# Service difficulty reports: Eurocopter EC 130 B4

A list on [Eurocopter EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4.md).

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- [SDR 2A6R2026101275802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026101275802.md): Frame · corroded · Oct 12, 2026 · N151LN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DAMAGE TO THE LT EDGE FRAME, IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OTBD FACES OF THE FRAME.
- [SDR 2A6R2026101275801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026101275801.md): Frame · corroded · Oct 12, 2026 · N151LN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DAMAGE TO THE RT EDGE FRAME IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD FACES OF THE FRAME.
- [SDR QMLA2026100820077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026100820077.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 8, 2026 · N151AC · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution System
  > POTENT FUEL ODOR, AFTER TAKEOFF IN COCKPIT WITH PATIENT ON BOARD.
- [SDR QMLA2026092820074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026092820074.md): Blower Motor · failed · Sep 18, 2026 · N388AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution Fan
  > ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL 5 TO 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT IN CABIN. THE SMELL WAS VERY POTENT BUT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS WITH NOW LINGERING EFFECTS.
- [SDR 2A6R2026310875801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026310875801.md): Doubler · corroded · Aug 31, 2026 · N151LN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CORROSION DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FORWARD FUEL TANK SADDLE DOUBLER. REPLACEMENT PART WAS UNAVAILABLE WITHIN THE REQUIRED RETURN-TO-SERVICE SCHEDULE. A REPLACEMENT FORWARD FUEL TANK SADDLE DOUBLER, WAS FABRICATED LOCALLY USING THE DISCREPANT PART AS A GUI
- [SDR QMLA2026082420059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026082420059.md): Relay · failed · Aug 23, 2026 · N336AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Battery/Charger System
  > GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, VERIFIED ZERO AMPS ON THE VEMD., REPLACED RELAYS
- [SDR QMLA2026081320055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026081320055.md): Blower Motor · burned out · Aug 13, 2026 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution Fan
  > ODOR OF BURNT ELECTRICAL WIRING. FOUND SMELL COMING FROM AFT AC VENTS. FOUND CONDENSATION/WATER IN ELECTRICAL MOTOR. REPLACED AFT BLOWER MOTOR
- [SDR QMLA2026080920052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026080920052.md): Elec Connector · burned · Aug 8, 2026 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Conditioning System Wiring
  > ON APPROACH PILOT AND CREW DETECTED FAINT ELECTRICAL SMELL NO SMOKE PRESENT. AMT DISCOVERED 1 EACH MOLEX CONNECTER WITH DISCOLORATION REPLAIRED DAMAGED WIRING.
- [SDR 2026FA0000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000304.md): Chip Detector · false indication · Apr 28, 2026 · N11QZ · Urocop EC130B4 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > ENGINE CHIP EVENT - INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION OF ENGINE CHIP INDICATION DURING CRUISE FLIGHT AFTER MAKING A TURN. DURING DESCENT AND LANDING AT A LOCAL BALL FIELD, THE CHIP LIGHT FLICKERED MULTIPLE TIMES. MAINTENANCE DISPATCHED FROM HONOLULU AND INSPECTED TH
- [SDR 2A6R2026042175104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026042175104.md): Frame · dented · Apr 21, 2026 · N332AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > A LARGE DENT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TRANSMISSION DECK SKIN AND CENTER BEAM PN: 355A21-2109-21. THE DAMAGE TO THE DECK SKIN IS APPROXIMATELY 0.060” DEEP AND 3.5” WIDE BY 2.5” LONG. THE DAMAGE TO THE CENTER BEAM HAS AN AREA OF 2.0” WIDE AND 1.3” HIGH ON THE VERTI
- [SDR 2026FA0000273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000273.md): Search Light · overheated · Apr 16, 2026 · N130JV · Urocop EC130B4 · Exterior Lighting
  > ELECTRICAL FUMES SMELT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING WAS COMPLETED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SEARCHLIGHT OVERHEATED AND STARTED TO MELT THE PLASTIC COVER. THE SYSTEM WAS DEACTIVATED AND DEFERRED.
