOVED, MAGNETIC ARMATURE ROTATED BY HAND. FLOAT HEARD TO DROP AND GAUGE RETURNED TO ZERO. TRANSMITTER REPLACED.Feb 10, 1997 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR HEEA979003Igniter Plug · errodedIGNITER TIP ERRODED.Feb 10, 1997 · N6095S · Snias AS350B2 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA970311091Crossbeam · cracked(CAN) MAIN GEARBOX BI-DIRECTIONAL CROSSBEAM FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION PER AD 96-156-07(B).Feb 7, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421042Crossbeam · cracked(CAN) INSPECTION PER AD 96-156-071(B) REVEALED CRACK OF BI-DIRECTIONAL CROSSBEAM OF MAIN GEARBOX. PART TC: 5,392.Feb 7, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421054Transmitter · sticking(CAN) FLOAT STUCK AT 30 PERCENT. AFTER DEFUELING, TAPPING UNIT CAUSED FLOAT TO FALL IN SMALL INCREMENTS. UNIT REPLACED.Feb 7, 1997 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970421039Clamp · broken(CAN) ENGINE EXHAUST MOUNTING CLAMP TANG ON RIGHT HAND SIDE BROKEN.Feb 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA970421040Bolt · corroded(CAN) MAIN ROTOR HEAD BOLTS P/N 350A37-1244-20 AND 350A37-1245-20 FOUND CORRODED IN THRUST AREAS WHERE DRY LUBRICANT HAD WORN OFF.Jan 27, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA970311079Transmitter · sticking(CAN) FLOAT STICKING, NO INDICATION OF LOW FUEL WARNING AT APPROPRIATE LEVEL.Jan 15, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970327027Transmitter · sticking(CAN) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR WOULD ONLY READ 20-50 PERCENT OF TOTAL FUEL. FLOAT ASSEMBLY DIFFICULT TO MOVE, LOW LEVEL WARNING WOULD NOT WORK AT LOW LEVELS IN TANK.Jan 15, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970311078Indicator · corroded(CAN) FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR FROZEN AT ZERO. NO LOW LEVEL INDICATION. REMOVAL OF BASE PLATE REVEALED CORROSION, O- RING WAS FAULTY.Jan 14, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970311075Servo · leaking(CAN) FOLLOWING FLIGHT, PILOT FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS COATING THE FUSELAGE. GROUND RUN-UP REVEALED THAT THE LT SERVO FLIGHT CONTROL SERVO WAS LEAKING VERY BADLY AT THE BOTTOM SEAL.Jan 10, 1997 · Snias AS350BA · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA970421037Transmitter · erroneous(CAN) TORQUE GAUGE SPINS BACKWARDS. GAUGE EXORCISED AND TRANSMITTER CHANGED.Jan 9, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Rotor Drive Indicating SystemSDR CA970311070Blade · delaminated(CAN) DELAMINATION WAS FOUND ON T/R BLADE LOCATED 5 INCHES FROM TIP AND 1.5 INCHES FROM LEADING EDGE. NO VISIBLE SIGN OF FOD OR VIBRATION REPORTED. DEFECT FOUND DURING TURN AROUND INSPECTION.Dec 8, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA970311004Connector · broken(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE ENGINE MAGNETIC PLUGS WERE FOUND NOT WORKING. WIRE WAS FOUND BROKEN IN THE CONNECTOR WHERE TU208 HARNESS PLUGS INTO ENGINE WIRING.Nov 28, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX88Cover Tab · brokenPERFORMING A DAILY ON A/C, NOTED TWO METAL TABS LYING ON ENG DECK. AFTER INQUIRING ABOUT THEM, FOUND OUT THAT THE CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR COVER WAS CRACKING AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE AND RELEASING THESE TABS FROM COVER. THE BROKEN TABS FORTUNATELY BLEW OUT BLEED VNov 12, 1996 · N21UM · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA970311057Battery · failed(CAN) UNABLE TO START AIRCRAFT AFTER RETURNING FROM 2 TRIPS.Oct 18, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA970115007Crossbeam · cracked(CAN) DGACD AD 96-156-071(B) CARRIED OUT, CRACK IN RADIUS OF THIN ATTACHMENT LUG FOUND.Oct 17, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR CA970311056Transceiver · no memory(CAN) WILL NOT HOLD MEMORY ON EITHER SIDE WHEN RADIO IS TURNED OFF.Oct 15, 1996 · Snias AS350B · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA970311053Gyro · broken(CAN) ADJUSTMENT KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION.Oct 11, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA970311052Vertical Fin · cracked(CAN) CRACK IN RIGHT HAND TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND FORWARD UPPER CASTING MOUNT. EXCESSIVE GAP (3MM) WHEN ATTACHED. BOLT HOLES IN CASTING MOUNT ELONGATED.Oct 10, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 96ZZZX5161Control Cable · bindingON FINAL APPROACH, COLLECTIVE WAS LOWERED TO START A DESCENT, ROTOR RPM OBSERVED HIGHER THAN NORMAL. THE COLLECTIVE WAS RAISED TO RESTORE ROTOR RPM TO NORMAL, BUT NO CHANGE WAS OBSERVED. PER THE MANUFACTURER'S FLIGHT MANUAL, THE FUEL FLOW CONTROL LEVER WAS USep 25, 1996 · N54EW · Snias AS350B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA970311009Splined Coupling · incorrect(CAN) DIFFICULTY BALANCING THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT. COUPLING INSPECTED AND FOUND STEEL AS355 COUPLING INSTALLED. COUPLING REMOVED AND CORRECT AS350 COUPLING INSTALLED.Sep 19, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA961018024Bearing · pitted(CAN) M/R TRANSMISSION EPICYCLIC REDUCTION GEARS REMOVED DUE TO UPPER ROLLER BEARING IN ONE OF THE PLANETARY GEARS BREAKING DOWN AND MAKING METAL.Sep 18, 1996 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA961120007Fuel Filter · erratic(CAN) BYPASS FUEL FLOW WAS FOUND TO BE ERRATIC. BYPASS VALVE CHANGED.Sep 13, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR CA970311011Oil Cooler · dirty(CAN) DUST CAPS WERE MISSING WHEN RECEIVED FROM OVERHAUL CONTRACTOR. MUCH DUST EJECTED FROM COOLER WHEN COMPRESSED AIR BLOWN THROUGH.Sep 13, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Engine Fuel/Oil CoolerSDR CA970311013Hinge · worn(CAN) LAMINATED HINGE DAMAGED AND WORN.Sep 9, 1996 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA970311014Indicator · bad display(CAN) ATTITUDE INDICATOR FLAG WILL NOT RETRACT.Sep 9, 1996 · Snias AS350BA · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA970311048Driveshaft · worn(CAN) DURING 5 YEAR BEARING CHANGE WEAR WAS FOUND UNDER COLLAR OF #2 BEARING.Sep 7, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR CA970311047Mast Assembly · leaking(CAN) HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING INTO TRANSMISSION. INTERNAL HYDRAULIC LINES PRESSURE TESTED AND BOTH PRESSURE AND RETURN LINES LEAKING AT CENTRE 'T' FITTING.Aug 31, 1996 · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA961021007Tachometer Box · shorted(CAN) TACH BOX FAILED WHILE ON VERY SHORT FINAL TO MOUNTAIN TOP LANDING AT 8000 FEET, AND 20 DEGREES CELSIUS. CAUSED ENGINE BLEED VALVE NOT TO CLOSE THEREBY ENGINE COMPRESSOR EXCEEDED NORMAL RED LINE. THE ENGINE WAS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM AND IT RAPIDAug 24, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA970311043Belt · broken(CAN) BELT BROKE IN FLIGHT CAUSING LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER. BELT HAD OVERHEATED AND FAILED. HYDRAULIC PUMP AND ROTOR BRAKE SHIMMING WERE WITHIN LIMITS.Aug 15, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX5464Fuel Contl Unit · malfunctionedPILOT REPORTS 2 PERCENT NG FLUCTUATION WITH CORRESPONDING FLUCTUATION IN TOT AND TQ. REMOVED FUEL CONTROL TO PERFORM FUNCTIONAL CHECK AT TURBOMECA. P/N OFF 0164448160, S/N OFF B.625B. INSTALLED LOANER. P/N ON 0164448330, S/N ON 460B. (X)Aug 14, 1996 · N68SA · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA970311041Starflex · cracked(CAN) 20 MM CRACK IN STARFLEX.Aug 10, 1996 · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA970311042Ignitor · non function(CAN) DURING A 2000 HOUR INSPECTION THE LEFT HAND IGNITOR FOUND UNSERVICEABLE.Aug 10, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 96ZZZX4638Igniter · failedIGNITER INTERMITTENT, FOUND SEPARATED INTERNALLY. LESS THAN 160 HOURS ON IGNITER.Aug 8, 1996 · N781LF · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 96ZZZX4639Igniter · failedIGNITER INTERMITTENT, FAILED INTERNALLY. 680 STARTS ON IGNITER.Aug 6, 1996 · N781LF · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA970311021Indicator · intermittent(CAN) TORQUEMETER BEGAN TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY THEN BLEW A FUSE AND QUIT.Jul 24, 1996 · Snias AS350B · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA960808105Terminal Block · burnt(CAN) THE THIRD TERMINAL BLOCK (LOOKING FROM REAR, LEFT TO RIGHT) BURNT OUT.Jul 16, 1996 · Snias AS350BA · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA960812017Pump · failed(CAN) PUMP FAILED AFTER 2 HOURS IN SERVICE (5 STARTS).Jul 15, 1996 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Boost Pump
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