# Service difficulty reports: Aerospatiale SA365N1

A list on [Aerospatiale SA365N1](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa365n1.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR QMLA2015081715073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2015081715073.md): Gearbox · unserviceable · Aug 17, 2015 · N365UC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MGB WAS REPLACED DUE TO SCHEDULED OVERHAUL PERIOD COMING DUE. DURING POST MX CHECKS, HOVER & FLIGHT, OF REPLACEMENT MGB A LOW PITCH GROWLING WAS HEARD. AFTER LANDING & SHUTTING DOWN ENGS THE ROTORS WERE COASTING DOWN & GRINDING & GLUNKING COULD BE HEARD FROM
- [SDR QMLA2013070813096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013070813096.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jul 8, 2013 · N365UC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DURING SCHEDULED MX, FOUND CRACK EMERGING FROM UNDER PILOT'S DOOR UPPER STRIKER PLATE ON 14 DEGREE FRAME. REMOVED STRIKER PLATE AND FOUND 2 MORE CRACKS FROM SCREW HOLES THAT SECURE STRIKER PLATE.
- [SDR CA120612015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120612015.md): Bearing · failed · Jun 11, 2012 · Aerosp SA365N1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) CHECKED CHIP PLUG AFTER 1.5 HRS OPERATING TIME, DUE TO METAL FOUND ON PLUG DURING 100 HR INSPECTION, REMOVED T/R GEARBOX AND INSTALLED SPARE. CHECKED TGB CONTROL ROD AT 100 HR INSPECTION IAW ASB 05-00-61 R1, AND FOUND MEASUREMENT TO BE CORRECT, FLUSHED
- [SDR QMLA2011012411014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2011012411014.md): Blade · cracked · Jan 24, 2011 · N365UC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MX INSP, THE MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK IN THE UPPER SKIN OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE. THE BLADE IS CURRENTLY BEING SENT FOR REPAIR. A RENTAL BLADE HAS BEEN ORDERED TO RETURN THE ACFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 2008FA0000314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000314.md): Line · backed out · May 2, 2008 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE NR2 P2 LINE TO THE M5 MODULE WORKED LOOSE INFLIGHT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE WITH THE ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT LOGIC. ENGINE NR2 WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE PILOT AND A UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
- [SDR 2008FA0000313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000313.md): Line · backed out · May 2, 2008 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE NR2 P2 LINE TO THE M5 MODULE WORKED LOOSE INFLIGHT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE WITH THE ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT LOGIC. ENGINE NR2 WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE PILOT AND A UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
- [SDR 2008FA0000312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000312.md): Line · loose · May 2, 2008 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE NR2 P2 LINE TO THE M5 MODULE WORKED LOOSE INFLIGHT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE WITH THE ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT LOGIC. ENGINE NR2 WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE PILOT AND A UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
- [SDR 2008FA0000311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000311.md): Line · loose · May 2, 2008 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE NR2 P2 LINE TO THE M5 MODULE WORKED LOOSE INFLIGHT RESULTING IN A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE WITH THE ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT LOGIC. ENGINE NR2 WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE PILOT AND A UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED.
- [SDR BAQA200700015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700015.md): Dimmer · burned out · Jun 1, 2007 · N93SV · Aerosp SA365N1 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT MEDICAL CREW REPORTED A DIMMING OF THE CABIN FLOOD LIGHTING FOLLOWED BY AN "ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL".
- [SDR 2005FA0001515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001515.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Oct 18, 2005 · N97SV · Aerosp SA365N1 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > DURING A PRE-BUY INSPECTION, THE LONCOIN RUBBER MATS WERE PULLED UP FROM THE COCKPIT FLOORS. UNDER THE PILOTS SIDE OF THE MATS, MAJOR CORROSION ACCUMULATION WAS DISCOVERED. THESE MATS WERE STILL DAMP UNDERNEATH WHICH SHOWED WHY THIS CORROSION EXISTED. SUSPE
- [SDR OU1R01003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OU1R01003.md): Pressure Switch · failed · Aug 13, 2001 · N65CW · Aerosp SA365N1 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor
  > AUX HYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT. AIRCRAFT MADE PRECAUTIONARY UNSCHEDULED LANDING TO VACANT PARKING LOT. CAUSED BY UNIT FAILURE.
