# Service difficulty reports: Turbomeca ARRIEL-1C

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR OLJA2023060500301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJA2023060500301.md): Bearing · failed · Sep 8, 2022 · N611LL · Aerosp AS365N2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > #1 ENGINE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY THE #1 ENGINE FAILURE. AT APPROXIMATELY 2050L, COMPLETED AN UNEVENTFUL TAKEOFF UNDER NVGS FROM A NIGHT SCENE AT THREE SPRINGS, HUNTINGTON CO. WITH A MED CREW OF TWO AND ONE PATIENT WITH THE INTENDED DESTINATION OF UPM
- [SDR CA120612015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120612015.md): Bearing · failed · Jun 11, 2012 · Aerosp SA365N1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) CHECKED CHIP PLUG AFTER 1.5 HRS OPERATING TIME, DUE TO METAL FOUND ON PLUG DURING 100 HR INSPECTION, REMOVED T/R GEARBOX AND INSTALLED SPARE. CHECKED TGB CONTROL ROD AT 100 HR INSPECTION IAW ASB 05-00-61 R1, AND FOUND MEASUREMENT TO BE CORRECT, FLUSHED
- [SDR MHI2012F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHI2012F00000.md): Turbine Blades · destroyed · Jun 5, 2012 · N886TW · Aerosp AS365N2 · Turbine Section
  > DURING TAXI BOTH PILOTS HEARD AN ABNORMAL WHINNING NOISE COMING FROM THE NR 1 ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A NR 1 ENGINE CHIP LIGHT. THEY SHUT THE ENGINES DOWN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE FREE TURBINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE DESTROYED BLADES. IT WAS ALSO NOTE
- [SDR MHIA20120605001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHIA20120605001.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jun 3, 2012 · N886TW · Aerosp AS365N2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > THE AIRCRAFT WAS SCHEDULED FOR A CHARTER. WHILE TAXIING TO THE TAKEOFF SPOT BOTH PILOTS HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE NR 1 ENGINE FOLLOWED BY A CHIP LIGHT. THEY THEN SHUT THE ENGINES DOWN. THE ENGINE IS BEING FORWARDED TO THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER TO DET
- [SDR QMLA2011072311080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011072311080.md): Connector · contaminated · Jul 23, 2011 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > THE NR 1 GAUGE WENT TO ZERO WITH NO ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY LANDED AT THE CLOSEST AIRPORT AND CALLED THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE ACFT AND FOUND SOME WATER IN THE 9 ALPHA CONNECTOR FOR THE INDICATOR.
- [SDR QMLA2011061411064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011061411064.md): Cable · broken · Jun 14, 2011 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System
  > PILOT NOTED ON ENGINE START, THAT THE NR 2 ENGINE NG INDICATION WAS 15 PERCENT LOWER THAN THE NR 1 ENGINE NG INDICATION. PERFORMED A NORMAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND CALLED MX. FOUND THE ANTICIPATOR CABLE BROKEN APPROX 5" FROM THE RT FWD SERVO. REPLACED THE ANTIC
- [SDR QMLA2011052011058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011052011058.md): Connector · loose · May 20, 2011 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > AFTER LANDING AT A SCENE TO PICK UP A PATIENT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION DROP TO 0 PSI. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN ACFT, AND CALLED MX. MX VERIFIED THE DISCREPANCY. INSPECTED THE ASSOCIATED WIRING AND ALSO REMOVED, CLEANE
- [SDR KY1R2011072510012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY1R2011072510012.md): Chip Detector · broken · Jul 25, 2010 · N61MD · Aerosp AS365N2 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT FOUND M04 MAGNETIC DETECTOR TIP BROKEN FROM BASE. TIP OF THE DETECTOR WAS RETAINED BY THE MAGNETIC BASE, AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED.
- [SDR BAQA200700023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700023.md): Wire Harness · defective · Jun 29, 2007 · N293SV · Aerosp AS365N2 · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > DURING LEVEL FLIGHT NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AFTER MECHANIC INVESTIGATED FOR CAUSE FOUND ENGINE WIRING HARNESS TO BE DEFECTIVE.
