# Service difficulty reports: Aerospatiale AS350B

A list on [Aerospatiale AS350B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as350b.md).

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- [SDR 2026FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000055.md): Meter · inoperative · Jan 21, 2026 · N2907A · Snias AS350B · Indicating/Recording System
  > HOBBS METER STOP WORKING.
- [SDR JBZA20190305001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JBZA20190305001.md): Starter Gen · failed · Mar 1, 2019 · N63RX · Snias AS350B · Starter-Generator
  > CREW DETECTED A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL DURING FLIGHT BACK TO BASE. NO SMOKE MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT KCIC.
- [SDR 2017F00021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00021.md): Air Filter · saturated · Feb 4, 2017 · N863MB · Snias AS350B · Engine Air Intake System
  > APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, THE MED CREW NOTICED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. THEY WERE UNAIDED AT THE TIME AND COULD SEE A LIGHT SMOKE BETWEEN THEM & THE LIGHTING THEY WERE USING FOR PATIENT CARE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO SEE IT UP FRONT UNTIL HE TURNED ON
- [SDR CA150428010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150428010.md): Exhaust Stack · loose · Apr 22, 2015 · Snias AS350B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > (CAN) RETENTION CABLE FOUND BROKEN ON EXHAUST STACK. FLIGHT WITH BROKEN RETENTION CABLE NOT PERMITTED IAW EASA AD 2012-0022. INVESTIGATION FOUND STACK NOT MFG TO MFG SPECIFICATIONS PLACING STRAP UNDER TENSION. STRAP RETAINING RIVETS SHOULD HAVE A SPACING O
- [SDR CA140319006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140319006.md): Control Lever · malfunctioned · Mar 18, 2014 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) DURING ALF, AFTER LAST FLIGHT, CHECK, THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL PITCH LEVER LOWER BUSHING WAS FOUND LOOSE. THIS WAS NOTICED BY EXCESSIVE TWISTING/ROCKING MOVEMENT IN LEVER AROUND THE EXPANSION PIN THAT MOUNTS IT TO THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX. LEVER WAS REMOVE
- [SDR CA130916012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130916012.md): Pump · failed · Aug 27, 2013 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTED LOW FUEL PRESSURE INDICATION. AS IS NORMAL PROCEDURE IN THIS CASE, THE PILOT LOCATED A SUITABLE LANDING SITE AND LANDED THE ACFT WITH NO INCIDENT. THE FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED. THIS FAILED PUMP WAS REPLACED PRIO
- [SDR CA130826008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130826008.md): Lock Plate · cracked · Aug 26, 2013 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > (CAN) LOWER BEARING LOCK PLATE FOUND CRACKED AND DISLODGED, JAMMING INTO SHAFT SPLINES. 1 LOOP OF LOCKWIRE, NON-O/H SHOP, MISSING AT LOCKING FEATURE LOCATION.
- [SDR QMLA2013071713101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013071713101.md): Unknown · smoke · Jul 17, 2013 · N507AM · Snias AS350B · Air Distribution System
  > DURING FLIGHT, WITH FAN SWITCH ON, SMOKE CAME OUT OF VENT ON TOP OF GLARESHIELD. WHEN FAN WAS TURNED OFF THE SMOKE STOPPED. REMOVED AND INSTALLED INSTRUMENT PANEL SHROUD IAW AMMS 050-0416. INSPECTED ALL INSTRUMENTS AND WIRE HARNESSES. NO INDICATIONS OF OVER
- [SDR CA120217008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120217008.md): Fcu · malfunctioned · Feb 13, 2012 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) THE PILOT REPORTED DIFFICULTIES RELATING TO HUNG OR HOT STARTS, IN ADDITION TO ROTOR SPEED PROBLEMS. DURING AN INSPECTION AT THE END OF THE DAY, AIR WAS FOUND IN THE AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER SIGHT GLASS. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WAS SYSTEMATICALLY CARRI
- [SDR CA120207003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120207003.md): Bracket · detached · Feb 7, 2012 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) VERTICAL STABILIZER ASSY,UPPER WAS INSPECTED DURING A 600 HRS SCHEDULED INSPECTION AND FOUND THAT THE INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS TUBE HOLDER STEEL BRACKET WAS DETACHED FROM THE STRUCTURE AND RUBBED AGAINST THE MAIN SPAR CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR THROUGH THE SP
- [SDR CA120116005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120116005.md): Spring · corroded · Jan 16, 2012 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) DURING A 600 HRS INSPECTION, THE COLLECTIVE SPRING ROD ANTICIPATOR WAS FOUND HARD TO OPERATED DUE TO INTERNAL CORROSION.
