# Service difficulty reports: Turbomeca ARRIUS-2F

A list on [Turbomeca ARRIUS-2F](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arrius-2f.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA190604025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190604025.md): Swashplate · damaged · May 30, 2019 · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > (CAN) DURING A 500FH INSPECTION OF THE SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT INJECTION OF GREASE INTO THE BALL BEARING WAS NOT POSSIBLE. UPON DISASSEMBLY FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE NOTCHES IN THE BEARING WERE NOT ALIGNED AT INSTALLATION WIT
- [SDR CA190509010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190509010.md): Bearing · rough · May 8, 2019 · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > (CAN) EXCESSIVE HEAT WAS NOTED DURING THE POST MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR HEATING IN THE FORWARD TAIL ROTOR SHAFT BEARING. DURING DISASSEMBLY OF THE BEARING UNIT IT WAS NOTED THE SEALS APPEARED BURNT ALONG WITH THE GREASE HAVING A BURNT SMELL. THE BEARING WAS REMOV
- [SDR CA190423019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190423019.md): Bearing · seized · Mar 29, 2019 · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Flight Control
  > (CAN) FOLLOWING A REPORT OF THE COLLECTIVE JAMMING DURING TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT AND ENGINE CONTROLS WERE INSPECTED. THERE WAS NO FAULT FOUND AT FIRST. THE HYDRAULIC CART WAS CONNECTED TO THE AIRCRAFT SERVOS AND THE COLLECTIVE WAS CYCLED UP AND DOWN MULT
- [SDR CA190325024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190325024.md): Engine · making metal · Mar 23, 2019 · Bell 505 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED AN ENGINE CHIP EVENT DURING FERRY FLIGHT. SAFRAN IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION AND HAS DETERMINED THE CHIP TO BE BEARING RETAINER MATERIAL FROM THE GEARBOX MODULE (SEE ATTACHED PHOTO). SAFRAN IS WORKING TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT MODULE OR R
- [SDR 2017FA0000324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000324.md): Wire · chafed · Jun 27, 2017 · N820PM · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Drive System Wiring
  > THE MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS CAUSING MG8 PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON CAUTION PANEL. THIS OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ONLY LASTED 21 DAYS WITH 101.6 HRS FLOWN. FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THIS PARTICULAR PART SHOWED INTERNAL WIRES CHAFFED AGAINST MICRO
- [SDR 2017FA0000323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000323.md): Pressure Switch · chafed · Jun 26, 2017 · N820PM · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > THIS MAIN GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WAS CAUSING MGB PRESSURE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON CAUTION PANEL. FURTHER RESEARCH INTO THIS PARTICULAR PART SHOWED INTERNAL WIRES CHAFFED AGAIN HOUSING CAUSING A SHORT IN WIRES AND ILLUMINATING MGB PRESSURE LIGHT. SUGGEST
- [SDR KW1R20161215005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KW1R20161215005.md): Fire Detector · contaminated · Dec 18, 2016 · N454F · Urocop EC120B · Fire Detection
  > SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER TAKE-OFF "ENG FIRE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS EXECUTED. WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO LANDING, LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED FOR APPROX. 30 SECONDS TOTAL. AN INITIAL INSPECTION BY THE FLIGHT CREW AFTER LANDIN
- [SDR 1HTR2016011300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1HTR2016011300001.md): Pressure Switch · malfunctioned · Dec 29, 2015 · N121PD · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > IN FLIGHT ILLUMINATION OF MAIN GEAR BOX PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT, RED, PILOT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. PRESSURE SWITCH WAS STICKING.
- [SDR 2014FA0000627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000627.md): Injector · clogged · Oct 13, 2014 · N573AG · Urocop EC120B · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > IN CONJUNCTION WITH LT & RT FUEL INJECTOR MANIFOLDS, ARE CAUSING EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES IN THE COCKPIT. PART TIME ONLY REACHED 215.6 HOURS BEFORE BECOMING CLOGGED INTERNALLY CAUSING THE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST FUMES. PREVIOUS ISSUES HAVE ALSO NOT REACHED ITS 400
- [SDR 2013FA0000760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000760.md): Bushing · seized · Dec 19, 2013 · N376HS · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Head
  > OUTER BUSHING SEIZED ON INNER BUSHING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000762.md): Bushing · scored · Nov 4, 2013 · N241CB · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Head
  > ROTATING SCISSOR "H" LINK, HAS SCORING ON BUSHINGS.
- [SDR 2013FA0000744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000744.md): Scissor Link · debonded · Oct 28, 2013 · N378HS · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Head
  > SCISSOR LINK FIXED BUSHING DISBONDED FROM SCISSOR LINK, INNER ROTATING, SLIP BUSHING SEIZED IN OUTER STATIONARY BUSHING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000759.md): Bushing · debonded · Oct 22, 2013 · N372HS · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Head
  > FIXED BUSHING FROM SCISSOR LINK DISBONDED & SEIZED ON REMOVABLE CARBIDE BUSHING.
