Cessna 407

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SDR CA130215011Ecu · failed(CAN) CUSTOMER REPORTS FADEC DEGRADE IN FLIGHT, REMAINS IN AUTO MODE, HOWEVER AT THROTTLE ROLL-DOWN NO RESPONSE, WHICH WOULD BE INDICATIVE THAT IT HAS REVERTED TO THE REVISIONARY GOVERNOR. IN THE DOWNLOADED FILES PROVIDED THERE ARE NO FAULTS OR EXCEEDANCES REFeb 3, 2013 · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR QMLA2013013113019Skin · damagedTWO AREAS OF CONCERN FOUND ON RT OUTER FUSALAGE SKIN. FIRST IS A CRACK ABOUT .7500" AT BS 163 & SECOND IS A OUTER SKIN DEBONDING AT BS 198.Jan 31, 2013 · N772AL · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR EOPA20130123407O-Ring · leakingFUEL VAPORS WERE NOTICED IN CABIN. AFT CELL FUEL PROBE O-RING WAS TORN.Jan 22, 2013 · N407AL · Bell 407 · Fuel StorageSDR CA130215008Control Unit · malfunctioned(CAN) PILOT REPORTED FADEC FAULT, FADEC DEGRADED, AND RESTART FAULT INDICATIONS DISPLAYED ON THE MFD SCREEN AFTER LANDING AT DESTINATION NEAR THE COAST. THROTTLE WAS ROLLED FROM FLY TO IDLE BUT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND, REMAINED AT 100 PERCENT ROTOR & N2 RPM. PJan 9, 2013 · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA130124016Control Unit · defective(CAN) PILOT REPORTED FADEC FAULT, FADEC DEGRADED, AND RESTART FAULT INDICATIONS DISPLAYED ON THE MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY, MFD, SCREEN AFTER LANDING AT DESTINATION NEAR THE COAST. THROTTLE WAS ROLLED FROM FLY TO IDLE BUT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND, REMAINED AT 100Jan 9, 2013 · Bell 407 · Engine Fuel and ControlSDR ALGA20130103647Drive Shaft · crackedNR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED NEXT TO BOLT HOLE.Jan 3, 2013 · N647AL · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR ALGA20130103447Drive Shaft · crackedNR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED AT DRIVE FLANGE NEXT TO BOLT HOLE.Jan 3, 2013 · N447AL · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR ALGA20130103408Drive Shaft · crackedSEGMENTED TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT CRACKED AT DRIVE FLANGE NEXT TO BOLT HOLE.Jan 3, 2013 · N408AL · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA121220005Erosion Shield · cracked(CAN) A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 6.0" LONG WAS FOUND ON THE OTBD MOST AREA OF THE L/E EROSION STRIP.Dec 19, 2012 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA130124023Cable Assy · chafed(CAN) DURING FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, FOUND FUEL SYSTEM CABLE ASSEMBLY DAMAGED FROM CHAFING ON LINE.Dec 18, 2012 · Bell 407 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA121220012Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON 1 OF OUR 407 ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA121220011Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA121220010Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA121220009Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTDec 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA121220008Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTOR DRIVE Dec 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA121220007Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION ON ACFT, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN A FLANGE OF THE NR 3 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AT THE BOLT HOLE. THIS PROMPTED US TO IMPOSE AN INSPECTION FOR CRACKS ON THE REST OF OUR FLEET. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED 5 ADDITIONAL CRACKS IN TAIL ROTODec 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR K2DA20121214Transmission · making metalTRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT DURING FLIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING PREFORMED. MX DISPACHED WITH COMPANY ACFT AND PASSENGERS WERE FLOWN FOR CONTINUATION OF THE FLIGHT. FOUND SMALL METAL PARTICALS ON LOWER CHIP PLUG, CLEANED PLUG PERFORMED PENALTY RUN WITHOUT FURTHEDec 14, 2012 · N407WH · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA2012111712184Warning Light · false activationDURING FLIGHT, ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DRAINED, FLUSHED, CHANGED FILTER, GROUND RUN COMPLETE, NO CHIPS DETECTED.Nov 17, 2012 · N223AM · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR QMLA2012111512183Engine · malfunctionedPILOT REPORTED A FADEC FAIL, FADEC RESTART FAULT AND FADEC DEGRADE LIGHT IN CRUISE FLIGHT. FADEC CONTROLS REVERTED TO REVERSIONARY GOVERNOR AND PILOT HAD NO RESPONSE FROM COLLECT THROTTLE CONTROL. ENGINE SPEED REMAINED CONSTANT AT 100 PERCENT. MADE A PRECUATIONov 15, 2012 · N407NA · Bell 407 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QMLA2012111312179Pump · crackedON POST FLIGHT, NOTICE FUEL ODOR, OPEN ENIGNE COWLING NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM HMU ASSY. THERE ARE TWO CRACKS ON FUEL PUMP HOUSING. LOCATED THE 5:00 IS 1.5 " IN LENGTH ON THE IN SERVICE PORT LOCATED AT THE 6:00 RT ABOVE THE DRAIN PORT LENGTH IS 1.0".Nov 13, 2012 · N420GA · Bell 407 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR QMLA2012111112175Blade · crackedPILOT FOUND CRACKS IN TOP SKIN OF MAIN ROTOR BLADE ON NOV 11, 2012 DURING MORNING PRE-FLIGHT CHECK.Nov 11, 2012 · N407VV · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR EVCA2012111200038Spline · failedIN FLIGHT, HYD CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED WITH IN 10-15 SECONDS A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYD PRESSURE. PILOT PERFORMED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE UNABLE TO RESTORE HYD PRESSURE. LANDED AS SOON AS PRATICAL. MX REMOVED THE HYD PUMP BUT FOUND THE TRANSMISSION OIL PUMNov 10, 2012 · N499AE · Bell 407 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR QMLA2012110912177Blade · crackedMAIN ROTOR BLADE ABRASION STRIP CRACKED CHORDWISE AT BLADE STATION 199, FROM WEIGHT POCKET THROUGH L/E RADIUS.Nov 9, 2012 · N408LL · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR ALGA2012110729082Chip Detector · contaminatedDURING CLIMB, TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND RETURNED TO BASE. MX FOUND INSIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF METAL ON LOWER CHIP PLUG. COMPLIED WITH GROUND RUNS, NO DEFECTS.Nov 7, 2012 · N527AL · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR ALGA2012110729142Master Switch · inoperativeAFTER START UP, THE AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH DID NOT SUPPLY POWER TO AVIONICS AFTER IT WAS TOGGLED ON. REPLACED AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH.Nov 5, 2012 · N409AL · Bell 407 · Ignition SwitchingSDR M3X2012F00000Transmission · making metalPICKED UP PATIENT, ENROUTE, TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT CAME ON. UNEVENTFUL PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE. CHIP PLUGS CHECKED, FOUND SILVER FLAKES, TRANSMISSION BEING REMOVED FOR REPAIR.Oct 28, 2012 · N512MT · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA2012100912166Blade · delaminatedON ROLL UP/DOWN OF THROTTLE, PILOT ENCOUNTERED EXCESS VIBRATION (FELT AND HEARD). INSPECTED BLADES AROUND TRIM TABS AND DISCOVERED DELAMINATION FORWARD OF THE TRIM TAB ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE BLADE, APPROX THE SPAN OF THE TAB (10") AND THE EXTENDS APPROX Oct 9, 2012 · N905HA · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR CA121015011Ecu · faulted(CAN) THE ACFT FIRST STARTED EXPERIENCING NUISANCE FADEC DEGRADE FAULTS IAW RR CSL-6125 ON JULY 19, 2012. SINCE JULY THESE FAULTS HAVE REOCCURRED ON AN INCREASING BASIS WITH HRS FLOWN AND PRIOR TO SOFTWARE UPGRADE WERE REOCCURRING ALMOST EVERY FLIGHT. THE ECOct 4, 2012 · Bell 407 · Engine Fuel and ControlSDR ALGA2012092104Bearing · failedENGINE MAKING METAL, FOUND CAUSE FOR METAL IN OIL TO COME FROM NR 2 BEARING FAILURE.Sep 21, 2012 · N627AL · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR ALGA2012092103Blade · crackedL/E ABRASION STRIP CRACKED. FOUND L/E ABRASION STRIP CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AT APPROX 144-158.Sep 21, 2012 · N431AL · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR ALGA2012092102Bearing · wornLARGE QUANTITY OF METAL ON LOWER TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTOR. FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF MAKING METAL. PERFORMED A 4500 HR O/H. CHANGED OUT BEARING, DUE TO WORN ROLLERS.Sep 21, 2012 · N436AL · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA2012091412152Warning Light · illuminatedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE CHIP LIGHT, PREPARING TO REFUEL, AND ACCORDING TO PMSP, PERFORMED PROCEDURE TO INSPECT, CLEAN AND REINSTALL CHIP DETECTORS. PERFORMED A 30 MINUTE GROUND RUN. NO DEFECTS. PROCEEDED BACK TO BASE AND UPON ARRIVAL AT BASE PULLING INTO HOVESep 14, 2012 · N224AM · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA120914009Duplex Bearing · making metal(CAN) MAIN TRANSMISSION MAKING METAL FOUND EVIDENT IN TRANSMISSION FILTER AND SUMP CHIP PLUG. TRANSMISSION REPLACED AND SENT TO O/H FOR EVALUATION. TRANSMISSION TEAR DOWN REPORT INDICATES DUPLEX BEARING, PN 407-340-032-101, SN ZV10283-B HAS 2 SPALL MARKS ON Sep 13, 2012 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA2012091112150Frame · crackedTAILBOOM ATTACH FRAME, PN 407-030-027-101 WAS REPLACED BY UNITED ROTORCRAFT DUE TO CRACKING. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN FRAME INSTALLATION ANGLE, PN 206-032-308-107 IN THE APEX OF THE BEND WHERE IT ATTACHES TO ABOVE MENTIONED TAILBOOM ATTACH FRAME. CRACKS IN Sep 11, 2012 · N409GA · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR QMLA2012090612153Unknown · odorAFTER REACHING CRUISING ALITITUDE ENROUTE. NOTICED AN UNUSUALLY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN FLIGHT. PERFORMED A VISUAL INSPECTION OF ALL LINES AND AREAS AROUND THE ACFT AND FOUND NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. TOOK OFF AGAIN AND THE ODOR WAS GONE AND PROCEDED ONSep 6, 2012 · N152AM · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR HEEA20120906722Bearing · spalledENGINE REMOVED DUE TO IMPELLER RETIREMENT. NR 5 BEARING SPALLING IN OUTER RACE AT SPLIT. REPLACED WITH NEW NR 5 BEARING.Sep 6, 2012 · N496PH · Bell 407 · Turbine SectionSDR HEEA20120904748Bearing · spalledENGINE REMOVED DUE TO CYCLED WHEELS. NR 5 BEARING EXHIBITED LIGHT SPALLING AT OUTER RACE SPLIT. REPLACED WITH NEW NR 5 BEARING.Sep 4, 2012 · N434PH · Bell 407 · Turbine SectionSDR EOPA20120809001Longeron · crackedCOMPLETING THE 150 HR INSPECTION FOR ASB 407-11-95. A CRACK WAS FOUND IN ONE OF THE LONGERONS.Aug 6, 2012 · N415AL · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR HEEA20120804485Bearing · spalledENGINE REMOVED DUE TO TURBINE OVERHAUL. NR 5 BEARING EXHIBITED SPALLING BALLS ON OUTER RACE. REPLACED WITH NEW BEARING.Aug 4, 2012 · N427PH · Bell 407 · Turbine SectionSDR CA120802017Support Angle · cracked(CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED ON LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER SUPPORT ON TAILBOOM. CRACK WAS ON THE FORWARD PORTION OF THE DOUBLER.Aug 1, 2012 · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR QMLA2012072612122Skin · crackedWHILE PERFORMING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE VERTICAL FIN ON THE TAIL. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 2" LONG AND STARTS AT THE LEADING EDGE AND GOES TO THE INBD SIDE OF THE VERTICAL FIN. THE ACFT WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND A NEWJul 26, 2012 · N407LL · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR HEEA20120725351Combustion Case · crackedREMOVED DUE TO CRACKED AROUND FUEL NOZZLE BOSS. REPLACED COMBUSTION CASE.Jul 25, 2012 · N742PH · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR CA120912011Grease Fitting · failed(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALL AND SPRING OF 1 OF THE SWASHPLATE GREASE FITTINGS LEFT THE FITTING AND LOGGED IN THE SWASHPLATE BEARING CAUSING A PREMATURE WEAR AND REMOVAL OF THE PART. BLACK MUD WAS COMING OUT WITH THE GREASE.Jul 23, 2012 · Bell 407 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR ALGA2012071801Shaft · damagedUPON COMPLIANCE WITH A 3000 HR INSPECTION, FOUND SHAFT DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.Jul 18, 2012 · N687AL · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA120912005Beam · cracked(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED THAT OPERATOR DISCOVERED A 3.5" CRACK ON THE ROOF PANEL ASSY IN FRONT OF THE RT FWD PYLON BEAM FOOT, APPROXIMATELY WL 72, BL 18, STAT 110. NO DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED INSIDE THE CABIN, BELOW THE BEAM FOOT. THE BEAM WAS REPAIRED.Jul 17, 2012 · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ALGA2012071702Stop · damagedON DISASSEMBLY, DUE TO BROKEN SPRING RETAINER, FOUND HOUSING, STOP ASSY, DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WAS REPLACED.Jul 17, 2012 · N587AL · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALGA2012071601Bearing · making metalBEARING MAKINGMETAL IN ENGINE OIL.Jul 16, 2012 · N405AL · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA120716010Blade · damaged(CAN) ON THE DAILY INSPECTION THE PILOT NOTICED THE SKIN ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE T/E WAS DELAMINATED, THE SKIN HAD SEPARATED. THE ACFT WAS GROUNDED, MAINTENANCE STAFF INSPECTED THE BLADE AND CONFIRMED THE DEFECT. A NEW BLADE WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED. MFG PRJul 13, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR ALGA2012071302Adapter · corrodedDURING COMPLIANCE WITH 3000 HR O/H OF THE F/W UNIT ASSY, THE ADAPTER WAS DISCARDED DUE TO PITTING AND CORROSION BEYOND MFG LIMITS.Jul 13, 2012 · N667AL · Bell 407 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA120912009Drive Shaft · cracked(CAN) PHI REPORTED THAT A T/R DRIVESHAFT ATTACHEMENT FLANGE WAS CRACKED NEAR THE OTBD BOLT HOLE. THE PART WAS SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW T/R DRIVESHAFT.Jul 12, 2012 · Bell 407 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
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