- [SDR CA111215001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111215001.md): Transmitter · leaking · Dec 13, 2011 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Pressure Sensor
  > (CAN) DURING CHECK AFTER THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, PRESENCE OF FUEL IS NOTED ON THE LT SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION DECK. AFTER INVESTIGATION WITH BOOST PUMPS ON, THE LEAK COMES FROM THE PRESS TRANSMITTER, AT THE BASE OF THE ELEC CONNECTOR. THE NEEDLE OF THE F
- [SDR CA110831007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110831007.md): Cable · disconnected · Aug 17, 2011 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) THE FUEL CONTROL CABLE END (KNOWN AS THE "END EQUIPPED") INADVERTENTLY BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE BALL JOINT ON THE FUEL CONTROL ARM. THE SAFETY MECHANISM WAS INSTALLED AT THE TIME.
- [SDR CA110729008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110729008.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 27, 2011 · Snias AS350B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > STEP BRACKET FOUND CRACKED DURING LAST FLIGHT CHECK. PART FROM STC SH09-38. PART REPLACED BY A NEW ONE AND SENT BACK TO MFG FOR INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR CA110329005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110329005.md): Diode · failed · Mar 28, 2011 · Snias AS350B · Instrument Panel
  > ACTIVATING THE MASTER CUT OFF SWITCH WILL CAUSE BATTERY FUSE WOULD BLOW CAUSING A LOST OF NR AND T4 INDICATION.
- [SDR CA101015005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101015005.md): Transducer · unserviceable · Oct 14, 2010 · Snias AS350B · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) UPON POWER REDUCTION ON APPROACH THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED TO FALL TO ZERO. WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED TO FLARE THE INDICATION RETURNED TO NORMAL. NO OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. TRANSDUCER WAS REMOVED AND TESTED. NO INDICATION
- [SDR 2009FA0000906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000906.md): Electrical Box · intermittent · Sep 22, 2009 · N878PB · Snias AS350B · Air Conditioning System Wiring
  > 25 AMP C/B ON INTEGRATED FLIGHT SYS ELECTRICAL BOX WAS INTERMITTENTLY POPPING. FOUND POOR WIRE ROUTING INSIDE THE BOX (DONE AT TIME OF MFG) CAUSING WIRE TO WEAR AGAINST SOLENOID STUD A/C IS INSTALLED UNDER STC NR SH35095W. (K)
- [SDR 2009FA0000519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000519.md): Elt · failed · Jun 4, 2009 · N57958 · Snias AS350B · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > ELT MALFUNCTIONED IN FLIGHT. UPON RETURN TO BASE, WE RESET THE UNIT, PERFORMED A FUNCTION CHECK. WE TOOK THE AIRCRAFT FOR A FLIGHT AND IT FAILED IN FLIGHT AGAIN. WE REJECTED THE UNIT AND INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE UNIT. (K)
- [SDR CA090318001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090318001.md): Engine · fod · Mar 17, 2009 · Snias AS350B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) PILOT WAS TAKING OFF FROM BASE, REPORTED HEARING ODD WHINING FROM ENGINE DURING TAKEOFF AND POWER CHANGES, ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO STAGING. OPENED ENGINE COWL, NOTED ALUMINUM SHAVINGS ON ENGINE DECK. VISUAL INSP IDENTIFIED THE COMPRESSOR WASH UNI
- [SDR 2009FA0000302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000302.md): Tee Fitting · loose · Mar 16, 2009 · N151AD · Snias AS350B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > HOSE NUT WOULD TORQUE DOWN BUT LINE WAS STILL LOOSE AND LEAKED. A LINE REMOVE FROM ANOTHER HELICOPTER WORKED FINE. NEW LINES INSTALLED AND LINE THAT WAS INSTALLED PRIOR AND LEAKED WAS FITTED TO THE NEW TEE AND WORKED FINE. AT TOTAL OF (3) NEW LINES WERE FIT
