# Service difficulty reports: Turbomeca MAKILA-1A

A list on [Turbomeca MAKILA-1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/turbomeca-makila-1a.md).

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- [SDR 2025F00141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00141.md): Compressor · stalled · Jun 9, 2025 · N569AC · Urocop EC225LP · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > WHILE CONDUCTING 133 EXTERNAL LOAD OPERATIONS LOCATED ON A NAVY VESSEL, A POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR STALL WAS EXPERIENCED FOLLOWING RELEASE OF AN EXTERNAL LOAD WHILE TRANSITIONING TO FORWARD FLIGHT. A LOUD NOISE WAS NOTED AT THE TIME AND OTHER COCKPIT INDICATIONS FO
- [SDR 2020F00046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00046.md): Swashplate · damaged · Sep 12, 2019 · N252EV · Urocop EC225LP · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > 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 LIGHT NOTIFICATION ON THE VMS SCREEN CORRESPONDING WITH A CHIP LIGHT IN THE MGB SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAF
- [SDR 9EKA2015042915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015042915.md): Fcu · faulty · Apr 17, 2015 · N368EV · Snias AS332L · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > 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 THROTTLES TO CONTROL NG & NR. NR DID NOT EXCEED 300 RPM. FOUND FAULTY FCU. REPLACED FCU WITH OVERHAULE
- [SDR 9EKA20150303010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150303010.md): Fcu · failed · Mar 3, 2015 · N216VA · Snias AS332L · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > DURING FLIGHT, NG SPLIT OF 2000 BETWEEN ENGS.
- [SDR 9EKA20150218009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150218009.md): Firewall · cracked · Feb 18, 2015 · N368EV · Snias AS332L · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NR 2 ENG TO MGB FIREWALL FEED THROUGH FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR 9EKA02022015008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA02022015008.md): Firewall · cracked · Feb 2, 2015 · N708LH · Snias AS332L · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > ON A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, NR 1 ENG TO MGB FIREWALL FEED THROUGH FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA110112007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110112007.md): Windscreen · cracked · Jan 9, 2011 · Snias AS332L · Flight Compartment Windows
  > INFLIGHT CRACKING OF OUTER LAYER. RETURN TO BASE.
- [SDR CA110105006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110105006.md): Logic Card · failed · Dec 9, 2010 · Snias AS332L · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (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 LIGHT REMAINED ON W/NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. GEAR SELECTED UP THEN DOWN. GEAR INDICATED DOWN W/
- [SDR CA110105008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110105008.md): Phase Relay · failed · Dec 7, 2010 · Snias AS332L · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > (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 STARTS.
- [SDR CA090522005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090522005.md): Spacer · failed · May 19, 2009 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Head
  > (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 SPHERICAL BEARING WERE FOUND CRACKED. REFERENCES: MET CHP 62.35-00.601, 62.35-00.729.
- [SDR CA080513007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080513007.md): Transmission · making metal · May 6, 2008 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (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.md): Pin · worn · Jul 14, 2007 · Snias AS332C · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (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 BAR. RESULTANT, RADIAL PLAY 6 MM APPROXIMATELY. MFG CONTACTED TO DETERMINE FURTHER ACTION. RECOR
- [SDR CA070427001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070427001.md): Door · separated · Apr 16, 2007 · Snias AS332L · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (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 NO CAUTION LIGHTS. AC RETURNED TO THE RIG AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AC SUBSEQUENTLY RETUR
- [SDR CA060419006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060419006.md): Tie Bolt · sheared · Apr 18, 2006 · Snias AS332L · Engine Mount Section
  > (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 HELD IN PLACE BY THE LOCKING WIRE. ONCE THE LOCK WIRE WAS CUT THE BOLT WAS PULLED OUT AND FOUND TO B
- [SDR CA060315001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060315001.md): Bracket · cracked · Mar 14, 2006 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Drive System
  > 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 SERVICE.
- [SDR CA060127007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060127007.md): Wire Harness · worn · Jan 27, 2006 · Snias AS332L · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > (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 CONNECTOR PLUG. MAINTENANCE DEPT REPLACED THE HARNESS AND THE A/C RETURNED TO THE FLYING SCHEDULE. (TC NR
- [SDR CA051123003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051123003.md): Bushing · cracked · Nov 22, 2005 · Snias AS332L · Tail Rotor Head
  > 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 FURTHER INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE BUSHING HAD SOME BRINELLING, WHEN THE BUSHING WAS REMOVED
- [SDR CA051017013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051017013.md): Coupling · damaged · Oct 16, 2005 · Snias AS332L · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > 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 THE ENGINE AND INSPECTED, AND A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN BETWEEN THE TWO FRANGIBLE DISCS. ANOTHER
- [SDR CA050719003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050719003.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 2, 2005 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Head
  > (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 CRACK WAS DISCOVERED VISUALLY DURING THE REMOVAL.
- [SDR CA040603002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040603002.md): Bolt · fractured · Jun 2, 2004 · Snias AS332L · Engine Mount Section
  > (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 TIE BOLTS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SERVICEABLE. THIS TIE BOLT ATTACHES THE ENGINE
- [SDR CA040504001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040504001.md): Adjuster · cracked · Apr 30, 2004 · Snias AS332L · Tail Rotor Control System
  > (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 CHECKED FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS FOUND TO ALSO HAVE A CRACK IN THE SAME AREA. FLEET INSPECTION
- [SDR AUS20040315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040315.md): Nut · mismanufactured · Apr 29, 2004 · Snias AS332L · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > (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 MANUFACTURING ERROR.
