Eurocopter EC120B

Service difficulty reports · 222

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EC120B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HE17107982Cable · bindingCOLLECTIVE BINDING IN FLT FOUND ANTICIPATOR CONTROL CABLE BINDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE. (K)Feb 3, 2006 · N524MW · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor ControlSDR ALG2006F00009Engine · inoperativePILOT REPORTED T4 EXCEEDANCE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED FOR MAINTENANCE. FOUND 2 T4 EXCEEDANCES. ONE OF 13 SECONDS AT 998C. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE. (K)Jan 21, 2006 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR CA060124003Spherical Stop · corroded(CAN) ON MONDAY 16 JANUARY 2006, PILOT REPORTED COLLECTIVE WAS ROUGH AT HIGH POWER SETTING. HE WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE. (TC NR 20060124003)Jan 19, 2006 · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor ControlSDR HE17107526Blade · chippedTAIL ROTOR BLADE FAILED INSP. PER AMM 64-21-00,6-9 ZONE IDec 30, 2005 · N524MW · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA051208004O-Ring · deformed(CAN) PRIOR TO THE SECOND FLIGHT OF THE DAY THE PILOT NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED LEAK ORIGINATED FROM THE HYDRAULIC COMPACT UNIT. THE O-RING ON THE FILTER SHROUD HAD FAILED. O-RING REPLACED. AIRCRAFT GROUNov 30, 2005 · Urocop EC120B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ALG2005F00093Pressure Switch · inoperativeINFLIGHT, THE CAUTION WARNING TONE SOUNDED. WHEN LANDING, THE MGB CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SWITCH IAW MM. CHECKED GOOD. (K)Nov 28, 2005 · N515AL · Urocop EC120B · Rotor Drive Indicating SystemSDR ALG2005F00105Powerpack · malfunctionedBEFORE TAKEOFF, HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PILOT FELT FEEDBACK IN THE CYCLIC FORE AND AFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC POWER PACK. (K)Nov 24, 2005 · N523AL · Urocop EC120B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ALGA107785Unknown · wornWORN BEYOND LIMITS IN DROOP AREA. REPLACED UNIT WITH NEW SERVICEABLE PART.Nov 14, 2005 · N516AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor SystemSDR ALG2005F00091Wire Harness · failedIN FLIGHT, T4 PORTION OF FLI- INTERMITTENT FLUCTUATION AND T-4 FAILURE. REMOVED HARNESS SN 215B,, INSTALLED HARNESS 279B, OPERATION CHECK GOOD. (K)Nov 10, 2005 · N516AL · Urocop EC120B · Engine Indicating System WiringSDR ALG2005F00115Windshield · crackedDURING PREFLIGHT FOUND 5 SEPARATED, DEBONDED AREAS ON WINDOWS AND A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. INSPECTION BY MAINT REVEALED THE NR 8 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT HAD FAILED. A WO WAS OPENED FOR REPAIR OF THIS AC. REMOVED AND REPLACED PILOTS WINDSHIELD. (K)Nov 9, 2005 · N514AL · Urocop EC120B · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR U0GA106525Fuel Cell · leakingPILOT REPORTED SMELL OF FUEL IN COCKPIT FOR 5 - 10 MINUTES DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. UPON LANDING, MAINENANCE DISCOVERED A LEAK IN IN THE UPPER FUEL CELL AT THE AFT R/H SEAM.Oct 28, 2005 · N116KG · Urocop EC120B · Fuel StorageSDR ALG2005F00086Plate · debondedDURING POST FLIGHT, THE PILOT SUSPECTED THAT M/R DROOP STOP PLATE IS DEBONDED, NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC REMOVED M/R HUB AND BLADE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE WEAR PLATES AND FOUND BOTH UPPER AND LOWER WEAR PLATED WERE DEBONDED, REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH WOct 13, 2005 · N523AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALG2005F00087Control Rod · out of adjustDURING HOVER, ROTOR RPM WAS LOW, LANDED AND NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE. FUEL CONTROL WAS REPLACED THE NIGHT BEFORE. ADJUSTED GOVERNOR CONTROL ROD IAW MM AND RFM. GROUND RUN AND OPS. CHECK GOOD. (K)Oct 10, 2005 · N516AL · Urocop EC120B · Turbine GovernorSDR ALG2005F00060Fuel Control · failedON THE FIRST HOVER FLIGHT OF THE DAY. IN HOVER FLIGHT, THE ROTOR RPM BLEED OFF AND WOULD NO RECOVER. NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE OF THE PROBLEM. FUEL CONTROL WAS REPLACED IAW MM. AC RETURNED TO SEVICE UPON COMPLETION OF ALL FUNCTIONAL CHECKS. (K)Aug 6, 2005 · N523AL · Urocop EC120B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR ALG2005F00057Indicator · malfunctionedAT HOVER, A GUST OF WIND HIT THE AC REQUIRING MORE RT PEDAL AS A RESULT THE TORQUE REACHED 111 PERCENT FOR 1 SECOND. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE T/R GB, T/R DRIVE SHAFT DISC PACKS AND BEARINGS ALSO INPUT DJul 30, 2005 · N511AL · Urocop EC120B · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR ALGA105168Coupling · crackedCRACKED LAMINATE / REPLACED WITH NEW BY FIELD MAINTENANCE.Jul 29, 2005 · N510AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR ALG2005F00055Fuel Control · malfunctionedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE TURBINE SURGED WHICH WAS CONFIRMED WITH ENGINE NOISE LEVEL CHANGE. UPON LANDING THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FUEL CONTROL AND THE AC WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE UPON COMPLETION OF ALL FUNCTION CHECKS IAW MM. (K)Jul 27, 2005 · N515AL · Urocop EC120B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR ALGA105148Tail Wheel · crackedCRACKED LAMINATE / REPLACED WITH NEW BY FIELD MAINTENANCE.Jul 24, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR ALG2005F00036Accumulator · malfunctionedAT HOVER FOR TAKEOFF, PICKED AIRCRAFT UP TO A HOVER 2 TIMES AND BOTH TIMES AT A STEADY HOVER, AIRCRAFT OSCILLATED FORE AND AFT WITH NO PILOT INPUT (NOSE UP AND DOWN). MAINTENANCE INSPECTED SERVO INPUTS FOR WEAR, NO DEFECTS FOUND, SERVICED SERVO CONTROL ACCUMUJun 30, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR ALGA104383Scissors · debondedWEAR PLATE DEBONDED / REPLACED WITH NEW OR SERVICEABLE BY FIELD MAINTENANCE.Jun 22, 2005 · N514AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALG2005F00031Window · separatedWHILE IN FLIGHT, TRAVELING APPROX 105 KNOTS AT 800 FEET THE TOP AFT CORNER OF THE PILOTS WINDOW DELAMINATED AND POPPED OUT APPROX 1 INCH. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING (2-3 SECONDS) THE ENTIRE WINDOW DELAMINATED AND SEPARATED FROM THE AIRCRAFT. I SLOWED THE AIRCRAFTJun 16, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ALGA104413Coupling · crackedONE LAMINATE CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW BY FIELD MAINTENANCE.Jun 6, 2005 · N510AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR ALGA101077Pin · corrodedEXCESSIVE CORROSION ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PINS, SCRAPPED PINS.May 19, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALGA101076Pin · corrodedEXCESSIVE CORROSION ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PINS, SCRAPPED PINS.May 19, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALGA101075Pin · corrodedEXCESSIVE CORROSION ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PINS, SCRAPPED PINS.May 19, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALGA101074Pin · corrodedEXCESSIVE CORROSION ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PINS, SCRAPPED PINS.May 19, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALGA101073Pin · corrodedEXCESSIVE CORROSION ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PINS. SCRAPPED PINS.May 19, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR ALGA101072Pin · corrodedEXCESSIVE CORROSION ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PINS. SCRAPPED PINS.May 19, 2005 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR TXER104274Servo · leakingSERVO LEAKING.Apr 22, 2005 · N588SC · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR ALGA099803Swashplate · debondedDEBONDED, REPLACED WITH NEW PART IN FIELD.Mar 7, 2005 · N512AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR ALGA099525Blade · chippedCHROME MONOXIDE SURFACE CHIPPED BEYOND LIMITS. SEND TO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION.Feb 13, 2005 · N516AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA050216007Rivet · loose(CAN) DURING AME DAILY INSPECTION LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FOUND TO HAVE APPROXIMATE 1 INCH VERTICAL DISPLACEMENT AT TIP. RIVETS THAT SECURE THE OUTER SHIM HAD SHEARED ALLOWING BUSHING MOVEMENT. SB 55-001 TO BE INCORPORATED , NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPLIED WITH. TO Feb 7, 2005 · Urocop EC120B · FastenersSDR ALGA099103Bushing · migratedAT 500HR INSP FOUND BUSHING SLID OUT OF PLACE. POSSIBLE MANUFACTURER DEFECT. REPLACED WITH NEW OR SERVICEABLE PART BY O/H SHOP.Jan 25, 2005 · N512AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor HeadSDR TXER099450Hub · wornWEAR LIMITS EXCEEDED ON TAIL ROTOR HUB.Dec 17, 2004 · N120TX · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor HeadSDR ALGA098149Scissors · debondedPLATE DEBONDED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE SCISSOR.Dec 2, 2004 · N516AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR TXER099765Servo · leakingCYCLIC SERVO LEAKING.Nov 6, 2004 · N120GB · Urocop EC120B · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR CA041014001Magnetic Plug · crackedPILOT REPORTED INTERMITTENT INDICATION OF GEARBOX CHIP DETECTOR. ON INSPECTION NO CHIP FOUND. A LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PORTION OF CHIP PLUG & MAGNETIC PART ALLOWED FOR A FALSE INDICATION. THE SWAGGED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO PARTS CRACKED & BROct 13, 2004 · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR ALGA097671Disc Pack · crackedFOUND CRACKED LAMINATES. REPLACED W/NEW PART.Oct 7, 2004 · N511AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR TXER097638Coll Pitch Cntr · bindingCOLLECTIVE BINDING .Sep 27, 2004 · N131MB · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor ControlSDR ALGA097750Disc Pack · crackedCRACKED LAMINATE/REPLACED WITH NEW.Sep 25, 2004 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR ALG2004F00065Warning Light · false activationARRIVED AT E1107A TO PICK UP 1 PASSENGER, LOADED PASSENGER WHILE RUNNING. COMPLETED THE PRE TAKEOFF CHECKS AND BROUGHT AIRCRAFT TO A HOVER. DURING TAKEOFF THE 1.5 SECOND WARNING WENT OFF AND NOTICED THA THE TORQUE ON THE VEMD WAS UNDERLINED AND THE NEEDLE HADSep 9, 2004 · N526AL · Urocop EC120B · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA040914005Windshield · debonded(CAN) WINDOW LT UPPER PN C561S3101202, DEBONDING 11.Sep 8, 2004 · Urocop EC120B · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CA040914003Pump · shortedDURING START SEQUENCE, ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP TRIPPPED CIRCUIT (3A) BREAKER. PUMP REPLACED.AF FUEL SYSTEM FILTER CONTAINED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL, NON-FERROUS, METAL SLIVERS. PRESUMED TO BE ALUMINUM. (PRIOR START PUMP CHANGED DUE TO NON-FERROUS METAL GENERATIONSep 3, 2004 · Urocop EC120B · Engine Fuel PumpSDR TXER100925Tail Rotor · wornTAIL ROTOR, OUT OF LIMITS PER 64-21-00,6-9 ZONE D.Aug 30, 2004 · N588SC · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor SystemSDR TXER100924Tail Rotor · wornTAIL ROTOR, OUT OF LIMITS IAW 64-21-00,6-9 PG. 602 ZONE E.Aug 24, 2004 · N690WR · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor BladesSDR TXER097127Blower · inoperativeBLOWER INOP.Aug 17, 2004 · N517SS · Urocop EC120B · Air Distribution FanSDR ALGA096919Scissors · debondedFOUND WEAR PLATE DEBONDED. REPLACED WITH NEW PART IN FIELD.Aug 14, 2004 · N524AL · Urocop EC120B · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR ALGA096916Disc Pack · crackedFOUND CRACKED LAMINATES ON DISC PACK. REPLACED WITH NEW PART IN FIELD.Aug 10, 2004 · N510AL · Urocop EC120B · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA040812008Manifold · chafed(CAN) DURING RECEIVING INSPECTION A 0.010 (DAMAGE TO FUEL MANIFOLD),Aug 5, 2004 · Urocop EC120B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR TXER097126Blower · inoperativeBLOWER INOP.Jul 28, 2004 · N116KG · Urocop EC120B · Air Distribution Fan
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