# Service difficulty reports: American Eagle 230

A list on [American Eagle 230](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-eagle-230.md).

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Page 1 of 13 · 639 reports

- [SDR CA140521009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140521009.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · May 15, 2014 · Bell 230 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT NR 1 ENGINE PARTIAL POWER LOSS, 40 PERCENT TORQUE SPLIT FROM ENGINE NR 2. ENGINE NR 1 ROLLED BACK MANUALLY TO IDLE, ENGINE LIGHT OUT ILLUMINATED, THROTTLE MANUALLY ROLLED BACK UP, CONTINUED TO LAND WITH TORQUE SPLIT. GROUND RUN CARRIED
- [SDR O842011F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842011F00000.md): Valve · bypassing · Aug 8, 2011 · N830SF · Bell 230 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > NR 1 ENGINE WAS LOW. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND NR 1 OVERSPEED VALVE BYPASSING AIR. PART HAD BEEN INSTALLED FOR 115.4 HRS SINCE O/H.
- [SDR O842010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842010F00000.md): Starter Gen · malfunctioned · Jul 28, 2010 · N880SF · Bell 230 · Starter-Generator
  > GENERATOR WOULD NOT GO ON-LINE AFTER ENGINE START FOR RETURN FLIGHT BACK TO HOME BASE FROM HELIPAD AFTER PATIENT DROP-OFF.
- [SDR 2009FA0000961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000961.md): Fuel Control · unserviceable · Nov 18, 2009 · N870SF · Bell 230 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > COMPONENT HAS A HISTORY OF CAUSING ENG TO MOMENTARILY DECELERATE AS THROTTLE IS ADVANCED PAST THE IDLE STOP TO FLIGHT. DECELERATION CAN BE OVERCOME BY CONTINUING TO ADVANCE THROTTLE THROUGH THE DECELERATION. ONCE THROUGH DECELERATION A MAXIMUM OF ONLY 90 PER
- [SDR HEEA126365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA126365.md): Pitch Horn · cracked · Oct 22, 2009 · N14UH · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > DURING DAILY INSPECTION FOUND MAIN ROTOR BLADE PITCH HORN CRACKED AT AFT LOWER TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED PITCH HORN WHICH WAS 50.58 HOURS FROM RETIREMENT.
- [SDR O842009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842009F00000.md): Bolt · sheared · Oct 22, 2009 · N880SF · Bell 230 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > 2 BOLTS HOLDING THE BACK PUMP COVER ON, SHEARED AND ALLOWED ALL OF THE FLUID IN THE SYSTEM TO BE PUMPED OVERBOARD CAUSING A LOSS OF THE NR 1 HYD SYS. (K)
- [SDR QMLA1124200808054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA1124200808054.md): Pump · overheated · Nov 24, 2008 · N904CM · Bell 230 · Emergency Equipment
  > APPROX 2-3 MILES FROM HOSPITAL FUMES IN COCKPIT AND CABIN. NO INDICATION IN THE COCKPIT, OTHER THAN THE SMELL THAT ANYTHING WAS ABNORMAL. ELECTED TO CONTINUE TO THE DESTINATION. REDUCED THE ELECTRICAL LOAD AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND RELAYED TO THE CREW TO TURN
- [SDR HEER117546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEER117546.md): Swashplate · broken · Sep 23, 2007 · N14UH · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE CYCLIC LINK HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE INNER RING AND DURING HIS INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THIS UNUSUAL CONDITION, HE FOUND SEVERAL PARTS TO BE EXCESSIVELY DAMAGED CAUSED BY A BROKEN BOLT 20-057-6-16D, TOTAL TIME 1688.
- [SDR CA070502002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070502002.md): Hanger Assy · failed · Apr 26, 2007 · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > (CAN) T/R HANGAR BEARING ASSY FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE PILOT WAS ALERTED BY AN UNUSUAL NOISE UPON ENGINE START. (TC NR 20070502002)
- [SDR O84A115223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O84A115223.md): Hanger Assy · worn · Apr 26, 2007 · N880SF · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > FWD TAIL ROTOR HANGER BEARING FAILED. SAFETY STRAP WAS THE ONLY THING HOLDING DRIVESHAFT IN PLACE. PILOT AND CREW NOTICED A MOMENTARY KNOCKING NOISE AFTER NR 1 ENGINE AT IDLE ONLY. CONTACTED BELL PRODUCT SUPPORT AND REPLACED HANGER BEARING ASSY. AFTER INSP
- [SDR O84A114543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O84A114543.md): Starter Gen · unserviceable · Mar 19, 2007 · N880SF · Bell 230 · Starter-Generator
  > NR 1 GENERATOR FAILED IN CRUSE FLIGHT AND AFTER SHUTDOWN COULD NOT START NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO STARTER WOULD NOT MOTOR. ONE BRUSH WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED STARTER / GENERATOR.
