Cessna 407

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '407'
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SDR M3XA20240425006Transmission · making metalPILOT PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING FOR A MAIN XMSN CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT. MECHANIC INSPECTED CHIP DETECTORS AND FOUND A SMALL SLIVER. CLEANED CHIP DETECTOR AND PERFORMED A SERVICEABILITY CHECK. DRAINED AND SERVICED WITH NEW OIL, REPLApr 24, 2024 · N516MT · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA2024042220040Transmission · making metalMAIN TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT DURING CLIMB SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. PILOT ABORTED FLIGHT AND RETURNED TO THE BASE. MECHANIC PERFORMED UNWANTED PARTICLE INSPECTION AND FOUND ONE SLIVER. NORMAL FINDINGS AFTER MAJOR MAINTENANCE (MAST REPLACEMEApr 13, 2024 · N697AM · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QMLA2024041220039Unknown · odorDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW DETECTED SMELL OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY BURNING. CREW SHUT DOWN NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS UNTIL SMELL DIMINISHED. CREW DIVERTED TO KTUP FOR LANDING. MECHANIC INSPECTED AIRCRAFT WIRING, LIGHTING AND AIRCRAFT BATTERY. COULD NOApr 12, 2024 · N901NM · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2024041220038Unknown · odorCREW NOTED FUEL SMELL IN FLIGHT, MEDIC THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM AIR CONDITIONING VENT. PERFORMED MAINTENANCE FLIGHT WITH TWO OF THE CREW MEMBERS WHO NOTED SMELL, COULD NOT DUPLICATE.Apr 12, 2024 · N473RA · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 2024FA0000308Longeron · crackedCRACK IN ENGINE PAN LONGERON AND STRAP AT STA 192 AND CRACK IN AFT BULKHEAD.Apr 12, 2024 · N407WH · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 2024F00116Longeron · crackedUPPER LEFT LONGERON AND ENGINE PAN LONGERON CRACKED AT STA 192Apr 11, 2024 · N809PH · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 2024FA0000310Skin · puncturedSKIN PUNCTURED BEYOND LIMITS FROM FLYING DEBRIS WHILE PARKED ON RAMP.Apr 10, 2024 · N808PH · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR QMLA2024040920037Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL SMELL NOTICED FROM CREW AND PILOT UPON RETURN FLIGHT FROM GOODYEAR. INSPECTION FOUND FUEL CAP SEAL HAD A TEAR REPLACED CAP. MAINTENANCE FLIGHT STILL HAD FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. RETURNED TO BASE. PRESSURIZED SYSTEM FOR 2 HOURS AND NOTICED DROP IN PRESSURE INSPApr 5, 2024 · N772AL · Bell 407 · Fuel StorageSDR EVCA20240408001A/C Pack · smokeAC STOPPED BLOWING. SMOKE IN COCKPIT.Apr 1, 2024 · N742AE · Bell 407 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR EVCA202404030001Unknown · odorCREW NOTICED FUEL SMELL IN THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT, REMOVED CENTER FLOOR BOARD CROSS TUNNEL COVER AND INSPECTED AREA AND NO DEFECTS NOTED. REINSTALLED CROSS TUNNEL COVER. ALL WORK IAW BHT407-MM-CH 28.Apr 1, 2024 · N911AE · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA20240402234Bulkhead · crackedSUSPECTED BULKHEAD TO BE CRACKED NEAR UPPER RH BOLT HOLE. COULD SEE AN ANOMALY WITH A BORESCOPE, BUT COULD NOT VERIFY TILL THE TAILBOOM WAS PULLED. CRACK WAS THEN VERIFIED.Apr 1, 2024 · N408LL · Bell 407 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR M3XA20240329004Rotor · unknownPILOT REPORTED A BIRD STRIKE TO THE ROTOR SYSTEM.Mar 29, 2024 · N910GX · Bell 407 · Main Rotor SystemSDR M3XA20240329003Heater · fodPILOT PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING FOR SMOKE IN THE CABIN AFTER TURNING ON THE HEATER. MECHANIC FOUND MEDICAL BAG IN FRONT OF HEATER OUTLET. REMOVED BAG. PERFORMED OPS CHECK RUN. NO DISCREPANCY NOTED. BISMar 29, 2024 · N513MT · Bell 407 · Heating SystemSDR 2024F00097Unknown · odorWITHIN 5 MINUTES OF LANDING AT BASE LOCATION A FUEL SMELL WAS NOTED IN AFT CABIN BY MEDICAL CREW MEMBERS. DIVERTED TO NEAREST AIRPORT, APROX 2 MINUTES AWAY, AND LANDED.Mar 25, 2024 · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2024032120032Motor · failedDURING FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCE SMOKE COMING FRONG THE COCKPIT AC VENTS. