Schweizer 269C-1

Service difficulty reports · 83

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SDR 2016FA0000558Mast · corrodedMAIN ROTOR ASSEMBLY, CORROSION AROUND MAIN ROTOR THRUST BEARING RETAINER, AND SCISSOR MOUNTING LUG.Nov 9, 2016 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA141023007Bearing · making metal(CAN) THE ROTOR SYS WAS FOUND TO BE INCREASING IN VIBRATION. CHECKED THROUGH THE SYSTEM AND FOUND THE BEARINGS WHEN PURGED OF GREASE WERE SHOWING FINE METAL PARTICLES. CARRIED OUT A WEIGHTED ROTATIONAL TEST ON PITCH HOUSINGS AND FOUND THE BEARINGS TO BE A BIOct 6, 2014 · Hughes 269C1 · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 2012FA0000070Piston · failedNORMAL TAKEOFF, HOVER, AND STEADY LEVEL FLIGHT. 30 MINUTES ENROUTE, SUDDEN VIBRATIONS FOLLOWED BY LOW RPM WARNING LIGHT & HORN. VERIFIED DROPPING NEEDLES AND LOWERED COLLECTIVE FOR AUTOROTATION. CHECKING AIRSPEED GAUGE AT 40KTS, ADJUSTED FORWARD CYCLIC FOR Jan 14, 2012 · N1868S · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA110315004Blade · cracked(CAN) DURING THE INSPECTION 600 HOURS/ANNUAL, WE PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE TAIL ROTOR BLADES AND OBSERVED A SPANWISE CRACKS AT THE TRAILING EDGE SKINS . ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER SCHWEIZER, NO CRACKS ARE ALLOWED AT THE TAIL ROTOR.Mar 11, 2011 · Hughes 269C1 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 2010FA0001059Engine · failedTHE OIL TEMP SPIKED ABOVE RED LINE AS THE HELICOPTER TURNED FINAL. AN IMMEDIATE LANDING WAS MADE. AS THE HELICOPTER TOUCHED DOWN, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY SMOKE AND FIRE. THE FIRE WAS QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED. PARTS OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE, ROD BEARING ASep 15, 2010 · N302HG · Hughes 269C1 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA091206005Bearing · cracked(CAN) INNER RACE OF FLAPPING HINGE BEARING FOUND CRACKED HALF WAY THROUGH DURING ANNUAL INSP.Dec 6, 2009 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA091206004Bearing · cracked(CAN) INNER RACE OF FLAPPING HINGE BRG FOUND CRACKED HALF WAY THROUGH ON ANNUAL INSP.Nov 23, 2009 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor HeadSDR CA090304017Support Bracket · damaged(CAN) GROUND HANDLING WHEEL HANDLE DISENGAGED FROM LANDING GEAR STEP SUPPORTS INFLIGHT AND FELL TO THE GROUND. FWD SUPPORT IS A CRADLE-TYPE BRACKET THAT IS DRILLED AT BOTH ENDS AND THROUGH THE STEP THAT IT IS ATTACHED TO. HANDLE IS ALSO DRILLED AT ONE END SO TMar 2, 2009 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Landing GearSDR 2008FA0000751Booster · explodedSTART MAGNETO, START BOOSTER BOX PN SS1001 BLEW THE TOP PORTION APART. IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND SMOKE WENT EVERYWHERE. INSPECTED HELICOPTER WHEN SMOKE CLEARED AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. TURNED OFF THE FUEL AND BUMPED THE STARTER AND FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE TOct 24, 2008 · N2014T · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA090609008Drive Belt · delaminated(CAN) DRIVE BELTS DELAMINATING. FOUND ON 100 HR INSP. DRIVE BELTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY.Sep 24, 2008 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA090609007Exhaust Valve · stuck(CAN) EXHAUST VALVE ON NR 2 CYL STUCK CAUSING LOSS OF ENG PWR. ACFT DESCENDED INTO A FIELD. THE HELICOPTER WAS TAKEN BY TRUCK TO MX FACILITY TO DETERMINE PROBLEM. ENGINE MFG WARRANTIED REPAIR OF CYLINDER AND VALVE ASSY.Nov 19, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA070909001Bracket · broken(CAN) ALTERNATOR BRACKET FOUND WITH BROKEN ATTACHMENT LUG. ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION LOSS AND SUBSEQUENT SYSTEM UNSERVICEABILITY. CAUSE OF FAILURE UNDER INVESTIGATION. (TC NR 20070909001)Sep 8, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2007FA0000667Cylinder Head · separatedNR 2 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BARREL IN FLIGHT.Jul 26, 2007 · N2021G · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000677Cylinder Head · separated2 NR CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED DURING FLIGHT RESULTING IN A SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION AND A FORCED LANDING. EXAMINATION OF UPPER HALF OF FAILED CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REVEALS THAT A CRACK OCCURRED AND PROPAGATED SYMMETRICALLY AROUND THE CYLINDER AJul 15, 2007 · N2021G · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA070705012Alternator · failed(CAN) ALTERNATOR FAILED ON STARTUP. FOUND ROTOR JAMMING AND PULLEY HAD OVERHEATED. LOOSE PARTS HEARD INSIDE ALTERNATOR. NO PREVIOUS INDICATIONS OF IMPENDING FAILURE. (TC NR 20070705012)Jul 5, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA070705013Gasket · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSP, IT WAS NOTICED THAT NEARLY ALL OF THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FWD FLANGE AND THE EXHAUST MUFF HAD CRACKED AND FALLEN AWAY, LEAVING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CABIN EXHAUST LEAK. (TC NR 20070705013)Jul 2, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CA070612004Drive Belt · split(CAN) DRIVE BELT AXIAL SPLIT OVER 50 PERCENT OF BELT CIRCUMFERENCE; SPLIT OCCURS UNDER OUTER LAYER OF BELT. NOTE: PLEASE ADVISE IF PHYSICAL VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED AS MUST RETURN BELTS TO MFR FOR WARRANTY CONSIDERATION. (TC NR 20070612004)Jun 12, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA070614001Drive Belt · split(CAN) DRIVE BELT AXIAL SPLIT OVER 50 PERCENT OF BELT CIRCUMFERENCE; SPLIT OCCURS UNDER OUTER LAYER OF BELT. DEFECT HAS BEEN FOUND ON (2) OTHER AIRCRAFT OF THE SAME TYPE. NOTE: PLEASE ADVISE IF PHYSICAL INSPECTION IS REQUIRED AS MUST RETURN BELTS TO MANUFACTUJun 8, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA070515006Bracket · broken(CAN) ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKEN. REPLACED BRACKET WITH NEW PART PN LW10382. (TC NR 20070515006)May 1, 2007 · Hughes 269C1 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2006FA0001041Drive Belt · stretchedNEW DRIVE BELTS WERE INSTALLED, STRETCHED FOR 24 HOURS, AND RE-ADJUSTED IAW MM. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AND .5 HOUR INTO THE FIRST FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTICED THE MAIN ROTOR RPM DECAYING AND ENGINE RPM INCREASING. A STEEP DESCENT WITH POWER WAS PEROct 6, 2006 · N17535 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor SystemSDR CA060224006Adapter · brokenDURING 25 HOUR INSPECTION, OIL WAS DRAINED FROM ENGINE AND FOUND BEARING CAGE BALL RETAINER MADE OF PLASTIC (KIND OF) ON ENGINE OIL SCREEN. REMOVED BOTH MAGNETO DRIVE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY AND FOUND THE PROBLEM ON THE RT ADAPTER (BALL RETAINERS MISSING). REPLACEDFeb 15, 2006 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA060306013Starter · failed(CAN) STARTER NOT OPERATING. REPLACED STARTER. (TC NR 20060306013)Jan 13, 2006 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine StarterSDR CA060306007Magneto · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START AND 125 DROOP. REPLACED LT MAGNETO. (TC NR 20060306007)Jan 10, 2006 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA060213005Bearing · broken(CAN) SMALL METAL FRAGMENT DISCOVERED WHILE CHANGING ENGINE OIL. FOUND TO BE PART OF A BEARING KEEPER IN RT MAGNETO ADAPTER BEARINGS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THIS AIRCRAFT. (TC NR 20060213005)Dec 20, 2005 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA060306012Bracket · cracked(CAN) BRACKET CRACKED. REPLACED BRACKET. (TC NR 20060306012)Nov 18, 2005 