# Service difficulty reports: Kiwi Technologies K1200

A list on [Kiwi Technologies K1200](https://openairdocs.org/model/kiwi-technologies-k1200.md).

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- [SDR 2023F00178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00178.md): Servo · broken · May 22, 2023 · N314 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor System
  > THERE 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 SYSTEM
- [SDR CA150410018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150410018.md): Pin · failed · Apr 7, 2015 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > (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 SCHEDU
- [SDR CA130116020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130116020.md): Panel · inoperative · Jan 16, 2013 · Kaman K1200 · Instrument Panel
  > (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 L
- [SDR CA081120004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081120004.md): Mount · cracked · Nov 16, 2008 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) CRACK DISCOVERED ON LT FWD STRUT MOUNT FITTING.
- [SDR CA070411003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070411003.md): Drive Gear · damaged · Mar 17, 2007 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (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 SYS
- [SDR CA050707005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050707005.md): Hub · worn · Jun 24, 2005 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > (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 INSPE
- [SDR CA051115006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051115006.md): Structure · cracked · Jul 5, 2004 · Kaman K1200 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > ON 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.
- [SDR 2004FA0000423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000423.md): Pin · unserviceable · Mar 25, 2004 · N358KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > THE 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 T
- [SDR CA021120008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021120008.md): Clutch · failed · Nov 4, 2002 · Kaman K1200 · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > (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 M
- [SDR CA021113004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021113004.md): Nozzle · unapproved part · Oct 31, 2002 · Kaman K1200 · Turbine Section
  > (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.
- [SDR 20010124CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010124CW005.md): Pump · seized · Dec 11, 2000 · N134KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > O.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 T
- [SDR CA991027035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991027035.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 30, 1999 · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > (CAN) CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACK ON FIRST PANEL AFT OF MOUNTING BRACKET. LEFT SIDE CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND REPAIR IMPLEMENTED.
- [SDR CA981022003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981022003.md): Blade · cracked · Oct 7, 1998 · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Blades
  > (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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3153.md): Pin · detached · Jul 12, 1998 · N134KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Control
  > AFTER 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 W
- [SDR 98ZZZX1398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1398.md): Control Valve · failed · Jan 29, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine Air Intake System
  > PARTICAL SEPARATOR PURGE VALVE INOPERABLE. INSTALLED NEW VALVE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1396.md): Gcu · failed · Jan 16, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · DC Regulator
  > PILOT REPORTED GENENRATOR WILL NOT COME ON-LINE. REPLACED GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT. OPERATIONS NORMAL.
- [SDR CA980302005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980302005.md): Bolt · worn · Jan 15, 1998 · Kaman K1200 · Rudder Control System
  > (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 BOL
- [SDR 98ZZZX1411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1411.md): Blade · delaminated · Jan 15, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Blades
  > NORMAL INSPECTION OF MAIN ROTOR BLADES FOUND DELAMINATED LOWER SURFACE INBOARD AT TIP. NO BLADE STRIKE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1410.md): Blade · delaminated · Jan 15, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Blades
  > NORMAL INSPECTION OF MAIN ROTOR BLADES FOUND DELAMINATED LOWER SURFACE INBOARD AT TIP. NO BLADE STRIKE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1408.md): Limiter · binding · Jan 14, 1998 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Control
  > PILOT 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
- [SDR 98ZZZX1417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1417.md): Indicator · erratic · Dec 30, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo Compartments
  > LOAD ON HOOK INDICATOR ERRATIC. TT: 1,165 HOURS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1413.md): Transmitter · fluctuations · Dec 30, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > PILOT REPORTED TORQUE INDICATOR FLUCTUATIONS 1.0 PSI TO 2.0 PSI. REMOVED S/N 4990-4-109. TOTAL TIME 517.8 HOURS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1406.md): Damper · failed · Dec 18, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > STABILIZER 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.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4859.md): Oil Pump · damaged · Nov 6, 1997 · N161KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > OIL 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 CHARGIN
- [SDR 97ZZZX4858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4858.md): Oil Pump · seized · Nov 6, 1997 · N161KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > OIL 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 CHARGIN
- [SDR 98ZZZX1409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1409.md): Load Link · erratic · Nov 4, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo Compartments
  > EXTERNAL LOADS READING LIGHT ERRATIC.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1405.md): Damper · failed · Sep 30, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > STABILIZER 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1403.md): Gps · defective · Sep 18, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Global Positioning System
  > GPS LT CONTROL ROTOR KNOB STICKING.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1407.md): Dual Tach · failed · Sep 10, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > DUAL TACH FAILED. ROTOR NEEDLE INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1402.md): Idlercrank Brg · failed · Aug 27, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > IDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1401.md): Idlercrank Brg · failed · Aug 27, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > IDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3979.md): Blade · cracked · Aug 26, 1997 · N161KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Blades
  > WHILE 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1400.md): Idlercrank Brg · failed · Aug 21, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > IDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1399.md): Idlercrank Brg · failed · Aug 21, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Head
  > IDLERCRANK BEARING FAILURES FOUND DURING NORMAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1412.md): Transmitter · fluctuations · Aug 20, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > PILOT REPORTED TORQUE INDICATOR FLUCTUATIONS 1.0 PSI TO 2.0 PSI. RMEOVED S/N 4755-4-260. TOTAL TIME 912.0 HOURS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1404.md): Damper · failed · Aug 4, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Rotorcraft Servo System
  > STABILIZER 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1397.md): Oil Tank · cracked · Jul 8, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > TRANSMISSON OIL TANK CRACK ON TOP AT VENT LINE FITTING.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1414.md): Indicator · failed · Jun 21, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > PILOT REPORTED ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO. NO CAUTION LIGHT. INSTALLED NEW INDICATOR, OPERATION NORMAL.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1394.md): Fan Assy · failed · Jun 17, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CABIN 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1395.md): Chip Detector · defective · Jun 4, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > REMOVAL FOR NORMAL INSPECTION FOUND PHENOLIC RING MISSING FROM TIP. TT: 456.9 HOURS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1391.md): Indicator · failed · Jun 2, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > TORQUE INDICATOR'S FIRST LED SEGMENT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1393.md): Fan Assy · failed · May 8, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CABIN 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1416.md): Indicator · erratic · May 7, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo Compartments
  > LOAD ON HOOK INDICATOR ERRATIC.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1392.md): Fan Assy · failed · Apr 29, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CABIN HEAT FAN ASSY INOPERABLE. PART TT: 233.8 HOURS. SUSPECT CAUSE: ENGINE BLEED AIR PASSES THROUGH FAN ASSY TRANSFERRING HEAT TO BEARINGS.
- [SDR CA970430001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970430001.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 22, 1997 · Kaman K1200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (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 CORROSIO
- [SDR 98ZZZX1415](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1415.md): Indicator · erratic · Mar 27, 1997 · N313KA · Kaman K1200 · Cargo Compartments
  > LOAD ON HOOK INDICATOR ERRATIC. TT 71 HOURS.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1016.md): Oil Pump · failed · Jan 20, 1997 · N134KA · Kaman K1200 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > HAD 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.
- [SDR 97ZZZX213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX213.md): Gear · pin failed · Dec 20, 1996 · N311KA · Kaman K1200 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > N2 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-
- [SDR 97ZZZX347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX347.md): Governor · failed · Dec 15, 1996 · N311KA · Kaman K1200 · Turbine Governor
  > OVERSPEED 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.
- [SDR CA961112049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961112049.md): Frame · cracked · Oct 25, 1996 · Kaman K1200 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (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 D

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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 = 'K1200'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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