Bell 214ST

Service difficulty reports · 1,513

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  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 HEEA966499Hub · wont balanceINSPECT AND REPAIR DUE TO UNABLE TO BALANCE.Jan 19, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA966473Indicator · defectiveATTITUDE GYRO WILL NOT ERECT.Jan 16, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA966469Transciever · low powerTRANSCEIVER LOW OUTPUT POWER. REPLACED TRANSISTORS Q109 AND 110. REPAIRED. INSTALLED MOD 2. REPLACED HEADER J304 AND APPLIED HUMISEAL TO HEADER. REPLACED TRANSMIT HEATSINK DUE TO SCREW BEING BROKEN IN HOLE. FOUND FREQUENCY UNABLE TO ADJUST TO SPECS. REPLJan 16, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA966456Detector · defectiveLOW RPM LIGHT INOPERATIVE.Jan 15, 1996 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA966452Hmu · malfunctionBINDING THROTTLE NEAR IDLE CUT OFF.Jan 15, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA966437Clutch · slippageFAILS CLUTCH SLIPPAGE TEST. IT WAS TESTED AS RECEIVED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND SLIPPED AT 195 INCH POUNDS. TEST SPECS - 325 TO 375 INCH POUNDS. ALSO END PLAY IS AT MAX .010 TEST-SPECS .004-.010.Jan 12, 1996 · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA966412Valve · leakingFLOAT VALVE LEAKING OUT OF VENT PORT.Jan 11, 1996 · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA966395Bracket · mis machinedBRACKET IS NOT MACHINED PROPERLY. UNABLE TO INSTALL BEARING BETWEEN BRACKET AS REQUIRED.Jan 10, 1996 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Entrance StairsSDR HEEA966393Actuator Assy · failedACTUATOR ASSY DEFECTIVE. #1 ELEVATOR SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.Jan 10, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Elevator Control SystemSDR HEEA966365Door Assy · crackedDOOR IS CRACKED. DOOR CRACKED 4.3" FROM EDGE AT AFT L/H BOLT HOLE GOING INBOARD. (THIS DOOR WAS NEW STYLE THICKER DOOR) REPLACED AS PER ASB 214ST-82-4 DATED 11-19-82 FROM 214-030-325-003 TO 214-030-324-103. COMPLIED WITH TB 214ST-95-144 DATED 3-13-95 AND REJan 5, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA966363Ant Pedestal · defectiveRADAR DOES NOT PAINT TARGETS.Jan 5, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Weather Radar SystemSDR HEEA966352Amplifier Assy · defectivePITCH WILL NOT ENGAGE.Jan 4, 1996 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Autopilot SystemSDR HEEA956328Float Valve · contaminatedVALVE WAS RECEIVED FROM BELL. UPON INSPECTION BY THE ACCESSORY SHOP, CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND IN THE OUTLET PORT.Dec 29, 1995 · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA956323Bearing · wornONE EACH BEARING UNSTAKED IN HUB AND THREE EACH BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED BEARINGS.Dec 27, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 96ZZZX160Float · inflatedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO, ACFT EXPERIENCED UNCOMMANDED INFLATION OF EMERGENCY FLOATS. FLIGHT CREW DIVERTED ACFT TO THE NEAREST OFFSHORE HELIPORT AND MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AIRSPEED FOR FLOAT INFLATION IS 35 KNOTS. Dec 26, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 96ZZZX1025Float · inflatedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, FLOATS INFLATED. PILOT LANDED ON OFFSHORE PLATFORM WITHOUT INCIDENT. INCIDENT STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.Dec 26, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA956309Bearing · wornBEARING LINER SMASHED OUT. EXCESSIVE WEAR ON BLADE BEARINGS.Dec 20, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA956300Indicator · inoperativeNEEDLE DOESN'T MOVE.Dec 20, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX161Float · inflatedAIRCRAFT EXPERINCED AN UNCOMMANDED EMERGENCY FLOAT INFLATION WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS ON THE GROUND AND UNATTENDED. THE INFLATION WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE OPERATOR AND A REPRESENTATIVE FROM BELL HELICOPTER. THE MANUFACTURER ATTRIBUTED THE STATIC INFLATION TO DEBRISDec 10, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA956197Comm Control · defective"SBY" SWITCH HAS NO SPRING TENSION. REPLACED COMM CONTROL TRANSFER SWITCH S102. REPAIRED. REPLACED HEADER P201 AND APPLIED HUMISEAL TO HEADER FOR CORROSION CONTROL. REPLACED LENS. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Dec 7, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA956191Control Box · defectiveCONTROL BOX ONES AND HUNDREDS PLACE DOES NOT INCREMENT OR DECREMENT.Dec 6, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Dependent Position Determining SystemSDR HEEA956173Rnav · inoperativeGLIDESLOPE INOPERATIVE. SENT TO THE RADIO SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Dec 5, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Glide Slope SystemSDR HEEA956171Transponder · inoperativeINOPERATIVE. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND INSULATING BUSHING ON TRANSISTOR Q501 BURNT AND CAUSING A SHORT TO GROUND. REPLACED BUSHING. CLEANED CORROSION ON CHASIS. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Dec 5, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 96ZZZX978Starter · defectiveVOLTAGE DROPPING TO LOW VOLT DURING START, CAUSED STARTER TO STOP CRANKING.Nov 29, 1995 · N704H · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA956135Transceiver · inoperativeINOPERATIVE; WON'T COME ON LINE.Nov 22, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · DME/TACAN SystemSDR HEEA956131Transceiver · inoperativeHF INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT TUNE.Nov 22, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · HF Communications SystemSDR HEEA956111Receiver · failedNO AUDIO-NO NEEDLE POINT.Nov 21, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) SystemSDR HEEA956090Ecu · defectiveTORQUE SPLITS ABOVE 80% COMBINED TORQUE.Nov 21, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA956085Amplifier · defectiveVOR NEEDLE UNRELIABLE. SENT TO THE RADIO SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.Nov 21, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Integrated Flight SystemSDR HEEA956043Hub · defectiveTRUNNION RACHETS WHEN ROTATED: SUPPORT BRINELLING ON RACES.Nov 15, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA955999Receiver · inoperativeINOPERATIVE. POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGES ARE LOADED DOWN.Nov 8, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR HEEA955943Sensor · failedNO TORQUE INDICATION.Oct 31, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA955935Computer · fail testUNIT FAILED 20 DEGREES ROLL LEFT LIMIT TEST 11.2 ON SST. TIME SINCE REPAIR 3:25.Oct 31, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Autopilot ComputerSDR 95ZZZX6206Erosion Shield · separatedIN CRUISE FLIGHT OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO, THE AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A SEVERE VIBRATION. THE PILOT MADE AN IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING TO AN OFFSHORE DRILLING PLATFORM. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE LOWER EROSION SHIELD ON A MAIN ROTOR BLADE HAD SOct 30, 1995 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor BladesSDR 96ZZZX983Strap Assy · debondedSTRAP ASSY HAS DEBONDED RUBBER PAD.Oct 11, 1995 · N745H · Bell 214ST · Main Landing GearSDR 96ZZZX987Generator · defectiveGENERATOR DISENGAGES, LIGHT ON, NO AMP INDICATION.Sep 29, 1995 · N746H · Bell 214ST · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZX989Starter Swtich · defectiveSTARTER SWITCH CUT OFF AT 15 PERCENT N1.Sep 24, 1995 · N746H · Bell 214ST · Engine CrankingSDR HEEA955789Starter · failedSTARTER DROPS OUT AT 10%.Sep 21, 1995 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR 96ZZZX985Starter · failedSTARTER WILL NOT DISENGAGE.Sep 20, 1995 · N746H · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR 96ZZZX988Starter · defectiveSTARTER SLOW DURING START, HIGH AMPS, LOW VOLTAGE.Sep 19, 1995 · N746H · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA955776Starter · burntSTARTER BURNT UP.Sep 18, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA955768Cabin Wall · crackedTHE .020 S/STEEL OVERLAY FROM PREVIOUS REPAIR DATED NOV. 88 CRACKED AND PYLON WALL CRACKED 1/8" PAST PREVIOUS STOP DRILL HOLE. STOP DRILL NEW CRACK AND OVERLAID WITH .032 S/STEEL AS PER NEW REPAIR IN 8110-23551 DATED 25 MAY 1995.Sep 14, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA955728Hmu · malfunctionNO FUEL DURING START.Sep 12, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 96ZZZX986Generator · defectiveNR 2 GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE.Sep 2, 1995 · N746H · Bell 214ST · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR HEEA955679Generator · defectiveTRIPS OFF LINE - WON'T STAY ON LINE WITH LOAD. (RECEIVED FROM BELL IN OVERHAULED CONDITION)Aug 31, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA955638Gearbox · stud brokenBROKEN STUD ON THE R/H FORWARD ENGINE MOUNT BIPOD LOCATION.Aug 30, 1995 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA955637Gearbox · stud brokenBROKEN STUD ON R/H BIPOD MOUNT LOCATION.Aug 30, 1995 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA955605Float Assy · leakageWHEN PERFORMING ACCEPTANCE CHECK, FLOAT BAG WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE LEAKAGE AROUND TOP-OFF VALVES AND POROSITY LEAKAGE ON FLOAT BAG.Aug 24, 1995 · Bell 214ST · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 96ZZZX990Stick Assy · looseAXIAL PLAY (END CHUCK) IN NR 1 THROTTLE GRIP. COLLECTIVE HEAD RIVETS LOOSE.Aug 20, 1995 · N746H · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor ControlSDR 96ZZZX984Blower · failedBLOWER ASSY 'WILL NOT COME ON'.Aug 19, 1995 · N745H · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System
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