- [SDR HEEA107326](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA107326.md): Engine · power loss · Sep 4, 2005 · N230H · Bell 230 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON TAKEOFF, THE NR 2 ENGINE LOST POWER. PILOT PERFORMED SINGLE ENGINE LANDING. REPLACED ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2005FA0001132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001132.md): Bearing · vibration · Aug 4, 2005 · N870SF · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Control
  > LT COLLECTIVE LEVER SUPPORT BEARING FAILED CAUSING MAIN ROTOR VERT VIBRATION AND LOWER COLLECTIVE LEVER IDLER ELASTROMERIC BEARINGS TO FAIL AND SOME WERE IN MAIN TRANSMISSION UPPER LUGS/ATTACHMENT POINT TO WEAR. DISCUSSED WITH MFG PAODUCT SUPPORT.
- [SDR HEEA094158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA094158.md): Starter Gen · failed · Apr 1, 2004 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Starter-Generator
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 2 DC GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT FOLLOWED AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CHECKLIST FOR SINGLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE AND LANDED AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 STARTER GENERATOR.
- [SDR BAQA091650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091650.md): Starter Gen · malfunctioned · Dec 22, 2003 · N870SF · Bell 230 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GEN PRODUCING LOW STARTING SPEED, SPARKS ON STARTUP, LOUD RADIO NOISE. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT.
- [SDR CA040217011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040217011.md): Blade · damaged · Nov 28, 2003 · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE FLIGHT, A 6.5 INCH PIECE OF DOUBLER BROKE OFF FROM THE BLADE, CAUSING VIBRATIONS.
- [SDR HEEA092088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA092088.md): Connector · contaminated · Nov 24, 2003 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > DURING FLIGHT, NR2 ENGINE OVERSPEED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED OIL CONTAMINATION FROM THE CONNECTOR TO THE NR 2 ENGINE OVERSPEED CONTROL.
- [SDR BAQA090021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090021.md): Bearing · worn · Oct 17, 2003 · N870SF · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > ISOLATION MOUNT BEARING OUT OF LIMITS.
- [SDR HEEA088920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088920.md): Panel · broken · Aug 20, 2003 · Bell 230 · Instrument Panel
  > LIGHTED PANEL RECEIVED BROKEN WHEN UNPACKED.
- [SDR HEEA088495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088495.md): Isolation Mount · damaged · Jul 10, 2003 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Autopilot System
  > SEPERATION BETWEEN ELASTOMER AND CENTER PORTION OF MOUNT.
- [SDR HEEA086664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086664.md): Transponder · intermittent · May 22, 2003 · N911RC · Bell 230 · ATC Transponder System
  > ATC TRANSPONDER FOUND FAULTY. INTERMITTENT OPERTION. CONTROL HEAD WILL DISPLAY "FAIL". IN SHOP REPAIR.
- [SDR TU32003F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00006.md): Mount · worn · Mar 18, 2003 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > ATTACHING END OF FLEXTURE WORN AND NEEDS BUFFER PAD REPLACED.
- [SDR TU32003F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00005.md): Liner · worn · Mar 18, 2003 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > ATTACHING END AT FLEXTURE WORN AND NEEDS BUFFER PAD REPLACED.
- [SDR TU32003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00004.md): Bearing · debonded · Mar 18, 2003 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > RUBBER DEBONDED BEYOND LIMITS.
- [SDR TU32003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00002.md): Bearing · debonded · Mar 18, 2003 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > ELASTOMERIC DEBONDED FROM BEARING HOUSING.
- [SDR TU32003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00001.md): Bearing · debonded · Mar 18, 2003 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Head
  > ELASTOMERIC DEBONDED FROM BEARING HOUSING. (SN/ LK0326, LK1013, LK0308, LK0810)
- [SDR TU32003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00000.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 18, 2003 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Head
  > BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS WITH SHORT AMOUNT OF FLIGHT TIME ON COMPONENT.
- [SDR HEEA084425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084425.md): Search Light · malfunctioned · Feb 12, 2003 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Exterior Lighting
  > SEARCH LIGHT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE TIME.
- [SDR HEEA084424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084424.md): Coupling · leaking · Feb 12, 2003 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > COUPLING LEAKING GREASE. REPLACED OUTER COUPLING DUE TO PITTING IN RETAINER GROOVE. REPAIRED.
- [SDR YT2R727264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YT2R727264.md): Switch · inoperative · Feb 7, 2003 · N230SL · Bell 230 · Fuel Pressure Indicating
  > PRESSURE SWITCH SLOWED TO SHUTOFF CAUTION LIGHT.
- [SDR YT2R727265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YT2R727265.md): Switch · leaking · Feb 7, 2003 · N230SL · Bell 230 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING.
- [SDR SVB2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SVB2003F00000.md): Seal · leaking · Feb 2, 2003 · N30SV · Bell 230 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > RAPID SERVO LEAK EMPTIED NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IN LESS THAN 6 MINUTES. COLLECTIVE CYCLIC SERVO CONTINUED TO FUNCTION ON NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BUT TAIL ROTOR CONTROLS WERE INOPERATIVE REQUIRING A FORCED LANDING.
