# Service difficulty reports: Helio H-295 A list on [Helio H-295](https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-295.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2025FA0000523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000523.md): Pump · high pressure · Nov 26, 2024 · N461F · Helio H295 · Fuel Boost Pump > PILOTS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS RUN THAT THE ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE EXCEEDED REDLINE. AFTER MUCH TROUBLE SHOOTING AND ADJUSTING AND LOOKING FOR RESTRICTION IN THE FUEL SYSTEM, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP WAS NOT REGU - [SDR EVGR20181119001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR20181119001.md): Flap Track · broken · Nov 7, 2018 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Trailing Edge Flaps > THE LEFT INBOARD FLAP TRACK WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED (BROKEN) AT THE AFT END DURING THE POST FLIGHT INSPECTION. THIS WAS THE FIRST FLIGHT AFTER A 50 HOUR INSPECTION AND ROUTINE SERVICING. THE CRACK WAS NOT EVIDENT DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. THE PILOTS ( - [SDR EVGR201701170001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR201701170001.md): Torque Tube · broken · Jan 17, 2017 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Rudder Control System > ACFT HAS A HISTORY OF TAIL WHEEL SHIMMY. TROUBLESHOOTING INSPECTION FOUNR THE PILOT'S PEDALS WERE STAGGERED AND THE PILOT’S LT PEDAL HAD SLIGHT FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT WITH THE RT PEDAL HELD STATIONARY. THE TWO BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE PILOT’S RUDDER TORQUE TUBE T - [SDR HYTA201606060001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYTA201606060001.md): Relief Valve · backed out · Jun 6, 2016 · N713C · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > A DISCREPANCY WAS NOTED BY PILOT OF HIGH OIL PRESSURE, A MECHANIC WAS SOON DISPATCHED TO TURN THE OIL PRESSURE DOWN. HE TURNED DOWN THE OIL PRESSURE FROM THE OIL RELIEF VALVE AND REINSTALLED IAW ENGINE MFG DATA, WHEN COMPLETE HE PERFORMED AN OPS AND LEAK CHEC - [SDR HYTA20150908001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYTA20150908001.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 29, 2015 · N6478 · Helio H295 · Wing, Center Box > CRACKS FOUND IN UPPER TUBE OF CARRY THRU ASSEMBLY, PN 391-030-401-30, AT LOW POINT OF THE TWO CUT OUTS WHICH ARE MILLED IN THE TUBE TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF WING ATTACH BOLT. THE MILLING PROCESS LEFT A SHARP EDGE THAT CREATED A STRESS RISER. THIS IS A CRITIC - [SDR HYTA20150904001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYTA20150904001.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 27, 2015 · N713C · Helio H295 · Wing, Center Box > CRACKS FOUND IN CARRY THRU ASSEMBLY AT LOW POINT OF MILLED CUT OUTS IN UPPER TUBE OF ASSEMBLY. THE MILLING PROCESS LEFT A SHARP EDGE CREATING A STRESS RISER. THIS WAS A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO CRACKS DEVELOPING. WE HAVE DRESSED OUR OTHER CARRY THRU ASSEMBLIE - [SDR EVGR20150427001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR20150427001.md): Switch · broken · Apr 24, 2015 · N61JA · Helio H295 · AC Generation System > THE BATON OR TOGGLE OF THE ELEC FUEL PUMP SWITCH BROKE OFF IN FLIGHT WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH IT ON. THE SWITCH FAILED IN THE OFF POSITION. THANKFULLY, THE ENG DRIVEN FUEL PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN & THE ACFT RETURNED TO HOME BASE SAFELY. - [SDR EVGR201409250001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR201409250001.md): Spring · cracked · Sep 25, 2014 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > BOTH HOOKS OF ONE OF THE TWO SPRING HOOKS, TAIL WHEEL STEERING SPRING, CRACKED AND FAILED. THE ASSEMBLY ONLY HAD 7.6 HOURS TIME IN SERVICE AND 18 LANDINGS WHEN IT FAILED. VISUAL EXAMINATION WITH A MAGNIFYING LENS REVEALED RUST IN THE CRACK INITIATION AREA O - [SDR EVGR201408080001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR201408080001.md): Axle · cracked · Aug 6, 2014 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > THE LT AND RT MLG AXLE FLANGES WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING THE 1500 HOURS, ICA MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION OF THE MLG. THESE AXLE FLANGES ARE PART OF STC LANDING GEAR MODIFICATION SA 00781TA. THE CRACKS WERE IN