# Service difficulty reports: Aerospatiale SA365N

A list on [Aerospatiale SA365N](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa365n.md).

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- [SDR QMLA2013102513148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013102513148.md): Starflex · cracked · Oct 25, 2013 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Main Rotor Head
  > DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE ARM OF THE STARFLEX. THE STARFLEX IS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THIS SUBMISSION.
- [SDR QMLA2012022412054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2012022412054.md): Connector · loose · Feb 24, 2012 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Rotors Flight Control System Wiring
  > AT ABOUT 10-20 FT AFTER TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT BEGAN A RAPID YAW TO THE LT. DID NOT HAVE FULL AUTHORITY OF THE RT YAW PEDAL. WAS ABLE TO STOP THE YAW RATE AND STABILIZE AT ABOUT A 60 FOOT HOVER. MOVING THE COLLECTIVE IN EITHER DIRECTION INDUCED A YAW EITHER TO T
- [SDR QMLA2011072311080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011072311080.md): Connector · contaminated · Jul 23, 2011 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > THE NR 1 GAUGE WENT TO ZERO WITH NO ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY LANDED AT THE CLOSEST AIRPORT AND CALLED THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE ACFT AND FOUND SOME WATER IN THE 9 ALPHA CONNECTOR FOR THE INDICATOR.
- [SDR QMLA2011061411064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011061411064.md): Cable · broken · Jun 14, 2011 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System
  > PILOT NOTED ON ENGINE START, THAT THE NR 2 ENGINE NG INDICATION WAS 15 PERCENT LOWER THAN THE NR 1 ENGINE NG INDICATION. PERFORMED A NORMAL ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND CALLED MX. FOUND THE ANTICIPATOR CABLE BROKEN APPROX 5" FROM THE RT FWD SERVO. REPLACED THE ANTIC
- [SDR QMLA2011052011058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011052011058.md): Connector · loose · May 20, 2011 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > AFTER LANDING AT A SCENE TO PICK UP A PATIENT, THE PILOT NOTICED THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION DROP TO 0 PSI. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN ACFT, AND CALLED MX. MX VERIFIED THE DISCREPANCY. INSPECTED THE ASSOCIATED WIRING AND ALSO REMOVED, CLEANE
- [SDR EGRR119766](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGRR119766.md): Window Frame · cracked · May 22, 2008 · N906LL · Aerosp SA365N · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DURING 600 HR INSPECTION TECHNICIAN FOUND LT AND RT UPPER WINDSHEILD FRAMES CRACKED. REPAIRS TO LT AND RT UPPER WINDSHIELD FRAMES WILL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMERICAN EUROCOPTER REPORT AE2007-55 AND AE2007-018.
- [SDR EGRR119748](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGRR119748.md): Doubler · corroded · May 20, 2008 · N906LL · Aerosp SA365N · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING 600 HR INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ON LT AND RT DOUBLERS AT FITTINGS IN TAILBOOM AT AIRCRAFT STATION 7951 MM. REMOVED DOUBLER INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IAW AMERICAN EUROCOPTER REPORT AERS-08-1014.
- [SDR BAQ2006F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQ2006F00004.md): Gearbox · making metal · Jul 5, 2006 · N164CF · Aerosp SA365N · Accessory Gearboxes
  > ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR ILLUMINATED ON GROUND. REAR BEARING ELECTRICAL DETECTOR AND ACCESSORY GEARBOX AND REDUCTION GEARBOX WERE INSPECTED WITH METAL FOUND ON REAR BEARING AND REDUCTION GEARBOX DETECTORS. PARTICULE ORIGINATION UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. (K)
- [SDR BAQA106369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA106369.md): Tachometer · fluctuates · Oct 14, 2005 · N63CF · Aerosp SA365N · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NG GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE THROUGH ENTIRE ENGINE RANGE.
