Kiwi Technologies K1200

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SDR 2023F00178Servo · brokenTHERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE LEFT HAND MAIN ROTOR SYSTEM CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CRASH. A SERVO FLAP BROKE OFF WHILE THE PILOT WAS LIFTING AN EXTERNAL LOAD CAUSING THE LEFT WHITE BLADE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE RIGHT ROTOR HEAD THAT LEAD ROTOR SYSTEMMay 22, 2023 · N314 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor SystemSDR CA150410018Pin · failed(CAN) LT TEETER PIN SLIDING BEARING KARON BEARING SURFACE FAILURE CAUSE METAL TO METAL CONTACT WITH THE ROTOR HUB TEETER PIN BORE. THE RESULT WAS HEAVY WEAR TO BOTH SURFACES AND SCRAPPING OUT BOTH PARTS. 512.5 HRS TIME IN SERVICE, 87.5 HRS SHORT OF IT SCHEDUApr 7, 2015 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA130116020Panel · inoperative(CAN) DURING TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE FUEL QTY INDICATING SYS FOR A CALIBRATION DEFECT. THE ACFT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY DEFUELED AND THE AME NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO LOW FUEL LIGHT INDICATION ON THE MASTER CAUTION PANEL. THE PRESS TO TEST FUNCTION FOR THE FUEL LOW LJan 16, 2013 · Kaman K1200 · Instrument PanelSDR CA081120004Mount · cracked(CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED ON LT FWD STRUT MOUNT FITTING.Nov 16, 2008 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA070411003Drive Gear · damaged(CAN) DURING THE INITIAL START UP OF THE DAY, AT APPROX 10 PERCENT ROTOR RPM, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE POWER TRAIN AND A TRANSMISSION CHIP WARNING LIGHT INDICATION. THE START WAS THEN ABORTED. THE ATTENDING AME INSPECTED THE TRANSMISSION SYSMar 17, 2007 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA050707005Hub · worn(CAN) DURING LAG PIN REPLACEMENT BLADE WAS REMOVED. UPON REMOVAL OF BLADE HUB WAS INSPECTED AND THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE LOWER HUB HALF KRON BEARING SURFACE WAS WORN THROUGH TO METAL IN APPROXIMATELY 1/5 OF ITS CIRCUMFERENCE. NO INSPEJun 24, 2005 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA051115006Structure · crackedON MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN DURING A NORMAL HELI LOGGING DAY, DURING INSP OF FLIGHT CONTROLS THE APPRENTICE NOTICED SOME SMOKING COMING FROM THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE STBD OCTAGONAL CARGO DOOR. UPON FURTHER INSP IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE A CRACK.Jul 5, 2004 · Kaman K1200 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 2004FA0000423Pin · unserviceableTHE LEADING EDGE OF THE LT SIDE TEETER PIN WAS DAMAGED (MUSHROOMED). FURTHER INSPECTION SHOWED THAT THE HEAD SIDE OF THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE LINER THAT THE TEETER PIN SITS IN IS ALSO DAMAGED. THE LINER IS DEFORMED AND PROTRUDES IN AN IRREGULAR MANNER ON TMar 25, 2004 · N358KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA021120008Clutch · failed(CAN) PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG AS HE WAS LOWERING A LOG ONTO LANDING WITH A SLIGHT DROP IN ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AND THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT BETWEEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WAS ROTATED. THE ROTATIONHAD A ROUGH SOUND WHICH WAS REPORTED TO THE AIRCRAFT MNov 4, 2002 · Kaman K1200 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA021113004Nozzle · unapproved part(CAN) MILITARY PART FOUND INSTALLED ON ENGINE S/N LE-81004. INSTALLED PART MANUFACTURER CODE NUMBER IS 81996, (US MILITARY) IT SHOULD BE 91547. (HONEYWELL OEM) ITEM INSTALLED 7TH MARCH 2001.Oct 31, 2002 · Kaman K1200 · Turbine SectionSDR 20010124CW005Pump · seizedO.O TIME SINCE OVERHAUL, TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP SEIZED MOMENTARILY, ON FIRST STARTUP AFTER INSTALLATION. DAMAGING TRANSMISSION INTERNAL OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR. NO SHEARSHAFT INCORPORATEN IN OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE CHANGED, SECOND INSTANCE ON TDec 11, 2000 · N134KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA991027035Skin · cracked(CAN) CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK ON FIRST PANEL AFT OF MOUNTING BRACKET. LEFT SIDE CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND REPAIR IMPLEMENTED.Sep 30, 1999 · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR CA981022003Blade · cracked(CAN) ON SCHEDULED MAINT, CRACK ON TOP OF BLADE, 10.25 INCHES LONG FROM TRAILING EDGE FORWARD, 1/3 DISTANCE FROM HUB TO TIP, NEAR 'YELLOW' CENTER OF BALANCE STRIP.Oct 7, 