- [SDR 2A6R2026110375103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026110375103.md): Frame · dented · Mar 11, 2026 · N332AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > A DENT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TRANSMISSION DECK SKIN ON THE LH SIDE. THE DAMAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 0.038” DEEP AND 0.5” IN DIAMETER. AN APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE DAMAGE IS AT F.S. 3661MM, W.L. -1765MM, AND L.B.L. -450MM. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TYPICAL DA
- [SDR 2A6R2026110375102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026110375102.md): Frame · corroded · Mar 11, 2026 · N332AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DAMAGE TO THE RH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4915-22), IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD FACE OF THE FRAME. THE RH EDGE FRAME WAS PARTIALLY REPLACED AND SPLICED INTO THE REMAINING SERVICEABLE FRAME. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE APPROVED REPA
- [SDR 2A6R2026110375101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2026110375101.md): Frame · corroded · Mar 11, 2026 · N332AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DAMAGE TO THE LH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4913-22), IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ACROSS THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE OUTBOARD FACE OF THE FRAME. THE LH EDGE FRAME REQUIRED FULL REPLACEMENT; THEREFORE, CUTS OR SPLICING DOUBLERS WERE NOT REQUIRED. A DETAIL
- [SDR QMLA2026012120003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2026012120003.md): Unknown · odor · Jan 21, 2026 · N325AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution System
  > WHILE REPOSITIONING ACFT FROM GRIFFIN MX FACILITY BACK TO JASPER, NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. MADE TURNS TO BOTH SIDE FOR CREWMEMBERS TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY SMOKE. KCNI WAS NEAR BY AS CREW MADE THE DECISION TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING THERE. M
- [SDR QMLA012120003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA012120003.md): Unknown · odor · Jan 21, 2026 · N325AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution System
  > WHILE REPOSITIONING N325AM FROM MX FACILITY BACK TO JASPER, THE CREW NOTICED A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. DISCUSSED PLACES TO LAND. MADE TURNS TO BOTH SIDE FOR CREWMEMBERS TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY SMOKE. KCNI WAS NEAR BY AND AS A CREW, MADE THE DECISION TO
- [SDR 2A6R2025121774403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025121774403.md): Frame · chafed · Dec 17, 2025 · N358AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING 600-HOUR INSPECTION, CHAFE DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED AT THE CENTER OF THE LH AND RH X-FRAME. THE MAX DEPTH OF DAMAGE ON THE LH SIDE IS 0.018” WITH AN AREA OF 0.040” BY 0.035” THE MAX DEPTH OF DAMAGE ON THE RH SIDE IS 0.013” WITH AN AREA OF 0.020” BY 0.010”.
- [SDR 2A6R2025121074402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025121074402.md): Frame · corroded · Dec 10, 2025 · N358AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DAMAGE TO THE LH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4913-22) AND RH EDGE FRAME (PN: 350A21-4915-22), IN THE FORM OF CORROSION AND DENTS, WAS IDENTIFIED ACROSS THE ENTIRE LENGTHS OF THE OUTBOARD FACES OF THE FRAMES. BOTH LH AND RH EDGE FRAMES REQUIRED FULL REPLACEMENT. THE
- [SDR 2A6R2025121074401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025121074401.md): Stringer · cracked · Dec 10, 2025 · N358AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING 600 HOUR INSPECTION, A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 0.9” LONG WAS DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION ON THE TAIL BOOM STRINGER JUST BELOW THE BATTERY DOOR FRAME. THE LOCATION OF THIS DAMAGE IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT F.S. 7,272MM, W.L. 2,110MM, AND B.L.-160.
- [SDR QMLA2025120420122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025120420122.md): Windshield · cracked · Dec 4, 2025 · N736AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > UPON LANDING, A CRACK WAS FORMED AND WAS DISCOVERED LATERALLY ON THE RT WINDSCREEN THAT WENT FROM THE LT EDGE ALMOST TO THE RT EDGE.
