Turbomeca ARRIEL-1B

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'ARRIEL1B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR KBM2004F00140Strap · wornENGINE EXHAUST STACK HEAT SHIELD STRAP BRACKET IS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 22, 2004 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HXSD094143Bulkhead · crackedON 3/16/06 DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF N6180T TAIL BOOM BULKHEAD P/N 350A21-1247-0051 WAS REMOVED DUE TO CRACK FOUND IN STRUCTURE. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW COMPONENT, SAME P/N ON WORK ORDER 24-36502.Mar 16, 2004 · N618OT · Aerosp AS355* · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HXS2004F00002Bulkhead · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, TAILBOOM BULKHEAD PN 350A2112470051 WAS REMOVED DUE TO CRACK FOUND IN STRUCTURE. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW COMPONENT, SAME PN ON WO 24-36502. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULKHEAD.Mar 16, 2004 · N618OT · Snias AS350BA · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR KBM2004F00125Strap · tornEXHAUST STACK STRAP BRACKET HEAT SHRINK IS RIPPED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 8, 2004 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA040805009Line · split(CAN) OVERHAULED FUEL CONTROL RECEIVED FROM MFG ON PS CC/F01782. FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT HOUSING SPLIT LINE HALVES DURING GROUND RUN/ LEAK CHECK. PART REMOVED AND RENTAL UNIT REINSTALLED.Mar 8, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA040304001Pilot Valve · seized(CAN) IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH AIRWORHTINESS DIRECTIVE CF-2003-002R1, THE FLIGHT CONTROL RODS WERE DISCONNECTED AND THE PILOT VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED ON THE FORE AND AFT SERVO.Feb 27, 2004 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic System, MainSDR KBM2004F00155Relay · malfunctionedHORN SOUNDED IN FLIGHT FOR LESS THAN 1 SECOND. ROTOR RPM REMAINED STEADY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Feb 24, 2004 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Central WarningSDR KBM2005F00016Bearing · tornT/R LAMINATED BEARING, TORN, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)Feb 18, 2004 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR KBM2005F00015Motor · inoperative5 INCH AFT EVAP MOTOR, INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)Feb 16, 2004 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR KBM2004F00122Igniter · weakIGNITER, WEAK START IN MORNING FIRST FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Feb 9, 2004 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR KBM2004F00124Transmitter · inoperativeOIL PRESSURE READS ZERO. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER.Feb 9, 2004 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine Oil PressureSDR KBM2004F00123Igniter · weakWEAK START IN MORNING FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY. REMOVED AND REPLACED IGNITER.Feb 5, 2004 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA040212004Gearbox · making metal(CAN) T/R GEARBOX MAKING METAL. CHIPS DETECTED ON DETECTORS. REPLACED T/R GEARBOX.Feb 3, 2004 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR KBM2004F00070Igniter · defectiveRT ENGINE IGNITER TIP IS DEFECTIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 24, 2004 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR KBM2004F00121Strap · wornENGINE EXHAUST SUPPORTS HEAT SHRINK IS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 9, 2004 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AUS20031338Drive Shaft · debonded(AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT FORWARD SPLINED END DEBONDED AND RIVETS WORKING.Dec 22, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA040129005Pump · broken(CAN) DURING SLINGING OF SURVEY EQUIPMENT (SO CALLED 'MAG BIRD'). HYDRAULIC FAILURE OCCURRED. PILOT DROPPED OFF SURVEY EQUIPMENT AND MADE UNSCHEDULED LANDING. THE A/C SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE. HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVEBELT FOUND BROKEN. BELT REPLACED, A/C RETURNED TDec 8, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA031205004Igniter · broken(CAN) ON REMOVAL OF IGNITORS ON ENGINE S/N 4299, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE LT IGNITOR HAD LOST IT'S CORE (IGNITOR P/N SC2036). A BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE BLADES (7 BLADES DAMAGED). THE ENGINE WAS REMOVENov 28, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA031127010Drive Belt · delaminated(CAN) UPON RECEIPT OF INFORMATION REGARDING BELT CONDITION, BELT WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AND INSPECTED. DELAMINATION OF TOP FABRIC 100 PERCENT OF WIDTH TO A DEPTH OF 2-3 MILLIMETERS. EDGES SHOWED CRACKS IN RUBBER, VISIBLE WITH 