# JASC 3212: Emergency Flotation Section

- Type: JASC system/component code (FAA)
- ATA chapter: 32 Landing Gear
- Title in the code table: EMERGENCY FLOTATION SECTION
- Service difficulty reports: 759
- FAA code table: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/JASC_Code.pdf#page=33
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3212

## What it covers

The helicopter inflatable floats and attaching parts which permit emergency landings on water. The float make and model, as well as the aircraft make and model should be included in the report. Typical parts are float valve, hose, bracket, cylinder, etc.

## Service difficulty reports (759, newest 50)

- [SDR YV3R2023042700562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2023042700562), Apr 18, 2023: Robsin R44RAVENII. CYLINDER. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY P/N: D679-3 LEAKED BELOW ALLOWABLE INDICATION LIMIT.
- [SDR YV3R2023042700557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YV3R2023042700557), Apr 10, 2023: Robsin R66. CYLINDER. DEFECTIVE. CUSTOMER REPORTED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY P/N: D679-3 PRESSURE GAGE INDICATES ZERO. (N466HR)
- [SDR FDEA202204010810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202204010810), Apr 1, 2022: Boeing 757200. SKIN. DELAMINATED. LANDING GEAR - BODY GEAR AND DOORS - LH MLG DOOR LH HEAT SHIELD ASSY DELAMINATI COMPLY WITH E..A. F-3212-T0367771 REV NO (N949FD)
- [SDR H44R2019061000009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H44R2019061000009), Jun 1, 2019: Bell 407. FLOAT. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE APICAL LIGHTWEIGHT EMERGENCY FLOAT KIT (STC# SR01450LA) 3 YEAR INSPECTION THE SYSTEM IS ACT (N408GG)
- [SDR CA190510007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190510007), May 9, 2019: Bell 412EP. CABLE. OUT OF RIG. (CAN) AFTER A SUCCESSFUL FLOAT DEPLOYMENT AND INFLATION FROM COCKPIT DURING THE 36 MONTH INSPECTION, THE LIFE RAFT DEPLO
- [SDR 2017FA0000496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000496), Jul 20, 2017: Snias AS350B3. SWITCH. OUT OF ALIGNMENT. WHILE PERFORMING THE ICA CHECK ON THE ARM/FIRE CONTROL & INDICATOR CIRCUIT TEST PROCEDURE FOR THE EMERGENCY FLOATATION G (N6977A)
- [SDR H44R2017072000005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H44R2017072000005), Jul 20, 2017: Bell 407. HANDLE. SHEARED. DURING A 3 YEAR INSPECTION OF THE EMERGENCY FLOAT GEAR SYSTEM THE INFLATION ACTUATION HANDLE BROKE, THE FLOATS DID NOT A (N945R)
- [SDR CA140217026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140217026), Feb 11, 2014: Snias AS350B3. CABLE. FAILED. (CAN) DURING 36 MONTH INSPECTION HANDLE WAS PULLED TO DEPLOY EMERGENCY FLOAT SYSTEM. SYS DID NOT DEPLOY. CABLE WAS REMOV
- [SDR ALGA2012110729104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALGA2012110729104), Nov 3, 2012: Skrsky S92A. FLOAT. FAILED. SECONDARY FLOAT SYS WOULD NOT TEST. MX PERFORMED OPS CHECK AND FOUND GOOD. (N933BG)
- [SDR CA110907008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110907008), Jul 26, 2011: Bell 429. PIN. LOOSE. (CAN) DURING REWORK MX, THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL PIN AND THE LEVER WAS FOUND TO BE NOT ROBUST ENOUGH AND WOULD
- [SDR AC2A7HV07162011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A7HV07162011), Jul 16, 2011: Bell 427. CABLE. SEIZED. FLOAT DEPLOYMENT CABLE SEIZED TO SHEATH AND END FITTING SEPARATED AT CRIMP INSIDE FITTING PROTECTIVE BOOT. (N427HV)
- [SDR FDEA201101300418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201101300418), Jan 30, 2011: Airbus A310203. RIB. CORRODED. LT WING RIB 5 FWD LUG HAS CORROSION. REPAIRED IAW EA 6-5710-145518 WING-AD 2008-17-02 - WING GEAR RIB 5 FWD LUG BORE REW (N423FE)
- [SDR FDEA201101300417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201101300417), Jan 30, 2011: Airbus A310203. RIB. CORRODED. RT WING, RIB 5, FWD LUG HAS CORROSION REPAIRED IAW EA 6-5710-145517, WING-AD2008-17-02, WING GEAR, RIB5 FWD LUG BORE REW (N423FE)
- [SDR 2011FA0000079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000079), Jan 26, 2011: FLOAT. MISREPAIRED. RECEIVED SEVERAL EMERGENCY FLOATATION SYS USED ON THE HELICOPTERS. DURING INSP/ EVALUATION, UNAPPROVED REPAIRS WERE FOUN
- [SDR YTRAN293CA4](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRAN293CA4), Oct 15, 2010: Bell 412. FLOAT. BENT. THE ACFT WAS IN FOR THE FIRST ROUTINE SCHEDULED 24 MONTH ACTIVATION/ INSP REQUIRED FOR THE OEM EMERGENCY FLOATATION KIT  (N293CA)
- [SDR YTRAN293CAJZ3](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRAN293CAJZ3), Oct 15, 2010: Bell 412. FLOAT. MALFUNCTIONED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR THE FIRST 24 MONTH ACTIVATION/ INSPECTION. THE KIT WAS INSTALLED NEW 24 MONTHS AGO AND ONE OF TH (N293CA)
