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 HEEA087990Display · malfunctionedWEATHER RADAR DISPLAY SCREEN DARK AND FUZZY. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jun 29, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Weather Radar SystemSDR ALGA087940Amplifier · will not testNR 2 ELEVATOR WILL NOT TEST AND ALSO KICKS OFF.Jun 29, 2003 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Autopilot SystemSDR ALGA087782Starter · failedSTARTER WILL NOT ENGAGE. REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIR. DMR 719714 RO33252Jun 26, 2003 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Engine StarterSDR ALGA087781Starter · malfunctionedWILL NOT ENGAGE EVERYTIME. REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIR. RO 33256 DMR 719713Jun 26, 2003 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Engine StarterSDR HEEA087985Duct · chafedANTI ICE BLEED VALVE DUCT CHAFED. REPLACED DUCT.Jun 22, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Ice/Rain Protection SystemSDR HEEA087976Blade · damagedTHE SKIN AT THE ROOT END IS UNBONDED AND SKIN AT THE TIP END NEXT TO THE TIP SHOE IS UNBONDED. TRIM TAB UNBONDED. FRETTING PAD HAS SOME SEPERATION.Jun 22, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA087248Bleed Valve · inoperativeENGINE BLEED VALVE MALFUNCTIONED, TEMPERATURE WOULD NOT RISE DURING ANTI ICE CHECK. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jun 10, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA087247Bleed Valve · inoperativeWITH ENGINE N1 ABOVE 90 PERCENT ANTI ICE LIGHT OFF CYCLED ANTI ICE SWITCH ON FUEL CONTROL. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Jun 10, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA087145Amplifier · inoperativeDURING INSTALLATION THE SCAS WOULD NOT COME ON LINE WITH THIS AMP. COULD NOT ALIGN SCAS. ADJUSTMENTS COULD NOT BE MADE USING VARIABLE RESISTORS. SENT TO BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. REFERENCE: DMR 748396.Jun 9, 2003 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Speed-Attitude Correction SystemSDR HEEA086701Blower · inoperativeNR 2 ENGINE BLOWER OFF CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.May 22, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HEEA086686Pressure Switch · malfunctionedNR 2 ENGINE BLOWER LIGHT CAME ON AFTER ENGINE START. REPLACED.May 22, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Engine Oil CoolerSDR HEEA086685Exciter · malfunctionedEXCITER PRODUCES SLOW LIGHT OFF. REPLACED.May 22, 2003 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · ExciterSDR HEEA086661Battery · weakBATTERY HAS WEAK VOLTAGE.May 21, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA086660Battery · weakBATTERY HAS WEAK VOLTAGE.May 21, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA086619Seal · leakingHANGER ASSY SEAL LEAKS. REPLACED INNER COUPLING 214-040-603-005, S/N A293 DUE TO CORROSION AND WORN SEAL RIDE AREA. REPAIRED.May 21, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA086618Gearbox · making metalGEARBOX MAKING METAL. REPAIRED.May 21, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA086516Seal · leakingSTARTER SEAL LEAKINGMay 21, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Engine StarterSDR HEEA086590Seal · leakingFIFTY TWO MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH COINCIDING PRESSURE DROP OF NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO WHILE NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT.May 12, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HEEA086586Relay · failedNR 2 BATTERY WILL NOT GO INTO SERIES.Apr 30, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Electrical Power SystemSDR HEEA085016Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.Feb 27, 2003 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA085015Probe · leakingFOUND FUEL LEAKING THROUGH CENTER OF PROBE. ALSO CAPACITANCE VALVES CHECKED HIGH.Feb 27, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR ALGA084142Gearbox · wornTAIL ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT HOLE ELONGATED AND WORN AT CONTACT POINT.Feb 20, 2003 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR ALGA084141Gearbox · wornMOUNT HOLE ON GEARBOX ELONGATED AND WORN AT CONTACT POINT.Feb 20, 2003 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA084761Inverter · inoperativeINVERTER INOPERATIVE.Feb 18, 2003 · Bell 214ST · AC InverterSDR ALG2003F00026Sensing Element · inoperativeDURING RUN-UP CHECKS. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM WOULD NOT TEST.Feb 13, 2003 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Fire DetectionSDR HEEA084418Battery · dischargedMAIN BATTERY DISCHARGED, WON'T START AIRCRAFT.Feb 12, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084417Battery · dischargedMAIN BATTERY DISCHARGED, WON'T START AIRCRAFT.Feb 12, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084416Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK.Feb 12, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084415Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK.Feb 12, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084414Control Box · malfunctionedSKYWATCH DATA BOX SHOWS TAC FAIL CONSTANTLY.Feb 12, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Weather Radar SystemSDR HEEA084413Igniter · failedENGINE HARD TO START. REPLACED IGNITERS.Feb 12, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR HEEA084412Bearing · damagedHIGH AVMS READING. REPLACED BEARING DUE TO FLAT SPOTS FELT ON ROTATION. REPAIRED.Feb 12, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA084411Control Unit · corrodedWILL NOT CHANGE FREQUENCY. FOUND CORROSION ON SWITCH S104 AND INSERT FACEPLATE, LOCK RING AND PHOTOCELL V101 BAD. UNIT NEEDS KNOB KIT. CLEANED CORROSION AND REPLACED FACEPLATE, LOCK RING AND PHOTOCELL. REPAIRED. BENCH CHECK GOOD.Feb 12, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR HEEA084277Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK.Feb 11, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084276Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK.Feb 11, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084275Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK. BATTERY SCRAPPED AT VENDOR 1/17/03.Feb 11, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084274Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK. BATTERY SCRAPPED AT VENDOR 1/17/03.Feb 11, 2003 · N5748M · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084273Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK. BATTERY SCRAPPED AT VENDOR 1/17/03.Feb 11, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR HEEA084272Battery · weakMAIN BATTERY WEAK. BATTERY SCRAPPED AT VENDOR 1/17/03.Feb 11, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Battery/Charger SystemSDR ALGA084114Rotor Head · wornTAIL ROTOR HEAD REMOVED DUE TO YOKE FEATHERING, BEARING BORE WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Feb 11, 2003 · N392AL · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor HeadSDR ALGA084107Skid · mismanufacturedPART TT: NEW: FWD AND AFT SKID TUBE INSERTS WILL NOT ALIGN FOR ATTACHMENT- MISMANUFACTURED.Feb 10, 2003 · N391AL · Bell 214ST · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR ALGA084066Bearing · wornTAIL ROTOR BEARING WORN.Jan 30, 2003 · N390AL · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA084267Skin · erodedEROSION OF SKIN UNDER PAINT. SOMETHING MUST HAVE BEEN SPLASHED ON IT BEFORE PRIMED AT BELL CAUSING EROSION. THE ERODED AREA IS 18 X 20 INCHES. BLASTED PAINT TO BE ABLE TO EVALUATE THE ELEVATOR.Jan 29, 2003 · N59806 · Bell 214ST · Elevator, Plate/SkinSDR HEEA084265Actuator · will not testACTUATOR WILL NOT TEST PROPERLY, TRIPS OFF ON TAKE OFF.Jan 29, 2003 · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA083807Relay · arcedDC RELAY CONTACTS ARCED.Jan 16, 2003 · Bell 214ST · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA083552Blade · damagedTHE UPPER GRIP PAD HAS SOME SEPARATION AND THE LOWER EROSION SHIELD HAS SEPARATION ON MAIN ROTOR BLADES.Jan 13, 2003 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA083051Computer · failedWX RADAR COMPUTER FAILED IN FLIGHT.Jan 7, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Weather Radar SystemSDR HEEA083050Display · failedWEATHER RADAR DISPLAY FAILED IN FLIGHT.Jan 7, 2003 · N8045T · Bell 214ST · Weather Radar SystemSDR HEEA083049Coupling · corrodedINNER COUPLING AND OUTER COUPLING HAVE PITTING IN TOOTH PROFILE. (CORROSION ON MOUNT LUGS) REPAIRED.Jan 7, 2003 · N3897N · Bell 214ST · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR ALG2003F00008Wire · brokenON THE PREFLIGHT CHECK, NR 2 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. A WIRE WAS FOUND BROKEN AT THE NR 2 FIRE DETECTION AMPLIFIER.Jan 4, 2003 · N393AL · Bell 214ST · Fire Protection System Wiring
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