Agusta A109C

Service difficulty reports · 27

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'A109C'
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SDR 2009F00026Compressor Wheel · damagedPILOT REPORTED NR 1 ENG LOW WARNING LIGHT AND NR 1 ENG LOW AURAL ACTIVATED WITH CORRESPONDING DECREASE IN ENG SOUND. NR 1 ENG N1 WAS AT 28 PERCENT AND TOT WAS RISING, REACHING APPROX 1000 DEGREES C. PROCEEDED TO PULL NR 1 ENG THROTTLE TO IDLE AND THEN TO OFF. Apr 7, 2009 · N70NM · Agusta A109C · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR S6G2005F00000Pin · crackedAFTER DISASSEMBLY OF T/R HUB ASSY, REQUIRED DUE TO SCHEDULED 600 HOUR INSPECTION AND RETENTION STRAP REPLACEMENT (CLOSE TO RETIREMENT LIFE), FOUND STRAP PIN (PN 109-8131-08-1, TSN 4070) AND RETENTION STRAP (PN 109-8131-07-1 TSN 1735). ALSO, REPLACED STRAP PIJan 6, 2005 · N60NM · Agusta A109C · Tail Rotor HeadSDR AUS20021120Fitting · faulty(AUS) FUEL SYSTEM UNIONS FAULTY AND LEAKING. AIRCRAFT IS REGISTERED IN USA.Sep 27, 2002 · Agusta A109C · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AHE02062Connector · disconnectedNR 1 ENGINE LOW WARNING ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. NG DROPPED AND FLICKERED BEFORE BECOMING ZERO. ENGINE RETARDED TO GROUND IDLE, ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED NORMALLY ON ONE ENGINE. NR 1 ENGINE NG TACHOMETER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOUND DETACHESep 4, 2002 · N109TW · Agusta A109C · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR AU990913Actuator · cracked(AUS) HYDRAULIC SERVO ACTUATOR LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE GEARBOX CRACKED ON THE UPPER BODY. LOSS OF NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID.Aug 11, 1999 · Agusta A109C · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 98ZZZX3605Tube · leakingFOLLOWING LANDING, PILOT NOTED HYDRAULIC LEAK FROM NOSE BAY AREA. DEFECT REPORTED. EXAMINATION REVEALED LEAK TO ORIGINATE FROM TUBE ASSY. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE WAS CHAFING OF PIPE BY NOSE WHEEL DOOR ACTUATING ROD. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE DUE TO PROXIMITY OF SSep 14, 1998 · N109TW · Agusta A109C · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU981088Blade · faulty(AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADES FAULTY. BLADES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ALERT B.T. NR 109-106. PART TC: 3,196.Aug 18, 1998 · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor BladesSDR AU981087Blade · faulty(AUS) MAIN ROTOR BLADES FAULTY. BLADES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF B.T. NR 109-106. PART TC: 2,760.Aug 18, 1998 · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX1891Link · misriggedPILOT REPORTED RT T/R CONTROL PEDAL HIT FULL STOP DURING RT DESCENDING TURN. HELICOPTER COULD NOT BE TRIMMED. DESCENT WAS SHALLOWED AND TRIM WAS ACHIEVED. MECH PERFORMED T/R RIGGING CHECK AND FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FULL LT PEDAL READING ON T/R BLADES = 24.5 Mar 24, 1998 · N911D · Agusta A109C · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HAIHQEA0019Rib · brokenRIB IS BROKEN. THE LEAD TIP WT BOLTED TO THE OUTB RIB (APPROX. 4 LBS.), WAS FOUND RATTLING AROUND IN THE LT HORIZ STAB TIP CAP. FURTHER INVEST REVEALED THAT THE TIP WT, SECURED TO THE OUTB RIB WITH BOLTS AND ALUM RIVNUTS, PULLED THE RIVNUTS OUT OF THE RIB ELOct 31, 1997 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX4829Rib · brokenRIB IS BROKEN. THE LEAD TIP WEIGHT THAT IS BOLTED TO THE OUTBOARD RIB (APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS), WAS FOUND RATTLING AROUND IN THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIP CAP. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE TIP WEIGHT, WHICH IS SECURED TO THE OUTBOARD RIB WITH BOLTSOct 21, 1997 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR HQEA0000014Bearing · spalledFOLLOWING 2 TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT EVENTS IN LESS THAN 10 HOURS, METAL WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER TRANSMISSION CHIP PLUG BOTH TIMES. FOLLOWING THE SECOND CHIP LIGHT EVENT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO AGUSTA AEROSPACE CORP FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTIONJul 28, 1997 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX4400Bearing · spalledFOLLOWING 2 TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT EVENTS IN LESS THAN 10 HOURS, METAL WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER TRANSMISSION CHIP PLUG BOTH TIMES. FOLLOWING THE SECOND CHIP LIGHT EVENT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO AGUSTA AEROSPACE CORP FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTIONJul 28, 1997 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX4399Bearing · spalledFOLLOWING 2 TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT EVENTS IN LESS THAN 10 HOURS, METAL WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER TRANSMISSION CHIP PLUG