JASC 6230

Service difficulty reports · 1,271

Reports filed under 6230 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate, newest first.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '6230'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA0010398Inner Race · brinelledBEARING BRINELLED ON RACE.Jul 9, 1997 · N236X · Bell 230SDR HEEA0010397Inner Race · brinelledBEARING BRINELLED ON RACE.Jul 9, 1997 · N236X · Bell 230SDR HEEA0010396Support · wornSUPPORT WORN THROUGH HARD ANODIZED SURFACE.Jul 9, 1997 · N236X · Bell 230SDR HEEA0010272Spacer Assy · crackedCRACK INDICATION ON BOTH SPACERS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PARTS.Jun 25, 1997 · Bell 412SDR HEEA0010137Swashplate · wornCOLLECTIVE LEVER PARTS WORN AND BEARING GREASE SEAL LEAKS UNDER SWASHPLATE BOOT.Jun 16, 1997 · N407PH · Bell 407SDR 97ZZZX3470Drive Link · wornDRIVE LINK ASSY HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY AT TWO PLACES. SEE BELL MM L-3 FIG 62:21. AT TEAR DOWN FOUND BEARINGS AND SPACERS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. TOTAL TIME OF PARTS LESS THAN 1,000 HOURS. ONE YEAR SINCE REPLACEMENT.Jun 12, 1997 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA0010090Lever Assy · mis mfgMACHINED WITH A .010 OVERSIZED JOURNAL. THE COLLECTIVE LEVER HAS A MATING BORE THAT IS ALSO OVERSIZED AND WILL NOT HOLD A STANDARD MACHINED PIN IN IT'S PLACE.Jun 11, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214STSDR 97ZZZX4069Link Assy · wornMAIN ROTOR SYSTEM LINK ASSY DRIVE SCISSORS EXCESSIVE SWASHPLATE PLAY CAUSING AIRFRAME VIBRATION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jun 7, 1997 · N901CF · Doug MD900SDR 97ZZZX2769Universal Hsng · crackedMOUNTING WEBS FOR CONTROL ROD BEARINGS AND UNIVERSAL JOINT OF LOWER SWASHPLATE FOUND CRACKED AT INSPECTION. THIS IS A PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROL PART. THIS PART HAS A RETIREMENT LIFE OF 17,700 HOURS. PART NON-REPAIRABLE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART 28-16119-1.May 18, 1997 · N8624B · Enstrm F28FSDR HAIHEEA9876Mast Assy · wornMAST ASSY WEAR ON SIDE OF SLEEVE.May 16, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214STSDR AU970716Swashplate · defective(AUS) SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY OUT OF HOURS - ASSEMBLY HAD NO RELEASE NUMBER FOR OVERHAUL AT 2000 HOURSMay 15, 1997 · Robsin R22BETASDR 97ZZZX2771Universal Hsng · crackedMOUNTING WEBS FOR CONTROL ROD BEARINGS AND UNIVERSAL JOINT OF LOWER SWASHPLATE FOUND CRACKED AT INSPECTION. THIS IS A PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROL PART. THIS PART HAS A RETIREMENT LIFE OF 17,700 HOURS. PART NON-REPAIRABLE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART 28-16119-1.May 14, 1997 · N8626S · Enstrm F28FSDR 97ZZZX2557Universal Hsng · crackedMOUNTING WEBS FOR CONTORL ROD BEARINGS AND UNIVERSAL JOINT OF LOWER SWASHPLATE FOUND CRACKED AT INSPECTION. THIS IS A PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROL PART. THIS PART HAS A RETIREMENT LIFE OF 17,700 HOURS. PART NON-REPAIRABLE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART 28-16119-1.May 14, 1997 · N8626S · Enstrm F28FSDR HAIHEEA9850Static Mast · defectiveROUTINE INSPECTION. FOUND NUMEROUS SMALL BUBBLES IN SILVER PLATING ON STATIC MAST. BUBBLES OR BUMPS ARE 1/32" DIAMETER.May 