# Service difficulty reports: Aerospatiale SA315B A list on [Aerospatiale SA315B](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa315b.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA110329002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110329002.md): Guard · cracked · Mar 15, 2011 · Aerosp SA315B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom > (CAN) TAIL ROTOR GUARD FOUND CRACKED AT UPPER MID ATTACHMENT POINT DURING GROUND HANDLING. GUARD REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR CA101005001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101005001.md): Cell · failed · Sep 18, 2010 · Aerosp SA315B · Fuselage Structure (General) > (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS PERFORMING AERIAL FERTILIZATION OPERATIONS. THE HYDRAULIC LOAD CELL THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE CARGO HOOK FAILED INTERNALLY. THIS FAILURE ALLOWED THE HOOK TO ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE MANUAL RELEASE CABLE TO - [SDR CA090626007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090626007.md): Seal · leaking · Dec 31, 2008 · Aerosp SA315B · Turbine Engine Oil System > (CAN) DUE TO OIL DILUTION OF FUEL, ENG WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND RETURNED TO HELI-SUPPORT. OIL DILUTION MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY LEAKING JET BOX SEAL. ENG LOG IS AT HELI-SUPPORT. ENGINE WAS NOT RETURNED TO SERVICE. UN ECONOMICAL TO REPAIR FOR HELICOPTERS. - [SDR CA050722002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050722002.md): Fitting · broken · Jun 23, 2005 · Aerosp SA315B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings > (CAN) COMPOSITE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STC SR00124LA-D. THE R/H REAR ATTACHMENT LUG WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN COMPLETELY OFF AT THE SPAR ON THE STABILIZER. IT WAS FOUND WHILE A DAILY INSPECTION WAS BEING PERFORMED ON THEAIRCRAFT. WE H - [SDR 2003FA0000690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000690.md): Fitting · broken · Jun 20, 2003 · N58000 · Aerosp SA315B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > RIGHT HAND AFT (T) FITTING BROKEN. THIS FITTING IS ONE OF FOUR THAT ATTACHES THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TO THE TAILBOOM. NO ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS. CAUSE UNKNOWN, NEW UNPROVEN MODIFICATIONS. AT 448 HOURS TT THIS STABILIZER HAS THE HIGHEST TIME ON THIS STC. SU - [SDR FF6R112448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FF6R112448.md): Bearing · rough · Aug 1, 2002 · N315SH · Aerosp SA315B · Tail Rotor Head > BEARINGS ARE NOTCHY. PILOT CANNOT MOVE TAIL ROTOR PEDAL, SMOOTHLY. - [SDR CA010313025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010313025.md): Guard · cracked · Feb 26, 2001 · Aerosp SA315B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom > (CAN) WHILE CLEANING AIRCRAFT, AME FOUND CRACK COMING FROM UNDER BOTTOM CLAMP.NEW TAIL ROTOR GUARD WAS INSTALLED. - [SDR 20001214SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001214SH024.md): Blade · cracked · Nov 28, 2000 · N5770F · Aerosp SA315B · Tail Rotor Blades > DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, A 2.50 INCH CHORDWISE CRACK WAS FOUND APPROXIMATELY.50 INCH INBOARD FROM THE TRAILING EDGE AND 14 INCHES FROM THE TIP OF THE BLADE. CORROSIVE OPERATING CONDITIONS. SUSPECT INTERGRANULAR CORROSION EMANATING FROM THE INTERIOR OF - [SDR 20001030SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001030SH029.md): Blade · missing · Oct 30, 2000 · N65185 · Aerosp SA315B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > EXCESSIVE VIBRATION DURING ENGINE RUN-UP. REMOVED ENGINE FOR TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION. FOUND ONE EACH MISSING BLADE AND SEVERAL OTHERS DAMAGED ON 2 INCH STAGE TURBINE WHEEL. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. (X) - [SDR 20000427SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000427SH025.md): Beam · cracked · Mar 24, 2000 · N2128Z · Aerosp SA315B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > A CRACK-LIKE INDICATION WAS FOUND ON THE INSIDE CURVE, PERPENDICULAR TO THE EDGE. THIS PART WAS TESTED IAW ASTM E-144-94A. (X) - [SDR 99ZZZX347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX347.md): Bearing · rough · Nov 5, 1998 · N220SH · Aerosp SA315B · Tail Rotor Head > PILOT REPORTED TAIL ROTOR PEDALS ARE STIFF AND NOTCHY. MECHANIC REPORTED NOTCHED BEARINGS WHEN P/C LINK DISCONNECTED AND T/R BLADES ARE ROTATED. REPLACED 3 EACH. BEARING S/N'S A33795, A33783, AND A33812. - [SDR CA981006007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006007.md): Wire · failed · Sep 24, 1998 · Aerosp SA315B · Light System Wiring > (CAN) ON START-UP, BURNING SMELL AND SPARKS NOTICED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. HISSING SOUND WAS HEARD AND 'VIDEO' PRESSURE INDICATOR SHOWED 'RED'. A WIRE RUNNING FROM THE MAIN BUS IN THE 'IP' BOX TO THE LANDING LIGHT HAD CHAFED THRU AND ARCED ON THE STEEL STRUCTU - [SDR 98ZZZX3259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3259.md): Air Intake · cracked · Jul 10, 1998 · N3128G · Aerosp SA315B · Engine Air Intake System > TWO UPPER AND 4 LOWER AIR INTAKE HALVES CRACKED AT MOUNTING POINTS. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN NOTED ON NUMEROUS AIRCRAFT. SUGGEST A REINFORCED MOUNTING ASSEMBLY. - [SDR 98ZZZX3258](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3258.md): Bearing Support · cracked · Jul 10, 1998 · N3128G · Aerosp SA315B · Alternator-Generator Drive > STARTER/GENERATOR MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKED. AIRCRAFT VIBRATION LEVELS EXCESSIVE DUE TO LACK OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. - [SDR HEEA0012462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012462.md): Gearbox · corroded · Jan 6, 1998 · N9151A · Aerosp SA315B · Main Rotor Gearbox > MAIN GRBOX CASE CORROSION. - [SDR HEEA0011987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011987.md): Stabilizer · cracked · Nov 13, 1997 · N9151A · Aerosp SA315B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > STABILIZER CRACKED AT FLANGE. - [SDR HEEA0011986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011986.md): Boom Assy · bent · Nov 13, 1997 · N9151A · Aerosp SA315B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom > TAIL BOOM BENT TUBES. - [SDR HEEA0011797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011797.md): Gearbox · making metal · Nov 5, 1997 · N3207T · Aerosp SA315B · Main Rotor Gearbox > MAIN GR BOX MAKING METAL. - [SDR HEEA0011389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011389.md): Shaft Assy · making metal · Oct 9, 1997 · N3207T · Aerosp SA315B · Main Rotor Drive System > M/R SHAFT MAKING METAL. - [SDR HEEA0011386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011386.md): Shaft Assy · bearing rough · Oct 9, 1997 · N9151A · Aerosp SA315B · Main Rotor Drive System > M/R SHAFT ASSY ROUGH BEARINGS. - [SDR CA970820004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970820004.md): Burner Can · burned · Aug 12, 1997 · Aerosp SA315B · Turbine Engine Combustion Section > (CAN) INCREASE IN T4 TEMPERATURE LEAD TO INVESTIGATION AND A HOLE WAS FOUND BURNED THROUGH BURNER CAN. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR. - [SDR HAIHEEA9915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIHEEA9915.md): Gps 150 · malfunction · May 21, 1997 · N3207T · Aerosp SA315B · Global Positioning System > NAV AND WPT BUTTONS WON'T WORK. - [SDR 98ZZZX2783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2783.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 21, 1997 · N27443 · Aerosp SA315B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > SPAR TUBE CRACKED AT RT MOUNTING HOSE, CRACK ORIGINATES AT MOUNTING HOLE AND EXTENDS IN BOTH DIRECTION COVERING 50 PERCENT OF NBE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS DEFECT WAS FOUND WHEN THE STABILIZER WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR OR WORN MOUNTING BUSHINGS. THIS CRACK COULD N - [SDR 97ZZZX952](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX952.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 21, 1997 · N27443 · Aerosp SA315B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib > SPAR TUBE CRACKED AT RT MOUNTING HOLE, CRACK ORIGINATES AT MOUNTING HOLE AND EXTENDS IN BOTH DIRECTIONS COVERING 50 PERCENT OF TUBE CIRCUMFERENCE. THIS DEFECT WAS FOUND WHEN THE STABILIZER WAS BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIR OF WORN MOUNT BUSHING. THIS CRACK COULD NOT - [SDR HEEA968663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA968663.md): Engine · making metal · Dec 10, 1996 · N3207T · Aerosp SA315B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > ENGINE IS MAKING METAL. - [SDR HEEA968176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA968176.md): Transceiver · failed · Oct 10, 1996 · N3207T · Aerosp SA315B · VHF Communications System > DOES NOT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. - [SDR CA960412005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960412005.md): Blade · vibrating · Mar 31, 1996 · Aerosp SA315B · Main Rotor Blades > (CAN)MAIN ROTOR BLADES WERE REMOVED TO DO HIGH VERTICAL VIBRATION. ALTHOUGH TRACK WAS OK, THE VIBRATION SEEMED TO GET PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. REPLACEMENT BLADES P/N 3160S-13-65-000-00 WERE INSTALLED AND PROBL EM WAS ALLEVIATED. - [SDR CA960223007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960223007.md): Engine · oil leak · Feb 13, 1996 · Aerosp SA315B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > (CAN) UPON LANDING, AME NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON ENGINE DECK AND WITH FURTHER INVESTIGATION, FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL IN TAIL PIPE. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 = 'SA315B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa315b/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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