Cessna 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"

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SDR HEEA064987Brushes · wornSTARTER/GENERATOR BRUSHES WERE EXCESSIVELY WORN.Nov 8, 1999 · N417PH · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 99ZZZX4594Housing · crackedDURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKED BLOWER HOUSING.Nov 7, 1999 · N427AL · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR 20000622SH023Fuel Control · leakingFUEL CONTROL (HMU) FOUND LEAKING AT AMBIENT AIR PASSAGE. LEAK AMOUNT (MOIST TO 1 OR 2 DROPS) AFTER LEAK CHECK, INTERNAL LEAKAGE. (X)Nov 5, 1999 · N407CR · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA064977Driveshaft · contaminatedROYCO 13 AND MOBILE 28 MIXED IN TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT. (X)Nov 5, 1999 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA064976Switch · malfunctionedN2 OVERSPEED TO 118.35 PERCENT, UNINITIATED ON GROUND. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE SYSTEM FAILER. SNov 5, 1999 · N467PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA064975Connector · damagedN2 OVERSPEED TO 118.35 PERCENT, UNINITIATED ON GROUND. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE SYSTEM FAILER.Nov 5, 1999 · N467PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA064974Connector · damagedN2 OVERSPEED TO 118.35 PERCENT, UNINITIATED ON GROUND.Nov 5, 1999 · N467PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR HEEA064972Gasket · missingCOMPASS HAD GASKET MISSING UNDER FACEPLATE.Nov 5, 1999 · N719PH · Bell 407 · Magnetic CompassSDR HEEA064971Relay · malfunctionedRELAY CAUSES HORN TO GO OFF WITH BATTERY OFF.Nov 5, 1999 · N57416 · Bell 407 · AC Generation SystemSDR HEEA064970Switch · failedPRESSURE SWITCH WILL NOT TURN OFF LIGHT.Nov 5, 1999 · N724PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA064969Switch · failedPRESSURE SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE LIGHT WITH NO BOOST PUMP PRESSURE.Nov 5, 1999 · N457PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA064968Channel · crackedCHANNEL CRACKED.Nov 5, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HEEA064967Seal · leakingSEAL LEAKING.Nov 5, 1999 · N57416 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA064966Carbon Seal · leakingCARBON SEAL LEAKING.Nov 5, 1999 · N447PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA064965Gauge · inoperativePRESSURE GAUGE WILL NOT WORK.Nov 5, 1999 · N407MM · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA064964Flywheel · wornFLYWHEEL HAD WORN SPLINES.Nov 5, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA064963Cover · tornFLOAT COVER TORN AND TATTERED.Nov 5, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA064962Filter · malfunctionedFUEL FILTER LIGHT WILL NOT TEST WITH BUTTON DEPRESSED.Nov 5, 1999 · N57416 · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR HEEA064961Relay · failedRELAY WILL NOT ILLUMINATE START LIGHT EVERY TIME.Nov 5, 1999 · N457PH · Bell 407 · AC Generation SystemSDR HEEA064960Line · leakingHOSE ASSY HAD SEEPING FROM UNDER RUBBER COATING AT 90 DEGREE FITTING.Nov 5, 1999 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Main Landing GearSDR HEEA064959Tank · leakingTANK ASSY LEAKING AT DRAIN FITTING.Nov 5, 1999 · N405PH · Bell 407 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR 99ZZZX4409Fcu · leakingFUEL CONTROL LEAKING AT AMBIENT AIR PASSAGE. 1-2 DROPS AFTER START. INTERNAL LEAKAGE.Nov 5, 1999 · N407CR · Bell 407 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 20000622SH024Starter Gen · failedSTARTER/GENERATOR FAILED WITH 405.6 TT. BRUSH LENGTH FAIR TO GOOD. NOT OIL OR FUEL SOAKED. BEARINGS OK. POSSIBLE INTERNAL SHORTING. (X)Nov 4, 1999 · N407CR · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA064958Stack · crackedEXHAUST STACK CRACKED.Nov 4, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA064957Housing · damagedRIVETS PULLED AND BROKEN OUT FROM METAL ON BLOWER HOUSING.Nov 4, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HEEA064956Duct · crackedDUCT FOUND CRACKED.Nov 4, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA064955Bearing · wornBEARINGS WORN.Nov 4, 1999 · N723PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR HEEA064954Float · leakingFLOAT BAG LEAKING.Nov 4, 1999 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 99ZZZX4410Starter/Gen · failedSTARTER/GENERATOR FAILED WITH 405.6 HOURS TT. BRUSH LENGTH FAIR TO GOOD. NOT OIL OR FUEL SOAKED. BEARINGS OK. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE INTERNAL SHORTING.Nov 4, 1999 · N407CR · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR CA991208070Support · cracked(CAN) FOLLOWING OVERTORQUE INSPECTION (113 PERCENT FOR .1 SEC), CRACKS WERE NOTICED (3) IN THE BEND RADIUS OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER SUPPORTS. PARTS WERE REPLACED IAW BELL REPAIR SCHEME. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. REPAIR SCHEME INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONNov 3, 1999 · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR 99ZZZX4596Housing · crackedDURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKED BLOWER HOUSING.Nov 3, 1999 · N427AL · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HEEA064947Indicator · inaccurateTURN & SLIP INDICATOR 1/2 BUBBLE OFF.Nov 2, 1999 · N57416 · Bell 407 · Turn and Bank/Rate of Turn IndicatorSDR HEEA064942Seal · leakingSEAL LEAKING.Nov 2, 1999 · N724PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA064939Carbon Seal · leakingCARBON SEAL LEAKING.Nov 2, 1999 · N467PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA064938Carbon Seal · leakingCARBON SEAL LEAKING.Nov 2, 1999 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA064937Adapter · wornSPLINES WORN.Nov 2, 1999 · N447PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA064936Disc Pack · crackedCRACKED DISC IN ASSY. NR 7 DISC PACK.Nov 2, 1999 · N724PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA064935Universal · wornUNIVERSAL BEARING WORN.Nov 2, 1999 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA064934Bipod Mount · wornBIPOD MOUNT HAD WORN BEARINGS.Nov 2, 1999 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Engine Mount SectionSDR HEEA064933Switch · failedPRESSURE SWITCH WILL NOT TURN ON LIGHT.Nov 2, 1999 · N447PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA064932Mount · damagedMAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT HAD RUBBER SEPARATION.Nov 2, 1999 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA064930Gauge · stickingPRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE STICKS.Nov 2, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA064929Switch · failedPRESSURE SWITCH NORMALLY IS CLOSED (NOT CLOSED).Nov 2, 1999 · N447PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR HEEA064928Sleeve · damagedSLEEVE FOUND GROOVED.Nov 2, 1999 · N409PH · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR HEEA064926Link · wornLINK ASSEMBLY HAD WORN BEARING.Nov 2, 1999 · N721PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA064925Duct · crackedDUCT FOUND CRACKED.Nov 2, 1999 · N404PH · Bell 407 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA064924Duct · crackedDUCT FOUND CRACKED.Nov 2, 1999 · N402PH · Bell 407 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HEEA064923Housing · crackedBLOWER HOUSING CRACKED AND RIVETS WORKING.Nov 2, 1999 · N402PH · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan SystemSDR HEEA064922Pump · strippedSPLINES TO ADAPTER SHAFT STRIPPED.Nov 2, 1999 · N721PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 2000ZZZX6Housing · crackedDURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKED BLOWER HOUSING.Nov 2, 1999 · N687AL · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Cooling Fan System
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