- [SDR 2A6D20251125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6D20251125001.md): Crossbeam · chafed · Nov 25, 2025 · N92OU · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > VARIOUS DAMAGES AT THE AFT LANDING GEAR LOCATION, THE FIRST DAMAGE (#1) IS AT THE AFT LANDING GEAR CROSS BEAM SHIM (P/N: 350A214344.20) IN THE FORM OF CHAFING. THE CHAFE DAMAGE IS POSSIBLE DUE TO WEAR IN THE SHIM (P/N: 350A410064.20) BETWEEN THE AFT LANDING GE
- [SDR 2A6R1124202574604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1124202574604.md): Skin · damaged · Nov 24, 2025 · N133HN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > OVERSIZED FASTENER HOLE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE L/H FUSELAGE SKIN (P/N: 350A210053.BW), FWD FRAME ANGLE (P/N: 350A211036.28), AFT FRAME (P/N: 350A211240.00), LOWER FRAME (P/N: 350A211245.22), AND MAINTENANCE STEP (P/N: 350A21137.20) DURING REMOVAL AND REPLACEM
- [SDR 2A6R2025111804604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025111804604.md): Angle · damaged · Nov 18, 2025 · N133HN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DAMAGE WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHMENT ANGLE (PN 350A21-4064-21), AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURE 1 OF DOCUMENT 17-5300-EA-5339, REV. –. THE DAMAGED COMPONENT, LOCATED BENEATH THE MAIN CABIN FLOOR AT BS 845 AND SHOWN IN THE SAME FIGURE, COULD NOT BE OBTAINED IN TIME
- [SDR 2A6R1118202574602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1118202574602.md): Xmsn Deck · chafed · Nov 14, 2025 · N133HN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CHAFING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE L/H TRANSMISSION DECK BESIDE THE 7° BULKHEAD BRACE STRUT MOUNT. THIS DAMAGE MEASURED 0.5” IN WIDTH, 0.5” IN LENGTH, AND 0.048” IN DEPTH. AN APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE DAMAGE IS AT F.S 3640.26MM, W.L -1776.64MM, AND L.B.L -718MM
- [SDR 2A6R1024202574601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R1024202574601.md): Rail · chafed · Oct 24, 2025 · N133HN · Urocop EC130B4 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > CHAFING DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE TAIL BOOM L/H TRDS SUPPORT RAIL/STIFFENER SHEET (P/N: 350A231028.66) JUST FORWARD OF THE #3 TRDS BEARING SUPPORT. THIS DAMAGE IS A 0.25” IN LENGTH AND 0.1” IN HEIGHT SECTION THAT IS CHAFED THROUGH THE FULL THICKNESS OF THE RAIL.
- [SDR QMLA2025102720109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025102720109.md): Mount · cracked · Oct 20, 2025 · N306LF · Urocop EC130B4 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > HORIZONTAL STAB RH LOWER MOUNT CRACKED, FELL OFF WHEN REMOVING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FOR 300 HR INSPECTION. LEVEL 4 REPAIR. AIRBUS REPLACED FITTING AND APPLIED SB 55-001 FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673904.md): Rail · chafed · Oct 6, 2025 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DAMAGE TO THE RH TRDS SUPPORT RAIL (PN 350A23-1053-59) WAS FOUND IN THE FORM OF SEVERAL CHAFES AT THE #3 BEARING SUPPORT (PN 350A23-1053-42). THE #3 BEARING SUPPORT IS ALSO CHAFED JUST ABOVE THE UPPER EDGE OF THE RAIL. ALL CHAFED AREAS WERE BURNISHED, AND A DO
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673903.md): Channel · corroded · Oct 6, 2025 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DAMAGE TO THE RH EDGE FRAME Z CHANNEL, IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS FOUND AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS FWD AND AFT OF FUSELAGE STATION 1405 MM. DAMAGE AFT OF FUSELAGE STATION 1405 MM WAS REMOVED, AND A FABRICATED Z CHANNEL WAS SPLICED IN. DAMAGE FWD OF FUSELAGE STATI
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673902.md): Bearing · chafed · Oct 6, 2025 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Doors
  > LH DOOR POST BEARING (P/N 350A21-4459-2251) WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED BY CONTACT WITH LH SLIDING DOOR CENTER ARM. A NEW DOOR POST BEARING WAS FABRICATED FROM.050” 2024-T3 ALUMINUM SHEET AND LABELED WITH PN: 350A21-4459-2251-AMC. A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DAM
