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 HEEA0016863Cover · crackedPOTTING COMPOUND ON BOTTOM OF BLADES TRAILING EDGE WEIGHT POCKET CRACKING AND FLAKING OFF AND CAUSING COVER TO CORRODE. (3 EACH BLADES). REMOVED OLD POTTING COMPOUND AND CLEANED CORROSION ON COVER. TREATED AREA AND PRIMED AREA. FILLED LOW AREAS OF COVER WDec 2, 1998 · N57416 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR HEEA0016862Gyro · precessingATTITUDE GYRO PRECESSES.Dec 2, 1998 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0016861Skid Tube · wornACCELERATED WEAR ON EXTREME HEEL OF SKID TUBES. DUE TO THE TAIL LOW ALTITUDE OF THIS AIRCRAFT MODEL IN A HOVER AND LANDING, THE EXTREME HEEL OF THE SKID OFTEN CONTACTS THE GROUND FIRST. THIS AREA DOESN'T HAVE SKID SHOES OR OTHER PROTECTIVE DEVICES. WITH 800Dec 2, 1998 · N402PH · Bell 407 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR HEEA0016860Receiver · inoperativeGPS RECEIVER INOPERATIVE.Dec 2, 1998 · N403PH · Bell 407 · Global Positioning SystemSDR HEEA0016859Gyro · failedHORIZONTAL GYRO DOES NOT CAGE.Dec 2, 1998 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR HEEA0016858Antenna · malfunctionedAVI ANTENNA INTERMITTENT IN-FLIGHT.Dec 2, 1998 · N427PH · Bell 407 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA0016857Antenna · malfunctionedRADAR ALTIMETER DISPLAY INACCURATE.Dec 2, 1998 · N427PH · Bell 407 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR HEEA0016856Transponder · malfunctionedTRANSPONDER REPLY LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY.Dec 2, 1998 · N404PH · Bell 407 · ATC Transponder SystemSDR HEEA0016855Transceiver · intermittentTRANSCEIVER UNIT IS INTERMITTENT.Dec 2, 1998 · N427PH · Bell 407 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0016854Transceiver · failedTRANSCEIVER DOES NOT TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, FOUND C195 AND ASSOCIATED CIRCUITS SEVERELY BURNT.Dec 2, 1998 · N612PH · Bell 407 · VHF Communications SystemSDR HEEA0016853Transceiver · malfunctionedTRANSCEIVER WILL NOT CHANGE FREQUENCY.Dec 2, 1998 · N417PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR 98ZZZX4814Indicator · malfunctionedREPLACED WITH NEW INDICATOR FROM BELL HELICOPTER.Dec 1, 1998 · N720PH · Bell 407 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR 98ZZZX4812Fitting · crackedREPLACED WITH NEW HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FROM BELL HELICOPTER.Dec 1, 1998 · N6376K · Bell 407 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 98ZZZX4809Brake Kit · failedREPLACED WITH NEW DISC PACK AND ROTOR BRAKE KIT SUPPLIED BY BELL HELICOPTER.Dec 1, 1998 · N407AP · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BrakeSDR 98ZZZX4808Disc Pack · failedREPLACED WITH NEW DISC PACK AND ROTOR BRAKE KIT SUPPLIED BY BELL HELICOPTER.Dec 1, 1998 · N407AP · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR 98ZZZX4806Seal · leakingOIL PRESSURE INDICATOR REPLACED WITH NEW DISC PACK AND INPUT SEAL FROM BELL HELICOPTER.Dec 1, 1998 · N982ST · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR 98ZZZX4805Disc Pack · spreadOIL PRESSURE INDICATOR REPLACED WITH NEW DISC PACK AND INPUT SEAL FROM BELL HELICOPTER.Dec 1, 1998 · N982ST · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR 99ZZZX487Gear · making metalENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR TIME CHANGE TURBINE AND COMPRESSOR. UPON INSPECTION OF CHIP PLUGS, FOUND METAL CHIPS. DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND TORQUE METER GEAR AND PINION GEAR GALLING CAUSING SOME METAL CONTAMINATION DAMAGE TO THE PARTS. IMPROPER MESHING BETWEEN TORQNov 30, 1998 · N467AL · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 99ZZZX688Support · crackedDURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT SLAT SUPPORT, SECOND FROM INBD, CRACKED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND SLAT POSITIONS SWAPPED ON AIRCRAFT (LEFT INSTALLED ON RIGHT SIDE AND VICE VERSA). SWAPPED SLAT POSITIONS AND REMOVED AND REPLACED CRACKED SLAT SUPPORTNov 28, 1998 · N497AL · Bell 407 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 99ZZZX42Support · crackedDURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND SLAT SUPPORT P/N 206-023-119-110 (LT SIDE, 2ND FROM INBD) CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CRACKED SUPPORT.Nov 26, 1998 · N537AL · Bell 407 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR 99ZZZX209Support · crackedDURING DAILY INSPECTION FOUND SLAT SUPPORT, P/N 206-023-119-110, (LEFT SIDE, 2ND FROM INBOARD) CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CRACKED SUPPORT.Nov 25, 1998 · N577AL · Bell 407 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR HEEA0016845Pivot Bearing · failedPIVOT BEARING FAILED.Nov 24, 1998 · N57416 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0016844Float