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AT HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, GA. 3/21/2024 APPROX 1700. MECHANIC PERFORMED A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE AC EVAPORATOR BLOWERS AND CONFIRMED THAT THE RH FWD EVAPMar 21, 2024 · N697AM · Bell 407 · Humidity Control SystemSDR 2024FA0000204Spring · lack of lubeBINDING OF SPRING ASSEMBLY DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATIONMar 7, 2024 · N407SL · Bell 407 · Flight Control SystemSDR QMLA2024030220026Unknown · odorMED CREW SMELLED FUEL IN AFT CABIN.Mar 2, 2024 · N150AM · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2024040220034Hub · wornEN ROUTE TO BASE, DEVIATED TO AIRPORT/COMPANY HANGAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE VERTICAL AND LATERAL VIBRATION IN FORWARD FLIGHT AT AND ABOVE 95KIAS. VIBRATION EXPERIENCED IN CRUISE, CLIMB, AND DESCENT. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION.Mar 1, 2024 · N105AM · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR QMLA2024030120024Unknown · odorMED CREW REPORTING JET A SMELL IN AFT CABIN. PILOT DIDN'T SMELL IT IN THE FRONT. RECURRENT ISSUED WITH MULTIPLE WRITE UPS. AT THIS MOMENT UNKNOWN SOURCE.Mar 1, 2024 · N911NC · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2024030120023Hub · wornENROUTE TO BASE, DEVIATED TO AIRPORT/COMPANY HANGAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE VERTICAL AND LATERAL VIBRATION IN FORWARD FLIGHT AT AND ABOVE 95KIAS. VIBRATION EXPERIENCED IN CRUISE, CLIMB, AND DESCENT.Mar 1, 2024 · N105AM · Bell 407 · Main Rotor BladesSDR QMLA202402292022Unknown · odorPILOT REPORTED FUEL ODOR IN COCKPIT/CABIN. I INSPECTED ALL FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSPECTED FUEL SUMPS AND CAVITY DRAINS NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSPECTED AFT COMPARTMENT ( BAGGAGE AREA SIDE WALL PANEL ) AND AFT AVIONICS BAY.Feb 29, 2024 · N404LL · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR QMLA2024031120029Seal · tornFUEL CAP SEAL WAS TORN AND ALLLOWED FUEL TO LEAK OUT WHEN CONDUCTING FLIGHT MANUEVERS.Feb 26, 2024 · N625PA · Bell 407 · Fuel StorageSDR QMLA2024021920018Seal · wornCREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES ON PATIENT FLIGHT, ON GROUND AND DURING FORWARD FLIGHT WITH TAIL WIND. REPLACED SLIDING WINDOW SEALS ON BOTH AFT CREW DOORS. WENT ON MAINTENANCE FLIGHT, COULD NOT DETECT ANY EXHAUST FUME SMELL IN AFT CABIN ON GROUND Feb 19, 2024 · N911CN · Bell 407 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR EVCA2024021900242Combust Chamber · crackedAIRCRAFT INDICATED ABNORMALLY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURE. VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND COMBUSTION CAN CRACKED NEAR FUEL NOZZLE MOUNTING POINTFeb 17, 2024 · N660AE · Bell 407 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR QMLA2024020820012None · noneTHIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO REVENUE SERVICE. REF #0346.020824.0708.BCFeb 8, 2024 · N975SC · Bell 407 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2VKA2024072453552Washer · crackedWHILE CHANGING TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, TECHNICIAN NOTICED THREE PYLON RETAINING BOLT WASHERS PN:140-007-25S22E6 CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON ONE SIDE.Jan 24, 2024 · N314SF · Bell 407 · FastenersSDR 7ALA202407240174Washer · crackedDURING TRANSMISSION CHANGE TECHNICIANS FOUND THREE PYLON RETAINING BOLT WASHERS PN:140-007-25S22E6 ALL CRACKED ACROSS ONE SIDE ALL THE WAY THROUGH.Jan 24, 2024 · N314SF · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 