# Service difficulty reports: Eurocopter AS350-B-1

A list on [Eurocopter AS350-B-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-as350-b-1.md).

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- [SDR 2012FA0000520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000520.md): Compressor · noisy · Jul 10, 2012 · N152TA · Snias AS350B1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > INSTALLED MODULE 3, FRESH OUT OF OVERHAUL. DURING OPS CHECKS A LOUD "HOWLING" WAS OBSERVED. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, REMOVED AND SENT TO MFG FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR 2012FA0000354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000354.md): Starflex · cracked · Apr 13, 2012 · N350CM · Snias AS350B1 · Main Rotor Head
  > UPON PERFORMING (ALF) AFTER LAST FLIGHT INSPECTION, IAW MM 05-21-00-603. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE MAIN ROTOR HEAD STARFLEX IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A CRACK THAT WAS BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS.
- [SDR MHI2011F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MHI2011F00001.md): Compressor Blade · cracked · Aug 18, 2010 · N152TA · Snias AS350B1 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > DURING FLIGHT ON 8/18/2010, THE PILOT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL NOISE IN HIS HEADSET. UPON LANDING AND SHUTDOWN OF THE ACFT IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SIGNIGICANT DAMAGE TO THE AXIAL COMPRESSOR BLADES. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR INVESTIGATION. IT WAS DI
- [SDR CA091021015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091021015.md): Pressure Switch · inoperative · Oct 19, 2009 · Snias AS350B1 · Hydraulic Pressure Regulator, Main
  > (CAN) A/C HAD JUST CLEARED CONTROL ZONE, WHEN THE HYDRAULIC HORN AND HYDR. LIGHT ACTIVATED, HYD ISOLATION SWITCHED OFF PROCEEDED BACK TO BASE [6 MILES] LANDED WITH HYDRAULICS OFF, WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE CARRIED OUT. TROUBLE SHOOTING, FOUND TO BE AN IN
- [SDR CA090813010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090813010.md): Pressure Switch · failed · Aug 4, 2009 · Snias AS350B1 · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor
  > HYD PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED AND WARNING HORN IS ON WHEN THERE IS NO HYD FAILURE. NEW PRESSURE SWITCH PN MA124-01, SN 4021 INSTALLED. 185.4 HOURS LATTER IT FAILED, SAME PROBLEM, PN MA 124-01, SN 4136 WAS INSTALLED. 50.3 HOURS LATER IT HAD FAI
- [SDR CA081120007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081120007.md): Stop · cracked · Nov 19, 2008 · Snias AS350B1 · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) CRACK DETECTED IN 2 OF THE 3 YOKE, STOP, ASSYS ON THE MAST. FOUND DURING A 6 YEAR CORROSION INSPECTION OF THE MAST. THE PARTS WERE SENT FOR NDT AS PART OF THE AVIATION INSP PROCEDURES FOR THE MAST ASSY (NO MFG REQUIREMENT IN THE TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS TO
- [SDR CA070531007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070531007.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Apr 25, 2007 · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > (CAN) ASSEMBLY ON CONDITION. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED SERVICEABLE FOR ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. A FUNCTIONAL CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT. FOLLOWING A RUN UP TO 100 PERCENT THE ENGINE RPM WAS REDUCED AND STABILIZED AT JUST OVER FLIGHT IDLE FOR 30 SECONDS IAW COOL DOWN REQUIREME
- [SDR CA070118010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070118010.md): Bolt · damaged · Jan 18, 2007 · Snias AS350B1 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) THIS IS (1) OF (2) BOLTS USED TO RETAIN THE HORIZONTAL STAB. TO THE TAIL BOOM OF THE HELICOPTER. THE THREADED SECTION OF THE BOLT AND THE NUT WERE FOUND MISSING. IT APPEARS THAT THE THREADED SECTION OF THE BOLT HAD BEEN CRACKED FOR SOME TIME BEFORE DEP
- [SDR KBM2006F00225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00225.md): Indicator · failed · Jun 29, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NG INDICATOR, WENT TO ZERO, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00224.md): Pitch Link · excess play · Jun 29, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > T/R PITCH LINK, UNIT HAS NOTICEABLE PLAY IN ROD END, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00200.md): Control Cable · binding · Jun 13, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Tilt Rotor Flight Control
  > TAIL ROTOR CONTROL CABLE, UNIT BINDING, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00199.md): Blower Motor · inoperative · Jun 5, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Air Distribution Fan
  > AFT CLAP BLOWER IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00190.md): Gauge · erratic · May 25, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > NG GAUGE, NEEDLE ERRATIC, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00166.md): Transmitter · inoperative · May 7, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Pressure Indicator
  > FUEL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER, FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00185.md): Bearing · worn · May 6, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Shimmy Damper
  > DAMPERS, BEARINGS ARE WORN, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00165.md): Tachometer · erratic · Apr 29, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > DUAL TACH, READING ERRATIC DURING RUN UP, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00177.md): Transmitter · malfunctioned · Apr 27, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > ENGINE TRANSMITTER, DROP TO ZERO, OTHER GAUGES ARE NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00174.md): Radio · inoperative · Apr 27, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · VHF Communications System
  > VHT SIDE TONE EXCESSIVELY LOUD, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00193.md): Transmitter · reads low · Apr 26, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > ENGINE OIL TRANSMITTER, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE READS LOW, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00158.md): Entertain Sys · distorted · Apr 18, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Entertainment System
