# Turbomeca ARRIUS-2K1 - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 60055, 60069 - Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA - Model: ARRIUS 2K1 - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 450 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E34NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E34NE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Safran Helicopter Engines S.A. - Installed in: 1 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-arrius-2k1 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. ## 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 2021-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-17-05): Fuel Controlling System · Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B1, Arrius 2B1A, Arrius 2B2 and 1 more. Effective Oct 12, 2021 - [AD 2018-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-17): Turbine Section · Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B1, Arrius 2B1A, Arrius 2B2 and 1 more. Effective Apr 27, 2018 - [AD 2008-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-11): Electronic control (EEC) unit · Turbomeca Arrius 2B1, Arrius 2B1A, Arrius 2B2 and 1 more. Effective Oct 8, 2008 - [AD 2003-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-06): Gas generator high pressure (HP) turbine disk · Turbomeca Arrius 2B1, Arrius 2B1A and Arrius 2K1. Effective Oct 22, 2003 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2014-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-06) (historical): Hydro-mechanical metering unit (HMU) · Turbomeca Arrius 2B1, Arrius 2B1A, Arrius 2B2 and 1 more. Effective Mar 31, 2014 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N91LF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91LF): [International Defense & Aerospace Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20DEFENSE%20%26%20AEROSPACE%20GROUP%20LLC), [Glen Mills, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Glen%20Mills), built 2002, S/N 11509 ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB NYC06MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA005), Oct 8, 2005: Augusta 109E (N7YL), Smethport, PA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were, night instrument meteorological conditions, pilot workload, and improper air traffic control procedures by the approach… - [NTSB NYC03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA110), May 15, 2003: Agusta A109E (N7YL), Harbor Creek, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention be diverted by a mechanic during the preflight… ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20051007027709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051007027709A), Oct 7, 2005: Agusta A109E (N7YL), Smethport, PA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Further investigation by this office revealed that on October 7, 2005, at 2342 eastern daylight time, an augusta 109E, N7YL, operated by cj systems… - [Incident 20040209001999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040209001999I), Feb 9, 2004: Agusta A109E (N91LF), Burly, ID. (-23) On 02-09-04 at 1630 MDT, portneuf life flight enroute to burley, Idaho to pick up patient, experienced a chip light indicator. The pilot, barry neilsen,… - [Accident 20030515010309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030515010309A), May 15, 2003: Agusta A109E (N7YL), Harbor Creek, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot wrote, "while leveling off at 700 ft AGL I felt a vibration in the rotor system. After confirming all control responses were normal, I executed… ## Service difficulty reports (13) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR QMLA2019032619031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2019032619031), Mar 26, 2019: TUBE. CRACKED. STRONG FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. DURING TROUBLE SHOOTING DISCOVERED A CRACKED FCU RETURN FUEL TUBE BELOW THE NR 1 ENGINE DECK. - [SDR 2011FA0000352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000352), Jun 3, 2011: SEAL. LEAKING. DURING 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. - [SDR 2010F00194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00194), Aug 17, 2010: COMPUTER. FAILED. DURING 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 - [SDR E302008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E302008F00000), Jul 11, 2008: EEC. MALFUNCTIONED. ON 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 T - [SDR BAQA200700014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700014), May 9, 2007: FUEL CONTROL. FAILED. JUST PRIOR TO BEGINNING APPROACH TO DUKE. #2 ECU MAINTENANCE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS PIC REDUCED POWER TO BEGIN LANDING APPROACH, #2 FMU (FUEL CONTROL) FA - [SDR BAQA20070008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA20070008), Feb 12, 2007: THERMOCOUPLE. ERODED. DURING 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 - [SDR 2006FA0000928](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000928), Sep 19, 2006: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON APPROACH TO LANDING. REMOVED GAS GENERATOR MAG PLUG FOUND COVERED WITH METAL CHIPS. PROBABLE CAUSE BEARING FAILURE. - [SDR 2006FA0000929](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000929), Sep 19, 2006: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON APPROACH TO LANDING. REMOVED GAS GENERATOR MAG PLUG FOUND COVERED WITH METAL CHIPS. PROBABLE CAUSE BEARING FAILURE. - [SDR BAQ2005F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2005F00002), Jul 21, 2005: ANTENNA. FAILED. 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 - [SDR BAQA2004628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA2004628), Jun 28, 2004: ANTENNA. DAMAGED. OVER 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 - [SDR BRM2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BRM2004F00000), Mar 20, 2004: TRANSMISSION. CONTAMINATED. ENROUTE, (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 - [SDR BAQA089599](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089599), Sep 29, 2003: INJECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE FIVE STAR PROGRAM. TROUBLESHOOTING. SLOW START ENGINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA088895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088895), Aug 28, 2003: EXCITER. MALFUNCTIONED. IGNITOR BOX FAILED OPERATIONAL CHECK. 1 CHANNEL FAILED TO FIRE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. --- 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.