JASC 3212

Service difficulty reports · 759

Reports filed under 3212 · Emergency Flotation Section, newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "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 jasc_code = '3212'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA0011457Float · defectiveUNBONDED FLOAT INLET VALVE.Oct 10, 1997 · N59806 · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0011456Solenoid Valve · leakingFLOAT SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING.Oct 10, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0011103Bag · leakingBAG IS LEAKING.Sep 30, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0010811Float Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE IS LEAKING.Aug 20, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0010573Float Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVELEAKING. SENT TO VALCOR ENGINEERING CO. FOR WARRANTY REPAIR.Aug 6, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0010572Float Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE LEAKING.Aug 6, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0010527Float Cover · tornFLOAT COVER TORN ALONG THE EDGES.Jul 21, 1997 · N427PH · Bell 407SDR HEEA0010459Valve · failedFLOAT VALVES WOULDN'T SEAT. WHEN SERVICING BOTTLE, VALVE CONTINUOUSLY LEAKED THEN AT APPROX. 1500 PSI VALVE DISCHARGED. TIME SINCE REPAIR 0:00. SN 65 & 13RJul 10, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214STSDR HEEA0010041Bracket · corrodedFLOAT BOTTLE CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR AT MOUNTING AREA. BRACKET REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BRACKET.Jun 5, 1997 · N2277A · Bell 206B3SDR HEEA0010014Float Bag Assy · leakingFLOAT BAG LEAKING. THREE BAD TOP-OFF VALVES.Jun 2, 1997 · N5759N · Bell 412SDR AU970624Shear Head · failed(AUS) EMERGENCY FLOTATION DEVICE INFLATED DURING FILLING OF BOTTLE -DAMAGE CAUSED TO SIDE DOOR AND LOWER STRUCTURE - SAFETY LOCK PINON SHEAR HEAD FITTED AT THE TIME - INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PISTON ASSEMBLY THAT PREVENTS BOTTLE DISCHARGE WAS NOT FULLYENGAMay 29, 1997 · Snias AS350BSDR HAIHEEA9822Float Cover · tornRECEIVED WITH FLOAT COVER L/H FORWARD TORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FLOAT COVER.May 7, 1997 · N141MA · Bell 407SDR 97ZZZX2859Switch · shortedFLOAT INFLATED PREMATURELY. FOUND SWITCH ROTATING IN CYCLIC, LOOSE INSTALLATION, WIRE FRAYED. NO SHIELDING OVER SOLDER JOINT, CAUSING SHORT. UNSOLDERED CONNECTION, INSTALLED SHIELDING OVER WIRES, RESOLDERED, AND INSTALLED SWITCH SECURELY TO PREVENT TURNING.May 1, 1997 · N5447C · Skrsky S76SDR 97ZZZX2856Explosive Link · failedEXPLOSIVE LINK DID NOT ACTIVATE WHEN FLOATS WERE DEPLOYED. HARNESS TEST OK. REPLACED LINK.May 1, 1997 · N5447C · Skrsky S76SDR HAIHEEA9663Float Bag Assy · defectiveFLOAT BAG ASSY UNBONDED INLET VALVE. SIX MONTH INSPECTION DUE.Apr 29, 1997 · N81671 · Bell 206L3SDR HAIHEEA9655Float Bag Assy · unbondedFLOAT BAG HAS UNBONDED INLET VALVE AND PIN HOLE LEAKAGE.Apr 29, 1997 · N2258F · Bell 412SDR 97ZZZX2857Fusible Plug · failedWHILE AIRCRAFT WAS SITTING ON MAINTENANCE RAMP, NITROGEN CAME OUT OF FUSIBLE PLUG. THE INTERNAL PLUNGER CAME LOOSE OR SHEARED.Mar 10, 1997 · N427AL · Bell 407SDR 97FDEA00142Bulkhead Doubler · crackedCENTER L/G, RT BULKHEAD DRAG LINK SUPPORT WEB DOUBLER IS CRACKED AFT RT DRAG LINK ATTACH POINT, VERIFIED BY NDT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT WEB DOUBLER PER SRM 51-00-01 VOL II.Mar 2, 1997 · N606FE · Doug MD11SDR 97FDEA00126Bulkhead Doubler · crackedN 00081, CENTER L/G, RT BULKHEAD DRAG LINK SUPPORT WEB DOUBLER IS CRACKED AFT RT DRAG LINK ATTACH POINT. VERIFIED BY NDT. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT WEB DOUBLER PER SRM 51-00-01 VOL II. REPAIR COMPLIED WITH ON 03-06-1997.Mar 2, 1997 · N606FE · Doug MD11SDR 97ZZZX947Hose · failedHIGH FAILURE RATE OF NR 1 AND NR 4 HOSES ON BO-105S FLOATS D24873-101 AND 102 DUE TO KINKS. REPLACED HOSES.Feb 1, 1997 · N5059C · Bolkms BO105SSDR HEEA978958Float Bag · leakingFLOAT BAG LEAKING DURING FLOAT INSPECTION.Jan 29, 1997 · N3893S · Bell 412SDR HEEA978892Gauge · damagedGAUGE RECIEVED INSTALLED ON FLOAT KIT P/N 407-706-008-101 ON 12-24-96. GAUGE RECEIVED DAMAGED.Jan 17, 1997 · Bell 212SDR 97ZZZX948Hose · failedHIGH FAILURE RATE OF NR 1 AND NR 4 HOSES ON BO-105S FLOATS, P/N D24873-101 AND 102 DUE TO KINKS. REPLACED HOSES.Jan 14, 1997 · N826MB · Bolkms BO105SSDR 97ZZZX949Hose · failedHIGH FAILURE RATE OF NR 1 AND NR 4 HOSES ON BO105 FLOATS, P/N D24873-101 AND 102 DUE TO KINKS. REPLACED HOSES.Dec 27, 1996 · N8775 · Bolkms BO105SSDR HEEA968704Float Bag Assy · defectiveFLOAT BAG ASSY UNBONDED INLET VALVE.Dec 11, 1996 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA968280Float Bag Valve · unbondedFLOAT BAG ASSY DEFECTIVE DUE TO UNBONDED VALVE.Oct 14, 1996 · N8590X · Bell 206L3SDR HEEA968256Bottle Assy · failed testUNIT CONDEMNED. THE BOTTLE FAILED HYROSTATIC TEST BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT HOLD PRESSURE. IT ALSO HAD A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED. SENT TO AERONAUTICAL ACCESSORY, INC. FOR CREDIT.Oct 11, 1996 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA968255Bottle Assy · failed testUNIT CONDEMNED. THE BOTTLE FAILED HYROSTATIC TEST BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT HOLD PRESSURE. IT ALSO HAD A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED.Oct 11, 1996 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA968254Bottle Assy · failed testUNIT CONDEMNED. THE BOTTLE FAILED HYROSTATIC TEST BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT HOLD PRESSURE. IT ALSO HAD A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED.Oct 11, 1996 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA968253Bottle Assy · failed testUNIT CONDEMNED. THE BOTTLE FAILED HYROSTATIC TEST BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT HOLD PRESSURE. IT ALSO HAD A POPPING NOISE WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED.Oct 11, 1996 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA968029Float Bottle · leakingFLOAT BOTTLE LEAKING.Oct 3, 1996 · N9214U · Doug MD900SDR HEEA967795Float Bag · defectiveFLOAT BAG HAS UNBONDED SEAM. DATE OF MANUFACTURE 10-93.Sep 9, 1996 · N3892R · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA967788Float Bag · leaksFLOAT BAG ONE CHAMBER LEAKS.Sep 6, 1996 · N407PH · Bell 407SDR HEEA967526Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE SUSPECT LEAKING.Jul 9, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214STSDR HEEA967461Valve · defectiveVALVE IS DEFECTIVE. (DEFECTIVE PART NUMBER INSTALLED AS PER BELL HELICOPTERS)Jun 21, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230SDR HEEA967360Valve · leaksFLOAT VALVE LEAKS. TIME SINCE REPAIR 20:25.Jun 5, 1996 · Bell 214STSDR CA960524027Float Bag Assy · separation(CAN) DURING DEPLOYMENT AS PART OF PERIODIC INSPECTION 4TH AFT BAG LOST PRESSURE. LEAK DETECTED AROUND VALVE ASSEMBLY P/N 492-8D1-2.May 9, 1996 · Bell 212SDR HEEA967058Float Bottle Ass · defectiveSUSPECT WRAPPING FAILURE. WHEN THE FLOAT BOTTLE ASSEMBLY IS DEPRESSURIZED, HEAR A LOUD CRACKING NOISE. FURTHER MORE UPON INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER NOTICED BULGES AND DEFORMATION OF THE LINER.Apr 18, 1996 · N5000K · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA967057Float Bottle · defectiveSUSPECTED WRAPPING FAILURE. NOTE: WHEN THE FLOAT BOTTLE ASSEMBLY IS DEPRESSURIZED HEAR A LOUD CRACKING NOISE. FURTHER MORE UPON INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER; NOTICED BULGES AND DEFORMATION OF THE LINER. ON THIS CYLINDER . ALSO NOTICED CRACKSIN THE PAINT ASApr 18, 1996 · N3116L · Bell 206L3SDR HEEA966898Float Bag · leakageWHILE PERFORMING ACCEPTANCE CHECK ON FLOAT BAG, LEAKAGE ON TOP CENTER OF FLOAT BAG WAS DETECTED AT SEAM.Apr 2, 1996 · Bell 212SDR HEEA966661Float Valve · leaksFLOAT VALVES LEAKED THROUGH OUTLET PORT ON INFLATION OF FLOAT BOTTLE ASSEMBLIES. S/N 1 AND S/N 9Feb 6, 1996SDR HEEA966615Float · tornFLOAT UNIT TORN. SENT TO A/C FUEL CELLS FOR GIRT PATTERN FOR P/N 214-052-200-102Feb 5, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214STSDR HEEA966597Float Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE LEAKING OUT OF OUTPORT FITTING AFTER MANUAL INFLATION. S/N 1 &S/N 9Feb 2, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214STSDR CA960327015Relief Valve · leaking(CAN)VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. UPON REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY, DIRT AND CORROSION WAS FOUND TO BE THE CAUSE. SUGGEST A SMALL HOLE BE DRILLED TO ALLOW WATER TO ESCAPE, OR REPOSITION VALVE BY TURNING BODY 90 DEGREES.Jan 30, 1996 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA966516Float Bag Valve · unbondedFWD FLOAT BAG HAS UNBONDED INLET VALVE.Jan 23, 1996 · Bell 212SDR HEEA966515Float Bag Valve · unbondedFWD FLOAT BAG HAS UNBONDED INLET VALVE.Jan 23, 1996 · Bell 212SDR 96ZZZX2438Explosive Link · malfunctionINADVERTENT FLOAT DEPLOYMENT. SQUIBS FIRED, BUT LINK FAILED TO SEPARATE. WHEN FLOATS WERE INADVERTENTLY INFLATED, THE EXPLOSIVE LINK FAILED TO SEPARATE ON ONE GEAR DOOR. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE LINK FAILED TO SEPARATE.Jan 16, 1996 · N5446E · Skrsky S76ASDR HEEA966412Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE LEAKING OUT OF VENT PORT.Jan 11, 1996 · Bell 214STSDR HEEA956328Float Valve · contaminatedVALVE WAS RECEIVED FROM BELL. UPON INSPECTION BY THE ACCESSORY SHOP, CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND IN THE OUTLET PORT.Dec 29, 1995 · Bell 214STSDR 96ZZZX160Float · inflatedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO, ACFT EXPERIENCED UNCOMMANDED INFLATION OF EMERGENCY FLOATS. FLIGHT CREW DIVERTED ACFT TO THE NEAREST OFFSHORE HELIPORT AND MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AIRSPEED FOR FLOAT INFLATION IS 35 KNOTS. Dec 26, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST
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