Aerospatiale AS350B

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AS350B'
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SDR CA971113057Pump · overheated(CAN) BEARINGS VERY TIGHT AND NOISY, AND RUNNING HOT. CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT P/N 704-A33-690-004.Oct 18, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA971113036Fcu · malfunction(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THE MAIN ROTOR RPM TO BE FLUCTUATING WITH POWER CHANGES. RPM TESTER INSTALLED AND CONFIRMED RPM DROP TO APPROX 370 RPM, THEN RETURNED TO 380. SLIGHT POWER REDUCTION RPM WOULD INCREASE TO 395-400 RPM, THEN RETURN TO 380-385 RPM. FCU REPLSep 21, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA980317070Transmitter · stuck(CAN) FUEL QUANTITY GAUGE STICKING AT 55-80% WHEN REFUELING AIRCRAFT. FUEL QUANTITY TRANSMITTER REPLACED.Sep 19, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX4482Starflex · failedPILOT EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION WHILE IN APPROX 5 FOOT HOVER. GROUND OBSERVESENCES NOTED A SIGNIFICANT BLADE DEVIATION AT THE ONSET OF VIBRATION IN HOVER. PILOT LOWERED AIRCRAFT TO GROUND AND AT TOUCH DOWN, SEVERITY OF VIBRATION INCREASED. COLLECTIVE WAS BOTTSep 19, 1997 · N8WV · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA971113037Drive Shaft · sheared(CAN) STARTER GENERATOR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED DURING START.Sep 17, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA971113035Servo · leaking(CAN) SERVO LEAKING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.Sep 16, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA971015051Casing · broken(CAN) BACK CYLINDRICAL PIECE OF DIRECTIONAL GYRO FOUND HANGING BY INTERNAL WIRING. MOUNTING HARDWARE RATTLING AROUND ON INSIDE.Sep 15, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA971015048Hose · ruptured(CAN) DEFROST HEATER HOSE DETERIORATED AND BLEW APART MELTING THE FIRST AID KIT.Sep 9, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR 97ZZZX4213Stop Bearing · failedPILOT REPORTS VERTICAL VIBRATION AND RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTION REVEALED 'BLUE' M/R SPHERICAL STOP BEARING, P/N 204A33-633 156, FAILED. REPLACED ALL THREE M/R SPHERICAL STOPS WITH P/N 704A33633-109. RUN-UP OPS CHECK GOOD.Sep 5, 1997 · N4AK · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR 97ZZZX4696Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Aug 28, 1997 · N22UM · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX4699Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Aug 19, 1997 · N58045 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA971015043He Generator · failed(CAN) HIGH ENERGY GENERATOR INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERMITTENT IGNITION PROBLEM. PROBLEM PERSISTED. NEW GENERATOR WAS FAULTY.Aug 15, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Ignition Power SupplySDR CA971015042Transmitter · failed(CAN) NO FUEL QUANTITY INDICATION. RESISTANCE CHECK OUT OF LIMITS.Aug 8, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA970904026Servo · leaking(CAN) MAIN ROTOR FLIGHT CONTROL HYDRAULIC SERVO LEAKING AT THE PISTON BASE BEYOND LIMITS.Jul 24, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Tilt Rotor Flight ControlSDR CA970722013Bushing · rotating(CAN) BLADE PIN BUSHING ROTATING.Jul 17, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA970722012Stop · delaminated(CAN) SPERICAL STOP DELAMINATED TO MAX LIMITS.Jul 4, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA970722011Bushing · rotating(CAN) BLADE PIN BUSHINGS ROTATING.Jul 4, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor BladesSDR AU970788Blade · delaminated(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE LEADING EDGE EROSION STRIP DELAMINATED (DEBONDED) - DEBONDING EXTENDS SPANWISE FROM AN AREA 105MM(4.13IN) FROM THE INBOARD END OF THE STRIP TO 98MM (3.85IN) FROM THE OUTBOARD END AND CHORDWISE FROM THE TRAILING EDGE TO 25MM (1IN) TOWARDSJun 30, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA970626014Tach Box · failure(CAN) BLEED VALVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATED TACH BOX WAS CAUSING BLEED VALVE LIGHT TO REMAIN ON. TACH BOX WAS REPLACED AND BLEED VALVE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY.Jun 19, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA970626011Bleed Valve · intermittent(CAN) BLEED VALVE CLOSING INTERMITTENTLY.Jun 17, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR CA970620004Bleed Valve · failed(CAN) BLEED VALVE DID NOT OPERATE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION. BENCH TEST CONFIRMED INTERNAL FAILURE. WHEN POWER APPLIED, VALVE BECAME VERY HOT.Jun 15, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR 97ZZZX4694Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS, FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00 CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jun 10, 1997 · N22UM · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA970618014Starflex · cracked(CAN) TWO CRACKS IN CENTER SECTION OF STAR, AREA G1 PER MWC 62..20.00.601, FIG. 3. CRACKS EXTENDED DOWNWARD 21 AND 25 MM RESPECTIVELY AND AROUND BOTTOM EDGE AND CONTINUED INBOARD 2 AND 3 MM RESPECTIVELY.Jun 1, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor HeadSDR HAIHEEA9969Power Supply · defectiveSTROBE HAS DIM FLASH.May 30, 1997 · N6095S · Snias AS350B · Exterior LightingSDR HAIHEEA9966Socket · mis mfgMISMANUFACTURED. HOUSING DIAMETER, WHERE IT SLIPS IN TRANSMISSION, IS TOO SMALL .062". ALSO, INSIDE BORE THAT CHIP DETECTOR SLIPS THROUGH IS TOO SMALL.May 30, 1997 · N350BZ · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 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 AS350B · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR CA970528024Mount · broke(CAN) MIRROR MOUNT BROKE OFF WHERE UPPER ARM TRANSITIONS FROM TUBE TO FLATTENED AREA FOR BOLTING TO UPPER BRACKET. THIS IS COMPANY BUILT FIXTURE.May 22, 1997 · Snias AS350B · LavatoriesSDR CA970528026Hose · leaking(CAN) HOSE FROM T-VALVE TO LOWER OIL COOLER FOUND LEAKING, 12 INCHES FROM OIL COOLER, BEHIND FRONT STRUT.May 18, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR 97ZZZX2827Laminate Hinge · crackedRUBBER LAMINATE IS CRACKED 180 DEGREES AROUND PART.May 15, 1997 · N911NT · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX2553Hub · bolt seizedDURING REMOVAL OF T/R HUB, HUB RETAINING BOLT WAS VERY HARD TO REMOVE. UPON INSPECTION OF BOLT, FOUND SIGNS THAT BOLT WAS INSTALLED WITH (RED) LOCTITE INSTEAD OF LOCTITE 242 (BLUE). MWC 65.20.00.401 PARA 4 STATES TO APPLY LOCTITE 242 (BLUE) TO THREADS. AFTEMay 12, 1997 · N91GT · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX2552Gearbox · chip lightON FINAL APPROACH, T/R CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOUND EXCESSIVE CHIPS IN OIL. REMOVED GEARBOX FROM SERVICE.May 10, 1997 · N91GT · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA970609009Frame · cracked(CAN) WINDOW ON PILOT''S DOOR WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED ON THE FRAME OF THE SLIDING PORTION OF THE DOOR.May 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA970528019Tube · chaffed(CAN) P3 AIR LINE CHAFED IN 5 PLACES. REPLACED.Apr 28, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR CA970609007Belt · broken(CAN) HYDRAULIC BELT FOUND CRACKED NEAR THE BONDED JOINT.Apr 26, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 97ZZZX4695Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Apr 15, 1997 · N22UM · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA980407015Spline · sheared(CAN) HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOST DURING FLIGHT. LOSS OF PRESSURE DUE TO SHEARED INTERNAL SPLINES ON THE HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE COUPLING SLEEVE P/N S40.Apr 13, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA970528011Chip Detector · inoperative(CAN) CHIP DETECTOR INOPERATIVE, OPEN CIRCUIT BETWEEN TIP AND PIN B. REPLACED.Apr 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA970327016Input Seal · leaking(CAN) INPUT SEAL LEAKING, HYDRAULIC BELT CHANGED, OIL SOAKED.Mar 17, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421048Boost Pump · failed(CAN)BOOST PUMP INTERNAL FAILURE PRODUCING ALUMINUM FILINGS IN AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER.Mar 14, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR CA970327020Vane · cracked(CAN) MO3 MODULE WAS TIME EXPIRED FOR CYCLES. UPON REMOVAL, A SEVERE CRACK WAS FOUND INBOARD OF NOZZLE GUIDE VANES.Mar 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA970327021Pitch Change Rod · corroded(CAN) ELASTOMER BUSHINGS IN TAIL ROTOR PITCH CHANGE ROD END FOUND CORRODED, CRACKED, AND DELAMINATED.Mar 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR CA970327019Fan · broken(CAN) BROKEN VANES ON OIL COOLER FAN CAUSED VIBRATION THROUGH AIRFRAME.Mar 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR 97ZZZX1137Freewheel Shaft · extra o ringDURING REPLACEMENT OF MODULE I MAG ASSEMBLY, DISCOVERED AN O-RING ON POWER SHAFT BETWEEN FREEWHEEL UNIT AND MAG SEALING RING HOLDER. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL ENGINE DOES NOT USE AN O-RING IN THIS LOCATION. THE PRESENCE OF THIS O-RING COULD RESTRICT SOME FLOW OFMar 6, 1997 · N4035W · Snias AS350B · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA970327022Indicator · sticking(CAN) NEEDLE STICKING AT 700 +/- 50 DEGREES.Feb 28, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CA970327023Vhf Comm · intermittant(CAN) LED LEVEL INTERMITTANT, UNABLE TO SEE DISPLAY IN DAYLIGHT.Feb 26, 1997 · Snias AS350B · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA970327025Transmitter · erratic(CAN) TORQUE TRANSMITTER PRODUCING ERRATIC TORQUE GAUGE READINGS.Feb 25, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR CA970327026Transceiver · failed(CAN) VHF-FM TRANSCEIVER NO SIDE TONE, UNABLE TO ADJUST.Feb 19, 1997 · Snias AS350B · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA970421042Crossbeam · cracked(CAN) INSPECTION PER AD 96-156-071(B) REVEALED CRACK OF BI-DIRECTIONAL CROSSBEAM OF MAIN GEARBOX. PART TC: 5,392.Feb 7, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970311091Crossbeam · cracked(CAN) MAIN GEARBOX BI-DIRECTIONAL CROSSBEAM FOUND CRACKED DURING INSPECTION PER AD 96-156-07(B).Feb 7, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970421039Clamp · broken(CAN) ENGINE EXHAUST MOUNTING CLAMP TANG ON RIGHT HAND SIDE BROKEN.Feb 6, 1997 · Snias AS350B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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