Bell 212

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '212'
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SDR 96ZZZX981Gauge · defectiveSTICKS ON START AND FLUCTUATES DURING CRUISE - INTERMITTENT.Oct 11, 1995 · N736H · Bell 212 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA955846Control Unit · defectiveINSPECT FOR CORROSION. INSPECTED CONTROL UNIT, BUT FOUND NO CORROSION. HOWEVER, FOUND THUMBWHEEL TO BE INTERMITTENTLY DIALING UP WRONG FREQUENCIES. REPLACED 1 EACH S1 THUMBWHEEL. REPAIRED.Oct 5, 1995 · N1079U · Bell 212 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA955845Transceiver · defectiveINSPECT FOR CORROSION. DISASSEMBLED TRANSCEIVER UNIT AND CHECKED FOR OIL AND CORROSION. CLEANED AS NEEDED. ALIGNED RECEIVER AND IF SECTION FOR PROPER RECEIVE SENSITIVITY. INSPECTED AND UNT BENCH CHECK GOOD.Oct 5, 1995 · N1079U · Bell 212 · DME/TACAN SystemSDR HEEA955835Indicator · inoperativeINDICATOR HAS NO DISPLAY.Oct 5, 1995 · N3131S · Bell 212 · Weather Radar SystemSDR CA951010036Fuel Dist. · trapped air(CAN)#1 ENGINE FLAME OUT. FUEL GAUGE SHOWED 280 LBS, #1 FUEL LOW LIGHT ON #2 LIGHT OFF. FUEL QUANTITY SELECTOR SHOWED L/H TANK AT 0 LBS & R/H TANK 280 LBS. SELECTED INTERCONNECT OPEN UNTIL FUEL EQUALED IN BOTH TANKS. FUEL SAMPLES TAKEN THEN FUEL FILTERS DRAINSep 27, 1995 · Bell 212 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR HEEA955742Servo · leaksCYCLIC SERVO LEAKS FROM PILOT VALVE SEALS.Sep 13, 1995 · N27805 · Bell 212 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA955737Panel Assy · mis mfgCORE ON PANEL IS TOO NARROW LEAVING APPROXIMATELY 1/2" TO 5/8" SPACE BETWEEN CORE TRANSITION AREA AND LOWER LONGERON FLANGES ON BOTH L/H AND R/H SIDES. PANEL OUTER DIMENSION IS TOO SHORT, NOT LEAVING ENOUGH MATERIAL TO GET PROPER EDGEDISTANCE ON RIVETS FOR TOSep 12, 1995 · Bell 212 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA955723Gearbox · making metalCOMBINING GR BOX MAKING METAL.Sep 12, 1995 · N3131S · Bell 212 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR HEEA955722Engine · failedENGINE FAILURE.Sep 12, 1995 · N102PH · Bell 212 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR HEEA955660Control Unit · failed#1 GENERATOR FAILS TO COME ON LINE. RELAY 212-075-199-1 BLOWS IT OUT. REPLACED Q4 TRANSISTOR P/N 05-990044. BENCH CHECK OK.Aug 31, 1995 · N5010F · Bell 212 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA955647Indicator · defectiveOFF FLAG WILL NOT PULL. WILL NOT SLAVE.Aug 31, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR 96ZZZX991Indicator · defectiveRPM INDICATOR STICKING AT 65 PERCENT. WITH TAP ON GAUGE, NEEDLE CAME DOWN TO 61.5 PERCENT, NR 1.Aug 28, 1995 · N749H · Bell 212 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX982Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM UPPER CYLINDER. ALSO, PRO-SEAL FROM UPPER CLEVIS HAD DOWN INSIDE UPPER CYLINDER.Aug 24, 1995 · N754H · Bell 212 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR LCFR950821Blade · erodedTHREE LOUD REPORTS WERE HEARD AND THEN NR 2 ENGINE WENT TO FLIGHT IDLE. PILOT SHIFTED TO MANUAL FUEL CONTROL AND ITT WENT TO 1,000 DEGREES CELSIUS. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. SUSPSECT COMPRESSOR STALLS DUE TO ERODED AND DIRTY COMPRESSOAug 21, 1995 · N81FC · Bell 212 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZX1014Duct · rackedEXHAUST DUCT FORWARD FACE CRACKED.Aug 15, 1995 · N749H · Bell 212 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 96ZZZX1006Indicator · inoperativeNO ITT INDICATION WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.Aug 14, 1995 · N736H · Bell 212 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZX5204Gyro · failedGYRO TUMBLES FOR 30-40 MINUTES.Aug 10, 1995 · N2FOR · Bell 212 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA955580Cap · mis mfgMILLED AREA OF VERTICAL LEG, WHERE COWLING CAMLOC RAIL ATTACHES, IS NOT WIDE ENOUGH TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED EDGE DISTANCE ON BOTH CAP ANGLE AND CAMLOC RAIL.Aug 9, 1995 · Bell 212 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HEEA955579Cap · mis mfgIMPROPER DISTANCE FROM LOWER EDGE OF CAP TO MILLED AREA FOR CAMLOC RAIL. DISTANCE ON NEW PART IS .650. DISTANCE ON OLD PART IS .550.Aug 9, 1995 · Bell 212 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HEEA955552Indicator · failedINDICATOR DEFECTIVE, DOESN'T INDICATE.Aug 8, 1995 · N5736D · Bell 212 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX997Regulator · faultyGENERATOR POWER WILL NOT COME ON LINE, FAULTY REGULATOR.Aug 8, 1995 · N703H · Bell 212 · DC RegulatorSDR 96ZZZX998Regulator · defectiveGENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE.Aug 7, 1995 · N703H · Bell 212 · DC RegulatorSDR 95ZZZX6347Governor · failedAIRCRAFT DEPARTED FOR OFFSHORE. OUTBOARD NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A LOW SIDE GOVERNOR FAILURE. RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED GOVERNOR ASSY. PT6 IPC, CHAPTER 72-10-30, FIGURE 1, ITEM 20C.Aug 4, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Turbine GovernorSDR HEEA955517Indicator · reads low#1 NEEDLE READ 10% LOW.Aug 2, 1995 · N3131S · Bell 212 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 96ZZZX1327Transceiver · inoperativeRADAR TRANSCEIVER SEARCH 3 INOPERATIVE.Jul 31, 1995 · N705H · Bell 212 · Weather Radar SystemSDR 96ZZZX1763Scissors Assy · defectiveSCISSOR ASSY BEARING CAP UNBEDED.Jul 30, 1995 · N748H · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955407Cvr · wont testCVR WILL NOT TEST.Jul 24, 1995 · N27805 · Bell 212 · Audio/Video MonitoringSDR 95ZZZX4447Floor Panel · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING A SHEET METAL INSPECTION, FOUND SKIN CORRODED AND SEPARATED AROUND PERIMETER OF FLOOR PANEL. INADEQUATE (PRO-SEAL) AROUND PERIMETER OF PART.Jul 21, 1995 · N2FOR · Bell 212 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 95ZZZX4446Floor Panel · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING A SHEET METAL INSPECTION, FOUND SKIN CORRODED AND SEPARATED AROUND PERIMETER OF LT CELL FLOOR PANEL. INADEQUATE (PRO-SEAL) AROUND PERIMETER OF PART.Jul 21, 1995 · N2FOR · Bell 212 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 95ZZZX4445Floor Panel · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING A SHEET METAL INSPECTION, FOUND SKIN CORRODED AND SEPARATED AROUND PERIMETER OF FLOOR PANEL. INADEQUATE (PRO-SEAL) AROUND PERIMETER OF PART.Jul 21, 1995 · N2FOR · Bell 212 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 95ZZZX4444Floor Panel · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING A SHEET METAL INSPECTION, FOUND SKIN CORRODED AND SEPARATED AROUND PERIMETER OF FLOOR PANEL. INADEQUATE (PRO-SEAL) AROUND PERIMETER OF PART.Jul 21, 1995 · N2FOR · Bell 212 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR 96ZZZX1015Bleed Valve · defectiveBLEED VALVE WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY, NOT