# Service difficulty reports: Agusta S P A A109K2

A list on [Agusta S P A A109K2](https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-s-p-a-a109k2.md).

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- [SDR I7LA2010F00073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7LA2010F00073.md): Pitch Control · separated · Mar 20, 2010 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTED A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE MAIN ROTOR SYS. THE FLIGHT WAS COMPLETED. UPON POST FLIGHT 1 OF THE 4 UPPER PITCH CHANGE LINK ROD ENDS WERE FOUND TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY WORN. A DETAILED INSP BY MX REVEALED THE PITCH CHANGE LINK ROD
- [SDR 109RX042008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/109RX042008.md): Longeron · cracked · Apr 7, 2008 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING A 3,000-HOUR INSPECTION THE UPPER LT TAILBOOM ATTACH FITTING WAS FOUND TO HAVE A 2-INCH CRACK. THIS EXACT LONGERON/ATTACH FITTING WAS REPLACED JUNE 2004 AT AIRCRAFT TOTAL TIME 5626.7 THE ORIGINAL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AND APPROVED ON FAA FORM 337 DATED
- [SDR I7LA0002746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7LA0002746.md): Trunnion · overheated · Sep 5, 2004 · N901HC · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > SEPT 5, 2004. AIRCRAFT TT: 3518.7 UPON 25 HOUR INSPECTION, TAIL ROTOR TRUNION ENAMEL PAINT DISCOLORED. SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT.
- [SDR I7AL0002748](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7AL0002748.md): Trunnion · overheated · Sep 2, 2004 · N901HC · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > UPON DAILY INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND ABNORMAL PLAY IN TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY. TRUNION- FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT TO TRUNION ENAMEL PAINT DISCOLORED (BROWN).
- [SDR I7LA0002736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7LA0002736.md): Trunnion · loose · Aug 20, 2004 · N901HC · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > UPON DAILY INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN TAIL ROTOR HUB AT TRUNION AREA. TAIL ROTOR HUB WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION A SOFT FACE MALLET WAS REQUIRED TO FREE THE TRUNION FROM TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT. REMOVAL OF TRUNION NOTED SIGNS OF EXCE
- [SDR I7LA0002739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7LA0002739.md): Gearbox · damaged · Aug 19, 2004 · N901HC · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > REMOVAL OF TAIL ROTOR HUB AND BLADE ASSY. FOUND TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT TO HAVE METAL TRANSFER TYPE DAMAGE TO SPLINE AREA. HEAT GENERATED FROM THE TAIL ROTOR TRUNION WAS ALSO EVIDENT.
- [SDR I7LA0002728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7LA0002728.md): Trunnion · overheated · Aug 12, 2004 · N901HC · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > UPON 25 HOUR INSPECTION, SIGNS OF HEAT NOTED. ENAMEL PAINT WAS BROWN-DISCOLORED.
- [SDR I7LA0002725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I7LA0002725.md): Trunnion · overheated · Aug 5, 2004 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > UPON 25 HOUR INSPECTION, TRUNION SHOWS SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT, DISCOLORED (BROWN) COATING. ENAMEL PAINT.
