Aerospatiale AS350B

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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 aircraft_model_key = 'AS350B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR KBMA88645Transmitter · inoperativeTORQUE GUAGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.Feb 17, 2001 · N37SH · Snias AS350B · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR KBMA88639Switch · inoperativeHYDRAULIC SWITCH WAS FAULTY.Jan 30, 2001 · N37SH · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve, MainSDR KBMA97429Gyro · malfunctionedWILL NOT SET PRECESSES AND NO FLAG.Jan 18, 2001 · N180EH · Snias AS350B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR KBMA97428Gyro · malfunctionedDIRECTIONAL GYRO IS TUMBLING.Jan 16, 2001 · N180EH · Snias AS350B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 2001F00524Ball Joint · wornTEFLON LINERS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT CORRECTED PROBLEM. (M)Jan 9, 2001 · N3593X · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR 2001F00516Bearing · wornELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT FROM 1 KIT PART NR 355A09-1036-01 CORRECTED PROBLEM. FOUR HALF SHELLS EQUALS 1 KIT. (M)Jan 9, 2001 · N3593X · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR KBMA99406Gyro · precessesDIRECTIONAL GYRO PRESSES 20-3- DEGREES. SEAT FOR REPAIR.Jan 5, 2001 · N37SH · Snias AS350B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA010112018Blade · cracked(CAN) 15 MM CRACK ON TRAILING EDGE ON UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE ORIGINATING UNDER TRIM TAB. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO WITH TRIM TAB REMOVED. NOT DETECTED UNTIL TRIM TAB REMOVED FOR ANOTHER REASON. TC COMMENTS: THIS PARTICULAR BLADE HAS A LIFE OF 4000 HOURS BUT WAS FOUNDec 8, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20001214SH032Spring · brokenANTI-VALVE ASSY SPRING IS BROKEN. (X)Dec 2, 2000 · N37SH · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR R7MR32672Bearing · wornELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS FROM 1 EACH KIT PART NUMBER 355A09-1036-01 CORRECTED PROBLEM. 4 HALF SHELLS EQUALS 1 KIT.Dec 1, 2000 · N5771C · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR R7MR32665Hinge · wornELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNITS FROM 1 EACH KIT PART NUMBER 355A332153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM. 2 TEETERING BEARINGS EQUALS 1 KIT.Dec 1, 2000 · N5771C · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20001205SH029Indicator · damagedT-4 GAUGE UNSERVICEABLE. (X)Nov 15, 2000 · N37SH · Snias AS350B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 20001205SH028Valve · leakingSTART DRAIN VALVE LEAKING. (X)Nov 15, 2000 · N37SH · Snias AS350B · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR CA001122028Plate · cracked(CAN) AT 8,724.9 AIRFRAME HOURS, WHILE CONDUCTING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON THE LT UPPER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT DOUBLER. THIS IS A KNOWN STRESS AREA AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOW UPGRADED. EUROCOPTER SERVICE LETTER 400-53-82 SHONov 2, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA001103018Transponder · failed(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ELT FAILED BECAUSE OF NO OUTPUT POWER. THE ELT WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS ELT HAS FAILED ITS ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO LACK OF OUTPUT POWER. IT PREVIOUSLY FAILED JUNE 2, 1Oct 26, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR 20001215SH024Hinge · wornELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT FROM 1 EACH KIT P/N 355A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM. TWO TEETERING BEARINGS EQUALS 1 KIT. (X)Oct 25, 2000 · N58045 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20001215SH023Bearing · delaminatedELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT FROM 1 EACH KIT P/N 355A09-1036-01, CORRECTED PROBLEM. 