# Service difficulty reports: Aerospatiale AS 355F2

A list on [Aerospatiale AS 355F2](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f2.md).

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- [SDR CA190528012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190528012.md): Gearbox · making metal · May 24, 2019 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) MAIN GEARBOX BEVEL REDUCTION (MGB) CHIP LIGHT ON AIRCRAFT STARTUP, AIRCRAFT GROUNDED. DURING STARTUP PILOT NOTICED, MGB CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT SHUTDOWN, AND INSPECTED ALL MGB CHIP PLUGS. THE LOWER MGB CHIP PLUG CONTAINED A LARGE CHIP. A PICTURE
- [SDR H0CR2018050101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H0CR2018050101.md): Compressor · delaminated · Apr 26, 2018 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > NR 1 AND 2 ENGINE POWER CHECKS WERE TRENDING DOWN. DURING ROUTINE 300HR/12MONTH INSPECTION, FOUND EXCESSIVE DELAMINATION OF THE LINING OF THE COMPRESSOR CASE HALVES ON THE ENGINES. REPLACED THE WORN CASE HALVES, AND PERFORMED POWER CHECKS, RESULTS WERE IMPROV
- [SDR CA150603011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150603011.md): Servo · failed · Jun 3, 2015 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > (CAN) RIGHT MAIN SERVO PN 31026-110 TSO 0.0 RETURNED FROM OVERHAULED. SERVO INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT & FAILED ELECTRICAL SERVO FUNCTION TEST. SERVO PN 31026-110 REMOVED UNENVIABLE TSO 0.0. SERVO RETURNED. DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT, SERVO LIMIT WARNING INDICATION
- [SDR 2015FA0000049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000049.md): Scissors · unserviceable · Jan 30, 2015 · N82LF · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > INSTALLED THE O/H SCISSORS LINK AND WAS NOTIFIED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT ON A ROUTINE ALF CHECKS, ON THE ROTATING SCISSORS LINK THAT ABLE ENGINEERING HAD RE-BUSHED AND REFINISHED AT CONSIDERABLE COST AND DELAY, THE UPPER ATTACHMENT TO MAST FITTING EXHIBITED SOME
- [SDR CA140627006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140627006.md): Starter Gen · inoperative · Jun 19, 2014 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Starter-Generator
  > (CAN) AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START RT ENGINE, A SMALL NOISE OCCURRED BUT THE ENGINE DID NOT ROTATE, MUCH LESS START.
- [SDR CA130603019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130603019.md): Shaft · damaged · May 23, 2013 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) IN FLIGHT SURGE ON NR 1 ENGINE DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS, THE FCU WAS REMOVED AND FOUND INPUT SHAFT DAMAGED.
- [SDR 2011FA0000529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000529.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 4, 2011 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING INSPECTION, A LARGE CRACK WAS FOUND ON UPPER VERTICAL FIN NEAR THE FWD ATTACHMENT POINT. CRACK IS LOCATION ON L/E EXTENDING FROM RT SIDE TO LT SIDE OF ACFT IN THE AREA ABOVE THE FWD REINFORCEMENT. TOTAL LENGTH OF CRACK IS 8 INCHES. COULD BE IMPROPER
- [SDR CA110321007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110321007.md): Bearing · broken · Mar 18, 2011 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > (CAN) ENG CHIP LIGHT EXPERIENCED. SERVICEABILITY CHECK CARRIED OUT. ENG CHIP LIGHT EXPERIENCED. GEARBOX REMOVED, DISCOVERED OUTER RACER OF NR 4 BEARING BROKEN. GEARBOX REPLACED.
- [SDR 2011F00023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00023.md): Fire Detector · false indication · Jan 31, 2011 · N614CL · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fire Detection
  > WHILE FLYING TO DESTINATION, THE LT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. 1 PASSENGER WAS ABOARD. PILOTS MADE A PRECAUTIONARY DIVERSION TO OTHER AIRPORT WHICH WAS THE CLOSEST AIRPORT. UPON LANDING, UNLOADED THE PASSENGER AND CALLED OUR MX DEPARTMENT AND OPS DEPART
- [SDR E30A20090704001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E30A20090704001.md): Engine · making metal · Jul 4, 2009 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > NR 1 ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON MASTER WARNING PANEL. CHIPS FOUND ON DETECTORS, ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR CA080723004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080723004.md): Stop · damaged · May 27, 2008 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Control
  > (CAN) ACFT WAS CLIMBING AT APPROX 6000` ASL. (OAT 1°C). COLLECTIVE HIT ITS UPPER STOP DURING A POWER INCREASE. AT THIS POINT TORQUE READING WAS APPROX 65 PERCENT. T4 AND NG WERE WELL WITHIN MAX CONTINUOUS LIMITATIONS. ON 14 MAY 2006, SB 67.00.12 REV. 2 WAS CA