- [SDR BAQ2006F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2006F00003.md): Engine · making metal · Jul 5, 2006 · N164CF · Aerosp AS365N2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR ILLUMINATED ON GROUND. REAR BEARING ELECTRICAL DETECTOR AND ACCESSORY GEARBOX AND REDUCTION GEARBOX WERE INSPECTED WITH METAL FOUND ON REAR BEARING AND REDUCTION GEARBOX DETECTORS. PARTICULE ORIGINATION UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. (K)
- [SDR BAQ2006F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2006F00004.md): Gearbox · making metal · Jul 5, 2006 · N164CF · Aerosp SA365N · Accessory Gearboxes
  > ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR ILLUMINATED ON GROUND. REAR BEARING ELECTRICAL DETECTOR AND ACCESSORY GEARBOX AND REDUCTION GEARBOX WERE INSPECTED WITH METAL FOUND ON REAR BEARING AND REDUCTION GEARBOX DETECTORS. PARTICULE ORIGINATION UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. (K)
- [SDR AU510001643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001643.md): Coupling · cracked · Dec 12, 2005 · Aerosp AS365N2 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > (AUS) TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT FORWARD FLEXIBLE COUPLING CRACKED. INVESTIGATION FOUND MECHANICAL DAMAGE ON THE EDGE OF THE COUPLING AT ONE END OF THE CRACK. (OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL - IMPACT DAMAGE) (CASA NR 510001643)
- [SDR AU510001872](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001872.md): Probe · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Aerosp AS355N · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE T4 TEMPERATURE PROBE SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. LOCKING NUT STILL FIRMLY ATTACHED TO MOUNTING POINT. (CASA NR 510001872)
- [SDR BAQ2005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2005F00000.md): Blade · cracked · Nov 10, 2004 · N911UF · Agusta A109E · Tail Rotor Blades
  > FOUND CRACK ON 1 SIDE OF T/R BLADE AT STA 540.00, CRACK EXTEND FROM DOUBLER BACK 4 INCHES ALONG STA 540. CORDWISE REF FIG. 1 OF AD 2002-25-51 AIRCRAFT WAS POST MOD. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00014.md): Indicator · intermittent · Apr 14, 2004 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ATTITUDE INDICATOR, WILL NOT HOLD ATT, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR BAQA088195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088195.md): Metering Valve · malfunctioned · Aug 5, 2003 · N915ME · Aerosp AS365N2 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > FUEL FLOW METER COULD NOT SET. WOULD NOT GIVE CORRECT BURN RATE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR EGR2004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGR2004F00001.md): Blade · failed · Aug 2, 2003 · N798LL · Aerosp SA365N · Main Rotor Blades
  > MAIN ROTOR BLADE FAILED. CONTINUITY TEST BETWEEN LEADING EDGE AND GROUND STRAP BOLT.
- [SDR AUS20021401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021401.md): Windshield · bird strike · Dec 4, 2002 · Aerosp AS365N2 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (AUS) LT WINDSHIELD STRUCK BY SEAGULL IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER. WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
- [SDR ZYW2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZYW2002F00000.md): Bleed Valve · leaking · Nov 6, 2001 · N365WM · Aerosp AS365N2 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > BLEED VALVE, AIR LEAKING OUT BODY. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR OLJ2001F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJ2001F00002.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Aug 28, 2001 · N291LL · Aerosp AS365N2 · Emergency Equipment
  > PILOT DETECTED AN ODOR OF SMOKE IN CABIN OF AIRCRAFT AND PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO AIRCRAFT. A MEDICAL PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE THE ORIGIN OF THE SMOKE. THE SYSTEM WAS DE-ACTIVATED AND THE DISCREPANCY WAS DEFERED TOTHE MEL
- [SDR OU1R01003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OU1R01003.md): Pressure Switch · failed · Aug 13, 2001 · N65CW · Aerosp SA365N1 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor
  > AUX HYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT. AIRCRAFT MADE PRECAUTIONARY UNSCHEDULED LANDING TO VACANT PARKING LOT. CAUSED BY UNIT FAILURE.
- [SDR OLJ2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJ2001F00001.md): Pressure Switch · inoperative · Aug 12, 2001 · N65CW · Aerosp SA365N1 · Hydraulic Pressure Regulator, Main
  > AUX HYDRAULIC ILLUMINATED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SITE. MAINTENANCE FOUND PRESSURE SWITCH INOPERATIVE. THE SWITCH WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM WAS OPERATIONAL TESTED AND AI
- [SDR 20010130CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010130CW009.md): Gearbox · failed · Jan 5, 2001 · N911UF · Aerosp SA365N1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > INITIAL GRND RUN-UP, AFTER MJR INSP, A T/R GBX FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED AFTER APPROX 15-20 MINUTES. AC JERKED SEVERAL TIMES ALONG THE YAW AXIS, WITH NR1 ENG RUNNING AT 68%NG AND NR2 AT 65%NG AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD FRM TAIL ROTOR, SHUT DOWN WAS INITIATED,
- [SDR OLJA574U001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJA574U001.md): Hose · leaking · Dec 19, 2000 · N896LL · Aerosp SA365N1 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FOUND ON DAILY INSPECTION, HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM PRESSURE LINE TO NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. PRESSURE LINE HOSE REPLACED IN NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR.
- [SDR OLJA574U002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJA574U002.md): Hose · leaking · Dec 13, 2000 · N896LL · Aerosp AS365N2 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAK DURING AC RUN UP. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND HYDRAULIC HOSE BETWEEN DISTRIBUTION MANIFOLD AND T FITTING IN HYDRAULIC BAY RUPTURED. REPLACED HOSE.