4 HALF SHELLS EQUALS 1 KIT. (X)Oct 20, 2000 · N58045 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA001107020Stabilizer · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND ON UPPER VERTICAL FIN LOWER SECTION OF LEADING EDGE BETWEEN TWO RIVETS, 2.6250 INCHES ABOVE STAMPED FITTING, 2.50 INCHES, LENGTH OF CRACK. (X)Oct 20, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 20001215SH027Transmitter · inoperativeMAGNETIC AZIMUTH TRANSMITTER UNIT INOPERATIVE. 10 TO 15 DEGREE DEVIATION FROM EAST TO WEST. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)Oct 9, 2000 · N5771C · Snias AS350B · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR CA001013024Blade · cracked(CAN) BLADE CRACKED AT STATION 570, ALSO LEADING EDGE EROSION.Sep 20, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA001016010Brushes · failed(CAN) PREMATURE WEAR OF STARTER BRUSHES AND ARMATURE. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO EXCESS CURRENT DRAW ON GENERATOR. NO OTHER ELECTRICAL ABNORMALITIES ON THIS AIRCRAFT. BRUSH WEAR WAS DETECTED ON 100 HOUR INSPECTION. STARTER GENERATOR WAS SENT TO CANADIAN AERO ACCESSep 20, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA000901015Engine · power loss(CAN) HELICOPTER WAS IN A HOVER WHEN A POWER LOSS OCCURRED. UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHAT THE CAUSE WAS. TC AWAITING FOLLOW-UP REPORT. (X)Aug 24, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA000906011Blower Motor · failed(CAN) PART RECEIVED WITH A REMOVAL TAG (SERICEABLE). PART (MOTOR) SHAFT VERY HARD TO TURN, AND DENTS IN CASE MADE ME SUSPECT ON INSTALLATION. MOTOR FAILED WITHIN 3 HOURS OF INSTALLATION. TC: REGIONAL PMI INVESTIGATING FURTHER.Aug 22, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR CA000719002Line · leaking(CAN) THE LINE GOING TO THE LEFT HAND START INJECTOR FOUND LEAKING DURING A GROUND RUN, AFTER REMOVAL FOUND THE FLARE WAS CRACKED 60 PERCENT AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE.Jul 13, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR HCMA075294Indicator · defectivePART IS 100 RPM LOW UPON RECEIPT FROM AEC. RMA# R026332Jun 29, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 20000714SH020Rod End · wornROD END WORN TO LIMITS. REPLACED TWO EACH. (X)Jun 14, 2000 · N891SA · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA000614064Turbine · failed(CAN) DURING START PROCEDURE STARTER WAS UNABLE TO MOTOR ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTING ENGINE FOR F.O.D. AND REMOVING COMPONENTS ON THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX,, ENGINE WAS DISMANTLED TO ISOLATE THE LOCK UP. LOCK UP WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE GAS PRODUCER ASSEMBLY (M024M0Jun 14, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Turbine SectionSDR 20000608SH024Spider · undertorquedAFTER THE LAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, INSP REVEALED TAIL ROTOR SPIDER ASSY LOSS OF TORQUE AT CASTELLATED NUT SECURING SPIDER ASSY. THIS FINDING PROMPTED REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SPIDER ASSY WITH SERVICEABLE COMPONENT. SPIDER ASSY P/N 350A33.2004.06. TT IN SERVJun 1, 2000 · N147BH · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AU000483Brush Block · broken(AUS) STARTER/GENERATOR BRUSHES BROKEN.May 26, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Starter-GeneratorSDR AU000422Bushing · broken(AUS) MAIN ROTOR SWASHPLATE TOP SCISSOR LINK BUSHING BROKEN. THE BROKEN BUSHING WORE INTO THE SCISSOR LINK.May 26, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA000614009Switch · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT THE SWITCH WAS INTERMITTENT (HYDRAULIC CUT-OFF SWITCH ON COLLECTIVE STICK).May 22, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pressure SensorSDR CA001103020Brushes · worn(CAN) ON A ROUTINE START-UP BRUSH INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BRUSHES WERE WORN. STARTER/GENERATION WAS REPLACED. THE SUBJECT STARTER WAS FOR REPAIR. INSPECTION REPORT: PREVIOUS CONDITION (06/14/99) BRUSHES WERE RUN DOWN TO RIVETS CAUSING SEVERE COMMMay 17, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Starter-GeneratorSDR R7MR33304Generator · inoperativeHE