Aerospatiale AS350B2

Service difficulty reports · 3,065

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AS350B2'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR R7MR32581Compressor · seizedCOMPRESSOR SEIZED. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jan 15, 2001 · N97LG · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR KBMA99422Compressor · failedCOIL INOPERATIVE AND HOSE FITTING IS CROSS THREADED. SPRING IN PULLEY ASSEMBLY FAILED AND CAUSED A DEEP GROVE IN RT AFT M/A/BOX STRUT LEG, IT WAS REPLACED ALSO AT THIS TIME.Jan 15, 2001 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR KBMA974369Gyro · malfunctionedNOT PRECESSING FLAG STITCHING.Jan 15, 2001 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR KBMA99415Fuel Control · leakingFUEL CONTROL UNIT LEAKING.Jan 12, 2001 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 20010208CW004Chip Detector · contaminatedJAN 9, 2001 WHILE ON A SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE CHIP WARNING. HE MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A MECHANIC WAS FLOWN TO THE SCENE AND A SMALL HAIRLIKE SLIVER WAS FOUND ON THE MAGNETIC PLUG. THE CHIP PLUG WAS CLEANED AND THE AIRCRAFJan 9, 2001 · N194BH · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR KBMA99409Indicator · precessesPRECESSING AT 30 DEGREES.Jan 9, 2001 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR KMBA99408Gyro · precessesPRECESSING 30 DEGREES.Jan 9, 2001 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 20010131CW001Gyro · precessesPRECESSING 30 DEGREES.Jan 9, 2001 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR R7MR291732569Transceiver · failedUNIT FAILED UPON INSTALLATION. UNACCEPTABLE SIDETONE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jan 8, 2001 · N97LG · Snias AS350B2 · UHF Communications SystemSDR R7MR33329Pump · inoperativeOIL PUMP - AFTER ENGINE WARMS THE MGB OIL PRESSURE GOES DOWN TO 1.9 BARS. AFTER SEVERAL SWITCH REPLACEMENTS IT WAS DECIDED THAT THE OIL PUMP WAS CAUSE OF PROBLEM. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE FOR LOW OIL PRESSURE WAS ON 1/5/01 WHICH BRINGS THE PUMP TO WITHIN THE ONEJan 5, 2001 · N6099P · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR R7MR32671Bearing · 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.Jan 5, 2001 · N94LG · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR TI1R001480Brake · wornBRAKE LINING SU - LININGS WORN TO LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 4, 2001 · N350AZ · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor BrakeSDR TI1R001414Light · inoperativeLAMP, DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jan 4, 2001 · N40751 · Snias AS350B2 · Exterior LightingSDR CA010129011Fuel Control · malfunctioned(CAN) ENGINE FAILED TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 32 PERCENT NG DURING FIRST START OF DAY. FCU REPLACED AND SENT FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR. RENTAL FCU INSTALLED. 2001-01-30TC: AWAIT SUPPLIMENTAL SDR WHEN MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.Jan 3, 2001 · Snias AS350B2 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 20010122CW015Connector · looseDURING A TOUR FLIGHT WITH 4 PASSENGERS ON BOARD, PILOT NOTICED A HIGH ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE READING. HE ELECTED TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. UPON INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND THE SPADE CONNECTION LOOSE AND IT HAD MOISTURE ON IT. CONNECTION WAS TIJan 3, 2001 · N972BH · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Oil PressureSDR R7MR32629Blade · peelingPAINT PEELING. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jan 2, 2001 · N97LG · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR R7MR32689Pressure Switch · inoperativeUNIT INOPERATIVE UPON INSTALLATION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Dec 30, 2000 · N911LR · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Oil PressureSDR CA010129010Starflex · flaking(CAN) DISCOVERED TELFLON FLAKING OUT OF BEARING RACE BETWEEN INNER SELF ALIGNING BALL AND OUTER RACE. ALL THREE STAR ARM BEARINGS AREPLACED DUE TO WEAR. DISCOVERED WHEN DISASSEMBLING HEAD TO INSTALL LOW TEMPERATURE SPHERICAL THRUST BEARINGS.Dec 29, 2000 · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR CA010129009Bolt · corroded(CAN) BOLT SHANKS CORRODED OVER APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF SURFACE AREA.DISCOVERED WHEN DISASSEMBLING MAIN ROTOR SLEEVE TO REPLACE WORN BEARINGS ON END OF SLEEVES.Dec 29, 2000 · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR B3OR200000009Bearing · bindingPILOT LIFTED AIRCRAFT INTO A HOVER AND FELT SOME BINDING IN THE FORE AND AFT DIRECTION OF HIS CYCLIC CONTROL. AFTER SHUTDOWN, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL INSPECTED CONTROL SYSTEM. BINDING WAS DUPLICATED AFTER DISCONNECTING SERVO INPUTS. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A FROZDec 29, 2000 · N4059W · Snias AS350B2 · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR R7MR32702Spacer · wornBUSHING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Dec 25, 2000 · N102LN · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR R7MR32701Scissors · wornBUSHING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Dec 25, 2000 · N102LN · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR KBMA99400Laminated Hinge · delaminatedREPLACED LAMINATED HINGE BEARINGS DUE TO DELAMINATION.Dec 18, 2000 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20010123CW003Float · activatedWHILE LOADING CARGO ON AFT CABIN FLOOR, LT FLOAT INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED.Dec 18, 2000 · N208CH · Snias AS350B2 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 20001229SH017Hinge · wornREPLACED OLD BEARING WITH NEW. (X)Dec 18, 2000 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20001229SH016Bearing · wornREPLACED OLD BEARINGS THAT WERE WORN. (X)Dec 18, 2000 · N115SH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20001229SH019Bracket · wornDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND THE FORWARD BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET PN G10110 AND THE AFT BATTERY HOLD-DOWN BRACKET PN G10115 WERE BADLY WORN AT THE SLOTS THAT HOLD THE BATTERY IN PLACE. THERE ARE 3 AIRCRAFT WITH THE SAME STC INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN TDec 14, 2000 · N4035W · Snias AS350B2 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR LV6A95131Bearing · failedBEARINGS FAILED PREMATURELY.Dec 12, 2000 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA010112017Blade · cracked(CAN) 40 MM CRACK ON TRAILING EDGE TOP AND BOTTOM SURFACE ORIGINATING UNDER TRIM TAB. SEE ATTACHED PHOTO WITH TRIM TAB REMOVED. TC COMMENTS: THIS PARTICULAR BLADE HAS A 4000 HOUR LIFE AND WAS FOUND WITH CRACK AT 1862.8 HOURS TSN. ORIGINATOR REPORTS THAT THIS IDec 8, 2000 · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA001218017Blade · cracked(CAN) - UNABLE TO BALANCE TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY. REMOVED TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR INVESTIGATION. REMOVED HUB ASSEMBLY & BEARING FROM TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY, TO MOVE TAIL ROTOR TIP UP & DOWN & HEAR ABNORMAL NOISE. CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD. RE: DGAC AD 84-064-037(BDec 5, 2000 · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR LV6A95130Rod · brokenCLAMP BROKE DUE TO EXCESSIVELY TIGHT ROUTING AND WHEN CLAMP BROKE, IT ALLOWED THE FCU CABLE THAT IT WAS RETAINING TO SNAP AGAINST ROD AND RADICALLY CHAFE INTO TUBE. THE CABLE ROUTING AND TIEING WAS BY MANUFACTURING.Dec 4, 2000 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 20001214SH029Valve · leakingSTART DRAIN VALVE LEAKING INTERNALLY. (X)Nov 30, 2000 · N53SH · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR CA010518004Servo · leaking(CAN) ROUTINE DAILY INSPECTION REVEALED EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE FROM MAIN ROTOR SERVO. SERVO REMOVED FOR REPAIR.Nov 29, 2000 · Snias AS350B2 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR R8RR0102A2Gas Generator · seizedENGINE COMPRESSOR SEIZED AFTER SHUT DOWN. SUSPECT FUEL INJECTION WHEEL COKING. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM IN TUCSON. THE CURRENT THEORY IS THE FUEL (JP8) SOURCE. WE ARE NOW USING JET A TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. (X)Nov 24, 2000 · N6095U · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR 20001117SH003Bearing · seizedSMOKE IN COCKPIT, TAIL VIBRATION. REF: OPERATOR CONTROL NR 010270. (X)Nov 17, 2000 · N6095U · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Drive SystemSDR LV6A95129Valve · leakingSTART ELECTRO VALVE LEAKING.Nov 9, 2000 · N313LV · Snias AS350B2 · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR 20001215SH038Bearing · wornELASTOMERICS 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)Nov 8, 2000 · N93LG · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 20001206SH014Bearing · corrodedDURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON THE SPHERICAL THRUST BEARING HOLES. NOTED MASTINOX WAS NOT USED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY. REF: S/N''S LK3520, LK3544, LK3678. (X)Nov 7, 2000 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 20001206SH013Adapter · corrodedDURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION IN BOLT HOLES OF FREQUENCY ADAPTER. NOTED MASTINOX WAS NOT USED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY. (X)Nov 7, 2000 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 20001206SH012Flange · corrodedDURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON LOWER SLEEVE FLANGE. NOTED MASTINOX WAS NOT USED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY. REF: S/N M4413, M4415, M4417. (X)Nov 7, 2000 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 20001206SH011Flange · corrodedDURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON UPPER SLEEVE FLANGE HOLES. NOTED MASTINOX WAS NOT USED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY. (X)Nov 7, 2000 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 20001206SH010Bolt · corrodedDURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON SLEEVE ATTACHING BOLTS. NOTED MASTINOX WAS NOT USED AT THE TIME OF ASSEMBLY. REF: S/NS 6327, 6329, 6339, 6343, 6370, AND 6380. (X)Nov 7, 2000 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 20001206SH009Drive Shaft · damagedDURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND INNER SLEEVE OF AFT MOST BEARING SLIPPING ON T/R DRIVESHAFT. IT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN SPINNING FOR SOME TIME AND RUBBER HAD ACTUALLY TRANSFERRED FROM SLEEVE TO SHAFT. SHAFT ITSELF WAS NOT DAMAGED. REPLACED ENTIRE SHAFT ASSENov 7, 2000 · N5204J · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR R8RR010147Gas Generator · cokedAFTER LANDING AND SHUT DOWN, THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE COMPRESSOR FOR FREEDOM OF ROTATION. THE COMPRESSOR WAS SEIZED. SUSPECT FUEL INJECTION WHEEL COKING. (X)Oct 16, 2000 · N6095U · Snias AS350B2 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 20001108SH035Bulkhead · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION WITH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REMOVED, NOTICED 2 LOOSE RIVETS THAT ATTACH RT AFT GUSSET OF BATTERY SHELF TO BULKHEAD LOCATED AT BOOM STATION 119.0. THIS IS AN STC RELOCATING THE BATTERY TO THE TAILBOOM. STC NR SH5117NM, HELD AND INSTOct 4, 2000 · N6103X · Snias AS350B2 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA001205015Transmitter · failed(CAN) UNIT STICKING AT 70 PERCENT AND WHEN DRAINING TANK FOUND FUEL TANK EMPTY AND GAUGE READS 15 PERCENT AND THE FUEL LOW LIGHT WAS NOT ON.Sep 28, 2000 · Snias AS350B2 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HCMA075324Rod · wornPART IS WORN BEYOND LIMITS.PLEASE REPLACE BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY.Sep 20, 2000 · N198BH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HCMA075323Rod · wornPART IS WORN BEYOND LIMITS.PLEASE REPLACE BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY.Sep 20, 2000 · N198BH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HCMA075322Rod · wornPART IS WORN BEYOND LIMITS.PLEASE REPLACE BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY.Sep 20, 2000 · N197BH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HCMA075321Rod · wornPART IS WORN BEYOND LIMITS.PLEASE REPLACE BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY.Sep 20, 2000 · N197BH · Snias AS350B2 · Tail Rotor Head
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