MD Helicopters 369E

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SDR 2007F00067Shaft · shearedENGINE EXPERIENCED AN N2 OVERSPEED IN FLIGHT. PILOT REGAINED CONTROL WITH THROTTLE AND LANDED AIRCRAFT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REMOVAL OF GOVERNOR FOUND INPUT SHAFT SHEARED WITH AN APPARENT INTERNAL CONTACT OF THE FLYWEIGHT TO THE GOV HOUSING.Nov 6, 2007 · N400MB · Hughes 369E · Turbine GovernorSDR CA070522002Strut · cracked(CAN) DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LANDING GEAR HAD SOME PLAY IN IT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE ENGINEER FOUND THAT THE BRACE TO STRUT BOLT HAD SOME SLOP IN IT. THE ENGINEER REMOVED THE BRACE BOLT AND FOUND 3 CRACKS EMMay 19, 2007 · Hughes 369E · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 2006FA0000870Governor · malfunctionedPILOT OBSERVED ENGINE RPM DROOPED TO APPROX 98 PERCENT N2 AND WOULD NOT BEEP UP. THIS CAUSING LOW ROTOR WARNING TO ILLUMINATE, AS WELL AS AUDIO WARNING TO SOUND. PILOT ENTERED AN AUTO ROTATION AND OBSERVED THE ENGINE SURGING AS HE APPROACHED THE GROUND. NORAug 19, 2006 · N564WP · Hughes 369E · Turbine GovernorSDR AU510002066Washer · failed(AUS) TAIL ROTOR FORK ASSEMBLY NUT TABWASHER FAILED ALLOWING THE NUT TO WORK LOOSE. AIRCRAFT THEN SUFFERED A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING WITH MINOR AIRCRAFT DAMAGE. INVESTIGATION FOUND A BROKEN INTERNAL TAB ON THE TABWASHER.(Dec 12, 2005 · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 2006FA0000114Skin · crackedFOUND A CRACK ON THE (TURTLE BACK) SKIN ABOVE THE ENGINE BETWEENT THE ATTACHMENT STRINGERS OF THE TAILBOOM FARRING AND BETWEEN THE RIBS AT STA 146.62 AND STA 155.75 CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE RT SIDE AND RUNNING FROM STA 146.62 AFT 7.25 INCHES. REPAIRED CRACK WISep 28, 2005 · Hughes 369E · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU510001652Leg Assy · cracked(AUS) LT REAR LANDING GEAR LEG CRACKED FROM CROSS BRACE LOWER BOLT HOLE. CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 9.525MM (0.375IN). SEE ATTACHMENT FOR IPC REFERENCE. (OTHER CAUSE: AGE, MATERIAL, OPERATES ON FIXED FLOATS ) (CASA NR 510001652)Jul 7, 2005 · Hughes 369E · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU510002099Blade · delaminated(AUS) TAIL ROTOR BLADE DELAMINATED. AREA OF DELAMINATION APPROXIMATELY 38.1MM LONG BY 9.525MM WIDE (1.5IN BY 0.375IN). SEE ATTACHMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. (OTHER CAUSE: VOID DEVELOPED FROM POOR PREP WHEN REPAIRED BY HTC ) (CASA 510002099)Jun 10, 2005 · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor BladesSDR K2D2005F00000Blade · damagedREF: K2DA320J TAIL ROTOR BLADE ABRASION STRIP AND TIP CAP DEPARTED BLADE ASSY, INFLIGHT. (WP13200506018) (K)Jan 28, 2005 · N142MK · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA040830003Compressor · stalled(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A MIST ELIMINATOR THAT WAS REMOVED IN THE SPRING OF 2003. WHAT REMAINED WAS THE WEATHER STRIPPING THAT SEALED THE MIST ELIMINATOR TO THE BACK OF THE PARTICLE SEPARATOR. THE WEATHER STRIPPING HAS A SELF ADHESIVE AND WAS ATTACHEAug 16, 2004 · Hughes 369E · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 2004FA0000269Gauge · inaccuratePILOT REPORTED OPERATIONAL EXCEEDANCE DURING FLIGHT RETURNED AC TO HELIPORT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION AND EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DIAMOND J. TORQUE GAUGE WAS READING APPROX 15 LBS. LOW. AT 60 KNOTS AIRSPEED TORQUE READING 26-27 LBS. NORMAL READIFeb 14, 2004 · N1726B · Hughes 369E · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR AUS20040050Shield · cracked(AUS) FIRST STAGE TURBINE NOZZLE SHIELD CRACKED AROUND 90 PERCENT OF RADIUS. ONE PIECE OF SHIELD ABOUT THE SIZE OF A 50 CENT PIECE DISLODGED AND WAS FOUND SITTING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COMBUSTION LINER.Jan 29, 2004 · Hughes 369E · Turbine SectionSDR CA031222004Clutch · unserviceable(CAN) UNIT RECEIVED TO REINSPECT AFTER CUSTOMER REPORTED OIL LEAK FROM CLUTCH, (NEAR TO DRY) TO FACILITY FAA REPAIR STATION (THEY O/H THIS UNIT 88 HRS AGO). THIS FACILITY REPORTED TO THE CUSTOMER THAT THEY CHANGED THE SEAL, AND THAT WAS ALL THAT WAS NEEDED. Nov 12, 2003 · Hughes 369E · Main Rotor GearboxSDR RX8R2003001Firewall · crackedUPON REMOVING THE UPPER