10X GLASS. LIFE OF PART Nov 18, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA031127004Igniter · failed(CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CERAMIC INSIDE THE IGNITORS X 2 WERE LOOSE AND RATTLING AROUND INSIDE THE IGNITERS. IGNITERS WERE MANUFACTURED BY CHAMPION PN CH34745. IGNITERS REPLACED. UNSERVICEABLE IGNITERS SENT TO MFG FOR REPLACEMENTNov 17, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR KBM2004F00133Strap · wornENGINE EXHAUST STRAP BRACKET WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 1, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA031113010Blade · cracked(CAN) DURING A 500 HR INSPECTION, PERFORMED A TAIL ROTOR SPAR INSP WITH DISASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED BY AD.1D(3). FOUND A LARGE PIECE OF SPAR SEPARATED ON EDGE IN LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION APPROX. 8 MM IN WIDTH AND 2 MM THICK. SEPARATION EXTENDS FROM REINFORCED ATTACOct 16, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR AUS20031230Fuel Control · faulty(AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. SUSPECT FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED.Sep 25, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AUS20031069Blade · debonded(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE TAB DEBONDED AND SEPARATED FROM BLADE CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. TAIL ROTOR BLADE TRAILING EDGE DAMAGED. INVESTIGATION FOUND FAILURE WAS DUE TO INCORRECT SOLVENT USED DURING TAB BONDING PROCEDURE AT OVERHAUL. SECONDARY EFFECTS OF TASep 16, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR KBM2004F00141Strap · wornENGINE MO 5 HEAT SHIELD STRAP BRACKET HEAT SHRINK IS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 10, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CA030918003Controller · stuck(CAN) HYDRAULIC SELECTED OFF. HYDRAULICS TOOK 35 SECONDS TO TURN OFF. SUSPECT SLIDER STICKING OPEN. REPLACED HYDRAULIC CONTROLLER (REGULATOR) WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. TEST NORMAL.Sep 8, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve, MainSDR KBM2003F00027Igniter · erraticIGNITER WORN AND OPERATING ERRATICLY. REPLACED RT IGNITER WITH NEW.(K)Sep 4, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR KBM2003F00028Bearing · loosePITCH CHANGE LINK UPPER ROD END HAS EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY. REPLACED ROD END BEARING WITH NEW.Sep 4, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KBM2004F00132Strap · crackedEXHAUST SUPPORT STRAP HEAT SHRINK CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 4, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2003F00598Engine · seizedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE SEIZURE. MO 2 AND 3 209.3 HOURS OUT OF OVERHAUL .Sep 3, 2003 · N57954 · Snias AS350BA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR KBM2004F00165Strap · deterioratedMO 5 HEAT SHIELD STRAP BRACKET HEAT SHRINK IS DETERIORATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 26, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA030826019Igniter · failed(CAN) ON ROUTINE INSPECTION BOTH ENGINE IGNITERS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE CENTER ELECTRODES. IN LIGHT OF RECENT TURBOMECA SERVICE LETTERS REGARDING IGNITERS (N/A TO THIS PN THOUGH) IT WAS DEEMED NECESSARY TO REPLACE THEM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE CAUSAug 13, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA040223004Drive Shaft · broken(CAN) AFTER FIRST START OF THE DAY THE TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN TO INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NEWLY OVERHAUL OIL PUMP WAS NOT DELIVERING ANY PRESSURE. ON REMOVAL OF MAIN TRANSMISSAug 13, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA088650Igniter · wornENGINE IGNITER WORN BEYOND LIMITS. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR.Jul 17, 2003 · N855PH · Snias AS350* · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 31440707031Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING.Jul 7, 2003 · N5226R · Snias AS350B3 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA030707005Module · damaged(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS TAKING OFF AND CLIMBING. HE WAS ABOUT 40 FT INTO THE AIR AND HEARD A LOUD BANG. LANDED IMMEDIATELY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. ENGINEER SENT TO THE LOCATION FOR INVESTIGATION. THE INSPECTION REVEAL POSSIBLE DAMAGE OJul 6, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA030709007Thrust Bearing · damaged(CAN) ELASTOMER SEPARATION.Jun 28, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA030703003Servo · failed(CAN) PROBLEM RETURNED WITH AIRCRAFT. HYD HAND OVER LT DURING HYD TEST. SWAPPED LATERAL SERVO'S LT TO RT AND RT TO LT. DURING TEST CYCLE WENT HAND OVER RT. THE OPPOSITE SERVO (LT HYDRAULIC SERVO) FROM PREVIOUS SDR WAS REPLACED. PROBLEM WENT AWAY. HYD SERVO IS Jun 23, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HXS2003F00003Engine · making metalPILOT IN FLIGHT NOTICED AN ENGINE CHIP LIGHT. HE THEN LANDED AND THEN FOUND SMALL FLAKE OF WHAT APPEARED TO BE CARBON WHICH IS CLASSIFIED IN MFG MM AS CATEGORY ONE WHICH ALLOWS ONLY CLEANING OF THE PLUG AND CONTINUED SERVICE. PILOT TOOK OFF AND HEADED FOR HIJun 13, 2003 · N6094U · Snias AS350BA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA031031009Drain Valve · failed(CAN) ON ENGINE SHUTDOWN, A SINGLE POP SOUND IS HEARD AT THE EXHAUST AREA. