# Service difficulty reports: Bell 430

A list on [Bell 430](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-430.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 8 · 392 reports

- [SDR QMLA2019092619076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2019092619076.md): Filter · abnormal · Sep 26, 2019 · N430UH · Bell 430 · Engine Air Intake System
  > DURING CLIMB OUT, PILOT TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED BACK TO BASE AND MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE TO INSPECT. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INLET BARRIER FILTERS HAS JUST BEEN REPLACED WITH
- [SDR K2DA2019090600000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2DA2019090600000.md): Blade · debonded · Jul 24, 2019 · N430ST · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > UPON A DAILY / POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE A&P MECHANICS DISCOVERED THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEBONDED AT THE BLADE ROOT. THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE HAD 22.7 HOURS TIME SINCE NEW.
- [SDR K2DA201811030001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2DA201811030001.md): Blade · debonded · Nov 3, 2018 · N430ST · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED AND A COMMANDED CLIMB TO 1500 FT MSL IN PROGRESS, THE PIC EXPERIENCED A LOUD THUMP, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A MEDIUM-TO-HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION OF SIGNIFICANT AMPLITUDE. THE PIC WAS ON THE CONTROLS, AND FELT THE VIBRATION MORE THROUGH T
- [SDR QMLA2018101118110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2018101118110.md): Mount · cracked · Oct 10, 2018 · N430UH · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT HAND TRANSMISSION MOUNT ASSEMBLY P/N 230-031-619-101 CRACKED AT THE EAR FOR THE LATERAL ISOLATION MOUNT ATTACH POINT.
- [SDR K2DA2020012220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2DA2020012220.md): Blade · damaged · Oct 3, 2018 · N430ST · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > AT 1104 HST, WAS AT APPROXIMATELY N19.54`02" W156.06`58" TRANSITIONING THROUGH PHKO CLASS D AIRSPACE AT 1350`MSL AND 125 KIAS ON A HEADING OF 165 DEGREES, EN ROUTE TO FLY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE AROUND THE BIG ISLAND. WITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED AND A COMMANDED CLIMB T
- [SDR 2PJA20180717001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2PJA20180717001.md): Transducer · failed · Jul 17, 2018 · N255MK · Bell 430 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor
  > ON TAKEOFF, DURING CLIMB NR 2 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REDUCED TO 0 PSI. PAGE 2 CAUTION WAS ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO KMTN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 HYDRAULIC TRANSDUCER. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUND RAN AND OP CHECKED GOOD, THEN RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR Q6HA2016092900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q6HA2016092900001.md): Wire · broken · Sep 27, 2016 · N5RH · Bell 430 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > WITH LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN THE LANDING GEAR DOES NOT EXTEND INTERMITTENTLY. WARNING HORN DOES SOUND WITH GEAR HANDLE DOWN AND GEAR UP. WIRE G11A22 FOUND BROKEN AT LANDING GEAR SWITCH 2AS18 ON CONTACT 2NC. THIS PROVIDES GROUND TO EXTEND SIDE OF LANDING G
- [SDR QMLA201601316010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA201601316010.md): Engine · making metal · Feb 13, 2016 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE REMOVAL DUE TO CHIP EVENTS IN SUMP CHIP DETECTOR.
- [SDR QMLA2015092215086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2015092215086.md): Support · cracked · Sep 22, 2015 · N557UH · Bell 430 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > DURING ZONE 10 INSPECTION FOUND CRACK IN TAIL BOOM AT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR HORIZONTAL STABILIZER.
- [SDR CA150827010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150827010.md): Shear Restraint · debonded · Aug 20, 2015 · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) ACFT EXPERIENCE HIGH LATERAL VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE AND VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED ELASTOMERIC DEBONDED ON SHEAR RESTRAINT.