- [SDR CA040202015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040202015.md): Tie Rod · sheared · Jan 30, 2004 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (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 THE THREADED PORTION OF THE BOLT. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND AREA INSPECTED IAW WRITTEN PROCEDURES. NO
- [SDR ERAA092665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA092665.md): G Switch · sticks · Dec 8, 2003 · N171EH · Snias AS332C · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > 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.md): Engine · making metal · Sep 12, 2003 · Snias AS332L · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE REAR BEARING CHIP DETECTOR CONTAMINATED WITH METAL.
- [SDR AUS20030871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030871.md): Bearing · broken · Aug 29, 2003 · Snias AS332L · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > (AUS) TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX PITCH CHANGE BEARING FAILED. PITCH CHANGESHAFT SERVO END NUT AND LOCKWASHER MISSING. SUSPECT FAILURE OF BEARING DUE TO CONTAMINATION BY H5606 ACTUATOR OIL CAUSING THE LUBRICATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SEALED BEARING TO CHANGE.
- [SDR AUS20030357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030357.md): Wire Harness · faulty · Mar 20, 2003 · Snias AS332L · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE NH HARNESS INTERNAL FAULT (OPEN CIRCUIT).
- [SDR AUS20020711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020711.md): Control Cable · frayed · Jul 10, 2002 · Snias AS332L · Tail Rotor Control System
  > (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.md): Adjuster · cracked · Jan 25, 2002 · Snias AS332L · Tail Rotor Control System
  > (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.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 2, 2002 · Snias AS332L · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER ROOT RIB ASSEMBLY CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR AUS20011292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011292.md): Blade · cracked · Nov 30, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Blades
  > (AUS) BLUE MAIN ROTOR BLADE CRACKED AT THE ROOT END TRAILING EDGE.
- [SDR CA011210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011210001.md): Panel · inoperative · Nov 27, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) PRESSURE REFUELING CONTROL PANEL WILL NOT PERMIT SINGLE POINT REFUELING TO BE CARRIED OUT.
- [SDR AUS20011267](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011267.md): Actuator · leaking · Nov 23, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC UNIT FAULTY.
- [SDR AUS20011001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011001.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Sep 7, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (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 CORRECTLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR AU010124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010124.md): Fuel Control · faulty · Feb 6, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY.
- [SDR AU010140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010140.md): Structure · cracked · Jan 19, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (AUS) TAIL BOOM CRACKED IN AREA OF PYLON DECK.
- [SDR AU010226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010226.md): Stator · cracked · Jan 13, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Turbine Section
  > (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.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Jan 4, 2001 · Snias AS332L · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (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.md): Smoke Detector · faulty · Dec 28, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Smoke Detection
  > (AUS) BAGGAGE BAY SMOKE DETECTOR FAULTY. HEATER HOT AIR VALVE STUCK INOPEN'' POSITION.
- [SDR AU001181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001181.md): Warning System · faulty · Dec 9, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) LANDING GEAR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING DESCENT. THE LANDING GEAR WAS CONFIRMED DOWN. INVESTIGATION OF THE WARNING SYSTEM COULD FIND NO FAULTS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR AU001182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001182.md): Landing Gear · failed · Dec 9, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (AUS) LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED USING THEEMERGENCY SYSTEM. INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO FAULTS BUT THELANDING GEAR CONTROL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WAS CHANGED AS A PRECAUTION.
- [SDR AU001180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001180.md): Transmission · making metal · Dec 8, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC PLUG AND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITHMETAL.
- [SDR AU000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000303.md): Harness · faulty · Apr 14, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE N1 HARNESS FAULTY.
- [SDR AU000114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000114.md): Transmission · contaminated · Apr 13, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (AUS) MAIN TRANSMISSION MAGNETIC PLUG AND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL.
- [SDR AU000138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000138.md): Transmission · contaminated · Feb 27, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (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 FOLLOWING A GROUND RUN AND HOVER CHECKS, THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR AU000100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000100.md): Windshield · cracked · Feb 10, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (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 DEFECTIVE.
- [SDR AU000085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000085.md): Gearbox · corroded · Jan 20, 2000 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (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.md): Circuit Board · faulty · Apr 24, 1999 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) CHANNEL SELECTOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FAULTY.
- [SDR AU990151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990151.md): Transmission · making metal · Feb 14, 1999 · Snias AS332L · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (AUS) MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX METAL CONTAMINATION. PART TC: 1,704.
- [SDR AU981162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981162.md): Harness · failed · Sep 11, 1998 · Snias AS332L · Turbine Section
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE NTL HARNESS FAULTY. PART TC: 6,171.

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## 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 = 'MAKILA1A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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