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DETERMINE THE DRAIN / OVERSPEED VALVE TO BE THE CAUSE. A SMALL JET BENEATH THE T-FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING. THE DRAIN/ OVERSPEED VALVE HAD JUST BEEN REPLACJun 13, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Engine DrainsSDR CA031031008Bearing · loose(CAN) ON THE DAILY INSPECTION, THE BEARING WAS FOUND LOOSE IN THE HOUSING( MOVEMENT AXIALLY ) BECAUSE OF STAKING FAILURE. FURTHERMORE, WITH THE FREEDOM OF THE BEARING TO MOVE AXIALLY PLUS THE RADIAL STRESSES IMPOSED, THE SLEEVE BETWEEN THE BEARING OUTER RACE AJun 5, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA030707004Bearing · destroyed(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING AND HAD A CHIP LIGHT. PILOT LANDED IMMEDIATELY. ON SHUT DOWNHE HEARD LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CHECKED IS CHIP PLUG AND FOUND L OTS OF METAL. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED AND LEFT ON SITE. RENTAL ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. ENGINE WAS May 26, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR HXS2003F00002Chip Detector · contaminatedPILOT CALLED IN AN AMBER CHIP LIGHT JUST AFTER LIFT OFF AND RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTED ENGINE CHIP PLUGS AND FOUND A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL IDENTIFIED AS A SMALL BLACK PARTICLE OF CARBON WHICH IN THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL PLACES IT AS CATEGORY ONE. CLEANED CMay 21, 2003 · N6094U · Snias AS350BA · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR CA030527012Servo · failed(CAN) DURING HYD TEST CYCLIC WENT HARD OVER LT WITHOUT CONTROL INPUT. WHEN HYD FLUID WAS WARM HARD OVER WAS LESS NOTICEABLE. WHEN HYD SYSTEM PRESSURE WAS DUMPED, CYCLIC WENT HARD OVER LT. HYD SERVO REPLACED, AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.May 12, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA030514005Compressor · damaged(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS BEING GROUND RUN AFTER ASSEMBLY FROM MAJOR MAINT INSPECTION. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. ENGINE REAR VIBERATION CHECK IAW AWD 1990-064 (A)R1 6MM/S (ACCEPTABLE). ENGINE COAST DOWN 45 SEC. AFTER GROUND RUN AN ENGINE OIL FLOW WAS IN PROMay 5, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR HCM2003F00000Fadec · inoperativeTEN MINUTES INTO THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, A SERIES OF WARNING GONGS WENT OFF IN THE PILOTS HEADSET FOLLOWED BY THE YELLOW (GOV) LIGHT, THE RED (GOV) LIGHT AND THE RED (TWX GRIP) LIGHT ALL BEING ILLUMINATED. THE RED (GOV) LIGHT FLICKERED AND EVENTUALLY WENApr 30, 2003 · N11QD · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR S9HA265Y1A/C Pack · failedAIR CONDITIONING BLOWING WARM AIR. INSPECTION REVEALED BELT MELTED ON THE PULLEY. REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR ASSY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT, INSTALLED NEW BELT. SYSTEM SERVICED IAW MFG INSTRUCTIONS. POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR FAILED INTERNALLY CAUSING THE BELT TO BREAK.Apr 25, 2003 · N356NT · Snias AS350BA · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR CA030428007Belt · torn(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AME DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT WAS TORN (APPROXIMATELY .3333 OF THE WIDTH) AT LAP JOINT AREA. BELT REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 14, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA030409001Belt · cracked(CAN) UPON ROUTINE INSPECTION, AME FOUND HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT TO BE CRACKED AND STARTING TO DELAMINATE (1/8INCH DELAMINATED) AT LAP JOINT. BELT REPLACED PRIOR TO FURTHER FLIGHT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BELT WAS 'VERY TIGHT' WHEN STRETCHED TO REQUIRED VALUE ON IApr 7, 2003 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA030411004Belt · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION AME DISCOVERED HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT TO BE CRACKED (APPROXIMATELY HALF WIDTH). BELT WAS REPLACED AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 6, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
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