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA051206006Crankshaft · crackedENGINE WAS IN FOR OVERHAUL. CRACK FOUND IN CRANKSHAFT WITH MPI. NO RECORD OF BLADE STRIKE.Nov 1, 2005 · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA051007004Carburetor · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT HAVE LOW POWER IN FLIGHT. REPLACED CARBURATOR.Sep 28, 2005 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA051003015Tube · cracked(CAN) 1) TUBE ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED ON THE MAST SIDE. 2) REPLACED TUBE ASSEMBLY, P/N 269A2172-5.Sep 22, 2005 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 2005FA0001286Hinge · brokenTHE DOOR PIN PORTION OF THE HINGE, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE RETAINING THE DOOR, BROKE IN FLIGHT AND THE DOOR WAS UNSECURED AT THE LOWER CONNECTING POINT. THE FLIGHT CREW LANDED, THE DOOR WAS SECURED TEMPORARILY AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE MAINTENANCE FACILITAug 30, 2005 · N1567C · Hughes 269C1 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR HA42005F00000Hinge · brokenTHE DOOR PIN PORTION OF THE HINGE, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE RETAINING THE DOOR, BROKE. THIS LEAVES THE DOOR CONNECTED AT ONLY 1 POINT AND AN IN-FLIGHT FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE DOOR SEPARATE FROM THE AIRCRAFT. (K)Aug 28, 2005 · N1565B · Hughes 269C1 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2005FA0001285Hinge · failedTHE DOOR PIN PORTION OF THE HINGE, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE RETAINING THE DOOR, FAILED. THIS LEAVES THE DOOR CONNECTED AT ONLY ONE POINT AND AN IN-FLIGHT FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE DOOR SEPARATE FROM THE AIRCRAFT. (K)Aug 27, 2005 · N1542D · Hughes 269C1 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2005FA0000889Cylinder · crackedDURING 100HR COMPRESSION CHECK, AIR WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AROUND TOP SPARK PLUG AREA. FURTHER INSPECTION NOTED CRACK ALONG TOP COOLING FIN AREA. UPON REMOVING CYLINDER, CRACK WAS FOUND TO RUN FROM AREA AROUND TOP SPARKPLUG HOLE THROUGH EXHAUST SEAT AND THRJun 20, 2005 · N2024Z · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000888Cylinder · crackedDURING 100HR COMPRESSION CHECK, AIR WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AROUND TOP SPARK PLUG AREA. FURTHER INSPECTION NOTED CRACK ALONG TOP COOLING FIN AREA. UPON REMOVING CYLINDER, CRACK WAS FOUND TO RUN FROM AREA AROUND TOP SPARKPLUG HOLE THROUGH EXHAUST SEAT AND THRJun 20, 2005 · N2024Z · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2005FA0000475Spline · strippedWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, TAIL ROTOR FAILURE AT APPROX 700 FT, PILOT WENT TO FLAT PITCH, PUT HELICOPTER IN A DIVE TO AVOID ROTATION FROM TORQUE, PERFORMED FULL AUTOROTATION TO THE GROUND, NO DAMAGE TO HELICOPTER OR INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. DRIVE GEAR ON TAIL ROTOMar 6, 2005 · N72LP · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR CA050208007Pump · loose(CAN) DURING INSPECTION, FUEL WETNESS WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL PUMP. UPON FURTHER INSP ALL OF THE DIAPHRAGM RETENTION BOLTS WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. A MINIMUM OF THREE QUARTERS TO TWO TURNS WAS OBSERVED ON ALL OF THE BOLTS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE Feb 8, 2005 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 2005FA0000420Shaft · wornDURING 600 HOUR INSPECTION GREASE IN LOWER PULLEY SHAFT HAD A RUSTY (BROWN) COLOR (NOTE: ANDEROL GREASE IS BLACK). UPON INSPECTION PART HAS 600.0 HOURS SINCE NEW, THE SPLINES SHOWED IRREGULAR WEAR. SPECULATION OF MFG AND OUR FACILITY IS THAT THE GREASE WAS CJan 7, 2005 · N72LP · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 2005FA0000419Drive Shaft · corrodedDURING 600 HOUR INSPECTION GREASE