- [SDR EGRA20041227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EGRA20041227.md): Cowling · departed · Nov 5, 2004 · N365SJ · Aerosp SA365N · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > PILOT NOTICED COWLING WAS MISSING FROM AIRCRAFT AFTER HE LANDED AT HIS HOME BASE. HE REPORTED SEVERE TURBULENCE ENROUTE FROM HIS LAST STOP. HINGE ATTACHED TO COWLING WAS STILL ATTACHED TO AIRCRAFT BUT REMAINDER OF COWLING WAS GONE. PILOT AND CREW WERE UNAWAR
- [SDR BAQA094210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094210.md): Altimeter · inaccurate · Apr 30, 2004 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > UNIT INACCURATE WHEN IN FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/30/2004
- [SDR BAQA094215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094215.md): Altimeter · inaccurate · Apr 30, 2004 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > ALTIMETER UNIT INACCURATE IN FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 05/01/2004
- [SDR BAQA094105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094105.md): Actuator · leaking · Apr 27, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Landing Gear Actuator
  > ACTUATOR IS LEAKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/28/2004
- [SDR BAQA093902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093902.md): Receiver · unserviceable · Apr 19, 2004 · N199SM · Aerosp SA365N · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System
  > RENTAL - RETURN OF RENTAL UNIT S/N 10327 IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION REPLACED WITH UNIT BACK FROM REPAIR, 04/21/2004
- [SDR BAQA094041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094041.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Mar 23, 2004 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > WIRE HARNESS HAS DAMAGED SOLDER JOINTS ON UNIT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/02/2004
- [SDR BAQA093894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093894.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Mar 23, 2004 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > ENGINE, PROBES DAMAGED AT SOLDER JOINT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA093337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093337.md): Fuel Control · inoperative · Mar 1, 2004 · N911UF · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Controlling System
  > UNIT COULD NOT PASS FUEL CHECK. THIS IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE ENGINE, TIMES DO MATCH UP TO OVERHAULS. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/09/2004
- [SDR BAQA093775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093775.md): Freq Adapter · cracked · Feb 24, 2004 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Main Rotor Head
  > UNITS CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 03/17/2004
- [SDR BAQA093101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093101.md): Actuator · inoperative · Feb 18, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Autopilot System
  > TRIM ACTUATOR UNIT PITCH AUTO TRIM DECOUPLES. SELF TEST FAULT CODE 1. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/23/2004
- [SDR BAQA092609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092609.md): Start Valve · leaking · Feb 4, 2004 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > START VALVE UNIT LEAKING FUEL. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/12/2004
- [SDR BAQA092553](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092553.md): Drain Valve · sticks · Jan 21, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Drains
  > VALVE STICKS IN COLD WEATHER. UNIT WAS REMOVED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FROM ENGINE S/N 2060, AND THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT ACFTT 4865.2. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/05/2004
- [SDR BAQA092251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092251.md): Blade · cracked · Jan 21, 2004 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Tail Rotor Blades
  > TAIL ROTOR BLADE SUSPECTED TO BE CRACKED. HARDCARDS ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/27/2004
- [SDR BAQA092410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092410.md): Solenoid Valve · inoperative · Jan 21, 2004 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > UNIT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/27/2004
- [SDR BAQA092392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092392.md): Start Valve · leaking · Jan 21, 2004 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Starting System
  > START DRAIN VALVE, LEAKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/27/2004
- [SDR BAQA092612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092612.md): Fuel Control · inoperative · Jan 20, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Controlling System
  > FUEL CONTROL PRODUCING FUEL VAPOR AFTER ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 02/10/2004
- [SDR BAQA092556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092556.md): Generator · inoperative · Jan 19, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Exciter
  > WARRANTY. UNIT INOPERATIVE. UNIT WAS REMOVED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FROM ENGINE S/N 2060, AND THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT ACFTT 4865.2 REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/05/2004
- [SDR BAQA092555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092555.md): Exciter · inoperative · Jan 19, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Exciter
  > WARRANTY. UNIT INOPERATIVE. UNIT WAS REMOVED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FROM ENG. S/N 2106 AND THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT ACFTT 4578.5. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/05/2004
- [SDR BAQA092554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092554.md): Valve · sticks · Jan 19, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Drains
  > WARRANTY. VALVE STICKS IN COLD WEATHER. UNIT WAS REMOVED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FROM ENGINE S/N 2060, AND THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT ACFTT 4865.2 REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/05/2004
- [SDR BAQA092473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092473.md): Start Valve · leaking · Jan 19, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > START VALVE LEAKS FUEL. UNIT WAS REMOVED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FROM ENG. S/N 2060, AND THE ENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT ACFTT 4865.2 REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/05/2004
- [SDR BAQA093233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093233.md): Solenoid Valve · inoperative · Jan 17, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 1 ENGINE SMOKES ON SHUT DOWN. UNIT IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON ENGINE. ENG. TSI-898.6 REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 02/24/2004
- [SDR BAQA093231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093231.md): Drain Valve · malfunctioned · Jan 17, 2004 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Drains
  > NR 1 ENGINE SMOKES ON SHUT DOWN. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/24/2004
- [SDR BAQA091933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091933.md): Drain Valve · leaking · Jan 12, 2004 · N199SM · Aerosp SA365N · Engine Drains
  > DRAIN VALVE LEAKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/27/2004
- [SDR BAQA091877](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091877.md): Wire · shorted · Dec 29, 2003 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > "D" WIRE SHORTED TO "C" CONNECTOR. GENERATOR WILL NOT LOADSHARE. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 01/08/2004
- [SDR BAQA091493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091493.md): Blade · damaged · Dec 17, 2003 · N199SM · Aerosp SA365N · Tail Rotor Blades
  > TAIL ROTOR BLADE NEEDS PAINT REPAIR. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNITS.