  > DMP PLAYER, UNIT SOUNDS DISTORTED, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00153.md): Gauge · sticking · Apr 17, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Independent Instruments
  > TOT GAUGE, T4 STICKS NEEDLE AT 4:00 AND 5:00 DEGREES, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00164.md): Pump · low pressure · Mar 21, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > FUEL PUMP NR 1 PRESSURE, READS LOW. PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT DE-ACTIVATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00135.md): Starter Gen · inoperative · Mar 14, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GENERATOR INOPERATIVE, MAKING NOISE DURING START. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00119.md): Meter · inoperative · Mar 13, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Independent Instruments
  > HOBBS METER, INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00118.md): Pressure Switch · inoperative · Mar 13, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > DIFF PRESSURE SWITCH, LOW AIR PRESSURE LIGHT FOR FDC FILTER CAME ON DURING HOVER, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00113.md): Gyro · inoperative · Mar 9, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > ATTITUDE GYRO, UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00103.md): Gyro · inoperative · Feb 27, 2006 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > A.G., UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00084.md): Transmitter · reads low · Feb 4, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Rotor Drive Indicating System
  > SUSPECTED TORQUE TRANSMITTER READS LOW, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00034.md): Bearing · worn · Jan 3, 2006 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > LAMINATED BEARINGS, BEARINGS ARE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00033.md): Sleeve · worn · Dec 4, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > UNIT HAS WORN HOUSING SLEEVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00032.md): Shutoff Valve · inoperative · Dec 4, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2006F00031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2006F00031.md): Bushing Sleeve · worn · Dec 4, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Control System
  > UNIT HAS WORN BUSHING SLEEVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00356.md): Transmitter · failed · Nov 27, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > ENGINE OIL GAUGE DROPS TO ZERO. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00355.md): Battery · failed · Nov 25, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Battery/Charger System
  > SLOW START, REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00354.md): Battery · weak · Nov 25, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY WEAK, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00353.md): Fcu · failed · Nov 24, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > SUSPECT HIGH SIDE FAILURE NTL GOVERNOR FUEL CONTROL UNIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00342.md): Gyro · spinning · Nov 12, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > DIRECTIONAL GYRO, UNIT SPINS IN FLIGHT, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00338.md): Switch · intermittent · Nov 7, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Fuel Pressure Sensor
  > FUEL PRESSURE LIGHT INTERMITTENT, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00318.md): Ics Box · inoperative · Oct 23, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) System
  > ICS BOX, UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00317.md): Gyro · inoperative · Oct 21, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > AG, UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00308.md): Gyro · failed · Oct 18, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > DIRECTIONAL GYRO WILL NOT HOLD CAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00307.md): Gyro · failed · Oct 18, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > UNIT WILL NOT HOLD CAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACE. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00289.md): Drain Valve · leaking · Sep 19, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > ENGINE FUEL START DRAIN VALVE LEAKING IN THE WEEPING HOLE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00288.md): Brushes · inoperative · Sep 19, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Air Distribution Fan
  > LT CONDENSER BLOWER INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00287.md): Bearing · torn · Sep 19, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox
  > LAMINATED BEARING, UNIT RUBBER TORN, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00260.md): Radio · inoperative · Sep 11, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · VHF Communications System
  > VHF RADIO KNOB WILL NOT ADJUST ITS NUMBERS, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00259.md): Starter Gen · inoperative · Sep 10, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Starter-Generator
  > STARTER GEN - UNIT WILL NOT COME ON LINE, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)
- [SDR KBM2005F00250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00250.md): Motor · inoperative · Aug 18, 2005 · N215LA · Snias AS350B1 · Air Distribution Fan
  > A/C NOT BLOWING COLD AIR, MOTOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED MOTOR. (M)
- [SDR KBM2005F00251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00251.md): Transmitter · inoperative · Aug 15, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > UNIT SHOWS NO INDICATION OF PRESSURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENG OIL TRANSMITTER. (M)
- [SDR KBM2005F00232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KBM2005F00232.md): Indicator · inoperative · Aug 14, 2005 · N53SH · Snias AS350B1 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > NO ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION, REMOVED AND REPLACED. (K)

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = 'AS350B1'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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