Bell 222

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SDR CA190401009Engine · power loss(CAN) INITIAL REPORTS STATE A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A HARD LANDING AND ROLL OVER. 5 OCCUPANTS ON-BOARD. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.Mar 30, 2019 · Bell 222 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR JBZA20121011001Transmission · crackedFOUND A CRACK AT THE FWD LUG OF THE TRANSMISSION TOP CASE. THIS CRACK IS ON ONE OF THE FOUR TRANSMISSION LUGS. ACFT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. OPEN.Oct 10, 2012 · N34NR · Bell 222 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR JBZA2010F00088Blade · crackedDURING AD 2005-04-09A VISUAL INSP COMPLIANCE, FOUND APPROX .2500 INCH ONE LEG BY .7500 INCH SECOND LEG CRACK IN THE DESIGNATED INSP AREA OF THE TARGET TAIL ROTOR BLADE.Mar 19, 2010 · N34NR · Bell 222 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA060921003Pendulum · separated(CAN) A/C WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 700 FT, AGL WHEN A SUDDEN VIBRATION BEGAN.  THE CREW MADE AN IMMEDIATE LANDING IN A FIELD AND SHUTDOWN.  INSPECTION FOUND THAT ONE M/R PENDULUM WEIGHT HAD SEPARATED AND STRUCK A M/R BLADE. THE DAMAGED AREA IS 3 INCHES LONG BYSep 16, 2006 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor HeadSDR MDR01KH2005Bolt · shearedUPON INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAIN ROTOR CONTROLS, INSPECTION REVEALED SHEARED BOLT (PN 20-057-10-45D) AT BOLT HEAD AT THE M/R SWASH PLATE COLLECTIVE LEVER IDLER LINK. (ATTACH BOLTS) MFG A- NR 28 BOLT, MFG U-NR 28 BOLT. THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN REPORTEDOct 10, 2005 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA084426Seat Belt · mismanufacturedON THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT THE LENGTH BETWEEN WHERE THE STRAPS SPLIT AND THE ADJUSTING BUCKLES IS TOO SHORT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.Feb 13, 2003 · Bell 222 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR HEEA079963Indicator · inoperativeINDICATOR INOPERATIVE.Jun 7, 2002 · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA078750Transmitter · reads lowHYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATOR READS LOW PRESSURE. REPLACED HYD PRESSURE INDICATOR TRANSMITTER.May 1, 2002 · Bell 222 · Hydraulic Pressure SensorSDR HEEA077880Indicator · stuckNEEDLE STICKS ON ZERO WHEN STARTING MOST OF THE TIME.Feb 19, 2002 · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA077677Seat Belt · misinstalledRESTRAINT INSTALLED ON SPOOL BACKWARDS.Jan 16, 2002 · Bell 222 · Emergency EquipmentSDR HEEA077671Control Panel · inoperativePA INOPERATIVE.Jan 11, 2002 · Bell 222 · Entertainment SystemSDR HEEA077660Fuel Filter · malfunctionedFUEL FILTER LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED.Jan 4, 2002 · Bell 222 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR UNF2001F00001Bolt · looseFOUND METAL TO METAL FRETTING WEAR AND MAKING MUD ON BOTTOM SIDE OF WING (22-031-800-101). BOLTS LOOSE ENOUGH TO ALLOW LOWER SKIN ON WING TO CAUSE SEVERE CHAFING DAMAGE BETWEEN LOWER WING SKINS (222-030-812-135/812-136) AND FUSELAGE STRUCTURAL SKINS (222-030-Nov 5, 2001 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR UNF2001F00000Bolt · wornFOUND METAL TO METAL FRETTING WEAR AND MAKING MUD ON BOTTOM SIDE OF WING (222-031-800-101). BOLTS LOOSE ENOUGH TO ALLOW LOWER SKIN ON WING TO CAUSE SEVERE CHAFING DAMAGE BETWEEN LOWER WING SKINS (222-030-812-135/812-136) AND FUSELAGE STRUCTURAL SKINS (222-030Nov 5, 2001 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA001020004Support Bracket · damaged(CAN) FOUND UNSATISFACTORY HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR SUPPORT REMOVED FOR DIMENSIONAL VERIFICATION, RESULTS SATISFACTORY; TRANSMISSION UPPER & LOWER CASE ASSY INSP RESULTS SATISFACTORY; HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR SUPPORT REINST ON A/C WITH NEW HARDWARE.Sep 28, 2000 · Bell 222 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 20000406SH021Indicator · fluctuatesINDICATOR SLOW TO COME UP. FLUCTUATES AT 90 PERCENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Jan 7, 2000 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 20000406SH025Fuel Control · failedFUEL CONTROL FAILED UPON INSTALLATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)Jan 4, 2000 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA991209029Link Door · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, A VISIBLE CRACK WAS FOUND AT ROD END ATTACHMENT HOLE. THE PART SEPARATED IN HALF DURING REMOVAL. NOTE: THIS IS A PLASTIC PART.Oct 22, 1999 · Bell 222 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 99ZZZX3897Ring · wornDURING C/W BELL SB ASB 222-99-84, DRIVE PIN TORQUE CHECK. ROTATIONAL TORQUE OF DRIVE PINS WAS FOUND TO BE BELOW MINIMUMS. NO REPAIR IS APPROVED AT THIS TIME. INSTALLED NEW PART.Sep 7, 1999 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 99ZZZX2905Wire · damagedPILOT REPORTED NO ALTITUDE FUNCTIONS ON AUTOPILOT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED SEVERAL KAPTON WIRES DISSOLVED UNDER FUEL PUMP AND VENT. REPLACED WIRES AND TESTED GOOD. MAY CAUSE FIRE IF UNDETECTED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED INSPECTING WIRE BUNDLE FOR ANY DAMAGED Jul 27, 1999 · N222TY · Bell 222 · Auto Flight System WiringSDR 99ZZZX2880Indicator · malfunctionedOFF FLAG ON ATTITUDE INDICATOR PULLS CONTINUALLY DURING OPERATION. REF: MCH 68. REMOVED AND REPLACED.May 12, 1999 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX1271Spring Carrier · spalledSPRING CARRIER FAILED IN POWER TURBINE. METAL PICK-OUT AT BEARING MATING SURFACE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SPRING CARRIER.Oct 28, 1998 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Turbine SectionSDR 99ZZZX902Housing · crackedHOUSING CRACKED AT 6 O'CLOCK STRUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 22, 1998 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR 99ZZZX1280Rotor Assy · damagedSEALING PLATE IS SEPARATING FROM BLADES. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 22, 1998 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Turbine SectionSDR 99ZZZX1278Power Supply · failedNO OUTPUT POWER. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1998 · N800HH · Bell 222 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA0014815Trunnion · flakingBLUE EPOXY COATING FLAKING. REMOVED FROM CUSTOMER AIRCRAFT. RENEWED BLUE EPOXY COATING ,Jun 17, 1998 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX1819Lever · mismanufacturedRECEIVED OVERHAULED FROM BELL. LINK FROM LEVER TO SWASHPLATE WILL NOT FIT LEVER. LEVER END BUSHING NOT MILLED RIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Apr 8, 1998 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 98ZZZX281Transceiver · failedUPON INITIAL TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION, CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS WHEN TRANSMITTER BUTTON IS KEYED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 5, 1997 · N911MK · Bell 222 · VHF Communications SystemSDR 97ZZZX4681Rod End · wornNODAL BEAM INSPECTION FOUND ROD END WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW ROD END.Oct 20, 1997 · N911EC · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR 97ZZZX4316Switch · failedFUEL VALVE SWITCH VIBRATED LOOSE DURING FLIGHT CAUSING FUEL VALVE TO CLOSE AND ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. SUSPECTED CAUSE OF FAILURE MECHANICAL LOCKING (INTERNAL). SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF SWITCH FOLLOWING 7,500 CYCLES OF SWITCH OSep 5, 1997 · N40EA · Bell 222 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR HEEA0010755Indicator · defectiveTEMP INDICATOR HAS SOMETHING LOOSE INSIDE.Aug 19, 1997 · Bell 222 · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX3615Window · failedLEFT REAR WINDOW SHATTERED INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT.May 6, 1997 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR HAIW6HR0079Case Assy · defectivePART IS DEFECTIVE. FOUND BOTH SMALLER BORE OIL PASSAGES WHICH SUPPLY OIL TO THE #3 JETS (3EA.) & MAST BEARING TO BE CLOGGED (BETWEEN THE VERTICAL PASSAGE & THE JET BORE) WITH A HARDENED EPOXY - LIKE SUBSTANCE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE EPOXY - LIKEMATERIAL, FOUND BOMar 28, 1997 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HAIW6HR0078Case Assy · defectivePART IS DEFECTIVE. FOUND BOTH SMALLER BORE OIL PASSAGES WHICH SUPPLY OIL TO THE #3 JETS (3EA.) & MAST BEARING TO BE CLOGGED (BETWEEN THE VERTICAL PASSAGE & THE JET BORE) WITH A HARDENED EPOXY - LIKE SUBSTANCE. UPON REMOVAL OF THE EPOXY - LIKEMATERIAL, FOUND Mar 28, 1997 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX2436Bearing · wornBEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. EXCESSIVE BEARING PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Mar 26, 1997 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 97ZZZX2434Bearing · wornBEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. EXCESSIVE BEARING PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Mar 26, 1997 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 97ZZZX3576Generator · failedGENERATOR CAME OFF-LINE AND WOULD NOT RESET.Feb 23, 1997 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 97ZZZX2435Pickup Assy · defectiveN2 INDICATOR FLUCTUATES. PROBLEM FOLLOWS PICKUP WHEN SWAPPED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Feb 6, 1997 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX3616Drive Shaft · out of limitsTAIL ROTOR DRIVE AFTER INSTALLATION, PART WAS DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY. END PLATE OUT OF LIMITS PER BHT 222 OMM.Jan 10, 1997 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR 97ZZZX1398Indicator · malfunctionDG INDICATOR'S OFF FLAG DOES NOT RETRACT.Dec 12, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 97ZZZX403Door Link · failedNOSE GEAR AFT DOOR LINK THAT CONNECTS DOOR TO NOSE GEAR STRUT FAILED WHERE ROD END ATTACHES LINK TO STRUT ALLOWING DOOR TO HANG DOWN FREELY. WHEN AIRCRAFT LANDED, DOOR WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN TIRE AND AIRFRAME AND BROKE OFF AT HINGE. NO OTHER DAMAGE RESULTED. DODec 4, 1996 · N40EA · Bell 222 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 97ZZZX1399Flexture · debondedFLEXTURE END FITTINGS DEBONDED.Oct 22, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR 96ZZZX5462Bearing · wornBEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)Sep 9, 1996 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 96ZZZX5769Meter · malfunctionFUEL FLOW METER WILL NOT COMPLETE SELF-TEST. FAILED AFTER ONLY 77.8 HRS INSTALLED.Aug 23, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Fuel Flow IndicatingSDR 96ZZZX5767Indicator · failedINDICATOR WILL NOT DROP 'OFF' FLAG. PRECESSES AFTER 4-5 MINUTES.Aug 19, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX5768Indicator · malfunctionPRECESSES 8 TO 10 DEGREES NOSE DOWN IN 3 TO 4 MINUTES. DOES NOT FULLY RECOVER FROM NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.Aug 17, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX4771Indication · malfunctionNINE MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE READ ZERO (PRESSURE WAS NORMAL PRIOR TO TAKEOFF). NO CAPTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND TEMPERATURE WAS WIT HIN NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. RETURNED TO SUPERIOR AND LANDED. DURING COOL DOWN, OIL PRESSURE SLOWLYJul 21, 1996 · N222LL · Bell 222 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 96ZZZX4257Actuator · failedSTROKE ADJUSTMENT ON ACTUATOR ASSY INOPERATIVE. INTERNAL MECHANISM FELL APART. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Jul 11, 1996 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 96ZZZX3620Indicator · fluctuatesTRANSMISSION TORQUE NEEDLE FLUCTUATES 20 - 30 PERCENT, FALLS TO ZERO, AND THEN RETURNS AND BEGINS TO FLUCTUATE AGAIN.Jun 17, 1996 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZX3261Flexture · defectiveAS FLEXTURE ASSY MOVES AT END FITTING, ONE FITTING DOES NOT HAVE PROPER CLEARANCE CAUSING A LOUD 'POP' TO BE HEARD AND FELT THROUGHOUT THE AIRFRAME.May 12, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
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