Aerospatiale AS350BA

Service difficulty reports · 958

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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 = 'AS350BA'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR KBM2004F00002Battery · failedBATTERY, DEAD. REPLACE WITH SERVICEABLE BATTERY.Oct 22, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Battery/Charger SystemSDR KBM2004F00001Probe · sticksFUEL GAUGE STICKS AT 20 PERCENT EVEN WHEN 65 GALLONS ADDED. REMOVED FUEL PROBE, BENCH TESTED, INSPECTED, FOUND GOOD.Oct 22, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR KBM2003F00092Bearing · wornEND BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW BEARINGS.Oct 22, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR KBM2003F00093Bearing · wornLOWER END BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW LOWER END BEARINGS.Oct 20, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor HeadSDR KBM2003F00074Bearing · wornLOWER END BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW LOWER END BEARINGS.(K)Oct 20, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor ControlSDR KBM2003F00073Bearing · wornUPPER END BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UPPER END BEARINGS.(K)Oct 20, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor ControlSDR KBM2003F00068Leaf Spring · defectiveLT AND RT LANDING GEAR SPRING BLADES DEFLECT LESS THAN 85MM. REPLACED WITH NEW LANDING GEAR SPRING BLADES.(K)Oct 19, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR KBM2003F00063Control Cable · bindingCONTROL CABLE, COLLECTIVE BINDING AT MID RANGE OF TRAVEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW PART, SAME NUMBER.Oct 18, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR KBM2003F00062Servo · bindingBINDING IN LT CYCLIC CONTROL. SUSPECTED LT SERVO BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED.Oct 17, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA031113010Blade · cracked(CAN) DURING A 500 HR INSPECTION, PERFORMED A TAIL ROTOR SPAR INSP WITH DISASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED BY AD.1D(3). FOUND A LARGE PIECE OF SPAR SEPARATED ON EDGE IN LONGITUDINAL DIRECTION APPROX. 8 MM IN WIDTH AND 2 MM THICK. SEPARATION EXTENDS FROM REINFORCED ATTACOct 16, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR KBM2003F00055Radio · inoperativeVHF RADIO DROPS PILOTS VOICE OUT DURING LONG TRANSMISSIONS. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE VHF RADIO.Oct 12, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · VHF Communications SystemSDR KBM2004F00011Indicator · intermittentPILOT REPORTS ATTITUDE INDICATOR WILL NOT HOLD HEADING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES OF OPERATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT. (K)Oct 9, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR KBM2003F00066Probe · reads highFUEL CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. 10 GALLONS HIGHER ON FUEL ACTUAL QUANTITY. FUEL PROBE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REPLACED FUEL PROBE WITH SERVICEABLE OVERHAULED.(K)Oct 7, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR KBM2003F00050Blower Motor · inoperativeA/C (BLOWER MOTOR) QUITS WORKING, CLUTCH COIL FOUND DEFECTIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE COMPRESSOR.Oct 7, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR 2003FA0001224Engine · failedENGINE SHUT DOWN WITH LOUD BANG. AIRCRAFT WAS IN LEVEL FLIGHT AT APPROX 1500 FT ABOVE GROUND. THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.Oct 6, 2003 · N408EM · Snias AS350BA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR KBM2003F00049Pitch Link · wornTAIL ROTOR P/C LINK WORN BEYOND LIMITS. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE PC LINK.Oct 6, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor HeadSDR KBM2003F00046Bearing · wornTAIL ROTOR HALF SHELL BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW BEARING KIT.Oct 5, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor HeadSDR KBM2003F00045Bearing · worn3 EACH LOWER ROD BEARINGS ON MAIN ROTOR PITCH CHANGE LINK ARE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH 3 EACH NEW SERVICEABLE ROD END BEARINGS.Oct 5, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor ControlSDR KBM2003F00044Bearing · worn3 EACH UPPER ROD END ON MAIN ROTOR PITCH CHANGE LINK ARE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 3 EACH NEW UPPER ROD END BEARINGS.Oct 5, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor ControlSDR KBM2003F00043Motor · inoperativeA/C DOES NOT BLOW AIR HARD ENOUGH. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SERVICEABLE MOTOR.Oct 5, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Air Distribution FanSDR KBM2003F00041Indicator · inoperativeGYROSCOPIC ATTITUDE INDICATOR IS INOPERABLE. INSTALLED OVERHAULED ATTITUDE GYRO. (K)Oct 4, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR KBM2003F00040Radio · noisyVHF RADIO, AFTER .5 HOUR OF FLYING, MAKES CONTINUOUS DESQUELCHING NOISE. NOTE: DID NOT FIX PROBLEM (REMOVED AND REPLACED REPAIRED VHF RADIO).Oct 4, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · VHF Communications SystemSDR KBM2003F00039Hour Meter · inaccurateHOUR METER INACCURATE, RUNS LOW. REPLACED WITH NEW SERVICEABLE METER.Oct 4, 2003 · N350SH · Snias AS350BA · Independent InstrumentsSDR KBM2003F00038Indicator · erraticOIL PRESSURE CABLE ERRATIC IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED CLUSTER GAUGE.