- [SDR 2A6R2025100673901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025100673901.md): Crossbeam · chafed · Oct 6, 2025 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DAMAGE TO THE AFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING AREA WAS FOUND IN 2 LOCATIONS. CHAFE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON A PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED “AFT LANDING GEAR CROSS BEAM REPAIR BLOCK” (P/N RDAS AHI 130 53 005 24.01) IN THE FORM OF CHAFING. DAMAGE WAS ALSO FOUND ON THE AFT LAND
- [SDR QMLA2025100420098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025100420098.md): Display · faulted · Sep 30, 2025 · N336AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Engine Indicating System
  > JUST LIFTED OFF FROM A PR EVENT & HEADING BACK TO BASE, NOTICED UPPER SCREEN OF VEMD HAD REVERTED TO 3-PARAMETERS ENGINE PAGE & NG INDICATION MISSING & YELLOW. A CAUTION MESSAGE OF OVERLIMIT DETECTED SHOWING ON BOTTOM OF VEMD. LOWERED POWER & DIVERTED TO KRV
- [SDR QMLA2025091820095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025091820095.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Sep 18, 2025 · N328CH · Urocop EC130B4 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > GEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED 5 TIMES IN FLIGHT. IT RESET EVERY TIME. OPTED NOT TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT BEYOND SYRACUSE.
- [SDR QMLA2025083020092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025083020092.md): None · none · Aug 29, 2025 · N336AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > STARTER GENERATOR INSPECTION OVERFLOWN
- [SDR QMLA2025082020090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025082020090.md): Chip Detector · activated · Aug 20, 2025 · N336AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON START UP THE ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON.
- [SDR QMLA2025080420082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025080420082.md): Latch · worn · Aug 2, 2025 · N344AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Doors
  > BATTERY COMPARTMENT LATCH CAME APART FROM DOOR DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE PIN HOLE WEAR AND PIN FALLING OUT. R+R AIRCRAFT BATTERY DOOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD. ALL MAINTENANCE COMPLETED. AIRCRAFT RELEASED TO REVENUE SERVICE. #MEC-013205
- [SDR QMLA2025070220071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025070220071.md): Gearbox · warning message · Jul 2, 2025 · N328CH · Urocop EC130B4 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT: 4TH RECENT EVENT.
- [SDR QMLA2025062920070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025062920070.md): Gearbox · making metal · Jun 29, 2025 · N328CH · Urocop EC130B4 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MGB CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING STABLE 3-5FT HOVER PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. INSPECTED AND CLEANED MGB CHIP DETECTOR. CLASS F CHIP FOUND. PERFORMED GROUND RUN UP WITH NO CHIPS DETECTED. ALL MAINTENANCE COMPLETED. AIRCRAFT RELEASED TO REVENUE SERVICE. #MEC-011620
- [SDR QMLA2025022720081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025022720081.md): Door · no discrepancy · Jun 23, 2025 · N390AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > WHILE AT CRUISE ALTITUDE, THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND THE PILOT CAME OPEN. AFTER SLOWING DOWN THE AIRCRAFT THE CREW WAS ABLE TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR THEN OPENED A SECOND TIME A FEW MINUTES LATER AND AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR THE CREWMEMBER DECIDED TO HOLD THE DOO
- [SDR 2A6R2025160673201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025160673201.md): Channel · cracked · Jun 16, 2025 · N382AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RH EDGE FRAME "Z" CHANNEL JUST AFT OF THE STA 845 FRAME. THE CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 0.75" LONG.
