# Service difficulty reports: Bell 222

A list on [Bell 222](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 2 · 90 reports

- [SDR CA190401009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190401009.md): Engine · power loss · Mar 30, 2019 · Bell 222 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (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.
- [SDR JBZA20121011001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JBZA20121011001.md): Transmission · cracked · Oct 10, 2012 · N34NR · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > FOUND 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.
- [SDR JBZA2010F00088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JBZA2010F00088.md): Blade · cracked · Mar 19, 2010 · N34NR · Bell 222 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR CA060921003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060921003.md): Pendulum · separated · Sep 16, 2006 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Head
  > (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 BY
- [SDR MDR01KH2005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MDR01KH2005.md): Bolt · sheared · Oct 10, 2005 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Head
  > UPON 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 REPORTED
- [SDR HEEA084426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084426.md): Seat Belt · mismanufactured · Feb 13, 2003 · Bell 222 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > ON THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT THE LENGTH BETWEEN WHERE THE STRAPS SPLIT AND THE ADJUSTING BUCKLES IS TOO SHORT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY.
- [SDR HEEA079963](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079963.md): Indicator · inoperative · Jun 7, 2002 · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > INDICATOR INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR HEEA078750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078750.md): Transmitter · reads low · May 1, 2002 · Bell 222 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor
  > HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATOR READS LOW PRESSURE. REPLACED HYD PRESSURE INDICATOR TRANSMITTER.
- [SDR HEEA077880](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077880.md): Indicator · stuck · Feb 19, 2002 · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NEEDLE STICKS ON ZERO WHEN STARTING MOST OF THE TIME.
- [SDR HEEA077677](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077677.md): Seat Belt · misinstalled · Jan 16, 2002 · Bell 222 · Emergency Equipment
  > RESTRAINT INSTALLED ON SPOOL BACKWARDS.
- [SDR HEEA077671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077671.md): Control Panel · inoperative · Jan 11, 2002 · Bell 222 · Entertainment System
  > PA INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR HEEA077660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077660.md): Fuel Filter · malfunctioned · Jan 4, 2002 · Bell 222 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FUEL FILTER LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WHEN BUTTON IS PUSHED.
- [SDR UNF2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNF2001F00001.md): Bolt · loose · Nov 5, 2001 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND 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-
- [SDR UNF2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNF2001F00000.md): Bolt · worn · Nov 5, 2001 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND 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 (222-030
- [SDR CA001020004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001020004.md): Support Bracket · damaged · Sep 28, 2000 · Bell 222 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (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.
- [SDR 20000406SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000406SH021.md): Indicator · fluctuates · Jan 7, 2000 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > INDICATOR SLOW TO COME UP. FLUCTUATES AT 90 PERCENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR 20000406SH025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000406SH025.md): Fuel Control · failed · Jan 4, 2000 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FUEL CONTROL FAILED UPON INSTALLATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR CA991209029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991209029.md): Link Door · cracked · Oct 22, 1999 · Bell 222 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > (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.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3897.md): Ring · worn · Sep 7, 1999 · N29KH · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2905.md): Wire · damaged · Jul 27, 1999 · N222TY · Bell 222 · Auto Flight System Wiring
  > PILOT 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
- [SDR 99ZZZX2880](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2880.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · May 12, 1999 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > OFF FLAG ON ATTITUDE INDICATOR PULLS CONTINUALLY DURING OPERATION. REF: MCH 68. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1271.md): Spring Carrier · spalled · Oct 28, 1998 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Turbine Section
  > SPRING CARRIER FAILED IN POWER TURBINE. METAL PICK-OUT AT BEARING MATING SURFACE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SPRING CARRIER.