(K)Oct 2, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Engine Oil PressureSDR KBM2003F00034Bearing · wornTAIL ROTOR HINGE LAMINATE WORN TO LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW HINGE LAMINATES. (K)Sep 30, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor HeadSDR KBM2003F00033Drain Valve · leakingENGINE START DRAIN VALVE LEAKING INTERNALLY TO OVERBOARD DRAIN. INSTALLED OVERHAULED START DRAIN VALVE.Sep 28, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine DrainsSDR AUS20031230Fuel Control · faulty(AUS) FUEL CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. SUSPECT FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR FAILED.Sep 25, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR KBM2003F00025Pipe · chafedPIPE CHAFED DUE TO CONTACT WITH BLEED VALVE WASH KIT. REPLACED PIPE WITH SERVICEABLE ITEM.(K)Sep 17, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AUS20031069Blade · debonded(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE TAB DEBONDED AND SEPARATED FROM BLADE CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. TAIL ROTOR BLADE TRAILING EDGE DAMAGED. INVESTIGATION FOUND FAILURE WAS DUE TO INCORRECT SOLVENT USED DURING TAB BONDING PROCEDURE AT OVERHAUL. SECONDARY EFFECTS OF TASep 16, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor BladesSDR KBM2004F00141Strap · wornENGINE MO 5 HEAT SHIELD STRAP BRACKET HEAT SHRINK IS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 10, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CA030918003Controller · stuck(CAN) HYDRAULIC SELECTED OFF. HYDRAULICS TOOK 35 SECONDS TO TURN OFF. SUSPECT SLIDER STICKING OPEN. REPLACED HYDRAULIC CONTROLLER (REGULATOR) WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. TEST NORMAL.Sep 8, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve, MainSDR KBM2003F00032Bearing · wornHIGH FREQ VIBRATION IN PEDALS. INSPECTED FOUND TROS BEARING, NR 1,2,3,5 HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW PN 704A33-698-027, FA3819, PN 593404 REPLACED WITH NEW, PN 704A33-698-027 BEARING, FA 3819 RUBBER, PN 593404 BEARING (K)Sep 8, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Rudder StructureSDR KBM2003F00031Shoe · wornNO COLLECTIVE FRICTION. REPLACED WITH NEW FRICTION SKID SHOES PN 350A27-136820, COVER PN 350A27-1344-00, FRICTION HANDLE 350A27-00-1221.Sep 5, 2003 · N270SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor BrakeSDR KBM2004F00132Strap · crackedEXHAUST SUPPORT STRAP HEAT SHRINK CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 4, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR KBM2003F00028Bearing · loosePITCH CHANGE LINK UPPER ROD END HAS EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY. REPLACED ROD END BEARING WITH NEW.Sep 4, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KBM2003F00027Igniter · erraticIGNITER WORN AND OPERATING ERRATICLY. REPLACED RT IGNITER WITH NEW.(K)Sep 4, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2003F00598Engine · seizedENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE SEIZURE. MO 2 AND 3 209.3 HOURS OUT OF OVERHAUL .Sep 3, 2003 · N57954 · Snias AS350BA · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR KBM2003F00029Belt · failedA/C DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR. REPLACED A/C BELT WITH NEW.Aug 30, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR KBM2004F00165Strap · deterioratedMO 5 HEAT SHIELD STRAP BRACKET HEAT SHRINK IS DETERIORATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Aug 26, 2003 · N37SH · Snias AS350BA · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR KBM2003F00002Radio · inoperativeRADIO REPORTED TO BE GARBLED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE RADIO.Aug 23, 2003 · N270SH · Snias AS350BA · VHF Communications SystemSDR KBM2003F00001Bushing · debondedMAIN ROTOR SWASHPLACE UPPER ROTATING SCISSOR BLOCK (1) EA BUSHING IS DEBONDED. REPAIRED DEBONDED BUSHING.Aug 23, 2003 · N270SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR KBM2003F00019Link · looseTAIL ROTOR PITCH CHANGE LINK BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PC LINK.Aug 21, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KBM2003F00018Bearing · looseMAIN ROTOR PC LINK LOWER ROD END BEARING LAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ROD END BEARING.(K)Aug 21, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor ControlSDR KBM2003F00017Bushing · wornBALL END BEARING IS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW BUSHING 350A27191200, WASHER 350A27-1911-20, BEARING EN282B506E. BOLT 22731BCD60017M AND NUT ASNA0045T-060BEL.(K)Aug 21, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR KMB2003F00000Bowl · wornOIL FILTER BOWL WRENCH FITTING IS ROUNDED, WORN OUT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BOWL.Aug 13, 2003 · N270SH · Snias AS350BA · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR KBM2003F00004Bearing · looseROD END BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SV ROD END.Aug 13, 2003 · N270SH · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor HeadSDR KBM2003F00003Bearing · looseGOVERNOR CONTROL CABLE END BALL BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW END BALL BEARING.Aug 13, 2003 · N270SH · Snias AS350BA · Turbine GovernorSDR CA030826019Igniter · failed(CAN) ON ROUTINE INSPECTION BOTH ENGINE IGNITERS WERE FOUND TO HAVE LOOSE CENTER ELECTRODES. IN LIGHT OF RECENT TURBOMECA SERVICE LETTERS REGARDING IGNITERS (N/A TO THIS PN THOUGH) IT WAS DEEMED NECESSARY TO REPLACE THEM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE CAUSAug 13, 2003 · Snias AS350BA · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR KBM2003F00016Compressor · inoperativeBURNING ODOR IN CABIN AND A/C SYSTEM SUSPECTED TO BE INOPERATIVE. INSPECTED, REMOVED AND REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR.(K)Aug 12, 2003 · N230SH · Snias AS350BA · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR KBM2003F00021Switch · stickingCYCLIC TRIGGER SWITCH IS STICKING. REPLACED WITH NEW SWITCH.(K)Aug 11, 2003 · N1188P · Snias AS350BA · Main Rotor Control
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