- [SDR 20001016SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001016SH025.md): Transmitter · intermittent · Aug 31, 2000 · N365SJ · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Pressure Indicating
  > FUEL PRESSURE INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED TRANSMITTER. (X)
- [SDR 20000406SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000406SH006.md): Drain Valve · leaking · Jan 28, 2000 · N94MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Drains
  > VALVE LEAKING AROUND SPLIT LINE OF CASING. (X)
- [SDR 20000605SH008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000605SH008.md): Generator · inoperative · Dec 17, 1999 · N117SU · Bolkms BK117C1 · Exciter
  > HE GENERATOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX226.md): Diffuser · damaged · Sep 11, 1998 · N291LL · Aerosp AS365N2 · Turbine Engine Combustion Section
  > TEC TECH REP AT FACILITY TO C/W TU 202. SECOND STAGE NOZZLE INSTALLATION AFTER REMOVAL OF MODULES 2 AND 3 HEARD PIECES INSIDE ENGINE. UPON TEAR-DOWN OR SEPARATION OF MODULES 2 AND 3 FOUND DIFFUSER TO HAVE HOLE IN IT, 2 INCHES BY 6 INCHES. PARTS HAD LIBERATE
- [SDR MVH0064158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064158.md): Fcu · malfunctioned · May 12, 1997 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FUEL CONTROL INOPERATIVE. SLOW STARTS AND FLUCTUATING RPM.
- [SDR MVH0064159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064159.md): Transmitter · not calibrated · May 12, 1997 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TRANSMITTER CALIBRATED IMPROPERLY.
- [SDR MVH0064160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064160.md): Engine · making metal · May 12, 1997 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE MAKING METAL AND MODULE 3 DUE TBO.
- [SDR MVH0064153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064153.md): Sensor · malfunctioned · Apr 8, 1997 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > OVERSPEED FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY.
- [SDR MVH0064152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064152.md): Fcu · malfunctioned · Apr 3, 1997 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FUEL CONTROL INOPERABLE. HARD STARTS AND HOT STARTS FIRST START OF THE DAY.
- [SDR MVH0064143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064143.md): Check Valve · leaking · Nov 18, 1996 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > REPLACED VALVE FOR EXTERNAL LEAKING SN P171B. REMOVED VALVE SN P171B AND INSTALLED SERVICABLE VALVE, SN K575B.
- [SDR MVH0064141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064141.md): Magnetic Seal · leaking · Nov 16, 1996 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > MAG SEAL REMOVED FOR LEAKING.
- [SDR MVH0064119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064119.md): Chip Detector · leaking · Sep 13, 1996 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > CHIP PLUG LEAKS THROUGH BODY AND ELECTRODE IS LOOSE.
- [SDR MVH0064099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064099.md): Transmitter · failed · Jul 30, 1996 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUE TRANSMITTER SHORTED INTERNALLY.
- [SDR MVH0064096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVH0064096.md): Transmitter · reads low · Jul 29, 1996 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUE TRANSMITTER READS LOW.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3174.md): Igniter · tip worn · May 8, 1996 · N365SJ · Aerosp SA365N · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > IGNITER TIPS WORN. REPLACED 3 EACH. REMOVED AND REPLACED IGNITERS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3175.md): Igniter · tip worn · May 8, 1996 · N365SJ · Aerosp SA365N · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > IGNITER TIPS WORN. REPLACED 3 EACH. REMOVED AND REPLACED IGNITERS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3176.md): Igniter · tip worn · May 8, 1996 · N365SJ · Aerosp SA365N · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > IGNITER TIPS WORN. REPLACED 3 EACH. REMOVED AND REPLACED IGNITERS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2799.md): Electrovalve · failed · Mar 1, 1996 · N92MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 2 ENGINE WOULD NOT HAVE T4 CLIMB UNTIL NG SHOWED 30 PERCENT, THEN RAPID RISE ONCE IGNITION OCCURRED. REPLACED START FUEL ELECTROVALVE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6499.md): H. E. Generator · defective · Oct 6, 1995 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Exciter
  > INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF H.E. GENERATOR.
- [SDR EGRA95101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGRA95101.md): Generator · inop · Jun 12, 1995 · N272NE · Aerosp AS365N2 · Exciter
  > HE GENERATOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED
- [SDR HEEA955042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955042.md): He Generator · inoperative · May 19, 1995 · N6097Z · Snias AS350B2 · Exciter
  > HE GENERATOR INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR HEEA954673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA954673.md): Ignitor · defective · Apr 4, 1995 · N6095S · Snias AS350B2 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION NOTED LH IGNITER DID NOT FIRE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX562.md): Fuel Control · fail test · Jan 17, 1995 · N801BA · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FCU FAILED MAXIMUM NG CHECK BY MINIMUM OF.8 PERCENT. MINIMUM CHECK OF 101.8 PERCENT MINUS NG EQUALS 101.0 PERCENT. REMOVED FCU FOR REPAIR.

## 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 = 'ARRIEL1C'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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