BOTH TIMES. FOLLOWING THE SECOND CHIP LIGHT EVENT, THE TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO AGUSTA AEROSPACE CORP FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTIONJul 28, 1997 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX3840Input Quill · spalledAPPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, MAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT ZAP OFF. PILOT RETURNED TO MAINT BASE. TECHNICIAN REMOVED AND INSPECTED BOTH CHIP PLUGS. TOP CHIP PLUG WAS CLEAN. BOTTOM CHIP PLUG HAD 4 LARGE CHIPS ON IT. TRANSMISSJul 14, 1997 · N911D · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX3448Input Quill · spalledAPPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, MAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT ZAP OFF. PILOT RETURNED. TECHNICIAN REMOVED AND INSPECTED BOTH CHIP PLUGS. TOP CHIP PLUG WAS CLEAN. BOTTOM CHIP PLUG HAD 4 LARGE CHIPS ON IT. TRANSMISSION FILTER WASJul 14, 1997 · N911D · Agusta A109C · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AU970126Pitch Link · faulty(AUS) TAIL ROTOR PITCH LINK BEARINGS NOT STAKED - BEARINGS MOVING IN LINKS AND ONE BEARING DISLODGED - PITCH LINKS HAD BEEN FITTED NEW A WEEK EARLIER - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORJan 27, 1997 · Agusta A109C · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HAIHQEA0014Mount · brokenLIGHT MOUNT IS BROKEN. FOUND THE SHOCK MOUNT TORN. INSTALLED SHOCK MOUNT.Oct 24, 1996 · N142HC · Agusta A109C · Exterior LightingSDR 96ZZZX5542Door · brokenTHE LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE NOSE WHEEL AND BROKE THE LEFT DOOR ACTUATING LEVER ROLLER BEARING AND THE LEFT DOOR. AGUSTA SB B.T. 109-84 REV A PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT, BUT DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS AIRCRAFT S/N. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS MODIFIED ATOct 18, 1996 · N142HC · Agusta A109C · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 96ZZZX5548Module · fod damageDURING A ROUTINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOD DAMAGE FOUND TO RT ENGINE AXIAL COMPRESSOR ROTORS AND STATOR VANES. UNABLE TO ESTABLISH EXACT SOURCE OF FOD. OPERATOR TO REVIEW CURRENTLY USED LANDING SITES.Oct 9, 1996 · N109TW · Agusta A109C · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZX5543Door · brokenFOUND THE LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR BROKEN DURING THE 1200 HOUR INSPECTION. THE LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE NOSE WHEEL AND BROKE THE LEFT DOOR. AGUSTA SB B.T. 109-84 REV A PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT, BUT WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON THIS ARICRAFT. TSep 19, 1996 · N652DH · Agusta A109C · Landing Gear DoorsSDR HQEA963Support Brackets · crackedBRACKET IS CRACKED. THE -103 IS .050" STAINLESS STEEL. THIS REPLACED THE EARLIER ALUMINUM BRACKET. THE REPLACEMENT PART -111 IS .062" STAINLESS STEEL. THE CRACKED PART HAD TOOLING MARKS AT THE CORNERS WHERE THE CRACKS PROPAGATED. INSTALLED NEW -111 BRACKETSep 12, 1996 · N652DH · Agusta A109C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach FittingsSDR HQEA962Tank Assy · brokenTANK ASSY IS BROKEN. FOUND UPPER NIPPLE WHERE AUX FUEL TRANSFER TUBE ATTACHES TORN OFF. THE AUX FUEL WAS NOT TRANSFERING INTO THE FORWARD PART OF THE TANK. WHEN REMOVING THE TANK FOR REPAIR, A 7/8" WRENCH WAS FOUND UNDER THE TANK. THIS TANK WAS ORIGINAL EQSep 11, 1996 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Fuel StorageSDR HQEA000002Tank Assy · defectivePART IS BROKEN. FOUND UPPER NIPPLE WHERE AUXILIARY FUEL TRANSFER TUBE ATTACHES TORN OFF. THE AUXILIARY FUEL WAS NOT TRANSFERRING INTO THE FORWARD PART OF THE TANK. WHEN REMOVING THE TANK FOR REPAIR, A .8750 INCH WRENCH WAS FOUND UNDER THE TANK. THIS TANK WSep 11, 1996 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Fuel StorageSDR 96ZZZX5541Door · brokenTHE LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE NOSE WHEEL AND BROKE THE LEFT DOOR. AGUSTA SB B.T. 109-84 REV A PERTAINS TO THIS SUBJECT, BUT WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON THIS AIRCRAFT. THIS REPAIR STATION HAS FOUND 2 OTHER AIRCRAFT (A109C) WITH B.T. 1090-84May 31, 1996 · N100S · Agusta A109C · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 96ZZZX2943Engine · making metalNR 2 ENGINE REMOVED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CHIP LIGHTS. THIS IS THE 3RD OCCURRENCE WITH THIS ENGINE. ENGINE TT, 336.5 HRS SINCE NEW.May 7, 1996 · N97CH · Agusta A109C · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 95ZZZX7038Compressor · fodAIRCRAFT ON PART 91 FLIGHT RETURNING TO BASE, PILOT OBSERVED A TORQUE SPLIT OF APPROXIMATELY 12-15 PERCENT. PILOT MATCHED TORQUE WITH TRIM SWITCH, NOTICED NR 2 ENGINE RUNNING HOTTER AND FASTER THAN NR 1. PILOT REDUCED POWER TO KEEP ENGINES IN NORMAL OPERATINNov 13, 1995 · N94WH · Agusta A109C · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
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