Bell 427

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SDR CA190506001Skid · fractured(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:AFTER NORMAL FLYING WHEN THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING TOWED INSIDE THE HANGAR THE RH SKID TUBE FRACTURED JUST AFT OF THE INSERT ASSY 206-053-121-001. (TC# 20190506001)May 1, 2019 · Bell 427 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA160119005Shroud · cracked(CAN) THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MFG: IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN OF A ENGINE. THE ACFT MADE A SAFE LANDING ON THE RUNWAY AT THE LOCAL AIRPORT AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ACFT OR PERSONNEL. FROM WHAT THEY HAVE SO FAR DETERMINED, THE LOWER SHROUD Oct 30, 2015 · Bell 427 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA160111006Fuel Sys · malfunctioned(CAN) AT ALTITUDE OF 500FT, SPEED 120KTS AND TORQUE 85 PERCENT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A YAW TO THE RT. SAW AN INDICATION OF NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, FLEW ABOUT 13 MINUTES WITH 1 OPERATING ENGINE, ENG 2, AND LANDED SAFELY AT THE NEOct 30, 2015 · Bell 427 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA151102009Tube · damaged(CAN) THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MFG: IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN. THE ACFT MADE A SAFE LANDING AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ACFT OR PERSONNEL. THE LOWER SHROUD ON THE FMM CRACKED AROUND 1 OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FITTINGS WHICH GOES INTO THE BOTOct 30, 2015 · Bell 427 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA150324009Structure · cracked(CAN) VERTICAL FIN CRACKED. THE CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED AT THE UPPER AFT ATTACH POINT. IT WAS DISCOVERED ON A DAILY INSPECTION.Mar 22, 2015 · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA150324006Case · cracked(CAN) THE TRANSMISSION CASE HAD AN OIL LEAK FOUND AROUND LT INPUT QUILL AREA. FOUND THE OIL LEAK FROM A CRACK IN THE RADII TRANSITION AREA OF THE CASE BETWEEN THE LT INPUT AND PORTION OF THE LOWER CASE.Mar 6, 2015 · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA150212005Frame · cracked(CAN) FRAME FOUND CRACKED.Feb 4, 2015 · Bell 427 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CA131031008Case · cracked(CAN) AN OIL LEAK HAD DEVELOPED ON THE LT SIDE OF THE UPPER TRANSMISSION DECK. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE OIL LEAK WAS ORIGINATING FROM A CRACK IN THE RADII TRANSITION AREA OF THE CASE BETWEEN THE LT MAIN INPUT AND PORTION OF THE LOWER CASE.Oct 23, 2013 · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AC2A201304150001Brake · false indicationROTOR BRAKE CAS MESSAGE APPEARED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. TESTED SWITCHES IN CALIPER AND FOUND THEM TO BE SERVICEABLE. RECONNECTED CONNECTOR PLUGS AND PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK ON THE ROTOR BRAKE SYS AND FApr 8, 2013 · N427HV · Bell 427 · Main Rotor BrakeSDR CA120222001Longeron · cracked(CAN) DURING THE ROUTINE 150 HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE UPPER LT LONGERON, AIRFRAME SIDE, THAT IS THE ATTACH POINT FOR THE TAILBOOM INTERCOSTAL.Feb 19, 2012 · Bell 427 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR AC2A7HV07162011Cable · seizedFLOAT DEPLOYMENT CABLE SEIZED TO SHEATH AND END FITTING SEPARATED AT CRIMP INSIDE FITTING PROTECTIVE BOOT.Jul 16, 2011 · N427HV · Bell 427 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR CA110308009Extinguisher · contaminated(CAN) DURING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS FOUND WITH ZERO PRESSURE. DURING REMOVAL OF THE EXTINGUISHER, WATER WAS FOUND IN THE MANIFOLD.Mar 1, 2011 · Bell 427 · Fire Bottle, FixedSDR AC2A7HV1152011Pressure Switch · inoperativeNR1 FUEL PRESS WARNING (RED) LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF.Jan 15, 2011 · N427HV · Bell 427 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR AC2A685K001Warning Light · illuminatedHAD JUST LEFT, ENROUTE, FOR AN ACFT SWAP WHEN A TRANSMISSION CHIP LT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND LANDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT SHIPPING PAD.Dec 7, 2010 · N427HV · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA101129004Pin · migrated(CAN) BELL HELICOPTER WAS NOTIFIED A MS16555-321 PIN MIGRATED OUT OF PINION SHAFT ASSY LOCKING NR 2 ENGINE THROTTLE RESULTING IN BEING UNABLE TO SHUT DOWN ENGINES WITH THROTTLE.Nov 17, 2010 · Bell 427 · Power LeverSDR CA101105004Skin · damaged(CAN) VOIDS EXCEEDING ALLOWABLE LIMITS WERE DISCOVERED IN TAILBOOM UPPER SKIN RADIUS DURING DESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTION.Oct 26, 2010 · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA101105003Terminal Block · damaged(CAN) DURING INITIAL GROUND RUN, WHEN TRYING TO CROSS START THE NR 1 ENGINE (WITH NR 2 RUNNING), THE "BUS INTERCONNECT" RELAY OPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE START, THUS NO LONGER SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER TO NR 1 ENGINE STARTER GEN PROBLEM RELATED TO UNLOCKED ELOct 18, 2010 · Bell 427 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA090901007Bolt · brokenONE OF THE 4 VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT (NAS6604-30) BOLTS FOUND BROKEN (BOTTOM AFT BOLT). REMAINING 3 BOLTS WERE NOT FINGER LOOSE, BUT WERE NOT AT MAXIMUM TORQUE. THE NUTS WERE NOT BOTTOMED ON THE SHANK OF THE BOLTS. FRETTING DAMAGE TO TAIL FIN FLANGE BUSHINGSAug 12, 2009 · Bell 427 · Vertical StabilizerSDR AC2A2009081282853Bolt · brokenDURING PRE-FLIGHT INSP, PIC FOUND THE VERTICAL STABILIZER TO HAVE UP AND DOWN PLAY.Aug 12, 2009 · N427MH · Bell 427 · Vertical StabilizerSDR AC2A2009061182036Transmission · contaminatedWHILE IN FLIGHT THE TRANSMISSION CHIP RT CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON. PILOT WAS ON APPROACH TO LAND AT MO916, ACFT HAD JUST BEEN STARTED AND WAS 2 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, APPX SPEED WAS 80 KNOTS AT 400 FT. AFTER LANDING THE ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN AND MX WAS CONTACTED.Jun 11, 2009 · N427GT · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA090121007Beam · chafedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FRETTING RESIDUE WAS NOTED ON BOTTOM OF LEFT HAND PYLON BEAM ASSEMBLY 427-010-201-107. FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND SUBSEQUENT REMOVAL OF THE BEAM REVEALED CHAFING DAMAGE TO PYLON BEAM 427-010-201-107, ADAPTER 427-010-206-101 AND HOSE 4Jan 9, 2009 · Bell 427 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CA090107013Bracket · brokenDURING A DAILY INSPECTION, THE AFT FAN SHAFT HANGAR BEARING SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING AREA, AND INSPECTION OF THE FORWARD BRACKET FOUND NO DAMAGE TO IT. A ONE TIME INSPECTION OF THE WHOLE AIRCRAFT WAS ALSOJan 2, 2009 · Bell 427 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR AC2A2009010180117Switch · failedTRIPLE SWITCH FAILED.Jan 1, 2009 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Engine Indicating SystemSDR CA080710002Cable · broken(CAN) MANUAL RELEASE CABLE BROKE AT CARGO HOOK FITTING CAUSING HOOK TO RELEASE INFLIGHT.Jun 18, 2008 · Bell 427 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR CA080528007Shroud · chafed(CAN) OPERATOR REPORTED A MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION OIL LINE FAILURE. INSP REVEALED CHAFING DAMAGE TO THE OIL-LINE SHROUD ASSY FROM THE FIREWALL CLOSEOUT METAL EDGE.May 25, 2008 · Bell 427 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR AC2A119527Engine · making metalMAKING METAL, (2) CHIP LIGHTS IN 80 HOURS.Apr 15, 2008 · N427GT · Bell 427 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AC2A119028Support Fitting · damagedDURING A DAILY INSP SOME WORKING RIVETS WERE FOUND ALONG WITH SHEARED RIVET HEADS AT THE TAILBOOM WHERE THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX SUPPORT FITTING ATTACHES.Feb 23, 2008 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR AC2A118969Skin · chafedAIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT IN FROM OFFSHORE. DURING A DAILY INSPECTION SOME WORKING AND MISSING RIVETS WERE FOUND ON THE TAIL BOOM. A THROUGH INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE TAIL BOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING. TAIL ROTOR DRIVE TRAIN, TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX CASTING, TAIL ROTFeb 23, 2008 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA080205004Support · cracked(CAN) T/R GEARBOX SUPPORT CAST SURFACE FOUND CRACKED AT LWR FWD LEG, ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE VERTICAL FIN. (TC NR 20080205004)Feb 1, 2008 · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR AC2A117357Starter Gen · failedSTARTER GENERATOR WOULD NOT ENGAGE. WENT OFFSHORE TO REPLACE STARTER. ONCE OFFSHORE, ENGAGED STARTER SWITCH 3 TIMES AND THE STARTER WORKED AS ADVERTISED. ELECTED TO REPLACE THE STARTER TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER DELAYS AND THE STARTER RAN ONLY 62.5 HOURS, REMAISep 15, 2007 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Starter-GeneratorSDR AC2A117321Transmission · making metalTRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. 