- [SDR 550001062008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/550001062008.md): Unknown · odor · Jan 6, 2008 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Air Distribution System
  > AS PILOT STARTED DESCENT, CREW NOTICED STRONG SMOKE ODOR IN COCKPIT; FIRST ODOR WAS "CHEMICAL ODOR" WHICH QUICKLY BECAME "ELECTRICAL" IN NATURE. AS CREW LOOKED OUTSIDE TO CHECK FOR AN OUTSIDE SOURCE, PILOT CHECKED INSTRUMENTS & CAUTION LIGHT PANEL WITH NOTHIN
- [SDR 2007FA0001016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001016.md): Skin · worn · Nov 6, 2007 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > RT AND LT FUSELAGE SKIN AT TAILBOOM ATTACH BULKHEAD. FOUND WORKING RIVETS ON BOTH SIDES. (40) FOUND SKIN UNDER WORKING RIVETS WORN.018. ASB 05-00-42 AS FACTOR. FUSELAGE SENT TO A REPAIR FACILITY FOR SKIN REPLACEMENT. (K)
- [SDR CA070912008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070912008.md): Pump · defective · Sep 10, 2007 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) ENGINE AUTO-REIGNITION ACTIVATED IN FLIGHT. REPORTS OF SOFT (BANG) PRECEEDING DECEL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED AIR IN FUEL SYSTEM, SUBSEQUENT TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DEFECTIVE. (TC NR 20070912008)
- [SDR CA070518001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070518001.md): Lever · broken · May 14, 2007 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) PART BROKE IN (2) PIECES JUST ABOVE ATTACHMENT POINT DURING ENGINE PRE-START CHECK PROCEDURES. (TC NR 20070518001)
- [SDR BAQA20070011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA20070011.md): Wire Harness · fatigued · Apr 15, 2007 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE RT (NR 2) ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH NO SECONDARY INDICATION OBSERVED. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT A NEARBY EMS HELIPAD WHERE TECH FOUND A BROKEN WIRE AT ONE OF THE ENGINE DETECTORS. WIRING REPAIRED IAW MFG STANDARD PRA
- [SDR BAQA20070007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA20070007.md): Line · cut · Mar 8, 2007 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > DURING POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND INSPECTION FOUND MAJORITY OF TAILBOOM OF AIRCRAFT COVERED IN BLACK OIL. REPAIRED CUT OIL LINE.
- [SDR BAQA200700005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700005.md): Compressor · seized · Mar 1, 2007 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > PILOT WENT TO START NR 1 ENGINE. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN. FOUND ENGINE SEIZED. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE ASSEMBLY. BROUGHT ENGINE TO ARC, DISASSEMBLED ENGINE AND FOUND 2 (6TH STAGE) COMPRESSOR BLADES BROKEN AND SEIZED THE COMPRESSOR, ALSO REMOVED THE TURBINE
- [SDR BAQA200600010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200600010.md): Gearbox · making metal · Nov 29, 2006 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MAIN GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON GROUND RUN UP DRAINED AND FLUSHED GEARBOX PERFORMED REQUIRED PENALTY RUN. CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN GEARBOX ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR BAQ2005F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2005F00004.md): Pump · unknown · Dec 13, 2005 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > PUMP REMOVED IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD 03-21-09. (K)
- [SDR IJA2005F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IJA2005F00003.md): Starter Gen · vibration · Dec 10, 2004 · N912EM · Aerosp AS355F2 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GEN VIBRATION WAS CHECKED AFTER A NR 1 ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE WAS FOUND CRACKED. VIBRATION WAS ABOVE LIMITS AND THE STARTER WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH O/H STARTER GEN. (K)
- [SDR BAQA094539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094539.md): Gyro · failed · May 19, 2004 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > GYRO FAILED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA040806005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040806005.md): Bushing · loose · May 17, 2004 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) ALL 3 BUSHINGS FOUND LOOSE ON D.I. STARFLEX WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA040723004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040723004.md): Bushing · loose · May 17, 2004 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) ALL 3 BUSHINGS FOUND LOOSE ON D.I. STARFLEX WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR BAQA094679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094679.md): Transmitter · failed · May 17, 2004 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUE TRANSMITTER UNIT FAILED OUT OF BOX, WILL NOT ADJUST. RETURNED TO TRADEWIND INTERNATIONAL.
