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 CA030411005Belt · 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.Mar 31, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA030429002Bearing · broken(CAN) COMPONENT REMOVED FOR METAL CONTAMINATION. DURING DISASSEMBLY FOR INVESTIGATION BEARING LOCK FOUND BROKEN INTO MULTIPLE FRAGMENTS. THIS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO EPICYCLIC AND REDUCTION GEARBOX ASSEMBLIES. POSSSIBLE CAUSE IS INCORRECT BEARING PRELOADMar 31, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 3144032703Altimeter · inoperativeALTITIUDE INDICATOR INOP.Mar 27, 2003 · N5226R · Snias AS350B3 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR CA030319003Bearing · seized(CAN) DRIVE END BEARING SEIZED DURING FLT, SPUN IN BEARING LINER. WORE OUTER DIAMETER OF BRG RACE DOWN TO POINT THAT ARMATURE BEGAN RUBBING ON STATOR. THIS WEAR CONTINUED UNTIL SUFFICIENT TORQUE BUILT UP TO SHEAR DRIVE SHAFT AT QUILL SECTION. TEARDOWN OF UNIMar 18, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA030312002Belt · broken(CAN) AFTER THE PILOT PERFORMED HIS HYD PRESSURE TEST, (HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) LIGHT CAME ON. ON DI THE NIGHT BEFORE AND ON THE DAY OF INCIDENT, THE BELT.Mar 5, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA030526012Engine · fod(CAN) ENGINE DOESN'T CRANK. COMPRESSOR APPEARED LOCKED. STARTER & FCU REMOVED. COMPRESSOR STILL LOCKED. WHILE TRYING TO ROTATE COMPRESSOR BY HAND IT EVENTUALLY FREED UP A BIT. IT WOULD ROTATE 1 AND 1/2 TURNS THEN LOCK UP. SUSPECTED FOD IN THE COMPRESSOR. ENGIMar 5, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Turbine SectionSDR CA030317018Gearbox · making metal(CAN) MAIN GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING FLIGHT.PILOT LANDED AND INSPECTED THE MGB CHIP PLUG. NO METAL FOUND. HE CALLED THE BASE AND WE ADVISED HIM TO CHECK THE MAST BEARING CHIP DETECTOR AND CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE LIGHTS STILL WORKED. NO METAL FOUND. AIRCMar 4, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA030312001Belt · broken(CAN) BELT BROKE BEFORE TAKE OFF. FOUND TO HAVE BROKEN AT THE SEAM. PULLEY AND PUMP WERE CHANGED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BELT. IT WAS NOTED THIS TIME, AS IN OTHER TIMES THAT THE BELT WAS TENSIONED TO THE MAX IN ORDER TO PUT THE PULLEY BOLTS IN.Feb 21, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA030312018Servo · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTS THAT SERVO IS HARD TO MOVE. WHEN SERVO IS MOVED BY PILOT INPUT TO TAIL ROTOR PEDALS, THE SERVO MOVES THE PEDAL FULL FORWARD TO ITS STOPS OR FULL AFT DEPENDING ON WHICH PEDAL IS MOVED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN, THE PEDALS SHOULD ONLY MOVE AS Feb 18, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA030312019Shaft · worn(CAN) SPLINES ON HYDRAULIC PULLEY SHAFT, S40, WORN WELL BEYOND LIMITS.Feb 18, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA030317017Engine · making metal(CAN) ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. PILOT LANDED, REMOVED AND CLEANED THE CHIP PLUG, RETAINING THE METAL, THEN RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO BASE FOR THE ENGINEERS INSPECTION. INSPECTED ALL CHIP PLUGS,SCREENS AND FILTER IAW TURBOMECA ARRIEL 1 MAINTENFeb 5, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA030203005Wire · broken(CAN) PUMP WAS INSTALLED ON JANURAY 13, 2003. AIRCRAFT WAS RUN FOR 1.5HRS OVER THE 16TH, 17TH, 18TH OF JANUARY.ON THE 19TH THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE NR 2 PUMP WAS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY. INSPECTION REVEALEDTHAT THE HOLE IN THE COVER FOR THE WIRE WAS OUT BY 1Jan 19, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel System WiringSDR CA030205007Bearing Cage · torn(CAN) VIBRATION, COULDN'T STROBE OUT (1.2 IPS). CHECKED 1/2 SHELL BEARINGS AND NOTICED 2 BEARINGS TORN. REMOVED TAIL ROTOR ASSY AND CHANGED 4 BEARINGS, 1 SET PN 355A09103601 AND TWO PN 350A33215300 DUE TO WEAR. TAIL ROTOR SPAR INSPECTED AND NO DAMAGE FOUND. Jan 8, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor HeadSDR PG9R100117Bearing · delaminatedTAIL ROTOR BEARING DELAMINATED AT 487.7 TTSN.Dec 3, 2002 · N890AK · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR AUS20021339Stop · corroded(AUS) MAIN ROTOR HEAD SPHERICAL STOP CORRODED. FOLLOWING STRIPPING OF THE PAINT, FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND A CRACK ORIGINATING FROM THERADIUS LOCATED ON THE REAR SIDE WHICH EXTENDED AROUND HALF OF THE OUTER SIDE.Nov 14, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA021108014Thrust Bearing · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION A DEEP CRACK IN THE LAMINATED RUBBER WAS FOUND. CRACK WAS TO THE MAXIMUM LIMIT OF 10MM. THE PARTS WERE REMOVED AND NEW SPHERICAL THRUST BEARINGS INSTALLED.Nov 5, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA021108015Bearing · corroded(CAN) UPON INSPECTION THE BEARING WAS FOUND TO BE PITTED WITH CORROSION. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS ONLY 529 HOURS SINCE NEW ON THE BEARING,, WE FOUND THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD SAT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.Oct 23, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA021030002Igniter · failed(CAN) UPON INSPECTING THE IGNITER, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CENTER ELECTRODE WAS MISSING. PORTION OF THE ACTUAL ELECTRODE EXPERIENCED A SEPARATION OF APPROX 6MM (1/4 INCH). THE DAMAGE CAUSED TO ENGINES HAS BEEN VARIABLE FROM ONE ENGINE TO ANOTHER, BUT THERE HAS Oct 21, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR AUS20021171Igniter · unserviceable(AUS) ENGINE IGNITER BROKEN. BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOUND SEVEREDOWNSTREAM DAMAGE. IGNITER IS MANUFACTURED BY EQYEM.Oct 17, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR AUS20021180Igniter · failed(AUS) ENGINE IGNITER ELECTRODE BROKEN OFF.Oct 9, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA021024002Igniter · failed(CAN) ROUTINE INSPECTION OF ENGINE REVEALED A LOOSE CENTER ELECTRODE (ABLE TO MOVE WITH FINGERNAIL). ALSO, INSULATOR ROTATED AROUND INSIDE IGNITER TIP HOUSING. IGNITER DID FUNCTION, HOWEVER POSSIBILITY OF CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE EXISTED. PART HAS BEEN REOct 2, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR M7K2002F00000Starflex · damagedDURING MANDATED PRE-START, STAR ARM END BUSHING ADHESIVE BOND INSPECTION IAW MFG SB., BY A QUALIFIED PILOT, ONE OF THREE STAR ARM BUSHINGS HAD A SLIPPAGE MARK MISALIGNMENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONEL CONFIRMED BUSHING BOND FAILURE. STARFLEX REMOVED AND REPLACED Sep 25, 2002 · N92MH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor HeadSDR AUS20020974Igniter · unserviceable(AUS) ENGINE IGNITERS FAULTY. IGNITER IS MANUFACTURED BY EYQUEM.Aug 20, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA020826009Bearing · loose(CAN) ASSEMBLY REMOVED FROM A/C DUE TO LOSS OF TORQUE ON NUT AND SUBSEQUENT MISALIGNMENT OF INDEX MARK. A VISUAL INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT CONFIRMED THAT BOTH LOCKING FEATURES FOR THE NUT WERE IN PLACE. PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY, A TIGHTENING TORQUE WAS APPLIED TOAug 11, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR CA020815005Igniter · unserviceable(CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION AN IGNITOR WAS FOUND UNSERVICEABLE. UPON REMOVAL IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE CENTER ELECTRODE WAS ERODED BEYOND LIMITS. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE CERAMIC ISOLATOR / INSULATOR WAS LOOSE RESULTING IN THE CERAMIC ISOLATOR FALLING INAug 8, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR KBMA119506Bracket · crackedENGINE IGNITER SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW BRACKET.Aug 8, 2002 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA021016024Tach Generator · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE WILL NOT CLOSE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED FAULTY TACH BOX. TACH BOX REPLACED, OPERATIONS NOW CORRECT.Aug 8, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR KBMA119534Igniter · inoperativeIGNITER INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH REPAIRED IGNITER.Aug 1, 2002 · N2273A · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR VY1L103152Bearing · delaminatedBEARING DELAMINATED. UNITS FAILED WITH 498.1 TTSN. WARRANTY PARTS REPLACEMENT.Jul 30, 2002 · N890AK · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA021016013Tach Generator · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE DOES NOT CLOSE WHEN REQUIRED. FAULTY TACH BOX REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY PART. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.Jul 26, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA021016018Pump · failed(CAN) LOW FUEL PRESSURE INDICATED. FUEL BOOST PUMP LOW OUTPUT PRESSURE AND VOLUME CONFIRMED. PUMP REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY UNIT.Jul 26, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA021016012Tach Generator · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE OPEN IN FLIGHT ABOVE 97 PERCENT NG AND ON LANDING. FAULTY TACH BOX REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY PART. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.Jul 23, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR AUS20020708Drain Valve · faulty(AUS) ENGINE START DRAIN VALVE FAULTY.Jul 17, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR AUS20020749Igniter · unserviceable(AUS) ENGINE IGNITER CENTRE ELECTRODE MISSING. IMPACT DAMAGE ON FIRST STAGE TURBINE AND FREE TURBINE BLADES.Jul 17, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA021016011Tach Generator · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE OPEN IN FLIGHT ABOVE 97 PERCENT NG AND ON LANDING. FAULTY TACH BOX REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY PART. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS.Jul 16, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA021016019Exciter · failed(CAN) ENGINE START REVEALED REDUCED IGNITOR SPARKING. ONE HIGH ENERGY GENERATOR FOUND FAULTY, REMOVED UNSERVICEABLE. NEW PART INSTALLED.Jul 16, 2002 · Snias AS350B · ExciterSDR CA020729012Igniter · failed(CAN) DURING MAINTENANCE, ENGINEER REMOVED IGNITERS FOR INSPECTION, ONE ELECTRODE WAS MISSING. CARRIED OUT SL. 2170 (BORESCOPE INSPECTION ) FOUND INTERNAL DAMAGE TO ENGINE. ENGINE WAS REPLACED.Jul 14, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR CA021016023Tach Generator · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE WILL NOT CLOSE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED FAULTY TACH BOX. TACH BOX REPLACED, OPERATIONS NOW CORRECT.Jul 14, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR IO5R080346Oil Filter · crackedAFTER MULTIPLE SEAL CHANGES, OBSERVES HAIRLINE CRACK IN MATING SURFACE REMOVED AND REPLACEDJul 10, 2002 · N557CB · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA021016004Bleed Valve · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE LIGHT STAYS ON, VALVE STAYS OPEN IN FLIGHT. BLEED VALVE REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY PART, DEFECT CORRECTED.Jul 2, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR CA021016015Exciter · intermittent(CAN) IGNITION INTERMITTENT FROM ONE IGNITION CHANNEL. FAULTY HIGH ENERGY GENERATOR REPLACED WITH NEW PART, STARTS CORRECTED.Jun 29, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · ExciterSDR CA021016016Exciter · intermittent(CAN) POOR IGNITION ON ENGINE STARTS. FAULTY HIGH ENERGY GENERATOR REPLACED WITH NEW PART, STARTS CORRECTED.Jun 27, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · ExciterSDR CA021016014Valve · failed(CAN) ENGINE FAILED TO START. MAXIMUM NG ATTAINED - 40 PERCENT. START ELECTROVALVE REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY PART, START CORRECT.Jun 23, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR CA021016017Pump · failed(CAN) LOW FUEL PRESSURE INDICATED. FUEL BOOST PUMP GROWLING, LOW OUTPUT, PRESSURE AND VOLUME CONFIRMED. PUMP REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY UNIT.Jun 22, 2002 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA021016021Tach Generator · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE NOT CLOSING AT 97 PERCENT. BLEED VALVE OPERATION INTERMITTENT. TACH BOX REPLACED, OPERATIONS NOW CORRECTED.Jun 13, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR KBMA117632Bleed Valve · sticksBLEED VALVE STICKS OPEN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BLEED VALVE.Jun 12, 2002 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR R7MR136935223Flange · wornREDUCTION GEAR, LEAKING OIL AT MO4 CONNECTION GROOVE. WORN FLANGE. BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jun 10, 2002 · N5771C · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR KBMA113850Bleed Valve · malfunctioned(BLEED VALVE) BLEED VALVE IS NOT OPENING OR CLOSING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Jun 6, 2002 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR CA021016020Tach Generator · failed(CAN) FAILURE OF THE TACH BOX CAUSED THE BLEED VALVE TO CLOSE ON ENGINE START-UP, STALLING THE COMPRESSOR.START WAS ABORTED. PART REPLACED WITH AIRWORTHY TACH BOX.Jun 5, 2002 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA079253Fuel Control · corrodedFCU HAS CORROSION ON SURFACE.May 16, 2002 · N854PH · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
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