- [SDR 2013FA0000285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000285.md): Structure · corroded · May 3, 2013 · N377HS · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > 30 DAY CORROSION INSPECTION NOTED A SLIGHT BUBBLE ON THE EDGE OF THE RADAR ALTIMETER MOUNT AND TAIL BOOM JUNCTION. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED INTER-GRANULAR AND CORROSION OF ALUMINUM OUTER SKIN OF TAILBOOM STRUCTURE UNDER THE MOUNT. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE COR
- [SDR 2013FA0000017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000017.md): Outlet · burned · Dec 19, 2012 · N3926A · Urocop EC120B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTED BURNING AROUND THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST OUTLET. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BURNING, CRACKING AND DEBONDING HAD TAKEN PLACE IN A 12 X 9 AREA. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE CAUSE COULD BE FROM AN ENGINE BREATHER TUBE THA
- [SDR 2012FA0000494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000494.md): Torque Tube · worn · Jul 12, 2012 · N3926A · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > ACFT UNDERGOING 1500 HR INSPECTION AT A TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME OF 1501.4 HRS. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE THE WEAR ADHESIVE TAPE ON THE ORIGINAL ASSY HAD DEBONDED AND CAUSED AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF WEAR TO THE SHAFT (.008").
- [SDR 2011FA0000307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000307.md): Skin · chafed · May 3, 2011 · N378HS · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE TAILBOOM THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER TAILBOOM SKIN UNDER THE WIRE HARNESSES. IN SOME CASES IT HAD PENETRATED THE COMPOSITE MATERIA
- [SDR 2011FA0000308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000308.md): Skin · chafed · May 3, 2011 · N3925A · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAILBOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER TAIL BOOM SKIN UNDER THE WIRE HARNESSES. IN SOME CASES IT HAD PENETRATED
- [SDR 2011FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000310.md): Skin · chafed · May 3, 2011 · N3926A · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAIL BOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER TAIL BOOM SKIN UNDER THE WIRE HARNESSES. IN SOME CASES IT HAD PENETRATED
- [SDR 2011FA0000311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000311.md): Skin · chafed · May 3, 2011 · N377HS · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING THE INSTALLATION OF A TAIL BOOM ON THE SAME MODEL ACFT THAT HAD BEEN REPAIRED FOR CRACKING IN THE LT FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT THE MECHANIC NOTED CHAFING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER TAIL BOOM SKIN UNDER THE WIRE HARNESSES. IN SOME CASES IT HAD PENETRATED
- [SDR 2011FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000201.md): Skin · cracked · Mar 14, 2011 · N378HS · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING THE QC FINAL INSP PHASE OF A 100 HR INSP THE INSPECTOR NOTED A CRACK EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY FWD AND AFT FROM THE LT FWD NAV/VOR ANTENNA MOUNT. PHOTO`S AND INFOR SENT TO MFG FOR DETERMINATION. MFG SUGGEST REMOVAL AND REPAIR BY MFG. BELIEVE PART TO B
- [SDR 2011FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000042.md): Control Unit · misaligned · Jan 25, 2011 · N374HS · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Control
  > FOUND MIXER UNIT MISALIGNED CAUSING THE CYCLIC STICK TO RISE UNCOMMANDED DURING GROUND CHECKS AND ALSO CAUSED THE STRESS OF OTHER FLIGHT CONTROL COMPONENTS IN THE SYS CAUSING RIVETS TO WORK WHEN THE ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE CYCLIC IN THE LOCKED POSTION.
- [SDR CA090630007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090630007.md): Pressure Switch · leaking · Jun 29, 2009 · Urocop EC120B · Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve, Main
  > (CAN) AFTER LANDING, NOTICED A BIT OF OIL ON THE SIDE OF THE ACFT. OPENED THE COWL TO FIND A LOT OF HYD FLUID ON THE DECK. THIS WAS THE SECOND FLIGHT OF THE DAY AND HAD CHECKED ALL THE OILS AND THE DECK WAS DRY BEFORE THE FLIGHT. THE FIGHT WAS 2.2 HOURS.
- [SDR 2009FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000209.md): Starter Gen · worn · Mar 10, 2009 · N451F · Urocop EC120B · Starter-Generator
  > GROWLING OR LOUD HOWLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AREA FLUCTUATING WITH POWER CHANGES. VIBRATION TRANSMITTING THROUGH ACFT.
- [SDR 2008FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000310.md): Engine · making metal · May 6, 2008 · N197CB · Urocop EC120B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. INSPECTED CHIP DETECTORS, AND FOUND METAL SLIVERS ON MODULE NR 1 CHIP DETECTOR. ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000114.md): Starter Gen · failed · Jan 29, 2008 · N179CB · Urocop EC120B · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER/GENERATOR FAILED TO ENERGIZE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000058.md): Engine · making metal · Jan 23, 2008 · N146CB · Urocop EC120B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON 10, OCT. 2007 THE PILOT REPORTED THE ENGINE CHIP WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIS WAS THE FOURTH OCCURRENCE IN 10.9 HOURS. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR.
- [SDR 2008FA0000022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000022.md): Oil Jet · leaking · Dec 21, 2007 · N183CB · Urocop EC120B · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE EXPERIENCING INTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE. MFG CONDEMNED ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED SERVICE, AND RETURNED TO MFG FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR 2008FA0000024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000024.md): Engine · making metal · Oct 19, 2007 · N197CB · Urocop EC120B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR ILLUMINATED. BOTH CHIP DETECTORS HAD METAL CONTAMINATION. SAMPLES TAKEN, AND MFG CONDEMNED ENGINE. ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, AND RETURNED TO MFG 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 = 'ARRIUS2F'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arrius-2f/reports

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