- [SDR CA150616001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150616001.md): Bearing Support · cracked · Jun 4, 2015 · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Drive System
  > (CAN) THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPORTED. POST A SEAL CHANGE ON THE ACFT, WHEN ROTATING THE ROTOR, THE ENGINEER HEARD A UNUSUAL SOUND IN THE TAIL BOOM AREA. AFTER INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THE ABOVE TAIL ROTOR BEARING SUPPORT CRACKED & ALL BALLS ABSENT FROM THE O
- [SDR CA150505001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150505001.md): Sun Gear · faulty · Apr 26, 2015 · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) FINDINGS BY STEPS OF OCCURRENCE: A CRACK SOUND DURING HOVER HEARD BY EVERYONE INCLUDING PASSENGERS. BOTH ENGINES NP POWER TURBINE RPM REACHED TO PERCENT 119.6, NR RPM PERCENT 119.7. DURING HARD LANDING, CROSS-TUBES BENT AND AFT FUSELAGE TOUCHED THE GRO
- [SDR CA150429014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150429014.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Apr 26, 2015 · Bell 430 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ACFT REPORTED TO HAVE SUFFERED A HARD LANDING FOLLOWING A PROBLEM WITH THE NR 1 ENGINE. A/C SKIDS ARE SPLAYED.
- [SDR CA150421007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150421007.md): Nut · damaged · Apr 14, 2015 · Bell 430 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > (CAN) TWO ANCHOR NUTS WERE FOUND BROKEN, CRACKED AND MISSING THE RETENTION SPRING.
- [SDR QMLA2015021215010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2015021215010.md): Strip · cracked · Feb 12, 2015 · N556UH · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Blades
  > DURING BLADE REMOVAL, FOR 100HR YOKE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKS IN ABRASION STRIP ON LE OF BLADE SN A-2180. DETERMINED CRACK IS OUT OF LIMITS IAW THE MM.
- [SDR CA141114012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141114012.md): Yoke · delaminated · Oct 13, 2014 · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) MAIN ROTOR YOKE ASSY HAS DELAMINATION IN ONE SIDE, 12" LONG, AND 3" WIDE, CENTERED ON THE CENTERLINE, 6" IN EACH DIRECTION. CONFIRMED BY TAP TEST AND BY EDDY CURRENT.
- [SDR Q2HA2014092500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q2HA2014092500001.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Aug 14, 2014 · N431HF · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Control
  > INCREASED COLLECTIVE FORCES WERE REQUIRED TO CONTROL AIRCRAFT. AN INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE FLIGHT CONTROL SYS WAS PERFORMED WITH NO ANOMALIES. IT WASN`T UNTIL THE COLLECTIVE SERVO ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED THAT THE DISCREPANCY CLEARED. THIS SERVO WAS INSTALLED
- [SDR Q2HA2014090500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q2HA2014090500001.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Aug 14, 2014 · N431HF · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Control
  > INCREASED COLLECTIVE FORCES WERE REQUIRED TO CONTROL AIRCRAFT. AN INSPECTION OF THE ENTIRE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED WITH NO ANOMALIES. IT WASN`T UNTIL THE ENTIRE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED WITH NO ANOMALIES. IT WASN`T UNTIL THE COLLECTIV
- [SDR QMLA2014081214101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2014081214101.md): Transmission · making metal · Aug 12, 2014 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > DURING ZONE INSPECTION AT ACTT 6722+54 IT WAS NOTED OF METAL PARTICLES ON COLLECTOR GEAR CHIP DETECTOR. AT ACTT 6729+01 THE TRANSMISSION SUMP CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT & FUZZ BURNER WAS ACTIVATED. PERFORMED A SERVICEABILITY CHECK IAW MM. AT ACTT 6743
- [SDR QMLA2014061614074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2014061614074.md): Yoke · cracked · Jun 16, 2014 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > UPON INITIAL INSPECTION FOUND FOUR CRACKS IN MAIN ROTOR YOKE LOCATED BETWEEN STATION 26 & 31. CRACKS ARE 2 TO 4.5 INCHES IN LENGTH. AFTER REMOVING SEALANT FROM KNOWN CRACKS FOUND ADDITIONAL CRACKING UNDERNEATH MAKING FIVE CRACKS ON ARM. THERE ARE THREE CRAC
- [SDR QMLA2014050514049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2014050514049.md): Yoke · cracked · May 5, 2014 · N557UH · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > WHILE PERFORMING SCHEDULED 600 HR RECURRING INSPECTION IAW ASB 430-12-48 & BHT-430-MM-2 SECTION 4.1 ON ACSN 49120, DISCOVERED A TOTAL OF 5 CRACKS LESS THAN 3 INCHES ON EACH ARM OF MR YOKE PN 430-010-101-101, SN A-361.