- [SDR 99ZZZX902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX902.md): Housing · cracked · Sep 22, 1998 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Turbine Engine Combustion Section
  > HOUSING CRACKED AT 6 O'CLOCK STRUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1280.md): Rotor Assy · damaged · Sep 22, 1998 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Turbine Section
  > SEALING PLATE IS SEPARATING FROM BLADES. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1278.md): Power Supply · failed · Sep 8, 1998 · N800HH · Bell 222 · Exterior Lighting
  > NO OUTPUT POWER. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR HEEA0014815](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014815.md): Trunnion · flaking · Jun 17, 1998 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Head
  > BLUE EPOXY COATING FLAKING. REMOVED FROM CUSTOMER AIRCRAFT. RENEWED BLUE EPOXY COATING,
- [SDR 98ZZZX1819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1819.md): Lever · mismanufactured · Apr 8, 1998 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Control
  > RECEIVED OVERHAULED FROM BELL. LINK FROM LEVER TO SWASHPLATE WILL NOT FIT LEVER. LEVER END BUSHING NOT MILLED RIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 98ZZZX281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX281.md): Transceiver · failed · Nov 5, 1997 · N911MK · Bell 222 · VHF Communications System
  > UPON INITIAL TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION, CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS WHEN TRANSMITTER BUTTON IS KEYED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4681.md): Rod End · worn · Oct 20, 1997 · N911EC · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > NODAL BEAM INSPECTION FOUND ROD END WORN. REPLACED WITH NEW ROD END.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4316.md): Switch · failed · Sep 5, 1997 · N40EA · Bell 222 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > FUEL 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 O
- [SDR HEEA0010755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010755.md): Indicator · defective · Aug 19, 1997 · Bell 222 · Engine Temperature Indicating System
  > TEMP INDICATOR HAS SOMETHING LOOSE INSIDE.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3615.md): Window · failed · May 6, 1997 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Passenger Compartment Windows
  > LEFT REAR WINDOW SHATTERED INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT.
- [SDR HAIW6HR0079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIW6HR0079.md): Case Assy · defective · Mar 28, 1997 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > PART 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 BO
- [SDR HAIW6HR0078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIW6HR0078.md): Case Assy · defective · Mar 28, 1997 · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > PART 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
- [SDR 97ZZZX2436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2436.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 26, 1997 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Head
  > BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. EXCESSIVE BEARING PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2434.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 26, 1997 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Head
  > BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. EXCESSIVE BEARING PLAY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3576.md): Generator · failed · Feb 23, 1997 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Starter-Generator
  > GENERATOR CAME OFF-LINE AND WOULD NOT RESET.
- [SDR 97ZZZX2435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2435.md): Pickup Assy · defective · Feb 6, 1997 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > N2 INDICATOR FLUCTUATES. PROBLEM FOLLOWS PICKUP WHEN SWAPPED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3616.md): Drive Shaft · out of limits · Jan 10, 1997 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > TAIL ROTOR DRIVE AFTER INSTALLATION, PART WAS DETERMINED TO BE DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY. END PLATE OUT OF LIMITS PER BHT 222 OMM.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1398.md): Indicator · malfunction · Dec 12, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > DG INDICATOR'S OFF FLAG DOES NOT RETRACT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX403.md): Door Link · failed · Dec 4, 1996 · N40EA · Bell 222 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > NOSE 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. DO
- [SDR 97ZZZX1399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1399.md): Flexture · debonded · Oct 22, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > FLEXTURE END FITTINGS DEBONDED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5462.md): Bearing · worn · Sep 9, 1996 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Head
  > BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)
- [SDR 96ZZZX5769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5769.md): Meter · malfunction · Aug 23, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Fuel Flow Indicating
  > FUEL FLOW METER WILL NOT COMPLETE SELF-TEST. FAILED AFTER ONLY 77.8 HRS INSTALLED.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5767.md): Indicator · failed · Aug 19, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > INDICATOR WILL NOT DROP 'OFF' FLAG. PRECESSES AFTER 4-5 MINUTES.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5768.md): Indicator · malfunction · Aug 17, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > PRECESSES 8 TO 10 DEGREES NOSE DOWN IN 3 TO 4 MINUTES. DOES NOT FULLY RECOVER FROM NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE.
- [SDR 96ZZZX4771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4771.md): Indication · malfunction · Jul 21, 1996 · N222LL · Bell 222 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > NINE 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 SLOWLY
- [SDR 96ZZZX4257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4257.md): Actuator · failed · Jul 11, 1996 · N30SV · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Control
  > STROKE ADJUSTMENT ON ACTUATOR ASSY INOPERATIVE. INTERNAL MECHANISM FELL APART. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3620](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3620.md): Indicator · fluctuates · Jun 17, 1996 · N911MK · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > TRANSMISSION TORQUE NEEDLE FLUCTUATES 20 - 30 PERCENT, FALLS TO ZERO, AND THEN RETURNS AND BEGINS TO FLUCTUATE AGAIN.
- [SDR 96ZZZX3261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3261.md): Flexture · defective · May 12, 1996 · N911LW · Bell 222 · Main Rotor Transmission Mount
  > AS 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.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = '222'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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