# Service difficulty reports: Turbomeca ARRIEL-1D A list on [Turbomeca ARRIEL-1D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1d.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. Page 1 of 6 · 252 reports - [SDR CA190730021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190730021.md): Shock Absorber · failed · Jul 29, 2019 · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) PAINT WAS FOUND MISSING ON PART OF THE SHORT SHAFT ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE, SUSPECTED CONTACT WITH FIREWALL. SHAFT INSPECTED AND FOUND SERVICEABLE, PAINT TOUCHED UP. SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS FOUND TO BE VERY WEAK ALLOWING THE BACK OF THE ENGINE TO SWAY BACK - [SDR DCGA201708070362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DCGA201708070362.md): Gearbox · false indication · Aug 6, 2017 · N711JH · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Gearbox > PILOT EXPERIENCED A MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ENROUTE TO THE AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE EXAMINED THE SYSTEM CHIP DETECTORS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FOUND NO CHIP OR ABNOMALIES. AN OPERATIONAL TEST FLIGHT WAS PERFORMED AND FOUND SATISFACTORY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RE - [SDR CA130430022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130430022.md): Bypass Valve · failed · Apr 25, 2013 · Snias AS350B2 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > (CAN) WOULDN`T PRODUCE BYPASS INDICATION AT FUNCTION CHECK DURING A/C INSPECTION. LESS THAN 200 HRS. IN SERVICE FROM NEW. NOT AN AS355 BUT HAD NO CHOICE IN THE DROP BOX. - [SDR ULXR201302060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ULXR201302060001.md): Line · leaking · Feb 5, 2013 · N232LA · Snias AS350B2 · Hydraulic System, Main > HYDRAULIC LINE LEAKING AT SWAGGED FITTING. - [SDR 2012FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000520.md): Compressor · noisy · Jul 10, 2012 · N152TA · Snias AS350B1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > INSTALLED MODULE 3, FRESH OUT OF OVERHAUL. DURING OPS CHECKS A LOUD "HOWLING" WAS OBSERVED. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, REMOVED AND SENT TO MFG FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. - [SDR 2012FA0000354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000354.md): Starflex · cracked · Apr 13, 2012 · N350CM · Snias AS350B1 · Main Rotor Head > UPON PERFORMING (ALF) AFTER LAST FLIGHT INSPECTION, IAW MM 05-21-00-603. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE MAIN ROTOR HEAD STARFLEX IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK THAT WAS BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS. - [SDR MHI2011F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHI2011F00001.md): Compressor Blade · cracked · Aug 18, 2010 · N152TA · Snias AS350B1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > DURING FLIGHT ON 8/18/2010, THE PILOT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL NOISE IN HIS HEADSET. UPON LANDING AND SHUTDOWN OF THE ACFT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SIGNIGICANT DAMAGE TO THE AXIAL COMPRESSOR BLADES. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR INVESTIGATION. IT WAS DI - [SDR CA091215002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091215002.md): Window · departed · Dec 8, 2009 · Snias AS350B2 · Door Windows > (CAN) AIRCRAFT ON DESCENT FROM 9000 FT ASL A VIBRATION ON THE LT FWD DOOR WINDOW SLIDER WAS NOTED BY THE PASSENGER WHO TRIED TO HOLD THE SLIDER FROM VIBERATING. WHILE THE PILOT STARTED TO SLOW THE AIRCRAFT THE SLIDING WINDOW AND BONDED RAILS DEPARTED THE AIRCR - [SDR CA090825004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090825004.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 21, 2009 · Snias AS350B2 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > THE RT UPPER REAR CORNER BRACKET UNDER THE ENG DECK FOUND CRACKED. - [SDR CA090813010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090813010.md): Pressure Switch · failed · Aug 4, 2009 · Snias AS350B1 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor > HYD PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AND WARNING HORN IS ON WHEN THERE IS NO HYD FAILURE. NEW PRESSURE SWITCH PN MA124-01, SN 4021 INSTALLED. 185.4 HOURS LATTER IT FAILED, SAME PROBLEM, PN MA 124-01, SN 4136 WAS INSTALLED. 50.3 HOURS LATER IT HAD FAI - [SDR CA070831001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070831001.md): Ring · loose · Jul 26, 2007 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor Head > (CAN) DURING ENGINE SHUTDOWN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE DROOP STOP RING FELL DOWN THE MAST ASSY. THE HARDWARE HOLDING THE RING BRACKET ALL CAME OFF ALLOWING THE RING TO FALL DOWN THE MAST TO THE SWASHPLATE DRIVE LINK. SINCE THIS WAS REPORTED, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINE - [SDR CA070531007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070531007.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Apr 25, 2007 · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Injector Nozzle > (CAN) ASSEMBLY ON CONDITION. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED SERVICEABLE FOR ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. A FUNCTIONAL CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT. FOLLOWING A RUN UP TO 100 PERCENT THE ENGINE RPM WAS REDUCED AND STABILIZED AT JUST OVER FLIGHT IDLE FOR 30 SECONDS IAW COOL DOWN REQUIREME - [SDR CA070118010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070118010.md): Bolt · damaged · Jan 18, 2007 · Snias AS350B1 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom > (CAN) THIS IS (1) OF (2) BOLTS USED TO RETAIN THE HORIZONTAL STAB. TO THE TAIL BOOM OF THE HELICOPTER. THE THREADED SECTION OF THE BOLT AND THE NUT WERE FOUND MISSING. IT APPEARS THAT THE THREADED SECTION OF THE BOLT HAD BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME BEFORE DEP - [SDR CA060710005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060710005.md): Shim · misinstalled · Jun 22, 2006 · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Control System > (CAN) DURING A 100 HR INSPECTION OF AN A-STAR IN THE FIELD, THE ENGINEER PERFORMING THE INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE T/R SERVO FRICTION/GUIDE SHIM (PAD) WAS INSTALLED ON THE FORWARD BOLT AND NOT ON THE AFT ONE. WHEN RT PEDAL IS APPLIED THE SERVO FRICTION/GUIDE S - [SDR KBM2006F00171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00171.md): Transmitter · reads low · May 2, 2006 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Oil Pressure > OIL TRANSMITTER, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READS ZERO, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00174.md): Radio · inoperative · Apr 27, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · VHF Communications System > VHT SIDE TONE EXCESSIVELY LOUD, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00177.md): Transmitter · malfunctioned · Apr 27, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Pressure > ENGINE TRANSMITTER, DROP