1998 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX3153Pin · detachedAFTER PERFORMING ENGINE VIBRATION CHECK, PILOT LANDED AND NOTICED PIN ROLLING AROUND ON FLOOR. SHOWED PIN TO MECHANIC AND WAS IMMEDIATELY IDENTIFIED AS THE PIN (OWNER REMOVAL) THAT HOLDS THE CYCLIC STICK INTO THE YOKE ASSY. FOUND THAT THE BALLS IN PIN WERE WJul 12, 1998 · N134KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 98ZZZX1398Control Valve · failedPARTICAL SEPARATOR PURGE VALVE INOPERABLE. INSTALLED NEW VALVE.Jan 29, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 98ZZZX1396Gcu · failedPILOT REPORTED GENENRATOR WILL NOT COME ON-LINE. REPLACED GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT. OPERATIONS NORMAL.Jan 16, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · DC RegulatorSDR CA980302005Bolt · worn(CAN) PLAY IN RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM TRACED TO THE CONTROL BOLT CONNECTING THE CONTROL SPRING STRUT ASSY. TO THE PEDAL SYSTEM CONTROL TUBE. BOLT FOUND TO HAVE DEEP GROOVES-ABOUT 25 PERCENT WORN INTO THE SHANK, WHERE THE SPRING STRUT CLEVIS END CONTACTS THE BOLJan 15, 1998 · Kaman K1200 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 98ZZZX1411Blade · delaminatedNORMAL INSPECTION OF MAIN ROTOR BLADES FOUND DELAMINATED LOWER SURFACE INBOARD AT TIP. NO BLADE STRIKE.Jan 15, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX1410Blade · delaminatedNORMAL INSPECTION OF MAIN ROTOR BLADES FOUND DELAMINATED LOWER SURFACE INBOARD AT TIP. NO BLADE STRIKE.Jan 15, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX1408Limiter · bindingPILOT REPORTED COLLECTIVE LIMITER BINDING HARD TO MOVE UP OR DOWN: 12 EACH LIMITERS WERE INSTALLED. AFTER EACH INSTALL, AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS REPORTED NORMAL. 12-10-97: COLLECTIVE LIMITER INPUT CRANK FOUND TO HAVE INTERMITTENT BINDING ON COLLECTIVE SHAFT AT Jan 14, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor ControlSDR 98ZZZX1417Indicator · erraticLOAD ON HOOK INDICATOR ERRATIC. TT: 1,165 HOURS.Dec 30, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 98ZZZX1413Transmitter · fluctuationsPILOT REPORTED TORQUE INDICATOR FLUCTUATIONS 1.0 PSI TO 2.0 PSI. REMOVED S/N 4990-4-109. TOTAL TIME 517.8 HOURS.Dec 30, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 98ZZZX1406Damper · failedSTABILIZER DAMPER LEAKING AT SHAFT SEAL. RECOMMENDATIONS: ENGINE EXHAUST DIRECTED DOWN ON TAIL BOOM. EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN DAMPER. DAMPER TOO HOT TO TOUCH. RECOMMEND COOLING AIR TO DAMPER AND HEAT SHIELD.Dec 18, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 97ZZZX4859Oil Pump · damagedOIL PUMP SEIZED ON START-UP. NO SHEAR SHAFT WAS INCORPORATED IN OIL PUMP. SEIZURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO PUMP DRIVE RING GEAR TEETH INSIDE TRANSMISSION ASSY AS WELL AS OIL PUMP ASSY. IF SHEAR SHAFT WAS INCORPORATED IN OIL PUMP, ONLY PUMP WOULD HAVE NEEDED CHARGINNov 6, 1997 · N161KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX4858Oil Pump · seizedOIL PUMP SEIZED ON START-UP. NO SHEAR SHAFT WAS INCORPORATED IN OIL PUMP. SEIZURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO PUMP DRIVE RING GEAR TEETH INSIDE TRANSMISSION ASSY AS WELL AS OIL PUMP ASSY. IF SHEAR SHAFT WAS INCORPORATED IN OIL PUMP, ONLY PUMP WOULD HAVE NEEDED CHARGINNov 6, 1997 · N161KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 98ZZZX1409Load Link · erraticEXTERNAL LOADS READING LIGHT ERRATIC.Nov 4, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 98ZZZX1405Damper · failedSTABILIZER DAMPER LEAKING AT SHAFT SEAL. RECOMMENDATIONS: ENGINE EXHAUST DIRECTED DOWN ON TAIL BOOM. EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN DAMPER. DAMPER TOO HOT TO TOUCH. RECOMMEND COOLING AIR TO DAMPER AND HEAT SHIELD.Sep 30, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 98ZZZX1403Gps · defectiveGPS LT CONTROL ROTOR KNOB STICKING.Sep 18, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Global Positioning SystemSDR 98ZZZX1407Dual Tach · failedDUAL TACH FAILED. ROTOR NEEDLE INOPERATIVE.Sep 10, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX1402Idlercrank Brg · failedIDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.Aug 27, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX1401Idlercrank Brg · failedIDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.Aug 27, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 97ZZZX3979Blade · crackedWHILE PERFORMING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, MECHANIC SAW WHAT APPEARED TO BE A CRACK IN THE UPPER SURFACE OF M/R BLADE SKIN. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND THE SKIN WAS CRACKED AS WELL AS A VOID HAD APPEARED UNDER THE AREA OF THE CRACK.Aug 26, 1997 · N161KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX1400Idlercrank Brg · failedIDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.Aug 21, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX1399Idlercrank Brg · failedIDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.Aug 21, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX1412Transmitter · fluctuationsPILOT REPORTED TORQUE INDICATOR FLUCTUATIONS 1.0 PSI TO 2.0 PSI. RMEOVED S/N 4755-4-260. TOTAL TIME 912.0 HOURS.Aug 20, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 98ZZZX1404Damper · failedSTABILIZER DAMPER LEAKING AT SHAFT SEAL. RECOMMENDATIONS: ENGINE EXHAUST DIRECTED DOWN ON TAIL BOOM. EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD UP CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN DAMPER. DAMPER TOO HOT TO TOUCH. RECOMMEND COOLING AIR TO DAMPER AND HEAT SHIELD.Aug 4, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Servo SystemSDR 98ZZZX1397Oil Tank · crackedTRANSMISSON OIL TANK CRACK ON TOP AT VENT LINE FITTING.Jul 8, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 98ZZZX1414Indicator · failedPILOT REPORTED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO. NO CAUTION LIGHT. INSTALLED NEW INDICATOR, OPERATION NORMAL.Jun 21, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 98ZZZX1394Fan Assy · failedCABIN HEAT FAN ASSY HOT AND VIBRATION. BEARING FAILURE. PART TT: 257.8 HOURS. SUSPECT CAUSE: ENGINE BLEED AIR PASSES THROUGH FAN ASSY TRANSFERRING HEAT TO BEARINGS.Jun 17, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Air Distribution FanSDR 98ZZZX1395Chip Detector · defectiveREMOVAL FOR NORMAL INSPECTION FOUND PHENOLIC RING MISSING FROM TIP. TT: 456.9 HOURS.Jun 4, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 98ZZZX1391Indicator · failedTORQUE INDICATOR'S FIRST LED SEGMENT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.Jun 2, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 98ZZZX1393Fan Assy · failedCABIN HEAT FAN ASSY HOT AND VIBRATION. PART TT: 47.3 HOURS. BEARING FAILURE. SUSPECT CAUSE: ENGINE BLEED AIR PASSES THROUGH FAN ASSY TRANSFERRING HEAT TO BEARINGS.May 8, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Air Distribution FanSDR 98ZZZX1416Indicator · erraticLOAD ON HOOK INDICATOR ERRATIC.May 7, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 98ZZZX1392Fan Assy · failedCABIN HEAT FAN ASSY INOPERABLE. PART TT: 233.8 HOURS. SUSPECT CAUSE: ENGINE BLEED AIR PASSES THROUGH FAN ASSY TRANSFERRING HEAT TO BEARINGS.Apr 29, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Air Distribution FanSDR CA970430001Skin · cracked(CAN) FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 183.0, LBL 24.75 - 28.0 FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED ON THE LEFT HAND EDGE OF THE SKIN AND PROPAGATED INBOARD CLEAR OF THE LONGTITUDINAL AND LATERAL FLANGE ANGLES. NO EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL DAMAGE OR CORROSIOApr 22, 1997 · Kaman K1200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 98ZZZX1415Indicator · erraticLOAD ON HOOK INDICATOR ERRATIC. TT 71 HOURS.Mar 27, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 98ZZZX1016Oil Pump · failedHAD TO REMOVE TRANSMISSION FOR DAMAGED OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR CAUSED FROM OIL PUMP SEIZURE (NO SHEAR SHAFT ON OIL PUMP). DATE OF INCIDENT 1-20-97.Jan 20, 1997 · N134KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 97ZZZX213Gear · pin failedN2 FAILURE OCCURRED. UPON ENGINE DISASSEMBLY AND INSP, FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY LOCK PIN AN 122683 HOLDING BEARING SLEEVE IN GEAR 1-070-062-04 FALLING OUT ALLOWING GEAR POSITION TO CHANGE AND SUBSEQUENT N2 DRIVE TO FAIL. GEAR IS COMPONENT OF CARRIER ASSY 1-070-Dec 20, 1996 · N311KA · Kaman K1200 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 97ZZZX347Governor · failedOVERSPEED GOVERNOR FAILED. PILOT WAS FORCED TO JETTISON LONG LINE, HOOKS, AND LOGS. PILOT AUTOROTATED TOWARDS SERVICE LANDING, WENT T EMERGENCY GOVERNOR SETTING, AND LANDED WITH POWER. NO DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED. ENGINE BEING REPAIRED BY ALLIED SIGNAL.Dec 15, 1996 · N311KA · Kaman K1200 · Turbine GovernorSDR CA961112049Frame · cracked(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE AME DISCOVERED 2 HORIZONTAL CRACKS AT STA.115.0, WL 85.0, LBL 15 INCHES. BOTH CRACKS ORIGINATE AT BOLT HOLE AND PROPAGATE OUTBOARD IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION LATERALLY ACROSS THE BULKHEAD. MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THIS DOct 25, 1996 · Kaman K1200 · Fuselage Main, Frame
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