# Service difficulty reports: Bell 222B A list on [Bell 222B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222b.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR CA130314004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130314004.md): Case · cracked · Mar 13, 2013 · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Gearbox > (CAN) TOP CASE RT INBD COLLECTIVE IDLER LUG FOUND CRACKED. BUSHING WORN BEYOND LIMIT. CASE REPLACED. - [SDR QML3MR0241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QML3MR0241.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Aug 9, 2010 · N408MA · Bell 222B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING OTHER MX 1 CRACK WAS FOUND IN BULKHEAD 222-031-505-001 AT ATTACHMENT POINT OF BEAM SUPPORT PN 222-031-519-103. - [SDR QML3MR0244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QML3MR0244.md): Blade · debonded · Aug 5, 2010 · N408MA · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Blades > DURING INSP ROTOR BLADE FOUND APPROX 2" DEBONDING OF MIDDLE TRIM TAB LOWER SIDE AT BS 90.1-92.1 AND 1.25" TEAR IN LOWER BLADE SKIN AT BS 101.4 - [SDR QML3MR0243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QML3MR0243.md): Skin · delaminated · Aug 5, 2010 · N408MA · Bell 222B · Wing, Plate/Skin > DURING INSP, FOUND DELAMINATION/PUNCTURE OF RT UPPER WING SKIN IN AREA OF A PREVIOUS REPAIR. DELAMINATION MEASURES APPROX 16" X 7". PUNCTURE IS SCREW HEAD USED IN REPAIR WAS PUSHED THROUGH SKIN. - [SDR QML3MR0242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QML3MR0242.md): Skin · punctured · Aug 5, 2010 · N408MA · Bell 222B · Wing, Plate/Skin > DURING INSP, FOUND PUNCTURE/CRACK OF UPPER WING SKIN APPROX 1" IN LENGTH CAUSED BE IMPACT FROM ABOVE. - [SDR ZES2007F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZES2007F00001.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Apr 27, 2007 · N8WU · Bell 222B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > ON APPROACH, THE RT ENG LOST POWER AND WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. FUEL CONTROL WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K) - [SDR N406MA0204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N406MA0204.md): Wire · chafed · Feb 27, 2004 · N406MA · Bell 222B · Turbine Engine System Wiring > DURING FLIGHT TAIL ROTOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO BASE. FOUND POWER WIRE TO CHIP DETECTOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE CHAFED THROUGH AND SHORTED. REPAIRED WIRE. - [SDR N406MA](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N406MA.md): Detector · broken · Feb 18, 2004 · N406MA · Bell 222B · Engine Oil Temperature > WHILE ENROUTE TO A SCENE CALL, CLIMBING THROUGH 3800 FT EAST OF ROMNA, CA. I NOTICED NR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMP PEGGED ABOVE MAX. TEMP HAD BEEN NORMAL ON LAUNCH AND THROUGH THE FIRST 10 MIN. OF FLIGHT. ABORTED MISSION AND RETURNED TO BASE. DUE TO TERRAIN AND ABSENCE - [SDR CA020228013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020228013.md): Sleeve · worn · Feb 1, 2002 · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Head > (CAN) WHEN SWASH PLATE ASSY WAS REMOVED TO FACILITATE 7 YEAR MAST REMOVAL FOR INSPECTION AND RECALIBRATION, THE SLIDER BEARINGS (2OF) P/N 222-310-464-003 WERE FOUND DETACHED AND LOOSE, CREATING AN EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE SLEEVE JOURNALS THAT HOUSE THESE BEARINGS - [SDR 99ZZZX2556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2556.md): Beam · damaged · Jun 22, 1999 · N4343H · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Head > WALKING BEAM REPLACED WITH NEW FROM BELL HELICOPTER. - [SDR ERAA062393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA062393.md): Indicator · fluctuates · May 13, 1999 · N58RC · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Indicating System > RIGHT NEEDLE FLUCTUATES TO HIGH SIDE. READS 104 PERCENT WHEN ROTOR IS AT 100 PERCENT. - [SDR 97ZZZX2840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2840.md): Flexture · delaminated · May 12, 1997 · N510W · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > INSPECTION FOUND FLEXTURES DELAMINATED. REPLACED WITH NEW FLEXTURES. - [SDR 97ZZZX2839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2839.md): Flexture · delaminated · May 12, 1997 · N510W · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > INSPECTION FOUND FLEXTURES DELAMINATED. REPLACED WITH NEW FLEXTURES. - [SDR