TO ZERO, OTHER GAUGES ARE NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00193.md): Transmitter · reads low · Apr 26, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Indicating System > ENGINE OIL TRANSMITTER, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE READS LOW, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00158.md): Entertain Sys · distorted · Apr 18, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Entertainment System > DMP PLAYER, UNIT SOUNDS DISTORTED, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00118.md): Pressure Switch · inoperative · Mar 13, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section > DIFF PRESSURE SWITCH, LOW AIR PRESSURE LIGHT FOR FDC FILTER CAME ON DURING HOVER, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00119.md): Meter · inoperative · Mar 13, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Independent Instruments > HOBBS METER, INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00078.md): Brushes · defective · Feb 17, 2006 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Starter-Generator > DURING START FOUND SPARKS AT STARTER GEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED BRUSHES. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00079.md): Igniter · inoperative · Feb 17, 2006 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Spark Plug/Igniter > AC HAS SLOW START. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00080.md): Igniter · inoperative · Feb 17, 2006 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Spark Plug/Igniter > AC HAS SLOW START, IGNITER, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00084.md): Transmitter · reads low · Feb 4, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Rotor Drive Indicating System > SUSPECTED TORQUE TRANSMITTER READS LOW, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00034.md): Bearing · worn · Jan 3, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox > LAMINATED BEARINGS, BEARINGS ARE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00031.md): Bushing Sleeve · worn · Dec 4, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > UNIT HAS WORN BUSHING SLEEVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00032.md): Shutoff Valve · inoperative · Dec 4, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve > FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2006F00033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00033.md): Sleeve · worn · Dec 4, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > UNIT HAS WORN HOUSING SLEEVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00356.md): Transmitter · failed · Nov 27, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Indicating System > ENGINE OIL GAUGE DROPS TO ZERO. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00354.md): Battery · weak · Nov 25, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Battery/Charger System > BATTERY WEAK, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00355.md): Battery · failed · Nov 25, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Battery/Charger System > SLOW START, REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00353.md): Fcu · failed · Nov 24, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines > SUSPECT HIGH SIDE FAILURE NTL GOVERNOR FUEL CONTROL UNIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00342.md): Gyro · spinning · Nov 12, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System > DIRECTIONAL GYRO, UNIT SPINS IN FLIGHT, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00333.md): Battery · discharged · Nov 2, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Battery/Charger System > BATTERY, REMOVED DUE TO SLOW START. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00318.md): Ics Box · inoperative · Oct 23, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) System > ICS BOX, UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00317.md): Gyro · inoperative · Oct 21, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > AG, UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00315.md): Bearing · failed · Oct 16, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Gearbox > T/R HINGE LAMINATED BEARING HAD MULTIPLE CUTS IN RUBBER. REPLACED WITH NEW. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00314.md): Boot · worn · Oct 15, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate > MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE RUBBER BOOT WAS WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00313.md): Chip Detector · inoperative · Oct 13, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Oil System > CHIP DETECTOR, UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00305.md): Starter Gen · failed · Oct 6, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Starter-Generator > INTERNAL FAILURE- ARMATURE, REPLACED STARTER GEN WITH OFF UNIT. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00311.md): Radio · failed · Sep 30, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · VHF Communications System > VHF RADIO, UNIT DISPLAY BLANKS OFF AND UNREADABLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00312.md): Gyro · spinning · Sep 30, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System > DIRECTIONAL GYRO, UNIT SPINS IN FLIGHT, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00304.md): Radio · failed · Sep 28, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · VHF Communications System > VHF RADIO, UNIT FREQ IS TOO DIM TO READ, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00303.md): Bearing · spinning · Sep 20, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Main Landing Gear > CROSSBEAM, LAMINATED BEARING, SPINNING, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00287.md): Bearing · torn · Sep 19, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox > LAMINATED BEARING, UNIT RUBBER TORN, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00288.md): Brushes · inoperative · Sep 19, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Air Distribution Fan > LT CONDENSER BLOWER INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00289.md): Drain Valve · leaking · Sep 19, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Start Valves/Controls > ENGINE FUEL START DRAIN VALVE LEAKING IN THE WEEPING HOLE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00269.md): Blower Motor · reads high · Sep 17, 2005 · N351WM · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Oil Cooler > OIL TEMP RUNNING EXTREMELY HIGH. TROUBLESHOT REPLACED OIL COOLER BLOWER MOTOR WITH O/H UNIT. (K) - [SDR KBM2005F00270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00270.md): Radio · failed · Sep 16, 2005 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · VHF Communications System > VHF RADIO, DISPLAY BLANK OFF AND CAN`T TRANSMITT OR RECEIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED VHF RADIO. (K) Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1d/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'ARRIEL1D' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1d/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.