Aerospatiale AS350B2

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SDR KBMA119518Seal · wornAIR INTAKE SEAL IS WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW SEAL.Aug 15, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR KBMA119519Bushing · wornTAIL ROTOR CONTROL TUBE BUSHINGS ARE WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW BUSHINGS.Aug 15, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KBMA119520Sleeve · wornDRIVESHAFT BEARING INNER SLEEVES ARE WORN AND BRITTLE. REPLACED SLEEVES WITH NEW SLEEVES.Aug 15, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR KBMA119505Gyro · failedDIRECTIONAL GYRO LOOSES POWER AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES. REPLACE WITH OVERHAUL UNIT.Aug 14, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR KBMA119544Servo · bindingSERVO CONTROLS BINDING WHEN INPUTS TO THE LEFT ARE REQUIRED. REPLACED WITH OVERHAUL UNIT.Aug 13, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR FF6R112442Gear · damagedFROSTING ON FACE OF GEAR TEETH. UNABLE TO ESTABLISH STATIC GEAR PATTERN.Aug 12, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR KBMA119540Filter · cloggedHYDRAULIC FILTER IS CLOGGING. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW FILTER.Aug 12, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Hydraulic Filter, MainSDR KBMA115470Blower · inoperativeAIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR. REPLACE CONDENSOR BLOWER.Aug 11, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR KBMA119538Motor · inoperativeAIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR. REPLACED CONDENSOR MOTOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Aug 11, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR VY1L103151Bearing · delaminatedUNITS FAILED WITH 457.6 TTSN. WARRANTY PART REPLACEMENT.Aug 7, 2002 · N453NW · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 2002FA0001004Brushes · failedPILOT REPORTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE AND ACCOMPLISHED AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT AIRPORT. REMOVED STARTER/ GENERATOR, SUBSEQUEANT INSPECTION REVEALED ONE SET OF BRUSHES HAD FAILED. THE SESULT OF THIS WAS A GRADUAL DROP OF OUTPUT COMPENSATED FOR BY THE AIRCRAug 1, 2002 · N6088B · Snias AS350B2 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 2002FA0001003Transistor · inoperativePILOT REPORTED AIRCRAFTS RADIOS BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN FOLLOWED BY THE INDICATORS BECOMING ERRATIC. PILOT BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN NON ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL LOADS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. PILOT RETURNED TO MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND LANDED WITH NO Aug 1, 2002 · N6088B · Snias AS350B2 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR KBMA119528Compressor · inoperativeAIR CONDITIONER BLOWING HOT AIR. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Jul 31, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR HXS2002F00000Labyrinth Seal · damagedIT WAS NOTICED THAT AIRCRAFT WAS TRAILING OIL & SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST IN FLIGHT AND DID A LANDING AND INVESTIGATED. FOUND OIL ON TAIL BOOM AND EXHAUST TURBINE. GROUNDED AIRCRAFT. PREFORMED ENGINE CHANGE UP, AT LANDING SITE. SENT ENGINE FOR INVESTIGATION.Jul 29, 2002 · N301TH · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine SectionSDR RX8R2002001Starter Gen · failedDURING FLIGHT AT 2500 FT. ONE SET OF BRUSHES IN THE STARTER GENERATOR FAILED. THE GENERATOR WAS STILL PUTTING OUT 28 VDC THROUGH THE REMAINING BRUSHES SO THE GENERATOR WARNING LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE GENERATOR WAS NOT PUTTING OUT ENOUGH CURRENT IN ITS DAJul 19, 2002 · N4043L · Snias AS350B2 · Starter-GeneratorSDR R7MR35536Gps · inoperativePOOR GPS COVERAGE ON SCREEN. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jul 18, 2002 · N220CF · Snias AS350B2 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HCM2002F00002Relay · failedWHILE ON ROUTINE SIGHTSEEING TRIP, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A FLICKERING GENERATOR FAILURE WARNING LIGHT WHILE TAKING OFF FROM THE AIRPORT. CONTINUED FLIGHT UNTIL RECEIVED A STEADY GENERATOR FAILURE WARNING LIGHT. RETURN TOT AIRPORT. UPON INSPECTION BY MAINTENJul 18, 2002 · N197BH · Snias AS350B2 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR HCM2002F00001Warning Light · illuminatedWHILE ON A SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED A MAIN GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT INDICATION. THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MAIN GEARBOX CHIP PLUGS BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, NO METAL WAS FOUND. CLEANED MAGNETIC CHIP PLUGS AND CONNEJul 18, 2002 · N982BH · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR B3OR20020011Bearing · crackedTHE TAIL ROTOR WAS REMOVED FOR THE 500 HOUR INSPECTION AND DURING INSPECTION, THE LAMINATED HALF BEARINGS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE RUBBER IN THE BEARINGS WAS SPLIT BEYOND LIMITS. IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT THIS AIRCRAFT SPENDS MOST OF IT'S TIME OUTSIDE ON THJul 10, 2002 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR IO5R080346Oil Filter · crackedAFTER MULTIPLE SEAL CHANGES, OBSERVES HAIRLINE CRACK IN MATING SURFACE REMOVED AND REPLACEDJul 10, 2002 · N557CB · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HXSA0000373Blade · delaminatedREMOVED MAIN ROTOR BLADE, DUE TO DELAMINATION OF BLADE TIP. SENT TO AEC FOR INSPECTION. REPLACED.Jul 8, 2002 · N970TH · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor BladesSDR EHA2002F00007Indicator · inoperativeTORQUE METER FOUND INOPERATIVE ON START UP. REPLACED TORQUE METER.Jul 7, 2002 · N353EV · Snias AS350B2 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA020726009Control Cable · broken(CAN) PILOT MAKES NORMAL LDG AT FIRE BASE CAMP IN PELICAN NARROWS, SASK. PILOT PULLS / RETARDS THROTTLE LEVER & HEARS CLUNK. THROTTLE LEVER IS VERY LOOSE & ENGINE DOES NOT SHUTDOWN, IDLES AT 55 PERCENT NG. THROTTLE LEVER IS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY POSITIIONS . PILJul 6, 2002 · Snias AS350B2 · Power LeverSDR KBMA117650Bearing · wornBEARINGS ARE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW BEARINGS.Jul 1, 2002 · N345SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR KBMA117647Bleed Valve · stickingBLEED VALVE WAS STICKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE VALVE.Jul 1, 2002 · N345SH · Snias AS350B2 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR KBMA117651Blade · worn1ST STAGE TURBINE BLADES, ALL WORN UNEVENLY AT THE TRAILING SIDE OF THE BLADE TIPS. INSTALLED RENTAL ENGINE.Jul 1, 2002 · N345SH · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine SectionSDR KBMA117638Clamp · crackedENGINE OIL VENT LINE CLAMP WAS CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW CLAMP.Jun 30, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)SDR KBMA117640Tape · wornMAST TAPE WAS TORN AND WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW TAPE.Jun 28, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HXSA0000372Blade · delaminatedREMOVED MAIN ROTOR BLADE, DUE TO DELAMINATION OF BLADE TIP. SENT FOR INSPECTION. REPLACED.Jun 26, 2002 · N970TH · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HXSA0000370Blade · delaminatedREMOVED MAIN ROTOR BLADE, DUE TO DELAMINATION OF BLADE TIP. SENT TO AEC FOR INSPECTION. REPLACED.Jun 26, 2002 · N970TH · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor BladesSDR KBMA117642Pitch Link · wornTAIL ROTOR PC LINK WAS REMOVED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PC LINK.Jun 26, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 2002FA0000862Oil Filter · mismanufacturedMAIN GEAR BOX OIL FILTER USED ON CERTAIN A/C HAVE A TAB TACK WELDED TO THE FILTER CASING SO SAFETY WIRE CAN BE ATTACHED. ON 5/30/02, 3 OF THESE FILTER HAD THE SAFETY WIRE TABS FALL OFF BEFORE THE FILTERS WERE INSTALLED. MFG WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM.Jun 25, 2002 · N455AE · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA080305Track · brokenSLIDING WINDOW TRACK BROKEN.Jun 25, 2002 · N40466 · Snias AS350B2 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR KBMA117630Inertia Reel · brokenREEL LOCKS UP/ LOCKING MECHANISM BROKEN. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE SEATBELT.Jun 25, 2002 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Emergency EquipmentSDR KBMA117611Latch · wornRIGHT REAR ENGINE COWL LATCH WAS WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW LATCH.Jun 14, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous StructureSDR KBMA117610Brushes · failedFORWARD AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR MOTOR, INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BRUSHES.Jun 14, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR KBMA117625Rod · wornNR 1 TAIL ROTOR, P/C LINK ROD WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED P/C LINK.Jun 10, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KBMA117626Rod · chippedNR 2 TAIL ROTOR P/C LINK. BUSHING CHIPPER AND CRACKED. REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED P/C LINK.Jun 10, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KBMA117627Bushing · wornSPLIT BUSHING WORN ON TAIL ROTOR SPIDER. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE SPIDER ASSEMBLY.Jun 10, 2002 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR KBMA117609Bearing · worn(BEARING) NR 3 DRIVE SHAFT BEARING, WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW BEARING.Jun 8, 2002 · N345SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR R7MR340235216Pressure Switch · intermittentPRESSURE SWITCH OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jun 7, 2002 · N385LR · Snias AS350B2 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR USOM117002Drive Shaft · slippedINSTALLED SHAFT IN AIRCRAFT AND COMPLIED WITH INITIAL BALANCE RUN, AFT BEARING SLIPPED ON SHAFT AND EXCESSIVE HEAT ON ALL BEARINGS. CLEANED AND REINDEXED BEARING, ON SECOND RUN, 3 BEARINGS SLIPPED EXCESSIVELY AND COPIUS AMOUNTS OF GREASE SLUNG FROM ALL BEARINJun 6, 2002 · N5204Y · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR KBMA117605Cowling · damagedUPON TAKEOFF, HEARD STRANGE NOISE. UPON LANDING FOUND LEFT MGB COWLING RIPPED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SLEEVES WITH SERVICABLE UNITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT COWLING WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.Jun 1, 2002 · N345SH · Snias AS350B2 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR B3OR20020017Bearing · corrodedDURING A 500 HOUR INSPECTION IT IS NECESSARY TO DISSASSEBLE THE MAIN ROTOR FREQUENCY ADAPTER TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. THE BEARING THAT IS IN THE ADAPTER IS SUPPOSED TO BE EASILY REMOVABLE. VARIOUS EFFORTS WERE MADE TO REMOVE THE BEARING. THE BEARING WAS REMOVMay 29, 2002 · N5204X · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR B3OR20020016Stop · corrodedDURING 500 HOUR INSPECTION OF THE MAIN ROTOR COMPONENTS, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE MATING SURFACE OF THE SPHERICAL STOP WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STARFLEX. ALL THREE SPHERICAL STOPS WERE REPLACED DUE THE FACT THAT THEY ALL HAD 500 HOURS ON THEM AND CHANGING ONMay 29, 2002 · N5204X · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor BladesSDR B3OR20020015Mount · deterioratedTHE ENGINE TO M/R GEARBOX GIMBAL JOINT , WHICH HOUSES THE DRIVE SHAFT, HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. UPON INSPECTION AT THE 500 HOUR, THE GIMBAL RING AND HOUSING WERE MEASURED AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS AT THE GIMBAL PINS. THE PINS THEMSELVES NORMALLY GET SOME WEAR BMay 29, 2002 · N5204X · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR B3OR20020014Housing · wornTHE ENGINE TO MAIN GEAR BOX GIMBAL JOINT , WHICH HOUSES THE DRIVE SHAFT, HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. UPON INSPECTION AT THE 500 HOUR, THE GIMBAL RING AND HOUSING WERE MEASURED AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS AT THE GIMBAL PINS. A TECH REP WAS CONTACTED AND SUGGESTED TMay 29, 2002 · N5204X · Snias AS350B2 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR B3OR20020012Pulley · scoredAIRCRAFT WAS IN FOR 500 HOUR INSPECTION. WHILE INSPECTING THE MAIN GEAR BOX COUPLING THAT DRIVES THE HYDRAULIC PUMP VIA A BELT AND PULLEY, THE PULLEY SURFACE WHERE THE BELT CONTACTS IT WAS FOUND TO BE UNUSUALLY ROUGH. THE BELT WAS ALSO INSPECTED AND FOUND TO May 29, 2002 · N5204X · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA079780Transceiver · failedUNREADABLE AND GARBLED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.May 28, 2002 · N40466 · Snias AS350B2 · VHF Communications SystemSDR B3OR20020010Freq Adapter · corrodedDURING A 500 HOUR INSPECTION, THE M/R HEAD WAS DISSASSEMBLED. THE FREQUENCY ADAPTERS WERE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE THE BEARING BY PUSHING OR TAPPING LIGHTLY FAILED. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO CHANGE THE ADAPTER AND BEARING. THE BEARING WAS FMay 28, 2002 · N5204X · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Head
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