- [SDR YTRAN293CAJZ2](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRAN293CAJZ2), Oct 15, 2010: Bell 412. FLOAT. BINDING. THE ACFT WAS IN FOR THE FIRST 24 MONTH ACTIVATION/ INSP. THE KIT WAS INSTALLED NEW 24 MONTHS AGO AND 1 OF THE PREREQUISI (N293CA)
- [SDR YTRAN293CAJZ1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YTRAN293CAJZ1), Oct 15, 2010: Bell 412. CABLE. BROKEN. THE ACFT IS EQUIPPED WITH STC'D EMERGENCY FLOAT BAGS WITH LIFE RAFT. THE EMERGENCY RAFT PULL CABLE TO ACTIVATE THE RAFT  (N293CA)
- [SDR ALGA013010457AL](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALGA013010457AL), Jan 30, 2010: Bell 407. VALVE. SEIZED. DURING 3 YR FLOAT SYS FUNCTION CHECK, PULL CABLE WAS ACTUATED AND PLUNGER CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF FLOAT VALVE BUT VALVE F (N457AL)
- [SDR QMLA2009121109047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2009121109047), Dec 11, 2009: Urocop EC135P2. CABLE. CORRODED. DURING 18 MONTH INSP OF EMERGENCY FLOAT SYS, FOUND CABLE FOR ACTUATING DEPLOYMENT OF FLOATS CORRODED COMPLETELY THRU. CA (N541LN)
- [SDR 2008UALA03463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA03463), Jun 19, 2008: Boeing 777222. STRUCTURE. CRACKED. RT AFT NLG DOOR AFT LOWER CORNER CRACKED APPROX 3"X1" AREA. *S/D* SUSPECT NORMAL AC OPERATION. ACCOMPLISHED INTERIM REPA (N226UA)
- [SDR CA080130002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080130002), Jan 15, 2008: Bolkms BO105S. HEAD. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY FLOAT SYS WERE DEPLOYED ACCIDENTALLY. (2) REFURBISHED KITS (PN:28022969) WERE O
- [SDR AC2A118583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A118583), Dec 20, 2007: Bell 206L3. FLOAT. LEAKING. LEAKED DURING 6 MONTH INSPECTION. (N6533U)
- [SDR CA070810001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070810001), Aug 9, 2007: Dhav DHC2MK3. COVER. DAMAGED. (CAN) THIS TURBO OPERATING AMPH FLOATS WAS ON DESCENT TO LAND AT ITS HOME AIRPORT WHEN THERE WAS NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION
- [SDR HEEA115977](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA115977), Jun 17, 2007: Skrsky S76A. LINK. SHEARED. AFTER DEPARTURE, THE RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE GEAR HANDLE WAS PLACED IN THE UP POSITION. MAINTE (N776P)
- [SDR 07FDEA00147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/07FDEA00147), Jan 20, 2007: Doug MD11. TRUNNION. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION FOUND CORROSION. CTR LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION FITTING REMOVED & REPLACED AS PER DWG AEA7 (N590FE)
- [SDR 07FDEA00146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/07FDEA00146), Jan 20, 2007: Doug MD11. TRUNNION. CORRODED. FOUND CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION FWD HOLE FOUND CORROSION. (N590FE)
- [SDR 07FDEA00100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/07FDEA00100), Jan 15, 2007: Doug MD11. TRUNNION. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR RT TRUNNION AFT HOLE FOUND CORROSION. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AT CENTER LANDING GEAR RH TRUNNION AFT HOLE (N590FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04053), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. FITTING. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR RT TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING FWD BORE HOLE FOUND CORROSION. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AT CENTER LANDING GEAR (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04052), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. FITTING. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR RT TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING CTR BORE HOLE FOUND CORROSION. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AT CENTER LANDING GEAR (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04051), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. FITTING. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR RT TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING AFT BORE HOLE FOUND CORROSION. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AT CENTER LANDING GEAR (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04050), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. FITTING. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING AFT BORE HOLE FOUND CORROSION. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AT CENTER LANDING GEAR (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04049), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. FITTING. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING CTR BORE HOLE FOUND CORROSION. REPAIR CARRIED OUT AT CENTER LANDING GEAR (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04048), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. SUPPORT FITTING. DIRTY. CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION SUPPORT FITTING FWD BORE HOLE FOUND STAIN. STAIN AT CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION SUPP (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04046), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. TRUNNION. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR RT TRUNNION MATING SURFACE FOUND CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR RIGHT TRUNNION MATING SURFACE CORROSI (N628FE)
- [SDR 06FDEA04045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA04045), Nov 20, 2006: Doug MD11. TRUNNION. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR LT TRUNNION MATING SURFACE FOUND CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR LEFT TRUNNION MATING SURFACE CORROSIO (N628FE)
- [SDR AC2A110236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A110236), Jul 10, 2006: Agusta AB139. HOSE. MISINSTALLED. LINES WERE INSTALLED WRONG, CAUSING THEM TO BE KINKED. (N139CW)
- [SDR AC2A110235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A110235), Jul 10, 2006: Agusta AB139. HOSE. MISINSTALLED. LINES WERE INSTALLED WRONG, CAUSING THEM TO BE KINKED. (N139CW)
- [SDR 06FDEA1370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA1370), Apr 11, 2006: Doug MD11F. BLOCK. CORRODED. CENTER LANDING GEAR REPLACEMENT, RIGHT PILLOW BLOCK ATTACHMENT BOTTOM MATING SURFACE FOUND CORRODED. RT PILLOW BLOCK ATT (N582FE)
- [SDR CA050923011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050923011), Sep 22, 2005: Snias AS350B3. FLOAT. ACTIVATED. HAD JUST FINISHED TRACING, BALANCING AC, BEGAN REMOVING BALANCING EQUIP. A/C READY DEPARTURE, LT SIDE EMERGENCY FLOAT IN
- [SDR ALG2005F00054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALG2005F00054), Jul 27, 2005: Cessna STC206C. SWITCH. FAILED. DURING RUN UP THE FLOAT WOULD NOT ARM, THE PILOT SHUT THE AC DOWN AND NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REP (N1078N)
- [SDR ALG2005F00051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALG2005F00051), Jul 23, 2005: Bell 206B. RELAY. FAULTY. DURING THE SECOND TOUCH DOWN OF THE DAY, FLOATS INFLATED WITHOUT ANY INPUT FROM THE PILOT. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPL (N1078Y)
- [SDR 14038052105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/14038052105), May 21, 2005: Agusta A119. FLOAT. ACTIVATED. DURING MAINT, TECH ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL SAFETY PIN IN RESERVOIR ASSY, FLOATS DEPLOYED. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT ELEC (N316PD)
- [SDR 2005FA0000979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000979), May 2, 2005: Cessna 180. ACTUATOR. DEFECTIVE. LT MAIN LANDING GEAR FAILED DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION, UPON INSPECTION, O-RING IN ACTUATOR PLUNGER ASSY, MS28775-214 WAS  (N3126D)
- [SDR CA050214001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050214001), Feb 11, 2005: Bell 206L. VALVE. OBSTRUCTED. (CAN) FLOAT BAGS WOULD NOT INFLATE DURING 3 YEAR OPERATIONAL CHECK, THE VALVE ASSY WAS ASSEMBLED WITH THE SHEARED PORTIO
- [SDR ERAA098194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA098194), Sep 17, 2004: Bolkms BO105S. FLOAT. DELAMINATED. DELAMINATION AT AFT COMPARTMENT TOPPING OFF VALVE FOUND LEAKING VALVE AND 2 HOLES. REPAIRED IN A/W AC 25-60-95. FOUND BA (N129EH)
- [SDR ERAA098192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA098192), Sep 10, 2004: Bolkms BO105S. FLOAT. LEAKING. HOLES IN AFT COMPARTMENT OF FLOAT BAG. FLOAT WAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IAW OHSS-100-1. C/W INSPECTION IAW BO105-25-60-9 (N294EH)
- [SDR ERAA097527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA097527), Sep 4, 2004: Bolkms BO105S. FLOAT. LEAKING. FLOAT ASSY DUE 6 MONTH ASSY. SQUIB ALE LEAKING AT VALVE/MANIFOLD JUNCTION FWD CHECK VALVE ON BAG NOT OPENING PROPERLY. F (N294EH)
- [SDR ERAA097526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA097526), Aug 9, 2004: Bolkms BO105S. FLOAT. LEAKING. CYLINDER LEAKING. CYLINDER SQUIB VALVE ASSY TO BE LEAKING. REMOVED SQUIB VALVE/MANIFOLD ASSY FROM CYLINDER. REMOVED AND  (N133EH)
- [SDR ERAA097525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA097525), Jul 24, 2004: Bolkms BO105S. FLOAT. TORN. INSPECTION DUE ON FLOAT ASSY. FLOAT COVER AND FWD END CAP WORN AND TORN. SQUIB CHARGE (1) P/N 94455 (SN 1709) EXPIRES 12 (N294EH)

