Bell 407

Service difficulty reports · 6,813

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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 = '407'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR HEEA077244Universal · wornWORN.Nov 21, 2001 · N501PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA077243Universal · wornBEARING WORN.Nov 21, 2001 · N724PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA077242Sleeve · wornSLEEVE WORN.Nov 21, 2001 · N492PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA077241Seal · wornSEAL IS WORN.Nov 21, 2001 · N492PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA077238Indicator · inoperativeTURBINE NEEDLE PEGGED TO THE HIGH.Nov 20, 2001 · N417PH · Bell 407 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA077235Indicator · inoperativeNR NEEDLE INOPERATIVE.Nov 20, 2001 · N447PH · Bell 407 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR HEEA077233Drive Shaft · wornSPLINES WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Nov 20, 2001 · N8595X · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA077232Indicator · malfunctionedBACK LIGHT INOPERATIVE.Nov 20, 2001 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR HEEA077228Frahm · brokenFRAHM HAS A BROKEN SPRING.Nov 20, 2001 · N499PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA077223Servo · leakingSERVO IS LEAKING.Nov 20, 2001 · N402PH · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR HEEA077222Indicator · inoperativeWON'T INDICATE TORQUE.Nov 20, 2001 · N408PH · Bell 407 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR R7MR34291Search Light · inoperativeSEARCH LIGHT ASSEMBLY, UNIT INOPERATIVE. UNIT STOPPED ROTATING LEFT OR RIGHT. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.(K)Nov 19, 2001 · N107LN · Bell 407 · Exterior LightingSDR CYX2001F00000Link · damagedBEARING (PN 406-310-403-101) SLID OUT OF THE SWASHPLATE ANTI-DRIVE LINK UPPER END APPROXIMATELY .280 INCH. THIS ALLOWED THE UPPER END OF THE DRIVE LINK TO CONTACT THE SWASHPLATE LUG AND CAUSE SOME REPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE SWASHPLATE LUG. THE ANTI-DRIVE LINK Nov 13, 2001 · N407LG · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA077213Brushes · wornWORN BRUSHES.Nov 13, 2001 · N499PH · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR R7MA33727Switch · stuckSTICKS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Nov 13, 2001 · N407SJ · Bell 407 · Electrical Power SystemSDR R7MA33726Sensor · inoperativeUNIT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Nov 13, 2001 · N407SJ · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR R7MA33724Bearing · wornWORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.Nov 13, 2001 · N407SJ · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA077211Starter Gen · failedFAILED 300 HOUR INSPECTION.Nov 9, 2001 · N402PH · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 2002F00291Structure · crackedFOUND DOOR CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT CORRECTED PROBLEM. (M)Nov 8, 2001 · N107LN · Bell 407 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2002F00293Relay · stuckRELAY INOPERATIVE. STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT CORRECTED PROBLEM. (M)Nov 7, 2001 · N407SJ · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA077204Blower · failedFORWARD BEARING LOUD AND ROUGH.Nov 6, 2001 · N496PH · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR R7MR34243Gps · inoperativeGNS430,GLOBAL NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM, UNIT INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT TRANSMIT ON COMM SIDE, AT ANY FREQUENCY.Nov 1, 2001 · N407SJ · Bell 407 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA077032Bearing · wornBEARING WORN.Nov 1, 2001 · N491PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA011119004Blade · cracked(CAN) DURING AIRFRAME PERIODIC INSP 3.5 INCH DIAGNAL CRACK ON LOWER SKIN OF SUBJECT BLADE FOUND AT BLADE STATION 71.0-73.0.ATTEMPTS TO DRESS OUT CRACK WITH LIGHT SANDING REVEALED SUSPECT LACK OF FIBERGLASS MATTING USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF BLADE TYPE. EVIDENCED Oct 31, 2001 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA077028Release System · failedFAILED INSPECTION.Oct 31, 2001 · N405PH · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR HEEA077027Light · inoperativeINTERNAL LIGHT QUIT WORKING.Oct 31, 2001 · N8595X · Bell 407 · Independent InstrumentsSDR HEEA077026Bolt · damagedGROOVED.Oct 31, 2001 · N724PH · Bell 407 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA077025Pad · wornWORN PAD.Oct 31, 2001 · N724PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BrakeSDR HEEA077024Hose · kinkedHOSE ASSY KINKED.Oct 31, 2001 · N493PH · Bell 407 · Main Landing GearSDR HEEA077023Valve · stuckANTI ICE VALVE STICKS IN ON POSITION INTERMITTENTLY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Oct 31, 2001 · N495PH · Bell 407 · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR HEEA077022Lamp · burned outBURNED OUT. SCRAPPED LOCALLY AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART.Oct 31, 2001 · N8595X · Bell 407 · Exterior LightingSDR HEEA077020Indicator · inoperativeDUAL TACH INOPERATIVE.Oct 31, 2001 · N406PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR HEEA077019Signal Cond Unit · malfunctionedLOW LEVEL LIGHT ON WITH PLENTY OF FUEL ON BOARD.Oct 31, 2001 · N495PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR HEEA077016Hub · wornWORN FEATHERING BEARINGS.Oct 31, 2001 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA077015Link · wornT/R P/C LINK WORN BEARING.Oct 31, 2001 · N495PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA077014Link · wornT/R P/C LINK WORN BEARING.Oct 31, 2001 · N495PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA077013Boot · tornBOOT TORN.Oct 31, 2001 · N493PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA077012Universal · wornWORN BEARING.Oct 31, 2001 · N492PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA077011Universal · wornRED BLADE PITCH ROD UNIVERSAL BEARING IS WORN.Oct 31, 2001 · N406PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor ControlSDR HEEA077010Tube · wrong partINCORRECT LINE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE TUBE.Oct 31, 2001 · N493PH · Bell 407 · Powerplant SystemSDR HEEA077009Bleed Valve · failedHIGH MGT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BLEED VALVE.Oct 31, 2001 · N496PH · Bell 407 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEEA077008Valve · stuckINOPERATIVE - STUCK IN THE MID TRAVEL POSITION. TO BE SENT TO BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON FOR CREDIT AGAINST REPLACEMENT PART PURCHASED.Oct 31, 2001 · N8595X · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR HEEA077007Valve · failedFUEL SHUT OFF VALVE MAKING GRINDING NOISE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE VALVE.Oct 31, 2001 · N405PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR HEEA076924Bearing · wornBEARING WORN.Oct 26, 2001 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA076923Bearing · roughROUGH.Oct 26, 2001 · N491PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA076922Bearing · roughBEARING ROUGH.Oct 26, 2001 · N491PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA076921Hub · wornWORN BEARING, CLICKING NOISE. PARTS AND LABOR CREDIT ACCOMPLISHED ON J0189948-WA.Oct 26, 2001 · N741PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR HEEA076920Bearing · shearedSHEARING BEARINGS SEPARATION.Oct 26, 2001 · N501PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA076919Sleeve · wornPART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY.Oct 26, 2001 · N612PH · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR HEEA076915Gps · malfunctionedGPS WON'T TRANSMIT.Oct 24, 2001 · Bell 407 · Global Positioning System
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