- [SDR CA030305006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030305006.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 1, 2003 · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Blades
  > (CAN) THE BLADE WAS SENT IN FOR A HARD LANDING INSPECTION (NOT A BLADE STRIKE). UPON INSPECTION THE ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE UPPER SURFACE STATION 224.0 NEAR THE TIP INERTIA WEIGHT. THE CRACK ORIGINATED AT A FASTENER HOLE AND PROGRESSED THROUGH THE
- [SDR HEEA082568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA082568.md): Gearbox · shorted · Dec 6, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Exterior Lighting
  > SEARCH LIGHT HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LOCATED IN THE ROTATION AXIS GEARBOX.
- [SDR TU3R12048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU3R12048.md): Bearing · delaminated · Oct 29, 2002 · N303PS · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > DURING MAIN ROTOR TRACK AND BALANCE FLIGHTS, THE CREW WOULD HAVE THE RIDE, ACCEPTABLE BY FEEL AND BY READINGS, AND RELEASE THE AIRCRAFT FOR SERVICE. THE NEXT FLIGHT THE RIDE WOULD BE WORSE. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE ROTOR SYSTEM, THE HYDRAULIC CART WAS C
- [SDR HEEA080439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080439.md): Computer · damaged · Jul 9, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Flight Management Computing Software System
  > FOUND PROBLEM TO BE IN THE "FORCE TRIM CB ON" LOGIC. PREFLIGHT TEST IS NORMAL HOWEVER AUTOPILOT WILL NOT ENGAGE. ENTERED DIAGNOSTIC MODE AND INTO THE DISCRETE I/O SCREEN. FOUND BIT NR 13 OF PORT 1 IN THE DISCRETE INPUTS TO BE "1" WITH THE FORCE TRIM CB IN.
- [SDR HEEA080106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080106.md): Brushes · worn · Jun 25, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GEN HAS WORN BRUSHES.
- [SDR HEEA079739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079739.md): Computer · failed · May 30, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Flight Management Computing Software System
  > COMPUTER WILL NOT ENGAGE AUTO PILOT WHEN AP BUTTON IS DEPRESSED.
- [SDR HEEA079412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079412.md): Brushes · worn · May 28, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GEN BRUSHES EXCESSIVELY WORN.
- [SDR HEEA079091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079091.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · May 16, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > ENGINE NG INDICATOR HAS A FLUCTUATING NEEDLE.
- [SDR HEEA078704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078704.md): Turbine Wheel · damaged · May 15, 2002 · N14UH · Bell 230 · Turbine Section
  > TURBINE REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED LIGHT SULFIDATION ON BACK SIDE OF 1ST STAGE WHEEL LEADING EDGE BLADES. SCRAPPED.
- [SDR HEEA078537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078537.md): Gyro · failed · Mar 26, 2002 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > INOPERATIVE WITH ATTITUDE FAIL DISPLAYED ON EADI. SENT TO GREATLAKES AVIONICS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA078024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078024.md): Isolation Mount · failed · Feb 22, 2002 · N14UH · Bell 230 · Autopilot System
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT, AN AIRFRAME VIBRATION DEVELOPED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LATERAL ISOLATION MOUNT FAILED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ISOLATION AMPLIFIER.
- [SDR HEEA077440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077440.md): Bearing · delaminated · Dec 6, 2001 · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > BEARING HAS DELAMINATED ELASTOMER.
- [SDR HEEA076980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076980.md): Bearing · delaminated · Oct 31, 2001 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > DELAMINATION. PENDING VENDOR REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA076581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076581.md): Indicator · precesses · Oct 11, 2001 · N911RC · Bell 230 · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF PRECESSING 30 DEGREES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.
- [SDR 2002FA0000029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000029.md): Pitch Horn · cracked · Jul 30, 2001 · N230LF · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Head
  > CRACK FOUND ON MAIN ROTOR GRIP AT BOLT HOLE WHERE GRIP ATTACHES TO PITCH HORN. CRACK EXTENDED FROM BOLT HOLE FOR 1.5 FEET TO OUTSIDE OF GRIP.
- [SDR HEEA073641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073641.md): Receiver · malfunctioned · Jun 19, 2001 · N14UH · Bell 230 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System
  > CAUSES DISPLAY TO FLICKER AND TURN OFF. SENDING TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR 20010529CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010529CW008.md): Quill · misoverhauled · Apr 30, 2001 · N230LF · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE, PAST CORK PN 120-179-13A. IN INNER QUILL ASSEMBLY OF OUTBOARD QUILL. CORK INSTALLED INCORRECTLY BY OVERHAUL FACILITY. RIGHT HAD OUTBOARD QUILL PN 222-040-022-108 OF SAME TRANSMISSION, HAD SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME TIME.
- [SDR TI1R001407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TI1R001407.md): Symbol Generator · defective · Jan 26, 2001 · N4UV · Bell 230 · Central Display
  > SG465 - WOULD NOT ALLOW AUTOPILOT TO ENGAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.

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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 = '230'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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