Cover · wornFORWARD CUP WORN.Nov 24, 1998 · N457PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016843Universal · wornEXCESSIVE LATERAL PLAY IN BEARINGS IN MAIN ROTOR.Nov 24, 1998 · N722PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA0016841Altimeter · inaccurateALTIMETER INDICATION READS 100 FEET OFF.Nov 24, 1998 · N141MA · Bell 407 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA0016840Tank · crackedOIL TANK CRACKED AT TOP WHERE VENT CONNECTS.Nov 24, 1998 · N405PH · Bell 407 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR HEEA0016839Frahm Assy · brokenFOUND A BROKEN SPRING ON DAMPENER IN MAIN ROTOR.Nov 24, 1998 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR HEEA0016838Floatbag · leakingLEFT FLOAT LEAKING.Nov 24, 1998 · N407MM · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016837Gauge · contaminatedGAUGE IS STICKING AND HAS A BUILD UP OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF GAUGE. SCRAPPED IN-HOUSE DUE TO NON-REPAIRABLE.Nov 24, 1998 · N407MM · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016836Altimeter · malfunctionedINDICATION SHOWS 100 FOOT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALTIMETER SETTING AND FIELD ELEVATION.Nov 24, 1998 · N467PH · Bell 407 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR HEEA0016835Link · wornT/R PITCH CHANGE CONTROL ROD HAS WORN BEARINGS AND IS BINDING.Nov 24, 1998 · N467PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA0016834Link · wornWORN BEARINGS AND LINK. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE NHFS-2820 AND NHFS-2163.Nov 24, 1998 · N407MM · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX4751Disc Pack · wornEXCESSIVE SPREAD BETWEEN DISCS WAS DISCOVERED IN THE COURSE OF COMPLYING WITH PARAGRAPH A(1) OF AD 97-24-17, DISC PACK REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW ZERO TIME DISC PACK.Nov 21, 1998 · N98VG · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR HEEA0016796Universal · wornEXCESSIVE PLAY IN ONE POSITION ONLY.Nov 12, 1998 · N723PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA0016795Universal · wornEXCESSIVE PLAY IN ONE POSITION ONLY.Nov 12, 1998 · N723PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR HEEA0016794Link Assembly · wornLINK ASSEMBLY BUSHING WORN. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE AFS 1491 AND AFS 1467. REPLACEMENT SERIAL NUMBERS ARE AFS 2073 AND AFS 2068.Nov 12, 1998 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA0016793Bushing · wornMAIN ROTOR HUB BUSHING WORN.Nov 12, 1998 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR HEEA0016792Lever Assembly · wornLEVER ASSEMBLY BUSHINGS WORN. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE A1742 AND A1695. REPLACEMENT PART SERIAL NUMBERS ARE A2487 AND A2485.Nov 12, 1998 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0016791Mount · wornCORNER MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MOUNT RUBBER WORN. PART TC: 2,870.Nov 12, 1998 · N612PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR HEEA0016790Floatbag · leakingLEFT FLOATBAG LEAKING. DATE OF MFG 6-25-96.Nov 12, 1998 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016787Pin · wornMAIN ROTOR PIN WORN.Nov 11, 1998 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BrakeSDR HEEA0016786Pin · wornMAIN ROTOR PIN WORN.Nov 11, 1998 · N407PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BrakeSDR HEEA0016784Gauge · corrodedCORROSION AND FACE STAINED ON PRESSURE GAUGE.Nov 11, 1998 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016783Link · wornLINK BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS. SERIAL NUMBERS REMOVED ARE NHFS-3122 AND NHFS-3123.Nov 11, 1998 · N406PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR HEEA0016780Pump · leakingTRANSMISSION OIL PUMP LEAKING.Nov 11, 1998 · N437PH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HEEA0016779Cover · tornCAP TORN OFF, END CAP WORN.Nov 11, 1998 · N407MM · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016778Brushes · wornBRUSHES WERE EXCESSIVELY WORN AND BURNT ON EDGES.Nov 9, 1998 · N447PH · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR HEEA0016777Floatbag · mismarkedFLOATBAG PART RECEIVED AS A 407-350-301-101, S/N 0045; BUT IN REALITY ,THE PART NUMBER ON THE BAG WAS 407-350-300-101.Nov 9, 1998 · Bell 407 · Emergency Flotation SectionSDR HEEA0016776Switch · failedFUEL LOW LEVEL LIGHT WAS ON WHEN BATTERY TURNED ON FOR PRE-FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT HAD 245 POUNDS OF FUEL.Nov 9, 1998 · N719PH · Bell 407 · Lighting SystemSDR HEEA0016775Disk Pack · crackedCRACKED DISK, NR 7 THOMAS COUPLING.Nov 9, 1998 · N721PH · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
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