WORKING POWER.Jul 18, 1995 · N749H · Bell 212 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR 96ZZZX1005Indicator · inoperativeITT INDICATOR INOPERATIVE.Jul 7, 1995 · N736H · Bell 212 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR HEEA955272Valve · inoperativeVALVE INOPERATIVE.Jun 27, 1995 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Fuel Transfer ValveSDR HEEA955271Valve · inoperativeVALVE INOPERATIVE.Jun 27, 1995 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Fuel Transfer ValveSDR HEEA955262Selector · sticksSWITCH STICKS IN RIGHT POSITION.Jun 27, 1995 · N1079U · Bell 212 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR HEEA955247Indicator · inoperativeNEEDLE ON PRESSURE SIDE HAS NO INDICATION.Jun 27, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955246Indicator · failedNO INDICATION WITH A-C RUNNING.Jun 27, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955245Actuator · leaksUPON INSTALLATION BOTH PILOT VALVES WERE FOUND TO HAVE STATIC LEAKS ON SYSTEM #1.Jun 27, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA950711101Engine · fire(CAN) ROTORCRAFT CONDUCTED A NORMAL TAKEOFF, BUT WAS SOON FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF ALTITUDE. PILOT TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO MISS TREES, BUT A HARD CRASH RESULTED AND ROTORCRAFT ROLLED ONTO RIGHT SIDE. FIRE WAS BURNING ON NR 1 ENGINE AND FIRE WAS THEN EXTINGUISHED. Jun 13, 1995 · Bell 212 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 95ZZZX3343Main Case · crackedON DISASSEMBLY FOR OVERHAUL, FOUND CRACK ABOVE INPUT QUILL IN CASE WEB. CAUSE: UNKNOWN. SUBMITTER STATED THIS HAS OCCURRED ON THE BELL 212 MAIN TRANSMISSION CASE SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST.May 31, 1995 · N16785 · Bell 212 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA955077Indicator · stuckNEEDLE STUCK AT 2650 LBS.May 25, 1995 · Bell 212 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA955076Indicator · stuckNEEDLE STUCK AT 2900 LBS.May 25, 1995 · Bell 212 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR HEEA955056Blade · wt missingM/R BLADE INSTALLED AND DURING THE BALANCE CHECK IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BLADE WAS EXTREMELY LIGHT AT THE TIP DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF THE TIP WEIGHTS. BLADE WAS SENT TO COMPOSITE TECHNICS 4-29-94 FOR TIP WEIGHT STUD STRIPPED OUT. CTI WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE STMay 19, 1995 · N5736D · Bell 212 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 96ZZZX1000Damper · defectiveDAMPER TIMING IS SLOW 2 SECONDS.May 19, 1995 · N708H · Bell 212 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955019Panel Assy · mis mfgR/H LOWER FUEL CELL PANEL DOES NOT FIT CONTOUR OF AIRCRAFT.May 18, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA955017Tarsyn 333 · fails testFAILS FAST SYNC RATE #8.5 ON SST.May 18, 1995 · N5736J · Bell 212 · Auto Flight SystemSDR 95ZZZX3120Bearing · mismanufacturedBEARING DEFECTIVE, WELD IN CAGE AREA.May 18, 1995 · Bell 212 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 95ZZZX3119Bearing · mismanufacturedBEARING DEFECTIVE, WELD IN CAGE AREA.May 18, 1995 · Bell 212 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 95ZZZX3118Bearing · mismanufacturedBEARING DEFECTIVE, WELD IN CAGE AREA.May 18, 1995 · Bell 212 · Tail Rotor Blades
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