HAIW6HR0080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIW6HR0080.md): Pump · worn excess · Apr 29, 1997 · N406MA · Bell 222B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > PART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. PUMP LEAKS AT SHAFT SEAL. - [SDR HAIW6HR0077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIW6HR0077.md): Generator · arced · Mar 23, 1997 · N406MA · Bell 222B · Starter-Generator > PART IS ARCED. COMMUTATOR APPEARS TO HAVE BURNED SPOTS. STATIC IS HEARD THRU ALL HEAD SETS. REQUEST WARRANTY REPAIR SINCE THIS UNIT HAS ONLY BEEN IN SERVICE 22.0 HRS / 2 MONTHS. REPLACED WITH TSO:0 UNIT. ALL SYS. FUNCTION PROPERLY. - [SDR 97ZZZX906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX906.md): Pump · failed · Jan 28, 1997 · N492CK · Bell 222B · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > PILOTS EXPERIENCED HYD CAUTION LIGHT, AND SLOWLY DECLINING PRESSURE INDICATION ON COCKPIT GAUGE. TOTAL LOSE OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOLLOWED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. - [SDR 97ZZZX406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX406.md): Tail Boom · cracked · Dec 16, 1996 · N911RA · Bell 222B · Rotorcraft Tail Boom > PILOT FOUND CRACK ON PRE-FLIGHT CHECK. CRACK WAS FOUND ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF TAIL BOOM FORWARD OF HORIZ STAB AT BSTA 219.40, WL 75. CRACK RUNS FORE AND AFT AND IS 1.25 INCHES LONG. A/C TOTAL TIME 2353.8. THIS CRACK IS FORWARD OF PREVIOUS REPAIR FOR A VERTI - [SDR 96ZZZX5156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5156.md): Brace · broken · Sep 23, 1996 · N492CK · Bell 222B · Hydraulic System, Main > BRACE, P/N 222-080-134-102, WAS FOUND BROKEN TO NR 2 SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FILTER MANIFOLD. SUBMITTER STATED BRACE MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE NEEDS TO BE CHANGED. BRACES ALWAYS BREAK AT BEND LINE. - [SDR 96ZZZX5155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5155.md): Tube Assy · cracked · Sep 23, 1996 · N492CK · Bell 222B · Hydraulic System, Main > DURING FLIGHT, TUBE ASSY CRACKED CAUSING LOSS OF NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE. ALSO, FOUND BROKEN WAS BRACE P/N 222-080-134-102 THAT SUPPORTS FILTER MANIFOLD TO WHICH TUBE ASSEMBY IS CONNECTED. - [SDR 96ZZZX614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX614.md): Rotor · blade shift · Dec 13, 1995 · N911RA · Bell 222B · Turbine Section > POWER TURBINE ROTOR INSPECTION, SB LT101-72-50-0153, COMPLIED WITH EARLY DUE TO ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND UNSERVICEABLE. TIME SINCE INSTALLATION 40.3 HOURS. CYCLES, 65. - [SDR 95ZZZX7037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX7037.md): Pt Rotor · blade shift · Nov 22, 1995 · N911RA · Bell 222B · Turbine Section > THIS PART WAS INSPECTED EARLY AT CONVENIENCE OF OPERATOR, TO MAINTAIN ACFT AVAILABILITY. DURING C/W ALLIED SIGNAL AEROSPACE (FORMERLY TEXTRON LYCOMING) SB LT-101-72-50-0153 AND BELL ASB 222-93-63, USING DIAL INDICATOR INSPECTION METHOD TO DETECT BLADE SHIFT, - [SDR 95ZZZX3169](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3169.md): Diode · failed · Jun 5, 1995 · N492CK · Bell 222B · Engine Cranking > ACTT 1990.5. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO START NR 1 ENGINE AT 12 PERCENT NG. STARTER DROPPED OFF-LINE. ON SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPT, ONLY ENGINE IGNITER OPERATED. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND BOTH GROUND CIRCUIT DIODES HAD FAILED. REPLACED BOTH DIODES, OPS CHECK OF STAR - [SDR 95ZZZX2534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2534.md): Shaft · corroded · May 2, 1995 · N153H · Bell 222B · Engine/Transmission Coupling > INSPECTION FOUND SHAFTS CORRODED. W.P.H.S. REPLACED WITH NEW SHAFTS. - [SDR 95ZZZX2533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2533.md): Shaft · corroded · May 2, 1995 · N153H · Bell 222B · Engine/Transmission Coupling > INSPECTION FOUND SHAFTS CORRODED. W.P.H.S. REPLACED WITH NEW SHAFTS. - [SDR 95ZZZX2457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2457.md): Flexture · debonded · May 2, 1995 · N153H · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Transmission Mount > INSPECTION FOUND FLEXTURE DEBONDED. W.P.H.S. REPLACED WITH NEW FLEXTURE. ## 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 = '222B' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222b/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.