# Turbomeca MAKILA-1A - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 60072 - Manufacturer (registry): TURBOMECA - Model: MAKILA 1A - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 1,662 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E12NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E12NE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Safran Helicopter Engines - Installed in: 0 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-1a 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 2024-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-05): Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) · Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 1A, Makila 1A1 and Makila 1A2. Effective Nov 26, 2024 - [AD 2023-01-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-11): Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) · Safran Helicopter Engines Makila 1A and Makila 1A1. Effective Feb 6, 2023 - [AD 2010-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-12-02): Proportional Pressure Reducing Valve (PPRV) · Turbomeca Makila 1A and Makila 1A1. Effective Jul 13, 2010 - [AD 2008-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-16): Digital electronic control units (DECUs) · Turbomeca Makila 1A and Makila 1A1. Effective May 21, 2008 - [AD 2007-03-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-03-20): LPG board of the ECU · Turbomeca Makila 1A and Makila 1A1. Effective Mar 19, 2007 - [AD 2002-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-02): Exhaust Pipes · Turbomeca Makila 1A, Makila 1A1 and Makila 1A2. Effective Oct 3, 2002 - [AD 2000-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-11): Scavenge and Lubrication Systems · Turbomeca Makila 1A and Makila 1A1. Effective Jun 12, 2000 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2002-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-05) (historical): Digital Electronic Control Units (DECU's) and Electronic Control Units (ECU's) · Turbomeca Makila 1A, Makila 1A1 and Makila 1A2. Effective Aug 16, 2002 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this engine model now. ## 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 (57, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2025F00141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00141), Jun 9, 2025: COMPRESSOR. STALLED. WHILE CONDUCTING 133 EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS LOCATED ON A NAVY VESSEL, A POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR STALL WAS EXPERIENCED FOLLOWING RELEASE OF AN EXTERNAL LOAD WHILE - [SDR 2020F00046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00046), Sep 12, 2019: SWASHPLATE. DAMAGED. THIS SUBMISSION CORRECTS AND EFFECTIVELY REPLACES A PREVIOUS SUBMISSION ON THIS AIRCRAFT AT THE SAME DATE AND TIME. DURING START UP THE PILOTS RECEIVED A CHIP L - [SDR 9EKA2015042915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015042915), Apr 17, 2015: FCU. FAULTY. UPON LANDING DIFF NG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH A NG T4 DROP ON ENG 2 FOLLOWED BY AN NR OVER SPEED ALARM & HIGH NG ON ENG 1 & HIGH NR RPM. PILOT REDUCED THROT - [SDR 9EKA20150303010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150303010), Mar 3, 2015: FCU. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, NG SPLIT OF 2000 BETWEEN ENGS. - [SDR 9EKA20150218009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150218009), Feb 18, 2015: FIREWALL. CRACKED. ON A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NR 2 ENG TO MGB FIREWALL FEED THROUGH FOUND CRACKED. - [SDR 9EKA02022015008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA02022015008), Feb 2, 2015: FIREWALL. CRACKED. ON A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NR 1 ENG TO MGB FIREWALL FEED THROUGH FOUND CRACKED. - [SDR CA110112007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112007), Jan 9, 2011: WINDSCREEN. CRACKED. INFLIGHT CRACKING OF OUTER LAYER. RETURN TO BASE. - [SDR CA110105006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110105006), Dec 9, 2010: LOGIC CARD. FAILED. (CAN) GEAR WAS SELECTED FOR RETRACTION AFTER T/O. AMBER GEAR TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON. EMERGENCY CHECK LIST CONSULTED. GEAR SELECTED DOWN W/NO CHANGE, TRANSIT - [SDR CA110105008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110105008), Dec 7, 2010: PHASE RELAY. FAILED. (CAN) BEFORE TAXIING, THE INLET ANTI ICE WAS TURNED ON, BUT SHOWED THE DEICE LIGHT ON THE 32 ALPHA PANEL AND COULD NOT BE RESET WITH MULTIPLE TRIES AND ENGINE S - [SDR CA090522005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090522005), May 19, 2009: SPACER. FAILED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE 500 HR INSP AND AFTER THE REMOVAL OF THE FREQUENCY ADAPTORS, THE FLAPPING HINGE PIN SPACER THAT MATES AGAINST THE FREQUENCY ADAPTER SPHERIC - [SDR CA080513007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080513007), May 6, 2008: TRANSMISSION. MAKING METAL. (CAN) TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATION. FERROUS METAL CHIPS, WHISKERS AND FLAKES FOUND IN FILTER AND SUMP AND ON CHIP DETECTOR. - [SDR CA070807006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070807006), Jul 14, 2007: PIN. WORN. (CAN) ON MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX REMOVAL SMALL PIN P/N 332A38-1015-21 FOUND INSTALLED IN LIEU OF LARGE PIN P/N 332A38-1019-21 IN LOWER POSITION OF FORWARD SUSPENSION - [SDR CA070427001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070427001), Apr 16, 2007: DOOR. SEPARATED. (CAN) AFTER TAKING OFF FROM AN OFFSHORE RIG AT 300 FT, 70 KNOTS, CREW HEARD A STRONG NOISE AND ONE OF THE PASSENGERS ADVISED THAT DOOR WAS MISSING. P/C NOTICED - [SDR CA060419006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060419006), Apr 18, 2006: TIE BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) A/C RETURNED FROM AN OFFSHORE TRIP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE CARRYING OUT THE TURN AROUND CHECKS AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE 3 ENGINE TIE BOLTS WAS ONLY H - [SDR CA060315001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060315001), Mar 14, 2006: BRACKET. CRACKED. DURING A ROUTINE DAILY INSPECTION, TWO MAIN ROTOR DEICE BRACKET WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN THE SAME AREA. THESE BRACKETS WERE REPLACED AND THE A/C RETURNED TO - [SDR CA060127007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060127007), Jan 27, 2006: WIRE HARNESS. WORN. (CAN) A/C RETURNED FROM AN OFFSHORE TRIP, THE MAINTENANCE STAFF WERE CARRING OUT A ROUTINE TURN AROUND CHECK AND FOUND THE M/R DEICE HARNESS BROKEN AT THE CONNE - [SDR CA051123003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051123003), Nov 22, 2005: BUSHING. CRACKED. DURING THE DAILY INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED BLACK T/R BLADE FLAPPING HINGE HADE A LITTLE MORE RESISTANCE, (SIDE TO SIDE MOTION) THAN THE OTHER BLADES. AFTER FUR - [SDR CA051017013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051017013), Oct 16, 2005: COUPLING. DAMAGED. AFTER LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, ENGINEERING REVIEWED THE HUMS DATA AND NOTICED A SPIKE IN THE SHAFT INFORMATION. THE A/C ENGINE WAS REMOVED THE SHAFT REMOVED FROM - [SDR CA050719003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050719003), Jul 2, 2005: BRACKET. CRACKED. (CAN) THE DEICE EQUIPMENT WAS BEING REMOVED FOR THE SUMMER SEASON,WHEN THIS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED. NO PREVIOUS EVIDENCE WAS DISCOVERED CONCERNING THIS PART.THIS - [SDR CA040603002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040603002), Jun 2, 2004: BOLT. FRACTURED. (CAN) AFTER LAST FLIGHT, DAILY INSPECTION WAS BEING CARRIED OUT ON THE AIRCRAFT, WHEN THE NR 1 ENG LT UPPER TIE BOLT WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED. THE OTHER TWO TI - [SDR CA040504001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040504001), Apr 30, 2004: ADJUSTER. CRACKED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT REPORTED PEDAL ADJUSTER JAMMED, AFTER INSPECTION THE SUPPORT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. AIRCRAFT IS IN NORWAY FOR A G-CHECK INSPECTION AND WAS ALSO - [SDR AUS20040315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040315), Apr 29, 2004: NUT. MISMANUFACTURED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE OUTPUT DRIVESHAFT TO OUTPUT FLANGE ATTACHMENT NUTS FAULTY. MATING SURFACE OF NUTS MISALIGNED. NUTS ARE PART OF BOLT SET PN 332BF6. SUSPECT MAN - [SDR CA040202015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040202015), Jan 30, 2004: TIE ROD. SHEARED. (CAN) ONE OF THE THREE BOLTS ATTACHING THE ENGINE TO THE MAIN GEARBOX WAS DISCOVERED SHEARED DURING A TURN AROUND CHECK. THE BOLT WAS SHEARED ABOUT MIDWAY IN TH - [SDR ERAA092665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA092665), Dec 8, 2003: G SWITCH. STICKS. G SWITCH STICKS, REPLACED G SWITCH AND TESTED ELT IAW ARTEX PROCEDURES (4090, 1401. 4091) REINSTALLED BATTERY PACK ELT MEETS ALL SPECIFICATIONS. - [SDR AUS20030952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030952), Sep 12, 2003: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE REAR BEARING CHIP DETECTOR CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. - [SDR AUS20030871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030871), Aug 29, 2003: BEARING. BROKEN. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX PITCH CHANGE BEARING FAILED. PITCH CHANGESHAFT SERVO END NUT AND LOCKWASHER MISSING. SUSPECT FAILURE OF BEARING DUE TO CONTAMINATION BY - [SDR AUS20030357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030357), Mar 20, 2003: WIRE HARNESS. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE NH HARNESS INTERNAL FAULT (OPEN CIRCUIT). - [SDR AUS20020711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020711), Jul 10, 2002: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. (AUS) LT REAR TAIL ROTOR CONTROL CABLE CONTAINED BROKEN STRANDS IN AN AREA WHERE THE CABLE PASSES THROUGH FAIRLEAD. FAIRLEAD INSPECTED AND FOUND SERVICEABLE. - [SDR CA020125007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020125007), Jan 25, 2002: ADJUSTER. CRACKED. (CAN) PEDAL ADJUSTER LOCATION PIN SUPPORT CRACKED CAUSING THE PEDAL ADJUSTER LEVER TO BE UNMOVEABLE AND THE PEDALS UNADJUSTABLE. - [SDR AUS20020004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020004), Jan 2, 2002: RIB. CRACKED. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER ROOT RIB ASSEMBLY CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR AUS20011292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011292), Nov 30, 2001: BLADE. CRACKED. (AUS) BLUE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CRACKED AT THE ROOT END TRAILING EDGE. - [SDR CA011210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011210001), Nov 27, 2001: PANEL. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) PRESSURE REFUELING CONTROL PANEL WILL NOT PERMIT SINGLE POINT REFUELING TO BE CARRIED OUT. - [SDR AUS20011267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011267), Nov 23, 2001: ACTUATOR. LEAKING. (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC UNIT FAULTY. - [SDR AUS20011001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011001), Sep 7, 2001: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY REDUCED POWER TO IDLE. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULTS. ENGINE WAS GROUND RUN AND TEST FLOWN WITH ALL SYSTEMS OPERATING CORRE - [SDR AU010124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010124), Feb 6, 2001: FUEL CONTROL. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. - [SDR AU010140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010140), Jan 19, 2001: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (AUS) TAIL BOOM CRACKED IN AREA OF PYLON DECK. - [SDR AU010226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010226), Jan 13, 2001: STATOR. CRACKED. (AUS) ENGINE FIRST STAGE TURBINE NOZZLE GUIDE VANE INNER RING CRACKED.CRACK RAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 270 DEGREES OF CIRCUMFERENCE. - [SDR AU010009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010009), Jan 4, 2001: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PPNG OF THE FCU INTERNAL CIRCUIT TO BE OPEN CIRCUITED. - [SDR AU001245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001245), Dec 28, 2000: SMOKE DETECTOR. FAULTY. (AUS) BAGGAGE BAY SMOKE DETECTOR FAULTY. HEATER HOT AIR VALVE STUCK INOPEN'' POSITION. - [SDR AU001181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001181), Dec 9, 2000: WARNING SYSTEM. FAULTY. (AUS) LANDING GEAR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DESCENT. THE LANDING GEAR WAS CONFIRMED DOWN. INVESTIGATION OF THE WARNING SYSTEM COULD FIND NO FAULTS. AIR - [SDR AU001182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001182), Dec 9, 2000: LANDING GEAR. FAILED. (AUS) LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED USING THEEMERGENCY SYSTEM. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULTS BUT THELANDING GEAR CONTROL PRINTED CIR - [SDR AU001180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001180), Dec 8, 2000: TRANSMISSION. MAKING METAL. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC PLUG AND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITHMETAL. - [SDR AU000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000303), Apr 14, 2000: HARNESS. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE N1 HARNESS FAULTY. - [SDR AU000114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000114), Apr 13, 2000: TRANSMISSION. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC PLUG AND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. - [SDR AU000138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000138), Feb 27, 2000: TRANSMISSION. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP DETECTOR METAL CONTAMINATION. THERE WAS NO METAL IN THE OIL FILTER. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CONTAMINATION TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AND - [SDR AU000100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000100), Feb 10, 2000: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. (AUS) RIGHT HEATED WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITH A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE RESISTORS IN THE WINDSHIELD WERE - [SDR AU000085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000085), Jan 20, 2000: GEARBOX. CORRODED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX LEAKING OIL FROM THE AREA OF THE ROTOR BRAKE ATTACHMENT LUGS. INVESTIGATION FOUND CORROSION AROUND THE STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVE. - [SDR AU990545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990545), Apr 24, 1999: CIRCUIT BOARD. FAULTY. (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) CHANNEL SELECTOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAULTY. - [SDR AU990151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990151), Feb 14, 1999: TRANSMISSION. MAKING METAL. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX METAL CONTAMINATION. PART TC: 1,704. - [SDR AU981162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981162), Sep 11, 1998: HARNESS. FAILED. (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE NTL HARNESS FAULTY. PART TC: 6,171. All 57: https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-1a/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1) 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 SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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