- [SDR CA131121001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131121001.md): Engine · failed · Nov 14, 2013 · Bell 430 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) DURING AN OFFSHORE FLIGHT, THE NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A SUMP CHIP LIGHT, THEN A LOUD BANG AND LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE ACFT FLOWN FOR AN OEI LANDING. INSPECTION OF THE ACFT FOUND SHRAPNEL DAMAGE TO THE ACFT TAILBOOM AND 1 T/R
- [SDR QMLA2013110613159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013110613159.md): Yoke · cracked · Nov 6, 2013 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > WHILE PERFORMING 150 HR INSPECTION OF MAIN ROTOR YOKE, FOUND SIX NEW CRACKS SINCE LAST INSPECTION. SMALLEST CRACK WAS 0.5 AND LONGEST CRACK 3.375. FOUR ON TOP OF YOKE, TWO ON EACH ARM AND THREE ON BOTTOM, TWO ON ONE SIDE AND ONE ON THE OTHER.
- [SDR QMLA2013090413126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013090413126.md): Stud · broken · Sep 4, 2013 · N557UH · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > STUD HAD SHEARED OFF OF THE TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNTING FLANGE AT ONE O`CLOCK POSITION. NOTICED POSITIONS THREE, FIVE AND ELEVEN O`CLOCK STUDS WERE LOOSE AS WELL. REMOVED TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX FROM THE ACFT.
- [SDR AC2A20130709001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A20130709001.md): Line · failed · Jul 3, 2013 · N430CM · Bell 430 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > WHILE IN A HOVER, DURING A TRACK AND BALANCE FLIGHT THE NR 1 HYD SYSTEM FAILED. INDICATED BY A MASTER CAUTION LIGHT AND LOSS OF NR 1 SYSTEM HYD PSI AND THE PEDALS GOT STIFF. PERFORMED LANDING AND CHECKED HYD PSI AND SHUT THE NR 1 SYSTEM OFF IAW THE EMERGENCY
- [SDR CA130618008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130618008.md): Control Tube · cracked · Jun 13, 2013 · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION, WHILE INSPECTING THE TAIL ROTOR FLIGHT CONTROLS IN THE BELLY OF THE ACFT, SOME CHAFING WAS NOTED ON CONTROL TUBE, PN 430-001-007-101 AT THE SECOND BULKHEAD AFT OF THE CONNECTING FORWARD CLEVIS AND BULKHEAD. UPON DISASS
- [SDR CA130430014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130430014.md): Hose · damaged · Apr 24, 2013 · Bell 430 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > (CAN) ACFT WAS ON APPROACH TO FIELD AND PILOT ATTEMPTED TO EXTEND RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR AND DID NOT GET GREEN ADVISORY LIGHT FOR LT MLG. AFTER 5 ATTEMPTS WITH PRIMARY LANDING GEAR HANDLE, PILOT DECIDED TO PULL EMERGENCY GEAR HANDLE WITHOUT RESULT. SECOND
- [SDR CA130325016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130325016.md): Control Tube · broken · Mar 24, 2013 · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > (CAN) PILOT LOST THE TAIL ROTOR CONTROL DURING FLIGHT. ROD END BROKEN.
- [SDR QMLA2013012713014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013012713014.md): Support · cracked · Jan 27, 2013 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING THE BALANCING PROCEDURES OF THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT AND THE FAN SHAFT ON THE NR 1 ENGINE. TWO CRACKS WERE NOTICED ON THE OIL COOLER BLOWER MOUNTING SUPPORT AT THE 6 AND 9 O`CLOCK POSITIONS. THE SUPPORT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN OEM NEW SUPPORT.