OR AT THE EDGE OF THE WELD CONNECTING THE AXLE HOU - [SDR EVGR201310310001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR201310310001.md): Tire · cracked · Oct 24, 2013 · Helio H295 · Tire > CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN SEVERAL 10.00 SC 8 PLY TIRES. THE CRACKS TYPICALLY APPEAR IN THE SIDEWALL ADJACENT TO THE MOLD VENTS IN THE SIDE WALL. CRACKS RANGE IN LENGTH FROM.1250" TO OVER.5". THE CRACKS EXPOSED THE CORDS. - [SDR HYTA2013043000012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYTA2013043000012.md): Cover Plate · cracked · Apr 30, 2013 · N713C · Helio H295 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure > WHILE PERFORMING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION A.5 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND RADIATING FROM THE LIGHTENING HOLE IN.063" STEEL COVER/SPLICE PLATE, P/N 391-020-305-2 BOLTED TO FORWARD SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STABILATOR CENTER BOX/SPLICE STRUCTURE. THIS STRUCTURE ATTACHES THE L - [SDR HYTA2013043000010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYTA2013043000010.md): Web · cracked · Apr 30, 2013 · N713C · Helio H295 · Elevator Miscellaneous Structure > CRACKS FOUND IN.025 ALUMINUM WEB RIVETED TO FORWARD SIDE OF STABILATOR HORN ASSEMBLY P/N 250-020-401. - [SDR HYTA2013F00090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYTA2013F00090.md): Horn · cracked · Apr 22, 2013 · N713C · Helio H295 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > DURING A ROUTING 100HR/ANNUAL INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN SUPPORTING.025 WEB OF HORIZONTAL STABILATOR HORN ASSY AND ALSO A CRACK RADIATING FROM LIGHTNING HOLE OF.063 FORWARD COVER PLATE (PN 391-020-305-2) THAT IS PART OF THE BOLTED ASSEMBLIES SECURING T - [SDR EVGR060210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVGR060210.md): Fire Detector · chafed · Jun 2, 2010 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Fire Detection > (EVGR) THE FIRE DETECTION LOOP IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHAFED AGAINST SCAT TUBE CAUSING INTERMITTENT ALARM. THE UNIT IS FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLED UNDER STC SA1586SO. - [SDR 20051129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20051129.md): Tube · cracked · Nov 29, 2005 · N641LW · Helio H295 · Wing Spar > WING SPAR CARRY THRU P/N 295-030-401 IS CRACKED ON LT VERTICAL TUBE, TOP, FRONT SIDE. - [SDR 20050908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20050908.md): Tube · cracked · Sep 9, 2005 · N9185Z · Helio H295 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings > CARRY-THRU VERTICAL TUBE CRACKED ON CARRY-THRU ASSEMBLY. THIS CARRY-THRU IS MODIFIED BY STC SA1590CE. TIME IN SERVICE IS UNKNOWN. ALSO NOTED IS THAT THE VERTICAL TUBE WALL THICKNESS WAS.065 INCH RATHER THAN.120 INCH. THE HEAVIER WALL THICKNESS OF.120 IS - [SDR 20050415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20050415.md): Frame · cracked · Apr 12, 2005 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Wing, Center Box > CARRY-THRU CRACKS, REWORKED TO B-401-5 TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF AD 82-16-08. TOTAL TIME ON THE CARRY THRU IS UNKNOWN. WHILE PERFORMING A 100HR INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE FOUND RADIATING FROM CUT-OUT FOR UPPER WING ATTACH BOLTS ON BOTH SIDES OF CARRY-THRU. 2 LO - [SDR 20040823](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20040823.md): Camshaft · making metal · Aug 20, 2004 · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > AFTER ENGINE O/H, THE ENGINE WAS TEST RUN 5 HOURS ON THE TEST STAND AND THEN DISASSEMBLED BECAUSE OF METAL IN OIL. AS PART OF INSPECTION NOTED THAT NR 4 EXHAUST CAM LOBE APPEARED TO BE WEARING ABNORMALLY. HAS A ROUGH SURFACE WITH SOME PITTING AND APPEARANCE - [SDR 20040816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20040816.md): Bearing · flaking · Aug 13, 2004 · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > ASSEMBLED THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE LYCOMING OVERHAUL MANUAL AND STANDARD PRACTICES. THE ENGINE WAS PREOILED AND RUN IN A TEST STAND USING AEROSHELL 100W OIL. AFTER A TWO HOUR BREAK-IN RUN WHERE ALL TEMPS AND PRESSURES WERE NORMAL THE OIL FILTER WAS CUT OP - [SDR 20040720](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20040720.md): Housing · cracked · Jul 20, 2004 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Fuel Storage > MFG PN 6-2255-44 CHECK VALVE IN FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE HOUSING OF THE CHECK VALVE WAS CRACKED. - [SDR 20040820](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20040820.md): Check Valve · cracked · Jul 20, 2004 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > FUEL SYSTEM CHECK VALVE PN 6-2255-44, HOUSING WAS FOUND CRACKED. - [SDR 040505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/040505.md): Rocker Cover · worn · May 4, 2004 · N62JA · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > ROCKER BOX, PN 68795 WAS WORN BY THE VALVE ROCKER SHAFT UNTIL THE SHAFT CUT THROUGH THE SHAFT RETAINER WHICH IS SPOT WELDED TO THE VALVE COVER. THREE OF SIX COVERS WERE SEVERELY WORN. A FOURTH COVER'S BRACKET WAS WORN THROUGH AND THE RESULTING SLUG OF METAL - [SDR CA040412014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040412014.md): Lug · cracked · Apr 7, 2004 · Helio H295 · Engine Mount Section > (CAN) HARD LANDING OCCURRED AND A HARD LANDING INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE ENTIRE A/C. NO OTHER DEFECTS WERE FOUND OTHER THAN THE CRACKED LUG MOUNT. AN ENGINE CHANGE WAS DONE. ENGINE MODEL G0-480-G1D6 S/N L-394-37 WAS INSTALLED. - [SDR 030815](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/030815.md): Attach Fitting · cracked · Aug 15, 2003 · N60JA · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach Fittings > UPPER WING ATTACH FITTINGS ARE CRACKED. THE CRACKS APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE FITTINGS THAT GO AGAINST THE SPAR CARRY THRU. IN SOME CASES THE CRACKS CAN BE DETECTED INSIDE THE BARREL NUT BORE. 3 OF THE 4 FITTINGS ON THIS PLANE ARE CRACKED. TIMES IN SERVICE - [SDR 030520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/030520.md): Attach Fitting · elongated · May 14, 2003 · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach Fittings > REAR SPAR ATTACH FITTING BOLT HOLE IS ENLARGED ON BOTH WINGS. FITTINGS ARE BEING REPLACED. - [SDR 030521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/030521.md): Fitting · cracked · May 14, 2003 · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach Fittings > UPPER WING ATTACH FITTINGS ON BOTH WINGS ARE CRACKED. THE CRACKS APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE LEFT FITTING AND THE INSIDE CORNER OF THE RIGHT FITTING, THE FACES OF WHICH GO AGAINST THE SPAR CARRY THRU. FRETTING IS PRESENT BETWEEN THE FITTING AND SPAR ON THE RIGH - [SDR 030327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/030327.md): Points · loose · Mar 27, 2003 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Magneto/Distributor > MAGNETO BREAKER ASSEMBLY HAS LOOSE CAM FOLLOWER. - [SDR 030130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/030130.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 29, 2003 · N61JA · Helio H295 · Wing, Attach Fittings > UPPER WING ATTACH FITTING IS CRACKED. THE CRACKS APPEAR ON THE FACE OF THE FITTINGS THAT GO AGAINST THE SPAR CARRY THRU. IN SOME CASES THE CRACKS CAN BE DETECTED INSIDE THE BARREL NUT BORE. WE HAVE BEGUN CHECKING SPARE WINGS IN STORAGE AS WELL AS FLIGHT LIN - [SDR 2002FA0000974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000974.md): Axle · broken · Aug 1, 2002 · N50718 · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > RIGHT GEAR AXLE BROKE (MAIN) ON LANDING, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE GEAR ATTACH AREA. - [SDR 020502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/020502.md): Rivet · wrong part · May 2, 2002 · Helio H295 · Fasteners > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A NUMBER OF INDUSTRIAL GRADE POP RIVETS WERE USED IN THE COURSE OF AIRFRAME REPAIR INSTEAD OF AIRCRAFT GRADE RIVETS. INDUSTRIAL GRADE RIVETS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH PROPER AIRCRAFT QUALITY RIVETS. - [SDR JUK2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JUK2001F00001.md): Camshaft · damaged · Aug 23, 2001 · N269L · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > NEW CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS WERE INSTALLED AT ENGINE OVERHAUL. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED AT 781 HOURS TSO DUE TO PROP STRIKE. TWO LOBES AND LIFTERS WERE SPALLED, ONE SEVERELY, THE OTHER TO A LESSER DEGREE. THE TWO LOBES INVOLVED ONLY OPERATE ONE VALVE EACH. THE LOB - [SDR JUK2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JUK2001F00000.md): Bolt · sheared · Aug 23, 2001 · N269L · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > NAS 464623 BOLT WHICH SECURES THE UPPER (PISTON) END OF THE 391-040-401 SHOCK STRUT TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG, FAILED. THE BOLT SHEARED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SPHERICAL BEARING IN THE SHOCK STRUT. MECHANICS DISASSEMBLING THE LANDING GEAR NOTED THAT THE BOTH - [SDR 2002FA0000987](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000987.md): Axle · broken · Aug 1, 2001 · N50718 · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > RIGHT GEAR AXLE BROKE (MAIN) ON LANDING, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE GEAR ATTACH AREA. - [SDR 20010523CW006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010523CW006.md): Bearing · cracked · Feb 6, 2001 · N5479G · Helio H295 · Leading Edge Slat Control System > TORQUE TUBE BEARING MADE FROM NYLON MATERIAL HARDENS WITH AGE AND DURING OPERATION OF SLAT TORQUE TUBE THE BEARING STARTS TO CRACK AT RIVET HOLES THAT ATTACHES IT TO WING RIB. REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. - [SDR 20010523CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010523CW005.md): Bearing · cracked · Feb 6, 2001 · N5479G · Helio H295 · Leading Edge Slat Control System > TORQUE TUBE BEARING MADE FROM NYLON MATERIAL HARDENS WITH AGE AND DURING OPERATION OF SLAT TORQUE TUBE. THE BEARING STARTS TO CRACK AT RIVET HOLES THAT ATTACHES IT TO WING RIB. REPLACED WITH NEW PORTS. - [SDR 20001229SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001229SH012.md): Strut · broken · Sep 25, 2000 · N993PT · Helio H295 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > UPON LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SOME VIBRATION AND SHORTLY AFTER, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT BROKE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED HALF WAY DOWN THE LEG, A 2.25 INCH SQUARE CONSTRUCTED OF 0.132/4130 STEEL. THE LANDING GEAR IS BEING EVALUATED. (X) - [SDR 99ZZZX4519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4519.md): Valve Seat · separated · Nov 22, 1999 · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > THE EXHAUST VALVE SEAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME OUT FOLLOWING THE ENGINE TEST STAND RUN AND PRIOR TO THE INITIAL INSTALLATION RUN ON THE AIRCRAFT. A 'RATTLE' WAS NOTED AS THE ENGINE WAS TURNED THROUGH BY HAND. THE CYLINDER OVERHAUL SHOP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND OT - [SDR CA990715049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715049.md): Line · ruptured · Jun 24, 1999 · Helio H295 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished) > (CAN) PILOT SMELLED SMOKE ON CLIMB-OUT AND SHUT OFF ALTERNATOR AND ELECTRICS. RETURNED TO DEADMAN'S POND. INVESTIGATION FOUND MAIN OIL LINE FROM ENGINE TO FILTER RUPTURED AT MID-POINT. SUSPECT THAT AT SOME TIME, LINE MAY HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE - [SDR 97ZZZX4137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4137.md): Tire · failed · Aug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Helio H295 · Tire > AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS OFF-AIRPORT OPERATIONS. AS AIRCRAFT WAS ON TAKEOFF RUN, UPPER TIRE SIDEWALL AND TUBE WERE PUNCTURED, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ROCKS. CONDITIONS WERE ROUGH AND PRESUMABLY THE PUNCTURES WERE NOT THE FAULT OF THE TIRE AND TUBE. SUBM - [SDR 97ZZZX4215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4215.md): Piston Pin · broken · Aug 15, 1997 · N2FOR · Helio H295 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > OPERATORS WERE NOTIFIED AIRCRAFT'S ENGINE CONTAINED A PISTON PIN FROM THE BATCH LISTED IN LYC SB 527C. AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND ALL CYLINDERS REMOVED TO VISUALLY INSPECT FOR BATCH NR 17328. CYLINDER NR 5 REVEALED BROKEN PIN. NUMERS WERE NOT CLE - [SDR CA970904019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970904019.md): Cap · cracked · Jan 6, 1997 · Helio H295 · Rudder, Spar/Rib > (CAN) A.B.S. PLASTIC RUDDER CAP CRACKED CLEAR THROUGH OVER THE HINGE LINE WEAKENING THE STRUCTUAL STRENGTH OF THE LEAD BALLAST SUPPORTING RIB, COULD DEVELOP A SERIOUS FLUTTER CONDITION OF THE RUDDER. REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL STYLE FIBERGLASS CAP. ## 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 = 'H295' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/helio-h-295/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.