Bell 212

Service difficulty reports · 1,185

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = '212'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HAIGJQR0187Coupling · pittedPITTING BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM BHTApr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HAIGJQR0186Coupling · pittedPITTING BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM BHTApr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HAIGJQR0184Ring · corrodedRETAINING RING CORRODED REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS FROM BHTApr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR HAIGJQR0183Universal · roughBEARING FEELS GRAVELLY ON ON END WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE COMING OUT. REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM BHT.Apr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HAIGJQR0182Universal · roughBEARING FEELS GRAVELLY ON ONE END WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE COMING OUT OF IT. REPLACED WITH NEW PART FROM BHT.Apr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HAIGJQR0181Transmitter · failedTRANSMITTER INOP.Apr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HAIGJQR0180Blade · damagedRECEIVED NEW BLADE FROM BHT - DAMAGED. REPLACED WITH NEW BLADE FROM BHTApr 10, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA980602053Transmission · leaking(CAN) FOLLOWING INSTALLATION, OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE UPPER OIL JETS. O-RING WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE JET.Apr 7, 1998 · Bell 212 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 98ZZZX1773Inner Ring · crackedSWASHPLATE WAS REMOVED FOR 1,000 HOUR INSPECTION AND UPON DISASSEMBLY, EAR WAS FOUND CRACKED AT BOLT HOLE.Apr 7, 1998 · Bell 212 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA0013847Indicator · failedNR 2 NEEDLE WILL NOT INDICATE.Apr 3, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA0013841Digital Clock · defectiveCOATING ON FACE IS MISSING AND BATTERY IS DEAD.Apr 3, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Independent InstrumentsSDR 98ZZZX1533Indicator · failedNR 2 ENGINE TACH NEEDLE STICKS AT 80 PERCENT. UNIT REMOVED AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL. SUBMITTER CONTROL NR 98-4-2.Apr 3, 1998 · N8530F · Bell 212 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX1532Indicator · failedENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR READS ABOVE RED LINE AND READS 40 PSI WITH POWER OFF. REMOVED AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL. SUBMITTER CONTROL NR 98-4-3.Apr 3, 1998 · N8530F · Bell 212 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 98ZZZX1530Caution Panel · failedINTERMITTENTLY COMPLETELY CUT OFF AND WILL NOT LIGHT MASTER CAUTION. UNIT REMOVED AND SENT FOR OVERHAUL. SUBMITTER CONTROL NR 98-4-1.Apr 3, 1998 · N8530F · Bell 212 · Central WarningSDR HEEA0013790Cap Assy · crackedRUBBER CUSHION WORN AND CRACKED.Apr 2, 1998 · N3131S · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0013700Beacon · weakBEACON IS WEAK.Apr 2, 1998 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0013690Indicator · failedITT INDICATOR DOES NOT WORK.Apr 2, 1998 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013681Indicator · stuckINDICATOR NEEDLE STUCK AT ZERO.Apr 2, 1998 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA980422004Boot · melted(CAN) DRIVESHAFT BOOT SUSPECTED OF LEAKING. UPON REMOVAL OF DRIVESHAFT, BOOT FOUND TOTALLY MELTED AND METAL PART OF BOOT HAD DISCOLORATION.Apr 2, 1998 · Bell 212 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR CA980422003Blade · delamination(CAN) T/R BLADE HEAVY COATING STARTED PEELING UNTIL DELAMINATION OCCURRED.Apr 2, 1998 · Bell 212 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA980422002Hose · split(CAN) OIL HOSE WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKING DURING CHECK. FOUND RUBBER CORE PROTRUDING THROUGH STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDS.Apr 2, 1998 · Bell 212 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR HEEA0013669Gps · failedWILL NOT ACCEPT PRESENT POSITION. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECITON. FOUND UNIT INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT POWER UP AND ALSO INTERMITTENTLY LOSES PRESENT POSITION AND USER WAYPOINTS AFTER SHUTDOWN.Mar 30, 1998 · N27805 · Bell 212 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0013657Grip · defectivePOSSIBLE REPAIR PITCH HORN MOUNT BORE, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BLADE BOLT BUSHINGS, DRAG BRACE BUSHINGS AND BEARING LINERS.Mar 26, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0013636Indicator · failedATTITUDE INDICATOR LEFT KNOB WILL NOT ADJUST.Mar 26, 1998 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013630Damper Assy · defectiveDAMPER ASSY SIGHT GLASS CLOUDY AND LEAKING. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE A1187 AND R19-11869.Mar 26, 1998 · N1082G · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0013597Inverter · failedINVERTER INOPERATIVE.Mar 26, 1998 · N5736J · Bell 212 · AC InverterSDR HEEA0013596Indicator · failedNR 2 NEEDLE READING HIGH.Mar 26, 1998 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013527Bolt Assy · failedON POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND HEAD END OF LOWER LIFT LINK BOLT LYING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SERVO COMPARTMENT. BOLT FAILED 1 AND 5/8" FROM THE END. THE THREADED END OF THE BOLT REMAINED ENGAGED IN THE LIFT LINK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BOLT.Mar 26, 1998 · N27805 · Bell 212 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA0013526Packing · leaksOIL LEAKAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF O-RING. O-RING HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND BROKEN. THE LEAKAGE IS BEING REPORTED AT APPROXIMATELY 2 QTS. REPLACED O-RING AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 26, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR HEEA0013490Compensator · failedCOMPENSATOR WILL NOT ADJUST.Mar 19, 1998 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HEEA0013484Transmitter · erraticFLUX VALVE HAS ERRATIC READINGS.Mar 19, 1998 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013474Transmitter · failedTRANSMITS LOW OUT OF TOLERANCE.Mar 19, 1998 · N3208H · Bell 212 · Engine Oil PressureSDR HEEA0013361Indicator · failedTHE CONTRAST IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO READ THE SCREEN. THERE IS ONLY ONE COLOR. VERIFIED, FOUND INTENSITY KNOB TURNED DOWN, ALSO FOUND YELLOW DISPLAY PROBLEM ON MEMORY BOARD. REPLACED IC15, U1011, U1017, U1015, U1014, U1008, U1009. REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOMar 18, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Weather Radar SystemSDR CA980504003Blade · dented(CAN) PILOT LANDED TOO CLOSE TO A TREE. TREE STRIKE RESULTED IN DENTS TO BOTH BLADES NEAR THE TIPS.Mar 12, 1998 · Bell 212 · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA980507001Friction Damper · cracked(CAN) BOTH EARS OF ATTACHMENT LUG BROKEN OFF DUE TO CRACKING THROUGH BOLT HOLES. DAMPER NO LONGER ATTACHED TO AIRFRAME.Mar 9, 1998 · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0013325Epirb · defectiveEPIRB CASE IS SWOLLEN. CORROSION IN ANTENNA MOUNT.Mar 5, 1998 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR HEEA0013287Panel Assy · malfunctionSCAS LIGHT GOES OUT. CHANNEL LOW.Mar 4, 1998 · N3208H · Bell 212 · Autopilot SystemSDR HEEA0013250Pump · failedBOOST PUMP POPPING CIRCUIT BREAKER.Mar 4, 1998 · N3208H · Bell 212 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA0013208Grip · wornDRAG BRACE BUSHINGS AND PITCH HORN BORES WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Mar 4, 1998 · N5736D · Bell 212 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0013175Control · defectiveDISPLAY HARD TO READ AND CHANNELS INTERMITTENTLY.Mar 4, 1998 · N5736D · Bell 212 · HF Communications SystemSDR HAIGJQR0171Damper Assy · leakingDAMPER ASSY EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE. REPLACED DAMPER FROM CSF STOCK -Feb 26, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HAIGJQR0170Damper Assy · leakingDAMPER HAS EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE. REPLACED DAMPER FROM CSF STOCK -Feb 26, 1998 · N98W · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX1009Gearbox · bindingGEARBOX BINDING AND MAKING NOISE WHEN TURNED BY HAND. NON-METALIC CONTAMINATION FOUND ON OIL PUMP INLET SCREEN AND IN SUMP AND INTERNAL FILTER.Feb 25, 1998 · N5017H · Bell 212 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0013032Blade · defectiveINSUFFICIENT SUPPORTING DOCUMENT. BLADE DEFECTIVEFeb 12, 1998 · Bell 212 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0013007Indicator · brokenATTITUDE INDICATOR PITCH KNOB BROKEN.Feb 10, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0013005Indicator · shortedHSI INDICATOR INTERNALLY SHORTED--BLOWS FUSE.Feb 10, 1998 · N27805 · Bell 212 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HEEA0012973Indicator · stickingITT TEMP INDICATOR NEEDLE IS STICKING.Feb 10, 1998 · N5736D · Bell 212 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0012921Inverter · failedINVERTER IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE.Feb 10, 1998 · N102PH · Bell 212 · AC InverterSDR HEEA0012847Controller · failedSERVO CONTROLLER INOPERATIVE.Feb 5, 1998 · N5736D · Bell 212 · Air Distribution SystemSDR HEEA0012771Receiver · failedADF RECEIVER SLOW TO POINT AND LOW AUDIO.Feb 5, 1998 · N3131S · Bell 212 · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System
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