- [SDR CA090315001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090315001.md): Structure · corroded · Mar 2, 2009 · Snias AS350B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) UPON ROUTINE INSP, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RT CABIN RESONATOR STRUCTURE WAS CORRODED AT THE INNER ATTACHMENT FLANGE TO THE POINT THAT BUCKLING OF THE OUTER ATTACHMENT PLATE HAD OCCURED. THE ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM THE ACFT. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OUTER ATTACH
- [SDR CA090227011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090227011.md): Cone · separated · Feb 23, 2009 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) A/C WAS IN CRUISE AT 5000 FT WHEN A LOUD POP WAS HEARD ACCOMPANIED BY A SINGLE TORQUE OSCILLATION. PILOT REDUCED HIS POWER TO LAND. A BURNING OIL ODOR WAS DETECTED ON THE DESCENT. THE PILOT LANDED NORMALLY WITH FULL POWER AVAILABLE ON LANDING. INVESTIGAT
- [SDR CA090127011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090127011.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 23, 2009 · Snias AS350B · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER BRACKET, TOP HOLE CRACKING DUE TO HARMONIC VIBRATION, KNOWN PROBLEM.
- [SDR CA090127012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090127012.md): Bracket · cracked · Jan 21, 2009 · Snias AS350B · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER BRACKET, CRACKING AT TOP BOLT HOLE DUE TO HARMONIC VIBRATION, KNOWN PROBLEM.
- [SDR CA081119003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081119003.md): Bearing · blocked · Nov 18, 2008 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) OIL WAS COMING OUT OF TURBINE EXHAUST AND M03 BEARING VENT TUBE ON START UP. DISASSEMBLED THE ENGINE AND FOUND M03 REAR BEARING CAKED WITH BURNED OIL. M03 REAR BEARING OIL RETURN TUBE PARTIALLY BLOCKED WITH BURNED OIL.
- [SDR CA080115009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080115009.md): Ground Wire · failed · Jan 10, 2008 · Snias AS350B · Rotors Flight Control System Wiring
  > (CAN) IN THE PROCESS OF DOING RECURRENT TRAINING FLIGHT. AFTER SEVERAL SIMULATED HYD FAILURES IN AND OUT OF GROUD EFFECT HOVER, PROCEEDED TO PRACTICE THE SIMULATED HYD FAILURE. THE SIMULATED PROCEDURE WAS INITIATED FROM 100 FOOT HOVER WITH A VERBAL WARNING THA
- [SDR CA080104003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080104003.md): Trim Tab · unserviceable · Dec 31, 2007 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Blades
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A BRIDGING INSPECTION ON AN A/C PREVIOUSLY LEASED TO A DIFFERENT COMPANY, AD 2007-0138-E WAS BEING C/O. SECTION OF MISSING PAINT NOTED ON AREA REQUIRING INSPECTION IAW ASB 05-00.40( IB ATTACHMENT POINT OF T/E TAB). A CRACK WAS NOTED THRO
- [SDR CA070118011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070118011.md): Servo · unserviceable · Jan 4, 2007 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > (CAN) DURING HYDRAULIC PRE-FLIGHT CHECK CAUSED CYCLIC TO MOVE 4-5 INCHES TOWARDS 8 O’CLOCK POSITION. SERVO REMOVED SERVICEABLE UNIT INSTALLED. SERVO SENT OUT FOR REPAIR AWAITING TEARDOWN REPORT. (TC NR 20070118011)
- [SDR LBG2007F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LBG2007F00001.md): Wire Harness · chafed · Dec 19, 2006 · N288WS · Snias AS350B · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > ON A TOUR FLIGHT THE PILOT LOST GENERATOR OUTPUT. HE TURNED AROUND AND MADE A SAFE LANDING AT THE AIRPORT. THE GENERATOR WIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE CARBON FIBER ENGINE COWLING AND SHORTED TO AIRFRAME GROUND. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STC SH3324NM CONVERSION
