Bell 214ST

Service difficulty reports · 1,513

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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 = '214ST'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA0011553Rate Gyro · failedRATE GYRO TURN NEEDLE DOES NOT MOVE.Oct 16, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR HEEA0011552Gyroscope · faultyGYRO SLOW AND ERECT.Oct 16, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011539Starter · failedSTARTER INOPERATIVE. UNIT FAILS TO ENGAGE.Oct 16, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0011522Cartridge · defectivePUMP POPPING CIRCUIT BREAKER.Oct 15, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA0011517Regulator · failedGENERATOR GOES OFF LINE.Oct 15, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA0011505Torsion Arm Assy · failureBEARINGS TORN AND SPLIT UNDER TWO PLATES.Oct 15, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0011457Float · defectiveUNBONDED FLOAT INLET VALVE.Oct 10, 1997 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0011456Solenoid Valve · leakingFLOAT SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING.Oct 10, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0011431Amplifier Assy · failedAUTO PILOT AMP WILL NOT ENGAGE, MONITOR TEST OR ALIGN.Oct 10, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Autopilot SystemSDR HEEA0011424Indicator · defectiveHSI INDICATOR GREEN NEEDLE RACHETS VERY LOUDLY.Oct 10, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HEEA0011400Air Data Comp · malfunctionGROSS WEIGHT READ OUT WILL NOT ADJUST WITH FUEL BURN, REMAINS THE SAME.Oct 9, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Air Data ComputerSDR HEEA0011394Symbol Generator · failedCRS SET INOPERATIVE AND COMPASS INCORRECT.Oct 9, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Central DisplaySDR HEEA0011385Hmu · leakingHMU LEAKING FROM HMU VENT DRAIN.Oct 9, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA0011384Hmu · leakHMU LEAKING FUEL. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE UDA93563 AND UDAJ8215.Oct 9, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA0011382Nozzle · defectiveSLOW START. NOZZLE SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE PANU4636 AND PANU4640.Oct 9, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR HEEA0011381Pressure Switch · failedWARNING LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON RIGHT AWAY AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN.Oct 9, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Powerplant SystemSDR HEEA0011380Ignitor · wornIGNOTOR WORN, INSULATOR BROKEN.Oct 9, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR HEEA0011379Amplifier Assy · faultyAMPLIFIER WILL NOT PASS SELF TEST. TIME SINCE REPAIR 0:00.Oct 9, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Autopilot SystemSDR HEEA0011371Relay · failedCONTACTS BURNT.Oct 9, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA0011368Motor · low powerHYD MOTOR LOW POWER.Oct 9, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HEEA0011345Oil Temp · fluctuatesGR BOX OIL TEMP FLUCTUATES 70 DEGREES C AT MID RANGE.Oct 9, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0011343Strap Assy · defectiveSTRIP ASSY MISSING RUBBER.Oct 9, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Main Landing GearSDR HEEA0011321Pump · making metalHYD PUMP METAL IN FILTER.Oct 8, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR HEEA0011279Plate Assy · crackedPLATE ASSY CRACKED.Oct 8, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0011230Starter · burntSTARTER BURNT.Oct 7, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0011229Transceiver · failedINDICATOR DISPLAYS "RT FAULT".Oct 7, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0011228Blade · defectiveT/R BLADE HAS VOID IN BOARD STATION 35.Oct 7, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0011200Starter · inoperativeSTARTER INOPERATIVE. KICKS OUT AFTER SIX MINUTES.Oct 3, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0011184Hmu · malfunctionHMU WON'T GO INTO ECU LOCK OUT.Oct 2, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA0011183Yellow Electrica · malfunctionNOT ALLOWING ECU TO WORK PROPERLY.Oct 2, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Powerplant SystemSDR HEEA0011182Ecu · malfunctionDOES NOT RESPOND TO TRIM OR RPM WHEEL. NO POWER CHECK READ OUT ON ADC.Oct 2, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA0011181Ecu · malfunctionECU CAUSING ENGINE N2 TO GO RIGHT ALONG WITH TORQUE.Oct 2, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR HEEA0011162Air Data Comp · failedGROSS WEIGHT DOES NOT DECREASE AS FUEL LOAD DECREASES.Oct 2, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Air Data ComputerSDR HEEA0011142Indicator · defectiveROTOR TACH NEEDLE WILL NOT GO ABOVE 70%.Oct 2, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0011141Regulator · failedVOLTAGE REGULATOR DEFECTIVE. GENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE.Oct 2, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · DC RegulatorSDR HEEA0011140Amplifier Assy · faultyAMPLIFIER FAULTY. CYCLIC MOTORING WHEN ENGAGED.Oct 2, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA0011128Control Unit · defectiveDC CONTROL UNIT DEFECTIVE. GENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE. TIME SINCE REPAIR 19:55.Oct 1, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA0011106Charger · malfunctionBATTERY WILL NOT TOP CHARGE.Sep 30, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA0011105Actuator Assy · malfunctionPITCH KICKS OFF ON LANDING AND TAKE OFF.Sep 30, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA0011103Bag · leakingBAG IS LEAKING.Sep 30, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0011005Starter · failedLOSES RPM DURING START THAN HANGS AT 38%. DUE 250 HOUR INSPECTION.Sep 10, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0011004Starter · malfunctionKICKS GENERATOR OFF ON GENERATOR'S START.Sep 10, 1997 · N6957Y · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0011003Starter · malfunction#1 ENGINE SLOW TO START.Sep 10, 1997 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR 97ZZZX3989Rotor Grip · crackedMAIN ROTOR GRIP, DRAG BRACE ATTACHMENT, LOWER LUG CRACKED, 1.25 INCHES LONG. DEFECT IDENTIFIED VISUALLY DURING 5,000 HR/5 YEAR E-CHECK. DEFECT BECAME APPARENT DURING DISASSEMBLY. DEFECTIVE PART BEING RETURNED TO BELL FOR INVESTIGATION.Sep 8, 1997 · N745H · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor HeadSDR 97ZZZX4349Crosstube · failedREAR CROSSTUBE FRACTURED DURING GROUND HANDLING OF AIRCRAFT (RAISED ON WHEELS). TOTAL WT. A/C, 13,535 POUNDS. ACCEPTABLE MOVEMENT LIMITATION, 14,500 POUNDS.Aug 23, 1997 · N745H · Bell 214ST · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR HEEA0010825Landing Gear · dentedCORRECT DISCREPANCIES (LH SKID TUBE AFT CAP DENTED; FWD CROSSTUBE RUSTY). OTHER PARTS REMOVED ARE AFT CROSSTUBE, P/N 214-052-052-101HEEA0009509 FOR REPAIR AND RH SKID TUBE, P/N 214-052-053-105Aug 21, 1997 · Bell 214ST · Main Landing GearSDR HEEA0010824Mast Assy · making metalMETAL IN OIL IN TRANSMISSION (FOUND MAST TO BE SCRATCHED) INSPECTED AND REPAIRED BY PHIAug 21, 1997 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA0010821Track · mis mfgLOWER LIP OF BOTH TRACKS TOO NARROW TO ALLOW PROPER EDGE DISTANCE FOR RIVETS.Aug 21, 1997 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR HEEA0010820Skin · mis mfgBELLY SKIN MILLED ON WRONG SIDE.Aug 21, 1997 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA0010811Float Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE IS LEAKING.Aug 20, 1997 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation Section
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