# Turbomeca ARRIEL-1S - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 60052 - Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA - Model: ARRIEL 1S - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 701 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E19EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E19EU) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.S. - Installed in: 1 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1s Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2017-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-07): Fuel Control/Turbine Engines · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective Aug 8, 2017 - [AD 2016-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-10): Centrifugal impeller · Turbomeca Arriel 1, Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1 and 13 more. Effective Dec 6, 2016 - [AD 2015-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-13-04): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 16 more. Effective Sep 1, 2015 - [AD 2013-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-24-05): Free turbine module · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective Jan 28, 2014 - [AD 2013-08-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-08-22): Tachometer's unit cycle-counting feature · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective May 28, 2013 - [AD 2012-27-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-27-02): High gas generator speed (NG) rating vibration check · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective Feb 14, 2013 - [AD 2012-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-24-03): Gas generator rotating assembly · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 10 more. Effective Jan 7, 2013 - [AD 2012-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-23-12): Fuel control units (FCUs) · Turbomeca Arriel 1E2, Arriel 1S and Arriel 1S1. Effective Jan 7, 2013 - [AD 2011-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-05-08): Fuel ejector · Turbomeca Arriel 1E2, Arriel 1S and Arriel 1S1. Effective Mar 9, 2011 - [AD 2009-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-07): Reduction gearboxes (module M05) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective Jan 12, 2010 - [AD 2007-02-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-17): Fuel leak at the level of start electro valve · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 12 more. Effective Mar 2, 2007 - [AD 2003-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-03): Second Stage Turbine Disk · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 10 more. Effective Sep 12, 2003 - [AD 2003-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-12): Bleed Valve · Turbomeca Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1C, Arriel 1C1 and 12 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003 - [AD 2000-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-01): Rear Bearing Oil Return System · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 9 more. Effective Oct 17, 2000 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2017-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-04-51) (historical): Fuel Control/ Turbine Engines · Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective Mar 30, 2017 - [AD 2014-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-19-05) (historical): Engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 16 more. Effective Nov 5, 2014 - [AD 2011-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-05-51) (historical): Low-pressure fuel system ejectors · Turbomeca Arriel 1E2, Arriel 1S and Arriel 1S1 - [AD 2009-12-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-12-51) (historical): Gearboxes (module M05) · Turbomeca Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2, Arriel 1B and 9 more. Effective Jul 15, 2009 - [AD 2009-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-03-04) (historical): Red disk plug · Turbomeca Arriel 1E2, Arriel 1S and Arriel 1S1. Effective Mar 27, 2009 - [AD 2003-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-14) (historical): Axial Compressor · Turbomeca Arriel 1A, Arriel 1A1, Arriel 1A2 and 11 more. Effective Jul 25, 2003 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N576VP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N576VP): [N576vp LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N576VP%20LLC), [Chino, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chino), built 1980, S/N 760040 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this engine model. ## Service difficulty reports (93, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR AU510002121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002121), Mar 11, 2005: CONNECTOR. CONTAMINATED. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM GAVE FALSE INDICATIONS. SUSPECT CONNECTOR CONTAMINATED. - [SDR AU510001909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001909), Mar 9, 2005: MODULE. SEIZED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE, NR 2 AND NR 3 MODULES SEIZED. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. (CASA NR 510001909). - [SDR AUS20040511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040511), Jun 7, 2004: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (AUS) ENGINE CHIP DETECTORS AND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. ENGINE WAS REPLACED. - [SDR AUS20040334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040334), May 4, 2004: FITTING. CRACKED. (AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR HINGE FITTING FAILED. - [SDR AUS20040263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040263), Apr 14, 2004: FIRE DETECTOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE FLAME DETECTOR FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20040130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040130), Feb 25, 2004: DRAIN VALVE. LEAKING. (AUS) ENGINE START DRAIN VALVE LEAKING DUE TO ORING SEAL FAILURE. - [SDR AUS20040008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040008), Jan 8, 2004: BEARING RACE. CRACKED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR INTERCONNECT ROD SPHERICAL BEARING INNER RACE CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/S-76/66 PT4. - [SDR AUS20040010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040010), Jan 8, 2004: CAP. CRACKED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADE TIP CAP TOP SKIN CRACKED IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE ATTACHMENT DOUBLER. CRACK LENGTH 270MM (10.62IN). TIP CAP HAD DISBONDED INTERNALLY FROM - [SDR AUS20031292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031292), Dec 26, 2003: FIRE DETECTOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE BAY FIRE DETECTOR FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20030898](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030898), Sep 8, 2003: LINE. CRACKED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR FUEL SUPPLY PIPE CRACKED IN FLARE. - [SDR AUS20030627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030627), Jun 23, 2003: PIPE. CRACKED. (AUS) ENGINE START FUEL INJECTOR PIPE FRACTURED AT FLARE UNDER (B NUT). - [SDR AUS20030527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030527), May 19, 2003: PUMP. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP FAULTY. HYDRAULIC FLUID LOST THROUGH PUMP CASE DRAIN. - [SDR AUS20030499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030499), May 11, 2003: SERVO. LEAKING. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR SERVO PISTON SEALS LEAKING. LOSS OF NO1 HYDRAULICSYSTEM FLUID. - [SDR AUS20030352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030352), Mar 24, 2003: SEAT BACK. CRACKED. (AUS) PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY CRACKED ACROSS ENTIRE WIDTH. SUSPECT CAUSED BY PASSENGERS PUSHING/PULLING BACK ON SEAT. SEAT BACK IS MANUFACTURED FROM COMPOS - [SDR AUS20030329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030329), Mar 17, 2003: WHEEL. CRACKED. (AUS) NOSE WHEEL HALF CRACKED AT INSIDE BEAD AREA. CRACK LENGTH 85MM(3.34IN). CRACK HAD NOT PROPAGATED COMPLETELY THROUGH THE WHEEL AND WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE - [SDR AUS20030256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030256), Mar 4, 2003: GEARBOX. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTORS CONTAINED A SMALL AMOUNT OFFERROUS PARTICLES. THE PARTICLES WERE WITHIN LIMITS AS PER THEMAINTENANCE MANUAL. AFTER CHANGI - [SDR AUS20030251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030251), Feb 24, 2003: ANGLE. CRACKED. (AUS) FUSELAGE TEE SECTION CRACKED. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 25.4MM (1IN). CRACK IS LOCATED IN AREA IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THE TOP LT TAIL BOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING - [SDR HEEA084157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084157), Feb 12, 2003: FUEL CONTROL. LEAKING. FUEL CONTROL LEAKING. - [SDR HEEA084181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084181), Feb 12, 2003: IGNITION LEAD. CHAFED. IGNITION LEAD CHAFED. - [SDR HEEA084182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084182), Feb 12, 2003: IGNITER. WORN. IGNITER WORN. - [SDR HEEA084183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084183), Feb 12, 2003: GENERATOR. INOPERATIVE. HIGH ENERGY GENERATOR IS INOPERATIVE. - [SDR HEEA084149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084149), Feb 11, 2003: BELLOWS. RUPTURED. DOES NOT OPEN ON TEST RUN. REPLACED BELLOWS PN 6893483 DUE TO RUPTURED AND PITTED. REPAIRED BLEED VALVE. - [SDR EGR2003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGR2003F00002), Feb 11, 2003: WIRE. CHAFED. NR 2 ENGINE DECU FAULT, T 1 FAILURE IN FLIGHT, ENROUTE. FOUND CHAFED WIRE. REPLACED HARNESS. - [SDR HEEA082984](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA082984), Jan 7, 2003: GENERATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. HIGH ENERGY GENERATOR POPS START CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER. - [SDR AUS20021038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021038), Sep 10, 2002: SWIVEL. FRACTURED. (AUS) LH UNDERCARRIAGE DOOR LINK SWIVEL BROKEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN INDICATION OF A PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN THE RADIUS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY ONE - [SDR AUS20020962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020962), Aug 20, 2002: PRESSURE SWITCH. FAILED. (AUS) ROTOR BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED INTERNALLY. - [SDR AUS20020903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020903), Aug 13, 2002: WIRE. WORN. (AUS) NO2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DISCHARGED. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. CAUSEDBY CHAFING OF FIRE WARNI - [SDR AUS20020510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020510), May 24, 2002: SENSOR. FAULTY. (AUS) NO2 ENGINE OVERSPEED SENSOR FAULTY. - [SDR HEEA078710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078710), May 20, 2002: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. LT ENGINE EXHAUST STACK IS CRACKED. - [SDR AUS20020459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020459), May 9, 2002: STARTER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) DC GENERATING SYSTEM FAULTY. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO CAUSE FOR THE PROBLEM BUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REPLACED; NR 2 ENGINE STARTER-GENERATOR NR 2 G - [SDR AUS20020420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020420), Apr 29, 2002: SERVO. UNSERVICEABLE. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR CONTROL SYSTEM SERVO FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20020419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020419), Apr 20, 2002: HOSE. LEAKING. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN' HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAKING. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. - [SDR AUS20020284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020284), Mar 18, 2002: GEARBOX. MAKING METAL. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. AMOUNT OF METAL ON DETECTORS WAS BEYOND MANUFACTURERS LIMITS AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS CHANGED. - [SDR AUS20020020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020020), Jan 7, 2002: FLOAT. FAULTY. (AUS) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED AN UNCOMMANDED INFLATION OF THE REAR CELLS OF THE NOSE FLOATATION BAGS. THE FLOAT SYSTEM WAS NOT ARMED AT THE TIME. - [SDR HEEA077387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077387), Dec 3, 2001: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE WOULD NOT START. - [SDR AUS20011272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011272), Nov 29, 2001: WIRE. BROKEN. (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK SENSOR HARNESS WIRE BROKEN. - [SDR AUS20010981](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010981), Sep 3, 2001: SWIVEL. LOOSE. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE COMBUSTION CHAMBER P2 AIR TAP SWIVEL UNION ASSEMBLY CONE LOOSE. - [SDR AUS20010731](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010731), Jul 12, 2001: ENGINE. FAILED. (AUS) ENGINE SUFFERED SEVERE INTERNAL FAILURE. COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE SEIZED. GAS GENERATOR AND POWER TURBINE BLADES BADLY DAMAGED. EXTERNAL DAMAGE ALSO EVIDENT - [SDR HEEA073520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073520), Jun 19, 2001: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION. - [SDR HEED073497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEED073497), Jun 14, 2001: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. N2 LAGS CREATING A 20 PERCENT TORQUE SPLIT. REPLACED UNIT. - [SDR HEED073498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEED073498), Jun 14, 2001: CHECK VALVE. STUCK. CHECK VALVE STICKING. REPLACED UNIT. - [SDR CA011105005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011105005), May 26, 2001: LABYRINTH SEAL. FAILED. (CAN) TEARDOWN REPORTS - SEVERE FAILURE OF LABYRINTH SEAL. SMALL DIAMETER ROTATING LABYRINTH SEAL ALMOST COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. SMALL PIECES RECOVERED. OUTER - [SDR AU010369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010369), Apr 20, 2001: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. (AUS) VERTICAL STABILISER FORWARD RH SPAR CAP ANGLE LOCATED AT VS117.25 CRACKED IN THE AREA WHERE THE RIVETS ATTACH THE TOP RIB TO THEANGLE. - [SDR HEED072254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEED072254), Mar 16, 2001: MAGNETIC SEAL. LEAKING. THIS SEAL LEAKED SINCE THE ENGINE S/N 15529 WAS INSTALLED ON 9/7/2000. REPLACED UNIT. - [SDR HEED072203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEED072203), Mar 14, 2001: IGNITER. WEAK. WEAK- WILL NOT START AIRCRAFT. FOUND BAD ON 150 HOURS INSPECTION. REPLACED UNIT. - [SDR HEED072204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEED072204), Mar 14, 2001: MAGNETIC SEAL. LEAKING. THIS SEAL LEAKED SINCE THE ENGINE 15529 WAS INSTALLED ON 9/7/2000 AT ATT: 4867.15 REPLACED UNIT. - [SDR HEED072212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEED072212), Mar 14, 2001: IGNITER. ERODED. ERODED CENTER ELECTRODE. REPLACED UNIT. - [SDR AU010108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010108), Feb 7, 2001: ENGINE. SEIZED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE INTERNAL FAILURE. INSPECTION FOUND COMPRESSOR SEIZED AND SEVERAL TURBINE BLADES MISSING/BROKEN. - [SDR AU000013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000013), Jan 20, 2000: VALVE. FAILED. (AUS) PILOT''S LIFE RAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED INFLATION DUE TO A RUPTURED SEAL AND WASHER IN THE INFLATION HEAD. DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT PILOT''S DOOR WITH DO - [SDR AU990761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990761), Aug 4, 1999: CYCLIC STICK. JAMMED. (AUS) CYCLIC CONTROL STICK JAMMED BY FOD. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT A SCREW BECAME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE CYCLIC TORQUE TUBE FITTING AND THE TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT BRA All 93: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arriel-1s/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE00328AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00328AT): Installation of a P2 fuel control isolation valve kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SE00567AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00567AT): Install Aeronautical Accessories Torque Monitoring System. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc --- 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.