7ALA2024F00175Washer · crackedDURING TRANSMISSION CHANGE TECHNICIANS FOUND THREE PYLON RETAINING BOLT WASHERS PN:140-007-25S22E6 ALL CRACKED ACROSS ONE SIDE ALL THE WAY THROUGH.Jan 24, 2024 · N314SF · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR HDNA202310002Shutoff Valve · leaking1 MEDICAL CREW MEMBER NOTED A FAINT FUEL SMELL WHILE SEATED IN THE RH AFT FACING MEDICAL ATTENDANT SEAT. RESPONDING AMT IDENTIFIED INADEQUATE SEALANT ON FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ACCESS PANEL AND SMALL SEPARATION OF THE SEALANT ON THE GROMMET WHERE THE VENT LINE EXITJan 24, 2024 · N955TG · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR HDNA2024020110001Unknown · odor1 MEDICAL CREW MEMBER SEATED IN THE R/H AFT REAR FACING SEAT ON THE RETURN LEG BACK TO BASE NOTED A FAINT FUEL SMELL. THE SMELL WAS NOT NOTICED BY THE SECOND MEDICAL CREW MEMBER OR PIC. MAINTENANCE WAS NOT ABLE TO NOTE A FUEL SMELL UPON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRJan 24, 2024 · N955TG · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2024012120006Unknown · odorFUEL SMELL NOTICED BY CREW MEMBER SITTING IN FORWARD FACING PILOT SIDE SEAT DURING TAKEOFF AND CRUISE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS SLOWED BELOW 60 KNOTS, THE SMELL DISSAPATED AND THE CREWMEMBER REPORTED NO SMELL IN A HOVER. SMELL SEEMS TO ONLY BE PRESENT IN CABIN Jan 21, 2024 · N374AL · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2024010620242Unknown · unknownMEDICAL CREW MEMBER SEATED IN AFT RIGHT HAND SEAT REPORTED FUEL SMELL IN CABIN DURING RETURN FLIGHT TO BASE. PILOT REPORTED CREW MEMBER STARTED MENTIONING SMELL AFTER REFUELING AIRCRAFT.Jan 4, 2024 · N911CN · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2023123120123Unknown · unknownDURING SCENE FLIGHT REQUEST AND ENROUTE TO SCENE, MEDICAL CREW NOTICED AND UNUSUALLY STRONG FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN AREAS. THE PATIENT SCENE FLIGHT REQUEST CANCELED MOMENTS LATER FROM THE REQUESTERS END, AND WE RETURNED TO BASE (RTB). DURING RTB, THE SMELL SEEDec 31, 2023 · N408LN · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR QMLA2023123020122Battery · inoperativeON 12/29/2023 AT 2025 HOURS, I WAS ATTEMPTING AN ENGINE START AFTER DROPPING OFF A PATIENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL IN DENVER, CO. AFTER INITIAL STARTER WIND-UP AND INTRODUCTION OF FUEL, I COULD HEAR THAT THE START WAS SLOWER THAN NORMAL. AS I Dec 29, 2023 · N941AM · Bell 407 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 2VKA40712252023Control Panel · smokePILOT REPORTED SMOKE COMING FROM CAUTION PANEL IN FLIGHT.Dec 25, 2023 · N407SF · Bell 407 · Central WarningSDR QMLA2023122620120Engine · failedDURING RETURN FLIGHT FROM PATIENT DROP OFF ENGINE CHIP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LANDED WITHOUT ISSUE. MECHANIC REMOVED CHIP DETECTOR AND FOUND MULTIPLE METAL PARTICLES AND PARTICLES IN FILTER. PERFORMED DRAIN AND FLUSH AND ATTEMPTED 30 MIN PENALTY RUN. ENGINDec 24, 2023 · N697AM · Bell 407 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QMLA2023122120117Unknown · unknownINLET BARRIER FILTER LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT BY PILOT 18926. PROBLEM DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO A PARTIALLY CLOGGED FILTER. PILOT RETURNED TO BASE AFTER SEEING THE AFS FILTER LIGHT DURING HIGH POWER SETTINGS. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER POWER WAS REDUCED. INSPECDec 20, 2023 · N408LL · Bell 407 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR QMLA2023122120116Engine · warning lightENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKE OFF, RETURNED TO LANDING AREADec 20, 2023 · N776AL · Bell 407 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QMLA2023120220112Unknown · unknownFLIGHT CREW REPORTED FUEL ODOR IN REAR CABIN. I INSPECTED FUEL BOOST PUMP COVERS AND CAVITY DRAINS NO LEAKS NOTED. INSPECTED ALL FUEL LINES INCLUDING VENT LINES IN AFT BAGGAGE AREA LO LEAKS OR DEFECTS NOTED. HAD PILOT RUN ENGINE AT 100% AND INSPECTED ALL FUEL Dec 2, 2023 · N404LL · Bell 407 · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR M3XA202312123001Windscreen · damagedPILOT REPORTED A BIRD STRIKE THROUGH WINDSCREEN WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT THE STORM LAKE IA AIRPORT NE OF HOME BASE. SHATTERED WINDSCREEN PN 407-546-522 REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW, SAME PN WINDSCREEN.Nov 23, 2023 · N732MT · Bell 407 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR JAPA2023112200771Deck Plate · crackedCRACK IN THE BOTTOM ENGINE DECK WHERE THE AIR-CONDITIONING LINES COME THROUGH. REPAIR MADE WITH BELL DATA.Nov 22, 2023 · N407SL · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR QMLA2023111620106Engine · making metalENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT.Nov 16, 2023 · N776AL · Bell 407 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QMLA2023122220119Frame · unknownSUSPECTED A CRACK IN THE TAILBOOM ATTACH POINT FRAME ASSY. CONFIRMED PART WAS ACTUALLY CRACKED (AFTER DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION) AT THE UPPER RH BOLT HOLE AREA AFTER PART REMOVAL . REPLACED FRAME WITH A NEW UNIT AT THAT POINT. P/N OFF SUSPECTED P/N 206-032-Nov 14, 2023 · N150AM · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR QMLA2023111420104Unknown · unknownDURING RETURN FLIGHT TO BASE, CREW SMELLED A HOT BRAKE BURNING SMELL, THEN IT QUICKLY DISSIPATED. NO OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NOTED. PILOT SEEMED TO FEEL A LIGHT AMOUNT OF RESISTANCE ON CYCLIC CONTROL. LANDED BACK AT BASE WITH NO ISSUE AND CALLED MECHANIC TO Nov 13, 2023 · N408LL · Bell 407 · DoorsSDR QMLA2023110820102Unknown · unknownCREW REPORTED SMELL OF EXHAUST IN THE BACK OF THE HELICOPTER DURING FLIGHT. PILOT DIDN'T SMELL IT IN THE FRONT. AMT NOTES: INSPECTED ALL FUEL LINES AND FUEL VENT PORTS WITH ENGINE ILLUMINATION 100%, NO LEAKS OR FUEL SMELL DETECTED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICENov 5, 2023 · N101HF · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2023110520101Blower · odorWHILE ENROUTE BACK TO BASE FROM SAN ANTONIO, ABOUT FIVE MILES EAST OF HONDO, TEXAS; MEDICAL CREW REPORTED THE SMELL OF "BURNING PLASTIC" IN THE AFT CABIN. THE SMELL WENT AWAY AND THEN CAME BACK. I NEVER SMELLED ANYTHING IN THE COCKPIT. I ELECTED TO MAKE A Nov 5, 2023 · N338AM · Bell 407 · Air Distribution FanSDR JAPA202310260315Skin · corrodedFOUND CORROSION ON THE LOWER LEFT FORWARD FUSELAGE WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR HEAVY MAINTENANCE. AREA WAS REPAIRED BY ARROW AVIATION REPAIR STATION #Y3AR527Y UNDER W/O #23-339. REPAIR SCHEME, AE-100-1 #23RL-015, WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER BELL HEOct 26, 2023 · N407CH · Bell 407 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR QMLA2023101920094Unknown · unknownFADEC FAULT AND RESTART FAULT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT WHILE CIRCLING TO LAND AT A SCENE CALL. TROUBLESHOT FADEC SYSTEM USING FADEC FAULT ISOLATION MANUAL 73-25-04-110. INSPECTED CONNECTORS AND RE-SEATED THEM. OHMED OUT THERMOCOUPLES AND THEY HAVE POct 18, 2023 · N224AM · Bell 407 · Central WarningSDR EVCA20231018001Bushing · crackedORANGE MR BLADE GRIP ON MR HUB HAS CRACKED BLADE PIN BUSHING.Oct 18, 2023 · N489AE · Bell 407 · Main Rotor HeadSDR QMLA202310190095Unknown · unknownDURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE MASTER WARNING LIGHT AND AUDIO ALERTED. WHEN SCANNING THE GAUGES, I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION PRESSURE DROP BELOW LIMITS. BRIEFED THE CREW WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND TOLD THEM WE HAVE TO FIND A PLACE TO LAND NOW. WE AREN'T GOING TO MAKE IT Oct 17, 2023 · N693AM · Bell 407 · Central Warning
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