1 VERY SMALL FLAKE AND 1 SMALL HAIR SLIVER ON LT TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR. CHECKED AND CLEANED PLUG, ALSO CHECKED THE OTHER (2) CHIP DETECTORS AND FOUND TO BE CLEAN. PENALTY RAN AIRCRAFT FOR 1 HOUR WITH NO FURTHER CHIP LISep 10, 2007 · N427GT · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AC2A115478Fan · damagedFAN BLADES DISENGAGED FROM THE FAN DRIVE AND DAMAGED THE HUB AND BLADES.May 14, 2007 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Air Distribution FanSDR AC2A115466Skid Shoe · severedMOUNTING EARS ARE RIPPED OUT.May 14, 2007 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Main Landing GearSDR CA070502006Case · cracked(CAN) ON INVESTIGATING AN OIL LEAKAGE, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE TRANSMISSION LOWER CASE (SIMILAR LOCATION AS SDR 20070216006) (TC NR 20070502006)Apr 26, 2007 · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AC2A115477Motor · damagedFAN DISENGAGED FROM FAN MOTOR AND DAMAGED THE FAN HUB.Apr 15, 2007 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Air Distribution FanSDR CA070216006Gearbox · cracked(CAN) FOUND A CRACK IN MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION, ON THE LT SIDE INPUT SHAFT. OIL STARTED TO SIP OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. (TC NR 20070216006)Feb 7, 2007 · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AC2A113940Transmission · making metalTRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT. CALLED MECHANIC OUT TO AIRCRAFT TO CHECK AND VERIFY TRANSMISSION CHIP PLUG CONTAMINATION. MECHANIC FOUND THIN HAIRLIKE SLIVER OF METAL APPROX. .2500 INCH LONG ACROSS CONTACTS OF PLUG. CLEANED OF CHIP DETECTOR AND REINSTALLED. NO FURTHJan 27, 2007 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR AC2A113661Bolt · shearedEND OF BOLT SHEARED OFF WITH NUT.Jan 17, 2007 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA070209008Engine · overspeed(CAN) THE ENGINE WENT TO AN OVERSPEED CONDITION ON TAKE-OFF AND THE TAKE-OFF WAS ABORTED. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED. (TC NR 20070209008)Jan 11, 2007 · Bell 427 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA061218016Hose · chafed(CAN) HOSE ASSEMBLY 70-060T000X186 (18.750 INCHES LONG) RUBS AGAINST SUPPORT 427-001-005 WHEN THE COLLECTIVE STICK IS DOWN AND THE CYCLIC STICK IS CENTER AND FULL FORWARD. (TC NR 20061218016)Nov 8, 2006 · Bell 427 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AC2A111915Mast · wornDURING MAST RETORQUE, FOUND MAST SPLINES WORN, REPLACED MAST.Nov 5, 2006 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR AC2A111918Bearing · delaminatedBEARING FOUND DELAMINATED, REPLACED BEARING.Nov 5, 2006 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Main Rotor HeadSDR AC2A111917Bearing · delaminatedBEARING FOUND DELAMINATED, REPLACED BEARING.Nov 5, 2006 · N427CK · Bell 427 · Main Rotor HeadSDR AC2A110989Gearbox · looseDURING 50 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX LOOSE ON ITS MOUNTING STUDS. INSPECTED TAILBOOM MOUNTING PADS VIA DIE PENETRANT, NO DEFECTS FOUND. INSTALLED SERVICABLE TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY.Aug 16, 2006 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AC2A110528Bearing · delaminatedFOUND DELAMINATED / REPLACED BEARING.Jul 27, 2006 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Main Rotor HeadSDR AC2A110524Bearing · delaminatedFOUND DELAMINATED / REPLACED BEARINGJul 27, 2006 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA060608004Bolt · looseTHE VERTICAL FIN WAS FOUND LOOSE DURING A SCHEDULE INSPECTION. ONE ATTACHMENT BOLT WAS SHANKED-OUT. ANOTHER BOLT WAS LOOSE BUT NOT SHANKED. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS REPORTED.May 11, 2006 · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA060403002Wire Strike · damagedDURING COOL DOWN AT IDLE RPM CYCLIC CONTROL STICK WAS MOVED FORWARD AND MAIN ROTOR BLADE (QTY 2) CONTACTED THE UPPER CUTTER OF THE WIRE STIKE PROTECTION SYSTEM.Mar 30, 2006 · Bell 427 · Main Rotor BladesSDR AC2A108152Relay · inoperativeBATTERY RELAY NOT WORKING / RELACED BATTERY RELAY.Feb 22, 2006 · N427CU · Bell 427 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR CA060224002Cyclic Control · obstructedCYCLIC STICK FWD MOVEMENT RESTRICTED BY T/R PEDAL STOP MECHANISM CABLE. T/R PEDAL STOP MECHANISM CABLE BRACKET 427-001-296-103 FOUND MISLOCATED.Feb 17, 2006 · Bell 427 · Rotorcraft Flight Control
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