- [SDR LBG2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LBG2007F00000.md): Wire Harness · chafed · Dec 19, 2006 · N288WS · Snias AS350B · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > ON A TOUR FLIGHT, THE PILOT LOST GENERATOR OUTPUT. TURNED AROUND AND MADE A SAFE LANDING AT THE AIRPORT. THE GENERATOR WIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE CARBON FIBER ENGINE COWLING AND SHORTED TO AIRFRAME GROUND. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE STC SH3324NM CONVERSION K
- [SDR 2006FA0000496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000496.md): Blade · cracked · May 5, 2006 · N5806H · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Blades
  > CRACK FOUND ON LOWER SURFACE OF MAIN ROTOR BLADE NEAR STATION 1000. EXACT CAUSE OF CRACK WOULD ONLY BE SPECULATIVE. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00351.md): Battery · inoperative · Nov 25, 2005 · N350SH · Snias AS350B · Battery/Charger System
  > UNIT STARTS SLOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY. (K)
- [SDR CA051128012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051128012.md): Transmitter · unserviceable · Oct 28, 2005 · Snias AS350B · Engine Oil Pressure
  > A RESISTANCE CHECK OF THE TRANSMITTER WAS CARRIED OUT. IT REVEALED AN OPEN CIRCUIT. TX ORDERED AOG. PREVIOUS LOG ENTRY REVEALED THIS TRANSMITTER WAS JUST INSTALLED AUG 30 05.
- [SDR CA050919007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050919007.md): Shock Absorber · cracked · Sep 14, 2005 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT FOR MANUFACTURER 2500 HOUR INSPECTION AND 2 COILS OF THE SAME PN WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
- [SDR CA050819005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050819005.md): Igniter · damaged · Aug 19, 2005 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > (CAN) INSULATION TIP LOOSE. HASN'T FALLEN OUT YET. ANOTHER OPERATOR HAS HAD TWO OCCURANCE'S WERE THE CERAMIC INSULATOR CAME RIGHT OUT.
- [SDR CA050819004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050819004.md): Igniter · damaged · Aug 19, 2005 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > (CAN) INSULATION TIP LOOSE. HASN'T FALLEN OUT YET. ANOTHER OPERATOR HAS HAD TWO OCCURANCE'S WHERE THE CERAMIC INSULATOR CAME RIGHT OUT.
- [SDR HXSA0508001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HXSA0508001.md): Turbine Wheel · failed · Jul 25, 2005 · N57958 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Section
  > AS-350 CRASHED IN BOGGY TERRAIN WHILE DEPARTING JUNEAU AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT HAD SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. IT APPEARS THAT AFTER TAKEOFF THE TURBINE BLADE OR BLADES CAME APART IN THE ENGINE AND SMOKE/FIRE WAS OBSERVED FROM PERSONS ON THE GROUND RESULTING IN AUTOROTATI
- [SDR CA050417006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050417006.md): Igniter · damaged · Apr 14, 2005 · Snias AS350B · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > (CAN) CENTER CERAMIC MISSING, BOROSCOPE OF ENGINE FOUND NO DAMAGE, IGNITER REPLACED.
- [SDR CA050215009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050215009.md): Switch · defective · Jan 13, 2005 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) PILOT COULD NOT TURN HYD OFF DURING FLIGHT BY PRESSING BUTTON ON COLLECTIVE STICK. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINE THE SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NOT SUPPLYING VOLTAGE TO SOLENOIDS. NEW SWITCH INSTALLED.