- [SDR QMLA2025061620067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025061620067.md): Vent Line · leaking · Jun 14, 2025 · N910U · Urocop EC130B4 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > MAJOR OIL LEAK. DISCOVERED BY NURSE STOWING EQUIPMENT IN REAR COMPARTMENT. HE ADVISED ME OF OIL ALL OVER THE SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. I SHUT DOWN THE AIRCRAFT AND EXITED TO INSPECT. REMOVED AND RE-INSTALLED OIL VENT LINE FROM TANK, GROUND RUN, LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD, R
- [SDR QMLA2025052820060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052820060.md): Hmu · faulted · May 27, 2025 · N390AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > MULTIPLE ENGINE CHIP CAUTIONS OVER A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS SINCE MID-APRIL. MOST RECENT EVENT (THIS INCIDENT) OCCURRED LESS THAN ONE DAY AND 0+45 FLIGHT HOURS AFTER PREVIOUS INCIDENT. MULTIPLE CHIPS (IN EXCESS OF 20) FOUND ON CHIP DETECTOR (M01) AND SEVERAL CH
- [SDR QMLA2025052420059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052420059.md): Vent · smoke · May 24, 2025 · N151AC · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution System
  > PILOT STATED THAT HE SMELLED AND OBSERVED SMOKE FROM THE FORWARD EVAPORATOR AIR VENTS. THE PILOT STATES THAT HE HAD SELECTED THE LOW BLOWER SPEED SETTING.
- [SDR QMLA2025052020058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025052020058.md): Gearbox · making metal · May 20, 2025 · N328CH · Urocop EC130B4 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX CHIP 'MGB CHIP' LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED FOUND 1 CLASS F PARTICLE. - GROUND RUN CW - OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR QMLA2025051520056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025051520056.md): Gearbox · warning light · May 16, 2025 · N328CH · Urocop EC130B4 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > MAIN ROTOR GEAR BOX CHIP INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FIRST SET OF FLIGHTS FROM CHANGING OF MBG OIL FILTER YESTERDAY.
- [SDR 2A6R2025050272901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2A6R2025050272901.md): Skid · corroded · May 2, 2025 · N213SH · Urocop EC130B4 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > DURING 600 HOUR / AAIP INSPECTIONS, FOUND OEM LH SKID TUBE PN 350A41-6002-0001 CORRODED NEAR RIVETS IN ZONE C2 (AMM32-11-00,6-6). REMOVED THE AIRBUS LEFT LANDING GEAR SKID TUBE PN 350A41-6002-0001 AND INSTALLED A NEW DART SKID TUBE (PN: D130-1048-011) IN ACCOR
- [SDR QMLA2025042120051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025042120051.md): O-Ring · leaking · Apr 20, 2025 · N341AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT, EN ROUTE TO A SCENE. CREW FIRST REPORTED FUEL SMELL, THEN A FEW SECONDS LATER I SMELLED FUEL. MOMENTS LATER CREW REPORTED SMELLING SMOKE, WHICH I SMELLED OR GOT A VISUAL ON. I THEN PROCEEDED TO DO A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A NEARBY FIELD WI
- [SDR QMLA2025032420040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025032420040.md): Motor · shorted · Mar 23, 2025 · N382AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Humidity Control System
  > ELECTRICAL SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN. AFT EVAPORATOR MOTOR HAD INTERNAL SHORT CAUSING SMOKE SMELL AND CAUSING AFT PORTION OF A/C TO BE INOP.
- [SDR QMLA2025030720033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025030720033.md): Scanner · damaged · Mar 7, 2025 · N335AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Exterior Lighting
  > ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL FROM THE LOWER CENTER CABIN. AFTER THROTTLE MOVED FROM IDLE TO FLY. TROUBLE SHOT SYSTEM. DURING NEXT RUN UP THEY NOTICED THE SUPER NIGHT SCANNER WAS FLICKERING. PULLED PANEL AND FOUND BURNT SPOT ON THE SUPER NIGHT SCANNER GRAY RELAY BOX.
- [SDR QMLA2025030520033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025030520033.md): Motor · failed · Mar 5, 2025 · N151AC · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution Fan
  > WHENEVER THE AIR CONDITIONING IS TURNED ON THERE IS A STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL/FUMES
- [SDR QMLA2025021820019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2025021820019.md): Mount Bracket · cracked · Feb 18, 2025 · N336AM · Urocop EC130B4 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > FOUND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER MOUNT BRACKETS CRACKED ON PRE-FLIGHT INSP.

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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 = 'EC130B4'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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