Bell 230

Service difficulty reports · 639

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '230'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA968160Link Assy · housing looseBEARING HOUSING LOOSE IN LINK. (T/R COUNTERWEIGHT)Oct 9, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor SystemSDR HEEA968159Light · failedLIGHT WILL NOT COME ON.Oct 9, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA968158Isolation Mount · errodedTEFLON ERRODED AND BEARING GALLED.Oct 9, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA968157Lever Assy · bearing wornPIVOT BEARING WORN.Oct 9, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor SystemSDR HEEA968156Shunt · defectiveCAUSING OPPOSITE GENERATOR TO DROP OFF LINE.Oct 9, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · AC Generation SystemSDR HEEA968130Skid Assy · hole wornSKID MOUNT HOLE WORN.Oct 4, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Auxiliary Gear (Tail Skid)SDR HEEA968104Radar Rt · intermittentINTERMITTENT OPERATION. TIME SINCE REPAIR 212:15.Oct 4, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Weather Radar SystemSDR 97ZZZX1658Strobe · trips breakerSTROBE LIGHT TRIPS CIRCUIT BREAKER.Sep 28, 1996 · N4UV · Bell 230 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA967787Actuator Assy · leakingSERVO LEAKING FROM SPLIT LINE. LOWER BEARING WORN.Sep 6, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 96ZZZX5699Valve · failedVALVE CAUSING ECU BREAKER TO P0P.Aug 31, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR HEEA967694Blade · crackedBLADE IS CRACKED. BEARINGS P/N 222-312-753-103, 4 EACH BEARINGS ON BOTH BLADES ARE CRACKED. REPLACED BLADES.Aug 28, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA967688Blade · cracked bearingBEARINGS, 4 EACH P/N 222-312-753-103 BEING CRACKED ON BOTH BLADES.Aug 22, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA967663Indicator · defectiveNO COLOR ON DISPLAY.Aug 16, 1996 · N236X · Bell 230 · Weather Radar SystemSDR 96ZZZX5700Power Supply · defectiveEMERGENCY CABIN LIGHTING DIM.Aug 16, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Emergency LightingSDR 96ZZZX5698Bearing Pad · debondedBEARING PAD DEBONDED.Aug 5, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Main Rotor SystemSDR 96ZZZX4656Blade · defectiveBLADE S/N A532 HAD FILLER COMING OFF OF BLADE AND S/N A528 WAS REMOVED PER ASB 23595-8.Jul 30, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA967461Valve · defectiveVALVE IS DEFECTIVE. (DEFECTIVE PART NUMBER INSTALLED AS PER BELL HELICOPTERS)Jun 21, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 96ZZZX3606Coupling · corrodedPITTING, CORROSION INSIDE COUPLING DUE TO APPARENT LACK OF COATING.Jun 17, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 96ZZZX3605Coupling · corrodedPITTING, CORROSION INSIDE COUPLING DUE TO APPARENT LACK OF COATING.Jun 17, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 96ZZZX3604Coupling · corrodedPITTING, CORROSION INSIDE COUPLING DUE TO APPARENT LACK OF COATING.Jun 16, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 96ZZZX3603Coupling · corrodedPITTING, CORROSION INSIDE COUPLING DUE TO APPARENT LACK OF COATING.Jun 16, 1996 · N230JP · Bell 230 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA967381Indicator · defectiveUPON POSTFLIGHT CHECK OF #1 ENGINE NOTED OIL FILTER BYPASS INDICATOR EXTENDED. REPLACED OIL FILTER WITH NO CHANGE. INDICATOR REPLACEMENT CORRECTED PROBLEM. REPLACED DISCREPANT PART. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST. INDICATOR FAILED OPERATIONAL TEST PRESSURE RANGJun 5, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR HEEA967311Handle Assy · crackedHANDEL IS CRACKED. (HOUSING IS CRACKED)Jun 4, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR HEEA967297Governor · malfunctionERRATIC POWER SETTINGS (GOVERNOR WOULD NOT STAY WITHIN UPPER LIMITS)May 31, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Turbine GovernorSDR HEEA967248Fairing Assy · crackedFAIRING ASSY IS CRACKED AND WORN.May 17, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Landing GearSDR HEEA967247Fairing Assy · crackedFAIRING ASSY IS CRACKED AND WORN.May 17, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Landing GearSDR HEEA967245Indicator · inoperativeINDICATOR