GENERATOR, UNIT INOPERATIVE. LOW ENERGY AND LOW FREQUENCY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.May 2, 2000 · N3593X · Snias AS350B · ExciterSDR R7MR33303Generator · inoperativeHE GENERATOR, UNIT INOPERATIVE. LOW ENERGY AND LOW FREQUENCY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.May 2, 2000 · N3593X · Snias AS350B · ExciterSDR CA000719004Starter Gen · failed(CAN) STARTER/GENERATOR FOUND TO BE CAUSING EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION. UNIT REPLACED.May 2, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Starter-GeneratorSDR 20000714SH019Rod End · damagedLEFT AND RIGHT MAIN ROTOR SERVO INPUT RODS (LOWER BEARINGS). REPLACED TWO EACH. (X)May 2, 2000 · N891SA · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA000519006Line · broken(CAN) WHEN STARTING, PILOT NOTICED HE HAD TO MOVE POWER LEVER TO ALMOST HALF THROTTLE TO GET ENGINE STARTED. IN-FLIGHT, LACK OF POWER WAS NOT EVIDENT. UPON LANDING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BLEED AIR LINE HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF NEAR THE 90 DEGREE FITTING WHEMay 2, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR CA001013012Blade · failed(CAN) MAIN ROTOR BLADE AFTER BALANCING SEVERAL TIMES WINDS UP FLYING OUT OF TRACK, CAUSING A CYCLIC STICK FEEDBACK WHEN THE HYDRAULICS ARE OFF.Apr 27, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor BladesSDR 20000621SH006Exciter · inoperativeHE GENERATOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)Apr 20, 2000 · N151AC · Snias AS350B · ExciterSDR CA001013009Fuel Control · failed(CAN) THE ROTOR RPM WAS ADJUSTED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF A MONTH, AT WHICH TIME THE UNIT FAILED THE CHARACTERISTICS CHECK. UNIT REPLACED. (X)Apr 15, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA001013008Blade · cracked(CAN) CRACKED AT STATION 570, ALSO LEADING EDGE EROSION. BLADE REPLACED.Apr 14, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA001013006Bleed Valve · failed(CAN) INTERMITTENT FAILURE TO CLOSE.Apr 5, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR CA000519007Attach Fitting · cracked(CAN) CRACK FOUND ON THE FUSELAGE TO TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT FLANGE. CRACK LOCATED (LOOKING FORWARD) AT 2:30 POSITION ON RIGHT SIDE. CRACK LENGTH WAS APROXIMATELY 3.5 CM LONG AND ABOUT 2 MM FROM EDGE. THE TORQUE ON FUS/TAILBOOM ATTACH BOLTS WERE UNKNOWN AT THE Apr 4, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR AU000135Control Box · failed(AUS) ENGINE TACHOMETRIC BOX FAILED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY INTERNAL COMPONENT FAILURE.Apr 4, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA000404015Tachometer · failed(CAN) TACHOMETER BOX FAILED TO SEND SIGNAL TO BLEED VALVE, CAUSING VALVE NOT TO CLOSE.Apr 4, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR CA001013005Shim · missing(CAN) DURING THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE REMOVAL, NOTICED THAT THE BLADE PINS WERE HARD TO REMOVE. AFTER INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE SHIMS WERE MISSING FROM THE FREQUENCY ADAPTERS. ONCE THE SHIMS WERE INSTALLED THE BLADE PIN INSTALL WAS NORMAL.Apr 3, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA001013004Support Bracket · cracked(CAN) AFTER THE FUEL CELL WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE DETECTED IN THE AREA OF THE UPPER TWO BOLT HOLES FOR THE FUEL CELL SUPPORT SADDLES. CRACKED WERE REPAIRED AS PER MRR 53-10-21-777.Apr 3, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Fuel StorageSDR CA000518014Bleed Valve · stuck(CAN) UNIT STICKS CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY.Mar 29, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR 20000605SH015Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE, ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)Mar 26, 2000 · N5771C · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA000518012Heater · corroded(CAN) LINE FOUND TO BE CORRODED AND CRACKED BY THE UNION.Mar 2, 2000 · Snias AS350B · Heating System
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