Bell 47G-5

Service difficulty reports · 17

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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 = '47G5'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2013FA0000606Grip · crackedDURING LOW LEVEL CROP APPLICATION, PILOT HEARD A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION, LANDED ACFT. NOTICED A CRACK IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE GRIP DURING A VISUAL INSPECTION. CRACK WAS APPROX 70 PERCENT ACROSS THE LOWER EAR AT THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE BOLT HOLE.Sep 25, 2013 · N7938J · Bell 47G5 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 2007FA0000297Blade · damagedTHE STAINLESS STEEL ABRASION STRIP ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE COMPOSITE TAIL ROTOR BLADE SEPARATED FROM BLADE IN FLIGHT. PILOT NOTED A VIBRATION IN A SPRAY TURN AND ELECTED TO LAND; AND LANDED SAFELY (NO INJURIES).Mar 5, 2007 · N1202W · Bell 47G5 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 2005FA0001629Grip · crackedCRACK INDICATION REVEALED AT THE 8TH THREAD IB FROM END. INSPECTION METHOD: EDDY CURRENT. (K)Dec 6, 2005 · N2251W · Bell 47G5 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2005FA0001628Sleeve · crackedCRACK INDICATION REVEALED AT WELD TO TUBE SLEEVE. INSPECTION METHOD: FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE. (K)Dec 6, 2005 · N2251W · Bell 47G5 · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR 2005FA0001627Link · crackedCRACK INDICATION REVEALED TRANSVERSE BETWEEN HOLES. INSPECTION METHOD: FLOURESCENT PENETRANT. (K)Dec 6, 2005 · N2251W · Bell 47G5 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2002FA0000048Universal Joint · failedWAS INVOLVED IN AERIAL APPLICATION, ON A SPRAY RUN PILOT NOTICED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP VIBRATION IN TAIL ROTOR CONTROL PEDALS AND CEASED SPRAY OPERATIONS. CAME IN FOR LANDING AND AT HOVER IS WHEN THE U-JOINT FAILED. HELICOPTER TURNED 180 DEGREES BEFORE LANDAug 4, 2001 · N2251W · Bell 47G5 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 2000ZZZX47Harness · separatingEXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT HAS RESULTED IN PREMATURE FAILURE OF STITCHING IN WEBBING ON SHOULDER HARNESS.Dec 9, 1999 · N7861S · Bell 47G5 · Emergency EquipmentSDR 98ZZZX2336Blade · defectiveCOLONY SERVICES, FAR PART 137 OPERATOR REPORTED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TAIL ROTOR BLADES, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT. BLADE S/N A0011 HAD AN UNUSUAL SWELLING AT THE BLADE TIP, END OF THE EROSION GUARD. THREE-QUARTERS OF THE BLADE HAD BLADE SEJun 3, 1998 · N1201W · Bell 47G5 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX2335Blade · defectiveCOLONY SERVICES, FAR PART 137 OPERATOR REPORTED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TAIL ROTOR BLADES, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT. BLADE S/N A0011 HAD AN UNUSUAL SWELLING AT THE BLADE TIP, END OF THE EROSION GUARD. THREE-QUARTERS OF THE BLADE HAD BLADE SEJun 3, 1998 · N1201W · Bell 47G5 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 97ZZZX408Gear · failedDURING SPRAY RUN WHEN CROSSING THE FENCE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED AND QUIT. THE HELICOPTER TRAVELED APPROX 150 FEET IN THE AIR BEFORE THE SKIDS CONTACTED THE GROUND, SKIPPED 75 FEET AND STRUCK A SMALL HILL WHICH BROKE THE SKID AND THE TAIL BOOM AND TAIL ROTOR. Dec 26, 1996 · N7925J · Bell 47G5 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 96ZZZX4279Shaft Veny · pluggedRECEIVED NEW REPLACMENT PART FROM BELL. DURING RECEIVING INSPECTION, NOTICED .1250 INCH HOLE DRILLED IN SHAFT TO VENT GEARBOX WAS PLUGGED SOLID WITH GRAY COATING THAT WAS APPLIED TO INTERIOR OF SHAFT FOR CORROSION PROTECTION. SUBMITTER STATED THIS COULD POSSAug 10, 1996 · N7885S · Bell 47G5 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 96ZZZX4109Gasket · misinstalledDURING INVESTIGATION FOR CAUSE OF POWER LOSS AND AUTOROTATION OF AIRCRAFT, DISCOVERED GASKET BETWEEN AIR FILTER HOUSING AND CARBURETOR INLET HAD ONE CORNER FOLDED OVER ALLOWING DIRT TO ENTER AND BLOCK CARBURETOR AIR PASSAGES. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS IMPROPER INSTAJul 25, 1996 · N7885S · Bell 47G5 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 96ZZZX3838Elbow · wrong partDURING CLEAN-UP AND INSPECTION OF TRANSMISSION PARTS AT OVERHAUL, DISCOVERED TRANSMISSION OIL SUPPLY FITTING PN MS20823-4 HAD RESTRICTOR ORIFICE SIMILAR TO PN 47-712-035-1 MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAUGE LINE RESTRICTOR. SUBMITTER STATED COULD CAUSE TRANSMISSION FAILJul 8, 1996 · Bell 47G5 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 96ZZZX3995Lockwasher · failedDURING TROUBLESHOOTING, METAL IN OIL SCREEN PROBLEM, A TANG WAS FOUND IN SUMP SUCTION SCREEN, BUT WAS UNABLE TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF METAL. TENTATIVELY IDENTIFIED AND HELICOPTER RETURNED TO SERVICE. 6.5 HOURS LATER, THE ENGINE QUIT SUDDENLY ON TJul 2, 1996 · N7938J · Bell 47G5 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX5038Drive Gear · bolts shearedGEAR AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY IS A TWO-PART GEAR HELD TOGETHER BY SIX .25 INCH BOLTS AND THREE .25 INCH PILOT PINS. IT APPEARS THE SIX .25 INCH BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT OVERHAUL AND THEY SHEARED OFF AT 529.6 HOURS SMOH.Jun 18, 1996 · N1449W · Bell 47G5 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 96ZZZX99Control Cable · failedN2 GOVERNOR CONTROL CABLE END FAILED WHILE BEING INSTALLED ON HELICOPTER. THREADED END BROKE OFF DURING INITIAL ADJUSTMENT ON GROUND. THIS CABLE END IS A 1/4-28 THREADED FITTING THAT IS SWAGED ONTO A .1875 INCH CABLE SHANK. THE THREADS HAD BEEN CUT TOO FAR Sep 15, 1995 · N2251W · Bell 47G5 · Turbine GovernorSDR 95ZZZX5534Spring · low tensionAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SLOW ROTOR ENGAGEMENT AT START-UP. TENSION DIMENSIONS AND FINISH OF FREEWHEEL SPRINGS VARY GREATLY. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BELL NEEDS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF SPRINGS.Aug 21, 1995 · N6288N · Bell 47G5 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
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