- [SDR CA041209005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041209005.md): Servo · malfunctioned · Dec 8, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT CYCLIC WAS STIFF WHEN MOVED TO LEFT AND IT WANTED TO MOVE RIGHT WHEN COLLECTIVE LOWERED (NO PROBLEMS WHEN COLLECTIVE WAS RAISED). LEFT MAIN SERVO WAS CHANGED AND DEFECT WAS CURED.
- [SDR VY12008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VY12008F00000.md): Gearbox · destroyed · Nov 9, 2004 · N655TV · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > PERFORMED A PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE GEARBOX THAT WAS RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GEARBOX WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. BASED ON THE ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 9 NOV 2004, MFG HAS DETERMINED THAT ALL DYNAMIC COMPONEN
- [SDR CA041105006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041105006.md): Fuel Control · failed · Oct 29, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Controlling System
  > (CAN) ON P2 CHAMBER INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF FCU. WHEN BELLOWS WERE REMOVED WE FOUNDTHAT THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE METERING VALVE IN PLACE WAS BROKEN OFF AND HALF OFTHE PIN WAS FOUND IN THE CHAMBER.
- [SDR CA041110016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041110016.md): Servo · malfunctioned · Oct 28, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > WHEN HYDRAULIC POWER IS RE-ESTABLISHED AFTER DOING HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR PREFLIGHT CHECK, THE CYCLIC STICK WOULD GO HARD LEFT, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE OVERCOME AND WOULD ONLY LAST BRIEFLY. LEFT HAND SERVO WAS REPLACED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND PROBLEM WAS RECTIFIED.
- [SDR CA040916007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040916007.md): Switch · malfunctioned · Sep 3, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve, Main
  > SHORTLY AFTER T/O, WARNING HORN & NOTICED 'HYD CAUTION LIGHT' ON. A FEW SECONDS LATER, ERRATIC CYC MOVEMENT FELT. RETURNED & LANDED W/O INCIDENT. MX INSPECT DID NOT ISOLATE CAUSE FOR MALFUNCTION. HYD SYS CK APPEARED TO BE NORM. HYD PUMP SPLINES INSPECTED &
- [SDR CA041022003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041022003.md): Turbine Wheel · unserviceable · Aug 1, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED CHECK OF THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES (T2) IAW TURBOMECA ASB 292-72-0807 AND AD2004-047 IT WAS DETERMINE THE BLADE SHIFT HAD FAILED THE CHECK. THE GAS GENERATOR WAS REPLACED
- [SDR CA040805011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040805011.md): Casting · cracked · Aug 1, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) CRACK FOUND ON WEB CASTING DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION. (BUTTERFLY) PLATE VERY LOOSE (WORN OUT END BUSHINGS).
- [SDR CA040805013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040805013.md): Relay · faulty · Jul 27, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > (CAN) WHEN START BUTTON PRESSED THE STARTER RELAY WOULD ONLY CHATTER. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED A FAULTY RELAY 23K. PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACED.
- [SDR CA040803006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040803006.md): Battery · unserviceable · Jul 24, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Battery/Charger System
  > (CAN) A/C BATTERY IS WEAK. IT WILL NOT START THE A/C TWICE WITHIN 5 MINUTES. BATTERY HAS ONLY AVERAGED 115 HOURS OF LIFE IN THE LAST 6 INSTALL
- [SDR CA040803004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040803004.md): Engine · failed · Jul 13, 2004 · Snias AS350B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ENGINE START CYCLE INCONSISTANT AFTER OVERHAUL. MANY FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CHANGED WITH NO CONSISTANT RESULTS.
- [SDR HXS2004F2004A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HXS2004F2004A.md): Compressor · fod · Jul 5, 2004 · N57958 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE INGESTED A ROCK THROUGH THE INTAKE AND DAMAGED TO INLET COMPRESSOR. FOD DAMAGE. THIS ENGINE IS TO BE SENT FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR.

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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 = 'AS350B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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