- [SDR Q2HA20121109001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q2HA20121109001.md): Fitting · loose · Oct 27, 2012 · N431HF · Bell 430 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > ON OCTOBER 26, 2012 THE NR 1 ENGINE FUEL NOZZLE WAS REMOVED AND RESHIMMED FOR AN INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEM. THE MAINTENANCE ACTION WAS COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF IN THE AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK, HOWEVER NO SUBSEQUENT CHECK RUN WAS ACCOMPLISHED ON THE ENGINE PRIOR T
- [SDR QMLA2012050912076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2012050912076.md): Engine · making metal · May 9, 2012 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > NR 1 ENGINE SCAVENGE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING START UP. REMOVED SCAVENGE CHIP DETECTOR AND VISUALLY INSPECTED. FOUND MASS QUANTITIES OF METAL ON THE CHIP DETECTOR. REMOVED ACFT FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR QMLA2012021412024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2012021412024.md): Static Port · shorted · Feb 14, 2012 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Pitot/Static System
  > PILOT REPORTED ELECTRICAL FUMES IN COCKPIT. FOUND STATIC PORT SHORTED
- [SDR QMLD201202090961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLD201202090961.md): Gear · spalled · Feb 8, 2012 · N556UH · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > THE FACE OF THE GEAR TOOTH IS WORN BEYOND LIMITS DUE TO SPALLING. NOTE: MFG DOES NOT COUNT CYCLES BUT PUT 1 IN THE TOTAL CYCLES SO THE SDR SYS WOULD TAKE IT.
- [SDR QMLA2012012512015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2012012512015.md): Yoke · cracked · Jan 25, 2012 · N556UH · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Head
  > DURING 5000 HR INSPECTION, FOUND 2 CRACKS ON 1 OF THE YOKES.
- [SDR CA061023003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061023003.md): Control Tube · scratched · Oct 20, 2011 · Bell 430 · Rotorcraft Flight Control
  > (CAN) CONTROL TUBE, PN 222-001-021-145 WAS INSTALLED ON WRONG SIDE OF PILOT CYCLIC STICK LOWER LEVER CAUSING A FOULING CONDITION WITH THE ACFT STRUCTURE IN THE MOST LT CYCLIC TRAVEL.
- [SDR 2011FA0000289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000289.md): Screen · failed · Apr 27, 2011 · N431SL · Bell 430 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > BROKEN FUEL SCREEN MOUNTING BRACKET, DISCOVERED BY INSP WHEN INSTALLING FUEL CELL, REF ITEM 66 OF FIG 28-1003, BHT 430-MM-4, PN 222-066-624-101. THE MOUNTING BRACKET IS 2 PART AND ATTACHED TO THE SCREEN HOUSING BY SPOT WELDING, THE SPOT WELDS ON THE SECOND PA
- [SDR AC2R0CT03062011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2R0CT03062011.md): Shaft · cracked · Mar 6, 2011 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Turbine Section
  > OUTER SHAFT FOUND CRACKED AT TT 259.0 AT DISASSEMBLY. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR SMOKING ON SHUTDOWN AND VXP INDICATED VIBRATIONS TRENDING UP. RAN ON TEST CELL AND ABORTED RUN DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS NOTED IN ENGINE'S COMPRESSOR AND DID FIND SMOKING ON SHUTD
- [SDR AC2A0CF02162011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A0CF02162011.md): Support · cracked · Feb 16, 2011 · N430CF · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Drive System
  > ON FINAL APPROACH TO HELIPORT, A MODERATE VIBRATION WAS FELT THOUGH THE PEDALS AND AIRFRAME. THE HELICOPTER WAS LANDED AND SHUTDOWN. FOUND EAR BROKEN OFF SUPPORT FOR BALANCE WEIGHTS.
- [SDR AC2A0CM01312011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A0CM01312011.md): Window · damaged · Jan 30, 2011 · N430CM · Bell 430 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > BIRD STRIKE ABOVE LT WINDOW.