- [SDR OLJ2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJ2001F00001.md): Pressure Switch · inoperative · Aug 12, 2001 · N65CW · Aerosp SA365N1 · Hydraulic Pressure Regulator, Main
  > AUX HYDRAULIC ILLUMINATED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. PILOT PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SITE. MAINTENANCE FOUND PRESSURE SWITCH INOPERATIVE. THE SWITCH WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM WAS OPERATIONAL TESTED AND AI
- [SDR OLJ2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJ2001F00000.md): Stud · departed · Jun 14, 2001 · N896LL · Aerosp SA365N1 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > RIGHT HAND VERTICAL FIN DEPARTED AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. CAUSE: FATIGUE ON ONE STUD LEADING TO FAILURE OF OTHER STUDS.
- [SDR 20010124CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010124CW008.md): Bearing · failed · Jan 9, 2001 · N89SM · Aerosp SA365N1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > MANUFACTURER TEARDOWN OF GEARBOX, FOUND PITCH CHANGE SHAFT DUPLEX BEARING FAILURE AND SHAFT SHEAR T/R BLADES IN-NEG-PITCH WITH NO CONTROL OF TAIL ROTOR.NOTE: NO T/R GEARBOXES INSTALLED ON ANY 365 IN OUR FLEET HAVE ELECTRONIC CHIP DETECTOR.
- [SDR 20010130CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010130CW009.md): Gearbox · failed · Jan 5, 2001 · N911UF · Aerosp SA365N1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > INITIAL GRND RUN-UP, AFTER MJR INSP, A T/R GBX FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED AFTER APPROX 15-20 MINUTES. AC JERKED SEVERAL TIMES ALONG THE YAW AXIS, WITH NR1 ENG RUNNING AT 68%NG AND NR2 AT 65%NG AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS HEARD FRM TAIL ROTOR, SHUT DOWN WAS INITIATED,
- [SDR OLJA574U001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OLJA574U001.md): Hose · leaking · Dec 19, 2000 · N896LL · Aerosp SA365N1 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FOUND ON DAILY INSPECTION, HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM PRESSURE LINE TO NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. PRESSURE LINE HOSE REPLACED IN NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR.
- [SDR 20000406SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000406SH006.md): Drain Valve · leaking · Jan 28, 2000 · N94MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Drains
  > VALVE LEAKING AROUND SPLIT LINE OF CASING. (X)
- [SDR 97ZZZX4831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4831.md): Valve · leaks · Oct 19, 1997 · N38MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Drains
  > DRAIN VALVE LEAKS AT SEAMS.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4809.md): Valve · leaks · Oct 14, 1997 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Drains
  > START DRAIN VALVE UNIT LEAKS. REPAIR AS NECESSARY.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4591.md): Door · departed · Oct 6, 1997 · N111EP · Aerosp SA365N1 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF ITS DEPARTURE, THE LEFT FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR HAD DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT, IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION REVEALED NO DEFECTS IN THE JETTISON SYSTEM. THE JETTISON LEVER WAS IN THE JETTISON POSITION WITH THE SAFETY WIRE BRO
- [SDR 97ZZZX3461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3461.md): Indicator · malfunction · Jun 23, 1997 · N79MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > 'ERR' DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3460.md): Indicator · flag stuck · Jun 23, 1997 · N79MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Ground Proximity System
  > RADAR ALTIMETER FLAG 'STUCK' (WILL NOT MOVE). DOES NOT TEST.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3462.md): Regulator · failed · Jun 20, 1997 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · DC Regulator
  > VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAILED DUE TO CROSSED WIRING AND TERMINALS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5164.md): Deck · cracked · Sep 1, 1996 · N365UC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > 250 MM CRACK FOUND LT SIDE TRANSMISSION DECK AT STA 3826.7. REPAIR MADE PER EUROCOPTER REPAIR DATA SHEET. MANUFACTURER ISSUED AIRFRAME SB 05.00.36. OPERATOR RECOMMENDS THAT SB 05.00.36 CHANGE FROM A RECOMMENDED TO A MANDATORY SB AND HOURS BE DECREASED FROM
- [SDR 96ZZZX3613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3613.md): Indicator · failed · May 7, 1996 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > ORDERED EXCHANGE UNIT, BUT UNIT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY (LIGHT WORKS, BUT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE GAUGE FACE).