IN DRIVE SHAFT HAD A RUSTY (BROWN) COLOR (NOTE: ANDEROL GREASE IS BLACK). UPON INSPECTION PART HAS 600.0 HOURS SINCE NEW. LIFE LIMIT OF 6000 HRS, THE SPLINES WERE WORN TO THE THICKNESS OF A PIECE OF PAPER (APPROX .090 NEW). Jan 7, 2005 · N72LP · Hughes 269C1 · Tail Rotor Drive ShaftSDR CA041102002Carriage · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED 4200 HR O/H THE ABOVE DESCRIBED CARRIER WAS FOUND TO HAVE 3 CRACKS AT 3 SEPARATE LOCATIONS IN THE CARRIER TO COUPLING MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS. THESE CRACKS WERE DETECTED DURING FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION. FOR THE FUTURE A MIDLIFE INSNov 2, 2004 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Transmission MountSDR 2004FA0000842Bracket · crackedA STUDENT NOTICED ON PRE-FLIGHT A CRACK ON THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET, (PN 269A8460-1)MOUNTED TO THE CARBURETOR. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED JUST BELOW THE THROTTLE CONTROL BELLCRANK ATTACH LUG AND WAS NOTICEABLE UPON APPLYING LATERAL PRESSURE TO A LINKAOct 21, 2004 · N614TV · Hughes 269C1 · Power LeverSDR 2004FA0000841Bracket · crackedA STUDENT NOTICED ON PRE-FLIGHT, A CRACK ON THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET, (PN 269A8460-1) MOUNTED TO THE CARBURETOR. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED JUST BELOW THE THROTTLE CONTROL BELLCRANK ATTACH LUG AND WAS NOTICEABLE UPON APPLYING LATERAL PRESSURE TO A LINOct 21, 2004 · N614TV · Hughes 269C1 · Power LeverSDR CA041013009Switch · malfunctioned(CAN)TRIGGER SWITCH MALFUNCTION, NO TRANSMISSION. REPLACED SWITCH P/N M8805/111-04.Oct 7, 2004 · Hughes 269C1 · Communications SystemSDR CA041006001Trim Switch · sticks(CAN) TRIM SWITCH STICKS WHEN PULLED FOR REAR ACTIVATION. REPLACED SWITCH.Sep 28, 2004 · Hughes 269C1 · Stabilizer Position IndicatingSDR CA040706002Carburetor · failedHIGH MANIFOLD PRESSURE. REPLACED CARBURETOR.Jun 1, 2004 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA040427013Shaft · broken(CAN) BEARING SIZE DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION AT REPAIR.Mar 12, 2004 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA040127017Nut · loose(CAN) OIL LEAKING FROM FREEWHEEL WAS NOTED AT REFUELING STOP. NUT (WHICH IS ALSO SEAL RUNNER) WAS FOUND LOOSE. NUT WAS RETORQUED AND FLUSH OF FREEWHEEL PRODUCED NO DISCOLORATION OR PARTICLES. LEAK CHECK CARRIED OUT AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. NOTE: THAT OIL ONJan 5, 2004 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA030129003Camshaft · damaged(CAN) THE ENGINE HAD 6 HOURS TTSO. THE PILOTS NOTICED AN ENGINE VIBRATION, AND STARTING WAS BECOMING EVER MORE DIFFICULT. THE AME THEN PROCEEDED IN REPLACING THE TWO MAGNETOS AND THE CARBURETOR. AFTER A FEW HOURS OF FLIGHT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE AME THEN CJan 13, 2003 · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA030103004Intake Valve · leaking(CAN) BASE LINE DIFFERENTIAL CHECK OF NEW AIRCRAFT REVEALED LEAKING NR 4 CYLINDER INTAKE VALVE. CYLINDER REMOVED AND REPAIRED.Nov 5, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA030103002Control Unit · failed(CAN) PILOT REPORTED DURING HOVER, THE TAXI LOW ROTOR WARNING ACTIVATED BUT ROTOR RPM WAS IN PROPER AREA OF GREEN ARC ON DUAL TACH. DURING SHUTDOWN, SWITCHING BELT DRIVE ENGAGEMENT SWITCH TO DISENGAGE MADE ENGINE QUIT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED CONTROL UNIT DIOct 30, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR CA021031016Bracket · cracked(CAN) ALTERNATOR BRACKET BROKEN. REPLACED BRACKET.Sep 26, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA021031014Bearing · worn(CAN) BEARING ON CARBURETOR LOOSE IN THROTTLE. REPLACED BEARING.Sep 24, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · Power Lever
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