ENGINE COMPARTMENT HEAT SHIELD FOR REPLACEMENT, A 4 INCH CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ALONG THE RIVET LINE, WHERE THE TAIL BOOM STRUCTURE ATTACHES TO THE FIRESHIELD. OUR 2 OTHER M.D. 369E HELICOPTERS WERE ISep 15, 2003 · N7166M · Hughes 369E · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 200391Combust Chamber · cracked4 INCH CRACK IN OUTER COMBUSTION CAN AT REINFORCED (ARM PIT) INLET ELBOW. THE CRACK CAUSED A LOSE AND DISRUPTION OF AIRFLOW. THIS AIRFLOW LOSS CAUSED THE NR 1 TURBINE NOZZLE TO OVERHEAT AND BURN IN ONE SPOT.Sep 2, 2003 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR CA030903005Bearing · failed(CAN) AS DESCRIBED ABOVE ROLLER BEARING PN 369D25146 INNER RACE FAILURE. IN THIS CASE THIS FAILURE WAS DETECTED BY THE AIRCRAFTS WARNING SYSTEM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOR CED TO MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. THE FAILURE OF THIS P/N BEARING HAS BEEN SEEN ON MORE THANAug 18, 2003 · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR CA030709010Attach Fitting · misinstalled(CAN) EXTERNAL PLATFORM AND COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION MODIFICATION OF STRUT ATTACH FITTING IS DAMAGING UPPER CORNER OF HELICOPTER ROOF STRUCTURE AND THUS REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF NEW HARDWARE PN 95K0300-063 & 95K0300-065.Jun 28, 2003 · Hughes 369E · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR XMSR778KBlade · crackedCRACK FROM TRAILING EDGE TO SPAR BOTH BOTTOM AND TOP OF BLADE. CRACK IS APPROX 19 INCHES OUTBOARD OF REAR BLADE PIN HOLE. CRACK 4.6250 INCHES LONG AND T (ED) OF 1.5000 EACH WAY ON THE BOTTOM AND ON TOP SIDE T 2 INCHES TOWARD OUTBOARD AND .5000 INCH TOWARD INJun 20, 2003 · N52550 · Hughes 369E · Main Rotor BladesSDR 2003FA0000247Blade · brokenWHILE IN FLIGHT , PILOT EXPERIENCE VIBRATION WITH LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL AUTHORITY. AFTER LANDING ,INSPECTION REVEALED THE BLADE PITCH HORN HAD BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES, RENDERING ONE BLADE WITH NO PITCH CONTROL.Mar 4, 2003 · N234RF · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor BladesSDR Z9B2003F00000Clutch · failedRUBBING NOISE ON COAST DOWN AFTER SHUTDOWN. FOUND OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH ASSY HAD LOST ALL OIL. TOP BEARING CAP WAS BACKED .5000 OFF THREADS OF OUTER RACE SHAFT. CLUTCH STILL FUNCTIONED, BUT BEARINGS WERE BEGINING TO GRAB. TOP CAP LOCK WASHER STILL HAS PROPEDec 13, 2002 · N1600Q · Hughes 369E · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR AUS20021277Hose · worn(AUS) TRANSMISSION OIL HOSE CHAFING ON AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE.Oct 25, 2002 · Hughes 369E · Main Rotor GearboxSDR LS1R088305Indicator · stickingINDICATOR STICKING. (N1 TACH)Sep 9, 2002 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR CA021025001Window · separated(CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT PILOT HEARD A POPPING SOUND WHICH HE THOUGHT WAS THE RT FORWARD DOOR OPENING. HE GLANCED OVER AND SAW FRAGMENTS OF PLASTIC ON THE SEAT BESIDE HIM. THE COMPLETE WINDOW HAD DEPARTED AND LEFT JUST THE VERY EDGE OF THE MATERIAL WHICH IS Aug 28, 2002 · Hughes 369E · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CNM009ADM902Turbine Wheel · crackedNR 1 LOCKUP WAS FOUND, HEAVY RUB OF THE 29-34 AIR SEAL OF THE 2ND STAGE TURBINE NOZZLE AND SEAL KNIVES OF THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL. 1ST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL FOUND CRACKED IF NOT FOUND WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC, TURBINE WHEEL WOULD OF EXITED THE ENGINE.Aug 23, 2002 · N142MK · Hughes 369E · Turbine SectionSDR 2002FA0000988Bearing · looseTAIL ROTOR SWASHPLATE BEARING LOOSE, EXCESS PLAYAug 20, 2002 · N522PD · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor HeadSDR CA020828009Bearing · cracked(CAN) M/R TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT WAS REPORTED. CHIP PLUGS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE LARGE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. SOURCE FOUND TO BE THE T/R O/P PINION ROLLER BEARING. THE INNER RACE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND HEAVY SPALLING WAS ALSO OCCURRING. THIS INNER RACE IJul 1, 2002 · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AUS20020681Liner · faulty(AUS) ENGINE EXHIBITED LOW POWER FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT OF COMBUSTIONLINER. SUSPECT BOTTOM LOUVRES INCORRECTLY SET. THE LINER FITTED WAS ZERO HOURS TIME SINCE OVERHAUL.May 25, 2002 · Hughes 369E · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR LS1R088282Pump · inoperativeFUEL PUMP INOPERATIVE.Apr 26, 2002 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Engine Fuel PumpSDR AUS20020331Bleed Valve · faulty(AUS) COMPRESSOR BLEED VALVE SUSPECT STICKING.Mar 28, 2002 · Hughes 369E · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR HEF2002F00000Sleeve · erraticSLEEVE BROKEN AT GLUE JOINT. CAUSED ERRATIC FUEL CONTROL.Mar 27, 2002 · N911RP · Hughes 369E · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR LS1R088297Pump · inoperativeFUEL PUMP FAILED CHECK/ INOPERATIVE.Feb 8, 2002 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Fuel Boost PumpSDR LS1R088277Pump · roughFUEL PUMP ROUGH.Jan 19, 2002 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR OMNIDMR02Structure · crackedHORIZONTAL STABILIZER CRACKED ON TRAILING AND TRIM TAB CRACKED ON LEADING EDGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FLUTTER. CRACKING IS CONCENTRATED AROUND AREA FO DAMPER WEIGHTS. TABS WERE TOO LONG AND ONLY SUPPORTED BY RIVETS LOCATED ON LEADING EDGE, THE DAMPER WEIGHTS ADDED Sep 17, 2001 · N7065C · Hughes 369E · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR LS1R075711Epo Assy · malfunctionedPART WARNING SIGNAL ACTIVATES.Sep 5, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Ignition SystemSDR LS1R075709Epo Assy · malfunctionedPART WARNING SIGNAL ACTIVATES.Sep 5, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Ignition SystemSDR LS1R074943Radio · failedPART WILL NOT TRANSMITT.Aug 17, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Communications SystemSDR LS1R074940Epo Assy · malfunctionedPART WON'T TURN OFF.Aug 13, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Ignition SystemSDR LS1R074939Pump · inoperativePART WILL NOT OPERATE.Aug 13, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Fuel Boost PumpSDR LS1R074938Hose · dirtyDIRT IN FUEL FILTER.Aug 13, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Aircraft Fuel Filter/StrainerSDR LS1R074936Brushes · failedPART IS BAD BRUSHES.Aug 13, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Engine Starting SystemSDR OMNIDMR03Structure · crackedHORIZONTAL STABILIZER IS CRACKED ON TRAILING EDGE AND TRIM TAB IS CRACKED ON LEADING EDGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FLUTTER.CRACKING IS CONCENTRATED AROUND AREA OF DAMPER WEIGHTS. TABS WERE TOO LONG AND ONLY SUPPORTED BY RIVETS LOCATED ON LEADING EDGE, CAUSING EXCESSIAug 7, 2001 · N440TJ · Hughes 369E · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR LS1R074925Battery · overheatedPART OVERHEATED.Jul 20, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Battery/Charger SystemSDR LS1R074923Exhaust Pipe · crackedPART IS CRACKED.Jul 20, 2001 · N765KV · Hughes 369E · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR LS1R074921Pressure Switch · malfunctionedCOMES IN TO LOW.Jul 20, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Fuel Pressure IndicatingSDR LS1R074918Bearing · looseBEARINGS FALL OUT.Jul 20, 2001 · N765KV · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR LS1R073487Bearing · looseBEARINGS FALL OUT.Jun 19, 2001 · N129GA · Hughes 369E · Tail Rotor Control SystemSDR LS1R073478Damper · wornPART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY.Jun 18, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR LS1R073476Pump · inoperativePART IS WILL NOT RUN WHEN POWER A.Jun 18, 2001 · N765KV · Hughes 369E · Fuel Boost PumpSDR RT22001F00000Gear · broken1) PILOT REPORTED BANG FOLLOWED BY AIRCRAFT VIBRATION, NO CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. 2) MAINTENANCE FOUND LARGE PIECE OF METAL ON CHIP DETECTOR STANDING UP TOO LARGE TO FALL OVER AND BRIDGE GAP ON CHIP DETECTOR. 3) TRANSMISJun 12, 2001 · N98SP · Hughes 369E · Main Rotor GearboxSDR LS1R073267Volt Regulator · inoperativeVOLTAGE REGULATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE.Jun 4, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · DC RegulatorSDR LS1R073266Switch · inoperativeDIMMER CONTROL INOPERATIVE.Jun 4, 2001 · N8330P · Hughes 369E · Lighting System
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