- [SDR 96ZZZX3250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3250.md): Transmitter · defective · Apr 19, 1996 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > OUT OF CALIBRATION. AT FLIGHT IDLE (70 PERCENT NG), OIL PRESSURE INDICATING AT BOTTOM RED LINE. SWAPPED ENGINES, SAME RESULTS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2800.md): Duplex Actuator · faulty · Mar 2, 1996 · N92MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Autopilot System
  > PITCH CHANNEL DISENGAGEMENT AND PITCH C5 FAULT.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2799.md): Electrovalve · failed · Mar 1, 1996 · N92MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 2 ENGINE WOULD NOT HAVE T4 CLIMB UNTIL NG SHOWED 30 PERCENT, THEN RAPID RISE ONCE IGNITION OCCURRED. REPLACED START FUEL ELECTROVALVE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2801.md): Duplex Actuator · failed · Feb 29, 1996 · N97MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Autopilot System
  > FAILED INSULATION TEST LOW MEG CHECK.
- [SDR 96ZZZX1018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1018.md): Indicator · fluctuate · Dec 28, 1995 · N365UC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NR 2 ENGINE N.G. FLUCTUATING. REPLACED NG INDICATOR, SYSTEM CHECKED OK.
- [SDR 96ZZZX208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX208.md): Transmitter · fluctuating · Dec 15, 1995 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > TRANSMITTER HAS FLUCTUATING PRESSURE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX207.md): Transmitter · defective · Dec 15, 1995 · N38MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER FLUCTUATING AND PEGGING AT 5 BARS.
- [SDR 96ZZZX206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX206.md): Coupling · cracked · Dec 13, 1995 · N94MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > FLEX COUPLING HAS CRACKED LAYER.
- [SDR 96ZZZX205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX205.md): Encoder · defective · Dec 11, 1995 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > LOOSE ITEM WITHIN, ENCODING DIGITIZER.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6968](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6968.md): Transmitter · faulty · Oct 31, 1995 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · VHF Communications System
  > WHEN TRANSMITTING, GOES TO TRANSMIT FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS, THEN, SWITCHES BACK TO NO TRANSMIT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6499.md): H. E. Generator · defective · Oct 6, 1995 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Exciter
  > INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF H.E. GENERATOR.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6591.md): Seal Seat · excess wear · Jul 25, 1995 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > SEAL SEAT HAS EXCESSIVE WEAR. RMA NR R003777. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5734.md): Bearing · blistered · Jun 23, 1995 · N93SV · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Head
  > BLUE SPHERICAL THRUST BEARING BLISTERED. INSTALLED 2 EACH SERVICEABLE SPHERICAL THRUST BEARINGS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5733.md): Bearing · blistered · Jun 23, 1995 · N93SV · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Head
  > BLUE SPHERICAL THRUST BEARING BLISTERED. INSTALLED 2 EACH SERVICEABLE SPHERICAL THRUST BEARINGS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX5085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5085.md): Receiver Drier · failed · Jun 10, 1995 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Cabin Cooling System
  > AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP POLLUTING SYSTEM WITH BURNED OIL. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2079.md): Detector · malfunction · Mar 29, 1995 · N95MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Fire Detection
  > NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE ENGINE WAS COLD. LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER START. TESTED DETECTOR, INITIAL READING ON TEST BENCH WAS 500 MV.
- [SDR RMXA9520576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RMXA9520576.md): Fitting Fwd · cracked · Mar 26, 1995 · N365SC · Aerosp SA365N1 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > CRACKED FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2080.md): Actuator · defective · Mar 22, 1995 · N94MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Auto Flight System
  > ACTUATOR CAUSES ROLL CHANNEL FAILURE. ON IN-FLIGHT TEST, BOX COMPARITOR NR 5 IN AAU LIGHT IS LIT. ACTUATOR HAS ONLY 1.1 MIL OHM RESISTANCE ON PINS 'C' AND 'D', BOTH PLUGS.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2082.md): Blade · cracked · Mar 16, 1995 · N96MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > NR 3 LEADING EDGE EROSION GUARD CRACKED.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2081.md): Blade · cracked · Mar 16, 1995 · N96MD · Aerosp SA365N1 · Main Rotor Blades
  > NR 3 LEADING EDGE STRIP CRACKED.

## 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 = 'SA365N1'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-sa365n1/reports

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