- [SDR 2002FA0001228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001228.md): Fuel Cell · contaminated · Oct 21, 2002 · N129AL · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Storage
  > PILOT REPORTS FILLING MAIN TANK THINKING IT IS FULL. AFTER A TIME GAUGES INDICATE LESS THAN FULL. INSPECTION OF INSIDE TANK THROUGH FILLER HOLE REVEALED DATA PLATE FROM FUEL PROBE COVERING THE FLANGE ASSY WHICH ALLOWS FUEL TO CROSSFEED TO OTHER TANK. REMOVE
- [SDR R7MA0000801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000801.md): Rod Ends · worn · Oct 26, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > UPPER ROD END WORN BEYOND LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX4121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4121.md): Trunnion · scored · Oct 26, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > DURING A PRE-FLGIHT INSPECTION, PILOT NOTED FLAPPING OF TAIL ROTOR BLADES TO BE TIGHTER THAN NORMAL AND FELT TO BE ROUGH. MAINTENANCE NOTIFIED, TAIL ROTOR ASSY REMOVED AND INSPECTED. TAIL ROTOR TRUNNION WAS FOUND SCORED WITH TWO AREAS THAT APPEARED TO BE PIT
- [SDR R7MA0000800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000800.md): Coupling · worn · Oct 25, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > SPLINES WORN BEYOND LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000793.md): Switch · intermittent · Oct 15, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Electrical Power System
  > SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000786.md): Hub Assy · damaged · Oct 13, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT NOTED THE FLAPPING OF THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES TO BE TIGHTER THA NORMAL AND FELT TO BE ROUGH. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND INSPECTED TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY. THE TAIL ROTOR TRUNNION WAS FOUND SCORED WITH TWO AREAS THAT APPEARED TO BE
- [SDR R7MA0000789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000789.md): Starter · malafunctioned · Oct 10, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT TURN OVER. WHEN ENGINE IS HOT, STARTER WILL NOT TURN. WHEN AIRCRAFT COOLS FOR 30 MINUTES, ENGINE WILL START. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED BEARINGS IN STARTER/GENERATOR TO BE THE PROBLEM. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000828](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000828.md): Faceplate · damaged · Sep 13, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System
  > FACEPLATE DAMAGED AND UNREADABLE. P/N 58410A2B2C2D2F4L92. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000827](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000827.md): Faceplate · damaged · Sep 13, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System
  > FACEPLATE DAMAGED AND UNREADABLE. P/N 58410A2B2C2D2F4L9N2. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000722](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000722.md): Sensor · malfunctioned · Aug 4, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Global Positioning System
  > GPS SLOW TO COME ON LINE. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000721](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000721.md): Window · cracked · Aug 1, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > WINDOW CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000642.md): Drive Coupling · worn · Apr 27, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > SPLINES WORN BEYOND TOLERANCE. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000637](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000637.md): Damper · worn · Apr 23, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > BUSHINGS WORN. PAC WOULD NOT SUPPLY BUSHING. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000635.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 23, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > MRH SWASHPLATE FIXED SCISSORS. REPLACED BEARINGS.
- [SDR R7MA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000628.md): Rod Ends · worn · Apr 23, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > ROD ENDS WORN. REPLACED FOUR EACH. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000629.md): Rod End · worn · Apr 22, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > ROD END WORN. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000622.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 19, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > BUSHING WORN AND GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000621.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 19, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > BUSHING WORN AND GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000620.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 19, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > BUSHING WORN AND GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000619.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 19, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Head
  > BUSHING WORN AND GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000613.md): Fcu · failed · Apr 14, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > NR 2 ENGINE IDLE AND TORQUE CHANGES IRREGULARLY. UPON REMOVAL, FOUND FUEL IN P2 LINE AT FCU.
- [SDR R7MA0000612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000612.md): Transducer · failed · Apr 13, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Pressure Indicating
  > PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAILED; WENT BELOW ZERO PSI DURING FIRST FLIGHT. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000608.md): Rubber · peeling · Apr 13, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Storage
  > RUBBER COATING PEELING OFF EXTERIOR FUEL CELL. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000607.md): Rubber · peeling · Apr 13, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Storage
  > RUBBER COATING PEELING OFF EXTERIOR FUEL CELL. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000624](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000624.md): Support · worn · Apr 12, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > COATING FOR SWASHPLATE SUPPORT WORN TO LIMITS. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000559.md): Bearing · spalled · Mar 12, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > BEARING SPALLING. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000564.md): Valve · clogged · Mar 11, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > BOTH VALVES CLOGGED AND LEAKING. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000565](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000565.md): Rubber · flaking · Mar 10, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Fuel Storage
  > RUBBER FLAKING JUST INSIDE FILLER NECK.