13, 1997 · N9214U · Doug MD900SDR 97ZZZX2556Universal Hsng · crackedMOUNTING WEBS FOR CONTORL ROD BEARINGS AND UNIVERSAL JOINT OF LOWER SWASHPLATE FOUND CRACKED AT INSPECTION. THIS IS A PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROL PART. THIS PART HAS A RETIREMENT LIFE OF 17,700 HOURS. PART NON-REPAIRABLE. REPLACED WITH NEW PART 28-16119-1.May 13, 1997 · N8624B · Enstrm F28FSDR HAIHEEA9352Bearing · defectiveOUTER AND INNER RACE OF BEARING BREAKING DOWN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE DUPLEX BEARING.Apr 15, 1997 · N129MR · Bell 206L3SDR 97ZZZX2309Bearing · wornFOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY AT TWO PLACES, SEE BELL MM L-3 FIG 62.21. AT TEAR DOWN FOUND BEARINGS AND SPACERS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. TOTAL TIME OF PARTS LESS THAN 1,000 HRS/1 YEAR SINCE REPLACEMENT. REPLACED 5 EACH.Apr 10, 1997 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA979167Rotor Mast · corrodedCORROSION ON FLANGE SURFACE AND IN BORES BEYOND REPAIRABLE LIMITS. LIMITS .3MM (.0118") AFTER REPAIR. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Mar 12, 1997 · N967MB · Bolkms BO105SSDR 97ZZZX2444Scissors · wornMAIN ROTOR SYS INST PILOT REPORTS EXCESSIVE MR VIBRATION. SWASHPLATE DRIVE SCISSORS WORN .128 INCH (MEASURED WHILE INSTALLED). PITCH LINK HAS WORN .038 INCH IN 77 HOURS. INSTALLED NEW PN-107. PARTS RETURNED TO MDHS FROM RNO. NOTE: WITH SCISSORS REMOVED TMar 1, 1997 · N901CF · Doug MD900SDR 97ZZZX1360Link Assy · wornDRIVE LINK ASSY HAS EXCESS PLAY AT TWO PLACES. SEE BELL MM L-3 FIG 62.21. AT TEAR DOWN, FOUND BEARINGS AND SPACERS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. TOTAL TIME OF PARTS LESS THAN 1,000 HOURS AND 1 YEAR SINCE REPLACEMENT. REPLACED 4 EACH.Feb 14, 1997 · Bell 206LSDR 97ZZZX1054Yoke · crackedON PRE-FLIGHT, ONE-HALF OF YOKE WAS FOUND CRACKED THROUGH. LOW TIME, PILOT DID NOT REPORT ANY SUBSTANTIAL VIBRATION DURING PREVIOUS FLIGHT. SURROUNDING AREA HAS CORROSION. DAMAGE DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY CORROSION.Feb 14, 1997 · N8066U · Robsin R22BETASDR 97ZZZX1287Duplex Bearing · pittedSWASHPLATE REMOVED DUE TO BEARING ROUGHNESS. FOUND DUPLEX BEARING RACE PITTED DURING DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION.Feb 12, 1997 · N2618 · Bell 206L1SDR HAIW6HR0069Ring Assy · worn excessivelyPART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. GIMBAL SUPPORT BUSHING AREA ELONGATED.Jan 22, 1997 · N401MA · Bell 412SDR 97ZZZX2147Bellows · tornBELLOWS IS TORN AROUND CLAMP AND FOLD AREAS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jan 15, 1997 · N203LF · Bolkms BO105LSA3SDR HEEA978858Seal · worn lipSEAL WORN LIP AND SPINNING IN OUTER RING. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MM IR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR HEEA978857Bushing · wornBUSHING WORN, HAS GROOVE FROM SPINNING IN BORE. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR HEEA978855Bolt · wornWORN BOLT HAS GROOVE FROM SPINNING IN BORE. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. PART IS BEING RETURNED TO BELL WITH AIRCRAFT. PARTS AND LABOR WILL BE INVOICED...PM#0660. SEE MMIR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR HEEA978854Bolt · wornWORN BOLT HAS GROOVE FROM SPINNING IN BORE. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR HEEA978853Bearing · wornBEARING WORN AND ROUGH. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR HEEA978852Bearing · wornBEARING WORN AND ROUGH. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR HEEA978851Ring Assy Inner · wornRING ASSY WORN IN BORE INNER RING. PARTS SCRAPPED LOCALLY. SEE MMIR# HEEA0008851 THROUGH #8858 FOR ALL PARTS REPLACED.Jan 10, 1997 · N92801 · Bell 412SDR 97ZZZX540Duplex Baring · roughSWASHPLATE REMOVED DUE TO ROUGHNESS OF OUTER RING ROTATION. AT DISASSEMBLY, FOUND DUPLEX BEARING INNER RACE PITTED. THIS IS THE FOURTH BEARING FOUND DEFECTIVE WITH LESS THAN 1,000 HOURS. THIS IS THE THIRD BEARING USED IN THIS SWASHPLATE IN LAST 12 MONTHS.Jan 7, 1997 · N2618 · Bell 206L1SDR HEEA968782Spacer · wornSPACER WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968781Bushing · wornBUSHING WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968780Bearing · wornBEARING WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968779Bearing · wornBEARING WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968778Bearing · wornBEARING WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968777Trunnion Assy · wornTRUNNION ASSY WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968776Bearing · roughBEARING WORN AND ROUGH. SCRAPPED AT PHI.Dec 27, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR 97ZZZX2146Bellows · tornBELLOWS IS TORN AROUND CLAMP AND FOLD AREAS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Dec 27, 1996 · N202LF · Bolkms BO105LSA3SDR 97ZZZX731Swashplate · misalignedSWASHPLATE RECEIVED FROM MDHS WITH IMPROPER SPLIT LINE ALIGNMENT. SWASHPLATE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALIGNED WITH THE AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE PER SB 900-032, BUT INSTEAD, THE TECHNICIAN ALIGNED THE SWASHPLATE WITH THE LATERIAL PITCH EAR IN ERROR. RMH PERSONNEL CORRECTEDec 15, 1996 · N901CF · Doug MD900SDR CA970225001Swashplate · bearing failed(CAN) DURING DAILY INSPECTION THE AME NOTICED BLACK GREASE COMING FROM BOTTOM SURFACE OF SWASHPLATE. SWASHPLATE REGREASED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS INTO FLIGHT A 'HOWLING' NOISE HEARD. AME FOUND EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE IN SAME ARDec 13, 1996 · Bolkms BO105CSDR HEEA968636Swashplate Assy · overspeedSWASHPLATE OVERSPEED INSPECTION. OVERSPEED TO 112%. (2500 HOUR OVERHAUL DUE)Dec 10, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214STSDR HEEA968612Mast Assy · seal leakMAST ASSY SEAL LEAK.Dec 4, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR HEEA968594Bearing Set · wornBEARING SET SPINNING (WORN)Nov 25, 1996 · N5748M · Bell 214STSDR HEEA968593Nut · wornBEARING SET SPINNING (WORN)Nov 25, 1996 · N5748M · Bell 214STSDR HEEA968592Sleeve · bearing failedBEARING SET SPINNING ( GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS)Nov 25, 1996 · N5748M · Bell 214STSDR HEEA968585Seal · leakingSEAL LEAKING.Nov 25, 1996 · N911PB · Bell 412SDR CA961203010Bearing · worn(CAN) UNUSUAL PLAY IN SWASHPLATE. INSPECTION FOUND TEFLON ON BEARINGS WORN AWAY.Nov 25, 1996 · Bell 206L4SDR CA961203020Cap · worn(CAN) DURING A SWASHPLATE INSPECTION, GREASE WAS FOUND AROUND THE TOP SEAL. COVER REMOVED AND SEAL AND CAP REPLACED.Nov 21, 1996 · Bell 206B
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