Engine model · Turbo-shaft · 450 hp · registry codes 60055, 60069

Manufacturer (registry)
TURBOMECA
Model
ARRIUS 2K1
Registry codes
60055, 60069
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
450 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE34NE
Holder
Safran Helicopter Engines S.A.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 4

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2003In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 5 ADs
20031
20081
20141
20181
20211
Superseded and historical ADs · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('60055', '60069'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 1

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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('60055', '60069')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('60055', '60069')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 3

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('60055', '60069')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 13

SDR QMLA2019032619031Tube · crackedSTRONG FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. DURING TROUBLE SHOOTING DISCOVERED A CRACKED FCU RETURN FUEL TUBE BELOW THE NR 1 ENGINE DECK.Mar 26, 2019 · N659AM · Agusta A109E · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2011FA0000352Seal · leakingDURING A FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED A NR 1 ENGINE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT AND VERIFIED THAT THE ENGINE PRESSURE WAS LOW BY LOOKING AT THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. THE PILOT THEN REDUCED THE POWER ON THE NR 1 ENGINE AND LANDED AT THE AIRPORT. MECHANIC DISPATCHEDJun 3, 2011 · N503CF · Agusta A109E · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 2010F00194Computer · failedDURING CRUISE, THE PILOT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR AND THAN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SOME LATERAL INPUTS IN THE HELICOPTER , THE PILOT THAN PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THE THE BURNING ODOR WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE AND THAT THE HELIPILAug 17, 2010 · N503CF · Agusta A109E · Auto Flight SystemSDR E302008F00000Eec · malfunctionedON JULY 11, 2008 AT APPROX 1050AM THE AC LIFTED OFF AND AT APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 FT BOTH ENGINES LOST POWER. PILOT INITIATED A RIGHT PEDAL TURN AND ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT THE TAKEOFF POINT, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN THE GRASS SHORT OF THE PAD ON TOP OF THE GUARD Jul 11, 2008 · N108DU · Gulstm GIV · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR BAQA200700014Fuel Control · failedJUST PRIOR TO BEGINNING APPROACH TO DUKE. #2 ECU MAINTENANCE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS PIC REDUCED POWER TO BEGIN LANDING APPROACH, #2 FMU (FUEL CONTROL) FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. #2 ENGINE DROPPED TO 11% TORQUE. PIC TRANSITIONED TO SINGLE ENGINE GO-AROUND PMay 9, 2007 · N109DU · Agusta A109E · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR BAQA20070008Thermocouple · erodedDURING NR 2 ENGINE START-UP. NR 2 ECU MAINTENANCE AND TOT CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE NR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN. DOWN LOADED NR 2 ECU AND FOUND FAULT CODE FOR T-4 SIGNAL LOSS. DURING START THE ECU MONITORS T-4 TEMPERATURE. IF SIGNAL IS LOSS THE ECU SHUT THE EFeb 12, 2007 · N109DK · Agusta A109E · Powerplant SystemSDR 2006FA0000928Engine · making metalENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON APPROACH TO LANDING. REMOVED GAS GENERATOR MAG PLUG FOUND COVERED WITH METAL CHIPS. PROBABLE CAUSE BEARING FAILURE.Sep 19, 2006 · N91LF · Agusta A109E · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2006FA0000929Engine · making metalENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON APPROACH TO LANDING. REMOVED GAS GENERATOR MAG PLUG FOUND COVERED WITH METAL CHIPS. PROBABLE CAUSE BEARING FAILURE.Sep 19, 2006 · N91LF · Agusta A109E · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR BAQ2005F00002Antenna · failedFAILURE MODE OF ANTENNA IS (RT ELEMENT BECOMES EXTREMELY WEAK) WHICH CAUSES NAV INDICATOR DISPLAY ERRORS OF UP TO 5 DEGREES. VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATES THAT RT NAV ANTENNA ELEMENT IS EXPOSED TO A MUCH HIGHER TEMPERATURE THEN LT ELEMENT. RECENT FLIGHT PERFORJul 21, 2005 · N7YL · Agusta A109E · Navigation SystemSDR BAQA2004628Antenna · damagedOVER THE PAST 24 MONTHS THIS AIRCRAFT HAS HAD 4 SETS OF NAV ANTENNAS INSTALLED. FAILURE MODE OF ANTENNA IS (RT ELEMENT BECOMES EXTREMELY WEAK) WHICH CAUSES NAV INDICATOR DISPLAY ERRORS OF UP TO 5 DEGREES, VISUAL INSPECTION INDICATES THAT RT NAVE ANTENNA ELEMEJun 28, 2004 · N7YL · Agusta A109E · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR BRM2004F00000Transmission · contaminatedENROUTE, (3-20-04, 11:38 PM) THE PILOT NOTED A MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS PERFORMED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MAGNETIC PLUGS (UPPER AND LOWER) NO METAL WAS FOUND. A LIGHT COAT OF VERY FINE BLACK PARTICLES THAT LOOKED LIKE Mar 20, 2004 · N91LF · Agusta A109E · Main Rotor GearboxSDR BAQA089599Injector · malfunctionedENGINE FIVE STAR PROGRAM. TROUBLESHOOTING. SLOW START ENGINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Sep 29, 2003 · N7YL · Agusta A109E · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR BAQA088895Exciter · malfunctionedIGNITOR BOX FAILED OPERATIONAL CHECK. 1 CHANNEL FAILED TO FIRE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Aug 28, 2003 · N7YL · Agusta A109E · Exciter
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