- [SDR R7MA0000579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000579.md): Magnetic Seal · leaking · Jan 30, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > STARTER SEAL LEAKING ON NR 2 ENGINE. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000562.md): Tip Cap · separated · Jan 11, 1999 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Blades
  > MAIN ROTOR BLADE TIP CAP TRAILNG EDGE SEPARATING. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZX687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX687.md): Duct · damaged · Jan 5, 1999 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > FOUND EXHAUST DUCT DAMAGED, CRACKED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4000.md): Light · failed · Sep 30, 1998 · N129AL · Agusta A109K2 · Exterior Lighting
  > THE RELAYS THAT CONTROL EXTENTION, RETRACTION, AND ROTATION (AIM) ARC, AND THE POINTS EITHER MELT (FUSE) TOGETHER OR IN SOME CASES, HAVE TOTALLY VAPORIZED. THE LIGHT CANNOT BE AIMED ONCE THIS OCCURS. THE EMS NIGHT SCENE FLIGHTS. WHEN THE LIGHT FAILS THE DAN
- [SDR R7MA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000231.md): Altimeter · inoperable · Mar 17, 1997 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > MODE 'C' IS INOPERABLE. TRANSPONDER READS ONLY DASH MARKS INSTEAD OF THE ALTITUDE. (X)
- [SDR R7MA0000232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R7MA0000232.md): Altimeter · inoperable · Mar 14, 1997 · N109RX · Agusta A109K2 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > MODE 'C' IS INOPERABLE. TRANSPONDER READS DASH MARKS INSTEAD OF THE ALTITUDE. (X)
- [SDR 96ZZZX4869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4869.md): Bearing · failed · Sep 11, 1996 · N911RX · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > DURING THE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE SEAL OF THE DUPLEX BEARING WAS OBSERVED TO BE DETACHED FROM THE BEARING. DISASSEMBLY SHOWED A TOTAL LOSS OF LUBRICANT AND SEVERAL BALLS MISSING FROM THE OUTER DUPLEX BEARING.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2276.md): Shaft Assy · damaged · Apr 8, 1996 · N911RX · Agusta A109K2 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > DURING THE ENGINE 100-HOUR INSPECTION, DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION DRIVE SHAFT WAS OBSERVED. THE DAMAGE WAS FULL CIRCUMFERENCE AND WAS CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH THE FIREWALL. THE SHAFT PASSES THROUGH TWO HALF FLANGE ASSEMBLIES. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN T
- [SDR 95ZZZX5919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5919.md): Gyro · loose parts · Sep 28, 1995 · N911RX · Agusta A109K2 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > AFTER REMOVING GYRO FROM THE AIRCRAFT, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD INSIDE THE GYRO HOUSING. THE UNIT WAS DISASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED. A SMALL BRASS KNURLED NUT (TOOL?) WAS FOUND INSIDE. THERE WAS IMPACT DAMAGE IN THE SPINNING PORTION OF THE GYRO.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2531.md): Transducer · defective · Apr 24, 1995 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > UPON LANDING, PILOT REPORTS TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE WAS PEGGED TO THE HIGH SIDE ON APPROACH TO HOSPITAL HELIPAD. REPLACED TRANSDUCER, OPS CHECKED OKAY.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2530.md): Lens · failed · Apr 24, 1995 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Exterior Lighting
  > UPON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, ALL 4 'LOGO LIGHTS' HAD BROKEN LENS, APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF THE LENS DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. REPLACED LENS AND INSPECTED MAIN AND TAIL ROTOR BLADES. NO DAMAGE FOUND. LENS RETURNED TO DEVORE AVIATION FOR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2529.md): Lens · failed · Apr 24, 1995 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Exterior Lighting
  > UPON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, ALL 4 'LOGO LIGHTS' HAD BROKEN LENS, APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF THE LENS DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT. REPLACED LENS AND INSPECTED MAIN AND TAIL ROTOR BLADES. NO DAMAGE FOUND. LENS RETURNED TO DEVORE AVIATION FOR INSPECTION.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2528.md): Trunnion · sleeve loose · Apr 18, 1995 · N123RX · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > UPON 100-HOUR INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, TAIL ROTOR HUB ASSY WAS DISASSEMBLED FOR INSPECTION. UPON REMOVAL OF TRUNNION, THE PRESSED-ON SLEEVE HAD MOVED.1250 INCH TO.25 INCH OUTBOARD. TRUNNION AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. AIRCRAFT TT, 396.5.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2144.md): Trunnion · damaged · Mar 30, 1995 · N911RX · Agusta A109K2 · Tail Rotor Head
  > POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND PLAY IN T/R HUB ASSY. END CAPS OF TRUNNION WERE REMOVED TO SHOW BURNED TEFLON DEBRIS, SOLDER, AND PRO-SEAL, AND ONE SLEEVE PULLED OFF TRUNNION OUTBOARD.0625 INCH. SUBMITTER STATES REDESIGN IS UNDER WAY.

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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 = 'A109K2'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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