- [SDR AC2A0CM01242011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A0CM01242011.md): Fadec · failed · Jan 24, 2011 · N430CM · Bell 430 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > NR1 M/ECU LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT ALONG WITH ECU INDICATION ABOVE NR1 ENGINE INDICATOR. FADEC ON NR 1 ENGINE FAILED.
- [SDR CA100812001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100812001.md): Rod End · leaking · Aug 4, 2010 · Bell 430 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > MFG RECEIVED REPORT OF A 430 COLLECTIVE FLIGHT CONTROL MALFUNCTION DURING PREPARATION FOR TAKEOFF. EVENT OCCURED ON GROUND. AFTER ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN A OIL LEAK WAS OBSERVED FROM THE SERVO.
- [SDR UG8A2010071201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UG8A2010071201.md): Display · intermittent · Jul 12, 2010 · N432UM · Bell 430 · Integrated Flight System
  > PILOTS EFIS FAILED (TOP TUVE) INTERMITTENT.
- [SDR QMLA2010051810014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2010051810014.md): Hanger Assy · sheared · May 18, 2010 · N555BA · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION DISCOVERED MOUNTING FLANGE BROKE OFF OF THE NR1 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT HANGER BRG. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF THE SURROUNDING AREA AND REPLACED HAGER BRG ASSY.
- [SDR 1E9R201001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/1E9R201001.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 19, 2010 · N430TX · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > ACFT WAS FLOWN TO FACILITY, REPORTED DEBONDING OF TAIL ROTOR BLADE L/E AT TIP OF BLADE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF BLADE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ROOT END OF THE BLADE HAD CRACKED AND THE SKIN WAS SEPARATED FROM THE BLADE END. INFO SUBMITTED TO MFG PRO
- [SDR CA100122007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100122007.md): Stud · loose · Jan 20, 2010 · Bell 430 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > (CAN) QTY (2) STUDS PARTIALLY BACKED OUT OF THE THREADED HOLES OF THE 2-1/2 BRG CAGE MOUNTING BOSS. STUDS BACKED OUT APPROX 1 AND 2 THREADS RESPECTIVELY. NUTS ON THESE STUDS DID NOT HAVE ANY REMAINING TORQUE ON THEM. NUTS ON THE REMAINING STUDS WERE ALSO LOO
- [SDR 2009FA0000978](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000978.md): Duplex Bearing · spalled · Oct 20, 2009 · N577UH · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > DUPLEX BEARING FOUND TO BE HEAVILY SPALLED. 17/125 BALLS DAMAGED (APPROX 14 PERCENT) ONE INNER RACE DAMAGED 4 PLACES; OUTER RACE DAMAGED 2 PLACES.
- [SDR AC2A2009090183074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009090183074.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Sep 1, 2009 · N430CF · Bell 430 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > SIX MINUTES OUT OF VENICE, LA, TRANSMISSION
- [SDR QMLR MC708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLR%20MC708.md): Blade · cracked · Aug 27, 2009 · N556UH · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
  > FOUND TAIL ROTOR BLADE ROOT TO BE CRACKED IN VICINITY OF PITCH HORN.
- [SDR AC2A2009060782115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009060782115.md): Bearing · worn · Jun 7, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > DURING AN OVERSPEED INSP ON THE DRIVE TRAIN, WE FOUND THE NR2 HANGER BEARING ON THE TAILROTOR DRIVESHAFT HAD EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY. REPLACED THE HANGER BRG.
- [SDR AC2A2009053181959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2A2009053181959.md): Pickup · malfunctioned · May 31, 2009 · N430CT · Bell 430 · Bleed Air Indicating System
  > ENROUTE, YELLOW M/ECU2 INDICATOR, WHITE ECU INDICATOR ABOVE THE NR 2 ENGINE TQ AND NP INDICATION FLUCTUATED FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES BEFORE IT RETURNED TO NORMAL INDICATION. ALTERED ROUTE FOR A DIRECT FLIGHT. SHUT DOWN ACFT AT HELIPORT AND NOTIFIED MX. REPL

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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 = '430'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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