- [SDR BAQA094582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094582.md): Indicator · intermittent · May 13, 2004 · N703ME · Aerosp AS355F2 · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > ACTUATION LIGHT ON CAD AMBER RT ON HSI INTERMITTENT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA094252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094252.md): Shaft · severed · Apr 22, 2004 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Starter-Generator
  > SHAFT SEVERED ON UNIT. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/28/2004
- [SDR BAQA094193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094193.md): Pump · failed · Apr 22, 2004 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > PUMP FAILS TO PROVIDE SUFFICIANT PRESSURE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/26/2004
- [SDR BAQA094236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094236.md): Fuel Nozzle · dirty · Mar 31, 2004 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > REQUIRES CLEANING AND FLOW CHECK. FUEL NOZZLE IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OFF OF ENG. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/22/2004
- [SDR BAQA093729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093729.md): Filter · failed · Mar 10, 2004 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > UNIT FAILED FILTER BY-PASS CHECK. THIS UNIT WAS ORIGINALLY ON THE ENGINE WHEN INSTALLED ON A/C S/N 5498. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/11/2004
- [SDR BAQA092464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092464.md): Shaft · worn · Feb 23, 2004 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > BLEED VALVE SHAFT WORN. BLEED VAVLE IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OFF OF ENGINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/25/2004
- [SDR BAQA092608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092608.md): Case Half · cracked · Feb 9, 2004 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > PLASTIC MISSING/CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. UNIT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OFF OF ENG.. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/26/2004
- [SDR BAQA091613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091613.md): Case · damaged · Dec 23, 2003 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > CASE HALVES OF COMPRESSOR, COATING LIFTING. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA091155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091155.md): Receiver · failed · Nov 25, 2003 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System
  > RECEIVER DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA089603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089603.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Nov 5, 2003 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuel Controlling System
  > FUEL CONTROL PRODUCING HUNG STARTS, OCCURING BETWEEN 50 PERCENT AND 60 PERCENT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 11/10/03
- [SDR BAQA088838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088838.md): Transmitter · inoperative · Aug 25, 2003 · N9UC · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUE TRANSMITTER IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA088677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088677.md): Servo · leaking · Jul 31, 2003 · N912KY · Aerosp AS355F2 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > TAIL ROTOR SERVO LEAKING AT SHAFT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA088189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088189.md): Servo · leaking · Jul 21, 2003 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > MAIN ROTOR SERVO LEAKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA087566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA087566.md): Transceiver · malfunctioned · Jul 1, 2003 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · VHF Communications System
  > TRANSCEIVER DOES NOT POWER UP. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA030407010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030407010.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 21, 2003 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (CAN) DURING A 6000 HR. 2T AIRFRAME INSPECTION, TAILBOOM TAILCONE AREA WAS INSPECTED AS AN REQUIREMENT OF EUROCOPTER S/B 55.00.09 'CHECK OF FIN ATTACHMENT FRAME. A CRACK WAS FOUND EMANATING FROM AN ANCHOR NUT ATTACHMENT RIVET IN TWO DIRECTIONS. THIS CRACK HAD
- [SDR BAQA084698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA084698.md): Controller · broken · Feb 24, 2003 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Glide Slope System
  > BACK OF CONNECTOR ON HSI IS BROKEN. BROKEN AT TIME OF RECEIVING.
- [SDR BAQA081640](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081640.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Dec 12, 2002 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE FAILING POWER CHECK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA081639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081639.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Dec 12, 2002 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE FAILING POWER CHECK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA020815001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020815001.md): Drive Shaft · sheared · Aug 8, 2002 · Aerosp AS355F2 · Turbine Governor
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE FLT, NR 2 ENGINE TORQUE DROPPED BELOW ENGINE TRIM ADJUSTMENT WITH POWER FLUXS. NR 2 ENGINE THROTTLED BACK FROM FLT TO IDLE. RETURNED TO GATE AS A PRECAUTION. ENGINE DECELED FROM POINT TO ACTIVATE REIGNITION SYS, & CONTINUED TO SPOOL DOWN TO A
- [SDR 2002FA0000789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000789.md): Seal · leaking · Apr 5, 2002 · N941MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > MECHANIC NOTICED DRIPPING OF FLUID WHILE AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF, RADIOED PILOT AND REQUESTED AIRCRAFT TO RETURN TO BASE. INSPECTION FOUND FUEL COMING FROM (SEAL DRAIN). REMOVAL OF PUMP, INSPECTION FOUND SHAFT SEAL DETERIORATED.
- [SDR 2001FA0000234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000234.md): Blade · cracked · Jul 2, 2001 · N42AT · Aerosp AS355F2 · Main Rotor Blades
  > FOUND CRACK ON PREFLIGHT. NO SURE CAUSE FOR CRACK. CRACK BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR 20000515SH033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515SH033.md): Cowling · departed · Apr 24, 2000 · N596SJ · Aerosp AS355F2 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > RIGHT HAND MAIN GEARBOX COWLING CAME OFF OF AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT OTHER THAN MGB COWL ITSELF. NO PERSONAL OR PROPERY DAMAGE OCCURRED. (X)
- [SDR 98ZZZX2596](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2596.md): Blade · defective · Jun 12, 1998 · N335FP · Aerosp AS355F2 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > PILOT REPORTED T/R GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT DIVERTED TO NEAREST AIRPORT AND SECURED HELICOPTER. EXAMINATION OF CHIP DETECTOR BY MAINTENANCE DETERMINED GEARBOX FAILURE. DUE TO PREVIOUS DIFFICULTY IN BALANCING TAIL ROTOR, MA
- [SDR 98ZZZX1683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1683.md): Control Cable · frayed · Apr 27, 1998 · N942MS · Aerosp AS355F2 · Fuel Controlling System
  > CABLE FRAYED AND BEARING WORN OUT CAUSING BINDING OF N2 LINKAGE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED INSTALLING A BETTER, MORE RELIABLE SYSTEM.
- [SDR HEEA0012199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012199.md): Indicator · defective · Dec 3, 1997 · N6040U · Aerosp AS355F2 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > HIGH RESISTANCE ACROSS RED AND BLUE WIRES.

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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 aircraft_model_key = 'AS355F2'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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