- [SDR BAQA091530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091530.md): Probe · broken · Dec 11, 2003 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Fire Detection
  > PROBE BROKEN FROM HARNESS. RETAINING NUT ON PROBE BROKEN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA091532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091532.md): Fire Detector · false indication · Dec 3, 2003 · N911UF · Aerosp SA365N · Fire Detection
  > ENGINE UNDER CONTRACT. FALSE FIRE WARNINGS OCCUR WHEN IT IS DAMP. THIS IS BEING SENT BACK UNDER A MFG WARRANTY CLAIM. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 12/16/03
- [SDR BAQA090687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090687.md): Radio · inoperative · Nov 7, 2003 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · VHF Communications System
  > VHF RADIO DOES NOT TRANSMIT. PART INSTALLED ON 9/24/03. LASTED ONLY 71.2 HOURS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 11/24/03
- [SDR BAQA091261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091261.md): Brushes · worn · Oct 30, 2003 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER-GEN BRUSHES WORN BEYOND LIMITS. BEARING WORN. OVERHAULED STARTER GENERATOR. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA090584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090584.md): Brushes · worn · Oct 30, 2003 · N365KY · Aerosp SA365N · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GENERATOR BRUSHES WORN BEYOND LIMITS. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 11/3/03
- [SDR BAQA089978](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089978.md): Pitch Horn · corroded · Oct 17, 2003 · N911UF · Aerosp SA365N · Main Rotor Head
  > PITCH HORN HAS PITS IN BOLT HOLES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA089834](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089834.md): Indicator · contaminated · Oct 13, 2003 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Rotor Drive Indicating System
  > CONDENSATION IN GAUGE FACE. THIS IS A NEW AEC PART.
- [SDR BAQA089524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089524.md): Indicator · damaged · Oct 4, 2003 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > ADI CAGE KNOB SPRING INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA088356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088356.md): Pump · inoperative · Oct 2, 2003 · N199SM · Aerosp SA365N · Fuel Boost Pump
  > BOOST PUMP INOPERATIVE. HARD CARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA089381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089381.md): Radio · weak · Sep 27, 2003 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · VHF Communications System
  > WEAK AUDIO. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 9/25/03
- [SDR BAQA089177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089177.md): Indicator · erratic · Sep 25, 2003 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > TRIPLE TACH INDICATOR ERRATIC AT LOW RANGE. SPLIT AT 360/350. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA089269](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089269.md): Wire · broken · Sep 22, 2003 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Smoke Detection
  > FIRE FAIL LIGHT WIRE BROKEN/LOCK IN BACK OF CONNECTOR BROKEN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 9/25/03
- [SDR BAQA089304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089304.md): Control Head · malfunctioned · Sep 18, 2003 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · Navigation System
  > WILL NOT HOLD FREQUENCY IN MEMORY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 9/23/03
- [SDR BAQA091533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091533.md): Fire Detector · false indication · Sep 16, 2003 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Fire Detection
  > FALSE FIRE WARNINGS WHEN DAMP. REMOVED FROM ENGINE 12104. THIS UNIT BEING SENT BACK WITH TURBOMECA WARRANTY CLAIM FORM. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 12/16/03
- [SDR BAQA088825](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088825.md): Inverter · inoperative · Aug 22, 2003 · N365S · Aerosp SA365N · AC Inverter
  > INVERTER INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR BAQA088676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088676.md): Indicator · failed · Aug 13, 2003 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > UNIT WAS SLOW TO ERECT AND LANE 2 PITCH ROLL WAS INOPERATIVE. WOULD NOT RUN AUTOPILOT LANE 2 PITCH ROLL.

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## 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 = 'SA365N'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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