Aerospatiale AS350D

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SDR 2001F00541Clutch · failedAIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (M)Jun 15, 2001 · N350RM · Snias AS350D · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 2001F00542Compressor · seizedAIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SEIZED CAUSING DRIVE BELT FAILURE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (M)Jun 8, 2001 · N350RM · Snias AS350D · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR CA001218015Pin · broken(CAN) THE BROKEN PIN WAS DISCOVERED STILL SITTING IN PLACE INSIDE THE TWO BLADE PINS. THE PILOT CLAIMS TO HAVE DONE AN APPROPRIATE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK THAT MORNING. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY HOURS THE AIRCRAFT FLEW IN THIS CONDITION.Nov 8, 2000 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor BladesSDR 20001215SH017Battery · dischargedLEAD ACID BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)Nov 7, 2000 · N350RM · Snias AS350D · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA000810015Starflex · cracked(CAN) STAR FOUND CRACK IN YELLOW. P STAR FLEX REPLACED.Jul 20, 2000 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor HeadSDR 20000801SH032Laminated Hinge · wornELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT FROM ONE EACH KIT P/N 355A33. (X)May 10, 2000 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor HeadSDR CA000511010Latch · malfunctioned(CAN) IT WAS NOTICED THAT 2 OF THE FOUR SEAT BELT LATHCHES DO NO ALWAYS ENGAGE PROPERLY. WHEN THE BUCKLE IS INSERTED ALL THE WAY INTO THE LATCH, IT SOUNDS AN D LOOKS LIKE IT IS LATCHED BUT IF WE PULL THE BELT TO TIGHTEN IT, THE BUCKLE PULLS OUT OF THE LATCH WIMar 30, 2000 · Snias AS350D · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 20000605SH014Spider · stuckPITCH CHANGE, SPIDER ASSEMBLY - STICKS ON PEDAL MOUNT. BEARING HAS EXCESS PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)Mar 29, 2000 · N350RM · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA000511025Fitting · broken(CAN) THE PILOT WAS MAKING AN APPROACH WHEN THE ROTOR RPM STARTED TO OVERSPEED. HE CONTROLLED THE RPM USING THE THROTTLE AND ABORTED THE APPROACH. HE FLEW TO A MAINTENANCE BASE WHERE HE CONDUCTED A RUN-ON LANDING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALEFeb 6, 2000 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor ControlSDR CA991210002Shackle · failed(CAN) WHILE TESTING A SKISMIC BIRD, THE PILOT FELT THE LOAD RELEASE FROM THE AIRCRAFT. THE CARGO HOOK WAS FUNCTIONALLY TESTED BEFORE AND AFTER THE FLIGHT AND FOUND TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. SUBMITTER STATED INDICATIONS APPEAR THAT THE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED SLING SHOct 22, 1999 · Snias AS350D · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CA000120034Belt · delaminated(CAN) HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT WAS NOTED TO BE COMING APART AT THE SEAM. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THESE BELTS FAILING PREMATURELY.Sep 17, 1999 · Snias AS350D · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR AU000120034Belt · delaminated(AU) HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT WAS NOTED TO BE COMING APART AT THE SEAM. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THESE BELTS FAILING PREMATURELY.Sep 17, 1999 · Snias AS350D · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA990318015Bearing · brinnelled(CAN) WHEN CARRYING OUT SB 05.00.29, SECTION 2(B), CHECK FOR BRINNELLING/BINDING WHEN ROTATING, A SLIGHT, BUT NOTICEABLE BRINNELLING WAS FELT.Mar 8, 1999 · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR CA990323025Cowl · separated(CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE FORWARD BELLY COWLING SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AND LANDED IN A FIELD. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT 4 LATCHES WERE WORN AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN POSITIVELY ENGAGED. THE LATCHES AND COWLIJan 27, 1999 · Snias AS350D · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR 99ZZZX1332Hinge · wornELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jan 2, 1999 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR AU980998Servo · corroded(AUS) CYCLIC SERVO EXTENSION P\N ACM28592 CORRODED INTERNALLY RESTRICTING PISTON ROD P\N ACM28591.Aug 3, 1998 · Snias AS350D · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 97ZZZX5217Governor · malfunctionedGOVERNOR UNITS HAD A MANDATORY SB REQUIRED BY JUNE, 1997. STARTED COMPLYING BY DECEMBER, 1996. AFTER INSTALLATION OF FIRST MODEL UNIT, STARTED EXPERIENCING RPM ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS. AFTER 20 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAN 200 HOURS, UNITS WOULD FAIL TO HOLD RPM SETTDec 3, 1997 · N816CE · Snias AS350D · Turbine GovernorSDR AU971487Drive Belt · loose(AUS) HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE BELT LOOSE. SEE MDR 97/1319 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOct 18, 1997 · Snias AS350D · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR CA970916017Screw · wrong part(CAN) DURING DISASSEMBLY OF DRIVE SHAFT, 3 OF 12 SCREWS FOUND WERE THE WRONG TYPE. THERE WAS NO SPLIT PIN HOLE, AND THEY HAD BEEN INSTALLED WITH A HEXAGONAL, INTERNAL LOCK NUT. THE ENDS HAD BEEN CENTER PUNCHED TO PEEN ENDS OVER. SCREWS SHOULD BE CASTELATEDSep 3, 1997 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA970612001Fuel Pump · leaking(CAN) ON PRE-FLIGHT FUEL WAS NOTICED ON THE ENGINE DECK. ON RUNUP FUEL WAS VISIBLE LEAKING OUT OF THE DRAIN TUBE. FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED AND A SERVICEABLE PUMP WAS INSTALLED.Jun 3, 1997 · Snias AS350D · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 97ZZZX4118Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.May 5, 1997 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 97ZZZX4117Bearing · wornLAMINATED BEARING ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 4 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 355A09-1036-01, CORRECTED PROBLEM.May 5, 1997 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA970407001Pt Rotor · blades displaced(CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE POWER TURBINE ROTOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOME OF THE TURBINE BLADES DISPLACED AXIALLY BEYOND LIMITS. ALL BLADES BEYOND LIMITS HAD MOVED AFT. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND A ZERO TIME TSO ENGINE INSTALLED.Mar 25, 1997 · Snias AS350D · Turbine SectionSDR CA970226009Filter · damaged(CAN) FILTER BY-PASS LIGHT ON. FAULT TRACED TO DAMAGED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER. FUEL CONTROL UNIT ALSO REPLACED BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATION.Feb 18, 1997 · Snias AS350D · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR 97ZZZX2127Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Feb 12, 1997 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 97ZZZX2128Laminated Hinge · wornLAMINATED HINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Nov 11, 1996 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA961120009Airflow Modulato · failed(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF AND CLIMB HELICOPTER STARTED TO YAW CAUSED BY ENGINE SURGING WITH FLUCTUATING NG TORQUE TOT CAUSED BY FAILURE OF AIRFLOW MODULATOR.Oct 25, 1996 · Snias AS350D · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR CA961018024Bearing · pitted(CAN) M/R TRANSMISSION EPICYCLIC REDUCTION GEARS REMOVED DUE TO UPPER ROLLER BEARING IN ONE OF THE PLANETARY GEARS BREAKING DOWN AND MAKING METAL.Sep 18, 1996 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 96ZZZX5852Laminated Hinge · wornHINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS, FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00 CORRECTED PROBLEM.Aug 17, 1996 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA960808103Gearbox · broken bearing(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAD CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT IN CRUISE AND RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN THE OIL TANK. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE #4 AND #5 BEARINGS HAD FAILED. THE COMPLETE GEARBOX WAS REPLACED.Jul 14, 1996 · Snias AS350D · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 96ZZZX5853Laminated Hinge · wornHINGE ELASTOMERICS WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED 2 EACH NEW UNITS FROM KIT 350A33-2153-00, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jul 9, 1996 · N779LF · Snias AS350D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA960401001Starflex · cracked(CAN)STARFLEX FOUND CRACKED IN MIDDLE OF ARM. NEW STAR INSTALLED.Mar 13, 1996 · Snias AS350D · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA960212009Transmitter · fluctuating(CAN)INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE READINGS AND GAUGE WOULD STICK IN ONE POSITION.Feb 5, 1996 · Snias AS350D · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR CA951204027Mount · cracked(CAN)L/H MOUNT ASSEMBLY CRACKED.Oct 31, 1995 · Snias AS350D · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA951108023Door Assembly · misrigged(CAN)SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT NOTICED THE DOOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE AND DOOR OPENED AND THEN CLOSED FIRMLY. THE LIGHT WENT OUT. PILOT SET OUT ON SECOND LEG AND UPON LAND ING CHECKED DOOR AND FOUND SECURE. ON THIRD LEG DOOR LOct 23, 1995 · Snias AS350D · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR CA951204028Mount · cracked(CAN)BOTH R/H AND L/H ENGINE MOUNTS FOUND CRACKED.Oct 15, 1995 · Snias AS350D · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA951103004Mount · cracked(CAN)BOTH R/H MOUNT P/N 350A21-1066-05 AND L/H MOUNT P/N 350A21-1066-06 WERE FOUND CRACKED.Oct 9, 1995 · Snias AS350D · Engine Mount SectionSDR 95ZZZX2524Fuel Control · air leaksDURING FINAL APPROACH, M/R RPM DROOPS. PILOT MADE SOFT LANDING ON THE RUNWAY. INSPECTED AND PNEUMATIC LEAK CHECK AND FOUND AIR LEAKS FROM GOVERNOR BELLOWS OF THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FCU. PERFORMED RUN-UP LEAK CHECK AND Apr 21, 1995 · N3608R · Snias AS350D · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 95ZZZX2523Governor · defectiveDURING FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED LOW SIDE GOVERNOR FAILURE (LOW POWER). THE PILOT JUST LIFTED OFF PAD NR 1. ACFT WAS ABOUT 4 FEET OFF THE DECK, THE PILOT MANAGED TO SET IT BACK DOWN WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. PILOT TOOK ANOTHER SHIP AND THE SApr 17, 1995 · N138EH · Snias AS350D · Turbine GovernorSDR 95ZZZX2404Governor · failedDURING FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED LOW SIDE GOVERNOR FAILURE (LOW POWER). THE PILOT JUST LIFTED OFF PAD NR 1, ACFT WAS ABOUT 4 FEET OFF DECK, PILOT MANAGED TO SET IT BACK DOWN WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT OR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. PILOT TOOK ANOTHER SHIP AND THE SAME PASSEApr 17, 1995 · N138EH · Snias AS350D · Turbine GovernorSDR 96ZZZX1032Bearing · failedAFTER ENGINE TEAR-DOWN, THE NR 19 BEARING WAS FOUND BROKEN IN 3 PLACES AROUND THE OUTER RACE. THE BEARING IS A SLIP/FIT IN THE GEARBOX AND THE BORE WAS WORN FROM THE BEARING SPINNING. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS A METHOD OF PINNING OR SECURING THE BEARING OUTER RACE Apr 1, 1995 · N900PH · Snias AS350D · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 95ZZZX1049Engine · chip warningDURING FLIGHT, ENGINE CHIP LIGHT WARNING MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. MECHANIC INSPECTED ENGINE LUBE SYSTEM, CHIP PLUGS AND WIRING, FOUND NO DEFECTS. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 9, 1995 · N5771N · Snias AS350D · Turbine Engine Oil System
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