READ OUT INOPERATIVEMay 15, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · DME/TACAN SystemSDR HEEA967244Radar Rt · malfunctionRT UNIT INTERMITTENT OPERATION.May 15, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Weather Radar SystemSDR HEEA967233Fuel Nozzle · defectiveREMOVED FUEL NOZZLE DUE TO CAUSING HUNG STARTS AND DELAYED LIGHT OFF. UPON INSPECTION OF FUEL NOZZLE FOUND MODERATE STREAKS IN SPRAY PATTERN, FOUND EXCESSIVE CARBON BUILD UP BETWEEN INNER TIP AND TIP NUT UNDER MAGNIFICATION AFTER ACCUMULATING 8:05SINCE LAST CMay 15, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR HEEA967067Bleed Valve · defectiveBLEED VALVE CAUSING ENGINE SURGE DURING POWER CHECK AT 70% TORQUE SINGLE ENGINE.Apr 23, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA967062Transmission · defectiveREPLACEMENT PART INFORMATION LISTED BELOW: 1 EACH, P/N 222-340-044-001, BEARING,S/N J0154, T.T. 2560:55, SPALLED 1 EACH, P/N 222-040-112-103, SUN GEAR, S/N A187, T.T. 2560:55, GEARTEETH BROKEN 1 EACH, P/N 222-040-079-002, CASE, S/NA268, T.T. 2560:55, CHIPPEDApr 19, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA966985Control Unit · defectiveR/H FUEL QUANTITY INTERMITTENTLY READS ZERO.Apr 10, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR HEEA966980Shaft Assy · corrodedCORROSION PITS ON I/D OF SHAFT.Apr 10, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA966979Shaft Assy · corrodedCORROSION PITS ON I/D OF SHAFT.Apr 10, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA966932Gearbox · corroded300 HOUR INSPECTION DUE. NOTE: CORROSION FOUND BEYOND LIMITS)Apr 5, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA966929Actuator Assy · leakingACTUATOR LEAKING FROM LOWER PISTON SEAL.Apr 5, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA966928Exhaust Stack · crackedEXH STACK IS CRACKED.Apr 5, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA966918Shunt · defective#1 AND #2 GENERATOR NOT COMING ON LINE INTERMITTENTLY.Apr 4, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · DC Generating SystemSDR HEEA966914Governor · failedHIGH SIDE GOVERNOR FAILURE.Apr 2, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Turbine GovernorSDR HEEA966913Fuel Control · failedFUEL CONTROL INVOLVED IN A HIGH SIDE GOVERNOR FAILURE AND ROTOR WENT TO 112%.Apr 2, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 96ZZZX1826Tee Fitting · crackedHYDRAULIC TEE FITTING ON FUSELAGE UPPER DECK SEEPING HYDRAULIC OIL (SYSTEM NR 1). TEE FITTING FOUND CRACKED, INSTALLED NEW TEE FITTING OF HIGHER STRENGTH PER BHT.Mar 22, 1996 · N230TX · Bell 230 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR HEEA966865Isolation Mt · bearing wornLATERAL ISOLATION MOUNT HAS WORN BEARING BEYOND LIMITS.Mar 20, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA966859Case Assy · bushing wornWORN INBOARD IDLER LINK LUG BUSHINGS.Mar 15, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 96ZZZX1825Weight · looseSCREW WHICH HOLDS STABILIZER END WEIGHT BROKE. WEIGHT PIVOTED ON REMAINING ATTACH SCREW DURING FLIGHT, THIS MOVEMENT CAUSED WEIGHT TO DEFORM. NO DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING STRUCTURE OCCURRED. NEW WEIGHT AND ATTACH SCREW, PN MS27039-1-13, INSTALLED.Mar 1, 1996 · N230TX · Bell 230 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR HEEA966803Actuator · defectiveUNABLE TO BEEP DUAL ENGINE RPM UP OR DOWN.Feb 28, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA966724Pitch Links · wornPITCH LINK BEARINGS WORN.Feb 26, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA966722Link · worn excessLINK IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. (SPHERICAL BEARINGS WORN)Feb 26, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA966721Actuator · defectiveSTROKE ADJUSTMENT WAS NOT CONSTANT AND WOULD NOT ADJUST TO MINIMUM RANGE.Feb 22, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA966719Isolation Mount · bearing wornMOUNT BEARING WORN.Feb 22, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA966718Relay · faultyWHEN STARTING EITHER #1 OR #2 ENGINES FIRST, RESPECTIVE STARTER GENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE. (INTERMITTENT PROBLEM)Feb 22, 1996 · N230UN · Bell 230 · DC Generating System
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