All 759: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3212/reports.md

## Other codes in chapter 32

- [JASC 3200](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3200): Landing Gear System (862 reports)
- [JASC 3201](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3201): Landing Gear/Wheel Fairing (45 reports)
- [JASC 3210](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3210): Main Landing Gear (1,880 reports)
- [JASC 3211](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3211): Main Landing Gear Attach Section (1,177 reports)
- [JASC 3213](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3213): Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck (2,210 reports)
- [JASC 3220](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3220): Nose/Tail Landing Gear (1,842 reports)
- [JASC 3221](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3221): Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach Section (256 reports)
- [JASC 3222](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3222): Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle (2,074 reports)
- [JASC 3230](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3230): Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System (11,172 reports)
- [JASC 3231](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3231): Landing Gear Door Retract Section (2,249 reports)
- [JASC 3232](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3232): Landing Gear Door Actuator (740 reports)
- [JASC 3233](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3233): Landing Gear Actuator (2,686 reports)
- [JASC 3234](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3234): Landing Gear Selector (2,085 reports)
- [JASC 3240](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3240): Landing Gear Brake System (6,454 reports)
- [JASC 3241](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3241): Brake Anti-Skid Section (1,310 reports)
- [JASC 3242](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3242): Brake (1,696 reports)
- [JASC 3243](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3243): Master Cylinder/Brake Valve (445 reports)
- [JASC 3244](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3244): Tire (2,748 reports)
- [JASC 3245](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3245): Tire Tube (390 reports)
- [JASC 3246](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3246): Wheel/Ski/Float (2,489 reports)
- [JASC 3250](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3250): Landing Gear Steering System (2,362 reports)
- [JASC 3251](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3251): Steering Unit (338 reports)
- [JASC 3252](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3252): Shimmy Damper (79 reports)
- [JASC 3260](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3260): Landing Gear Position and Warning (13,425 reports)
- [JASC 3270](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3270): Auxiliary Gear (Tail Skid) (84 reports)
- [JASC 3297](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3297): Landing Gear System Wiring (2,408 reports)

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