Schweizer 269C-1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '269C1'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA021031010Camshaft · failed(CAN) ENGINE RUNS UNEVEN. FOUND METAL DEPOSITS IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR.Sep 23, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2002FA0001149Bumper Block · missingDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE LOWER PULLEY DRIVESHAFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF MOVEMANT. UPON REMOVING THE SHAFT, THE CRANKSHAFT BUMPER BLOCK WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS PART IS NOT IN EITHER THE AIRFRAME OR THE ENAug 9, 2002 · N61426 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR 2002FA0001001Plug · missingSCHEDULED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE, WHILE PERFORMING A COMPRESSION CHECK, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ENGINE TURNING TOOL WENT INTO THE LOWER PULLEY DRIVE SPLINE FARTHER THAN NORMAL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONEAug 8, 2002 · N61426 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA021031013Alternator · failed(CAN) ALTERNATOR LOW VOLTAGE. REPLACED ALTERNATOR.Aug 5, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA021031011Indicator · failed(CAN) VERTICAL SPEED GIVING UNCLEAR READINGS. REPLACED VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR.Jul 30, 2002 · Hughes 269C1 · Rate of Climb IndicatorSDR 2002FA0000923Tube · crackedTUBE APPEARED TO HAVE HAD A CRACK UNDERNEATH THE LUG WELD PRIOR TO COMPLETE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OF THIS TUBE ASSEMBLY CAUSED SEVERE VIBRATION IN AIRCRAFT, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO MAIN ROTOR BLADES, TAIL ROTOR BLADES, DRIVETRAIN, TAILBOOM AND CANOPY.Jul 18, 2002 · N20256 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR 2002FA0000922Tube · crackedTUBE APPEARED TO HAVE A PAINT FLAW. REMOVAL OF PAINT REVEALED A CRACKED TUBE WELD. TUBE REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR TESTING/ INSPECTION BY MANUFACTURER.Jul 18, 2002 · N6151L · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR PN12002F00001Pulley · looseDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND AFT LOWER PULLEY DRIVE BEARING WAS LOOSE ON THE SHAFT. SENT TO SAC FOR ELEVATOR. PRODUCT SUPPORT REPORTED THE AFT BEARING I.D. WAS OVERSIZED WHICH CAUSED THE LOOSENESS. THE AFT BEARING WAS REPLACED.Feb 7, 2002 · N204HF · Hughes 269C1 · Drag Control SystemSDR CA011219005Carburetor · malfunctioned(CAN) ENGINE ROUGH AND SLOW AT RECOVERY FROM AUTOROTATOR. REPLACE CARBURATOR.Nov 23, 2001 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA011116004Support · cracked(CAN) AFT MAIN ROTOR MAST SUPPORT (TAILBOOM TO MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX MAST)Nov 7, 2001 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA011116003Support · cracked(CAN) AFT MAIN ROTOR MAST SUPPORT (TAILBOOM TO M/R GEARBOX MAST).Oct 23, 2001 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA010226011Magneto · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT HARD TO START. RETARD LOW INTENSITY SPARK. REPLACED MAGNETO.Feb 5, 2001 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA010226012Relay · failed(CAN) ENGAGEMENT INTERMITTENT DUE TO VIBRATION. REPLACED STARTER RELAY.Jan 25, 2001 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine StarterSDR CA010214011Shoulder Belt · failed(CAN) MAIN STRAP SHREADED.REPLACED SHOULDER STRAP.Jan 19, 2001 · Hughes 269C1 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA001129003Transmitter · failed(CAN) HIGH PRESSURE READING/INDICATION. REPLACED PART. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · Hughes 269C1 · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR CA001129002Carburetor · failed(CAN) ENGINE MISSED WITH THROTTLE ROLLED ON. REMOVED SENT FOR REPAIR AT PRECISION. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA001102004Carburetor · inoperative(CAN) ENGINE ROUGH WHEN PULLING POWER DURING EXERCISES, BUT NOT CONSTANT. REPLACED CARBURETOR. (X)Oct 10, 2000 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CAXA2206Relay · closedINTERMITTENT BATTERY RELAY CONTACTS STICK CLOSED.Sep 22, 2000 · N6147Q · Hughes 269C1 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 20000828SH027Intake Valve · gougedAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOSS OF POWER. SUSPECTING A STICKING VALVE, AN EXHAUST VALVE WIGGLE CHECK WAS PERFORMED IAW LYC SB SB388B. SINCE EXHAUST VALVE CLEARANCES WERE FOUND WITHIN LIMITS, AN INSP OF THE INTAKE VALVES WAS Aug 8, 2000 · N2039B · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA000516018Shaft · cracked(CAN) FOLLOWING 1.8 HOUR FLIGHT AND AT BEGINNING OF APPROACH TO AIRFIELD, A BANG WAS HEARD AND A LOW POWER AUTOROTATION WAS CARRIED OUT. ROTORCRAFT WAS LEFT RUNNING FOR ENGINEER TO INSPECT. A VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGHOUT THE CABIN (MOSTLY IN THE FLOOR) & LOWEMay 8, 2000 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA000331012Control Rod · worn(CAN) CONTROL ROD WORN ON REAR SEAT INSTALLATION. REPLACED CONTROL ROD P/N 269A9942.Mar 13, 2000 · Hughes 269C1 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR CA000404031Carburetor · failed(CAN) ENGINE QUIT DURING IDLE , AFTER RESTART, ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FROM IDLE TO WARM UP RPM. CARBURETOR REPLACED.Mar 9, 2000 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20000505SH035Tachometer · inoperativeROTOR TACHOMETER INOPERABLE. (X)Jan 20, 2000 · N6147Q · Hughes 269C1 · Rotor Drive Indicating SystemSDR CA000404029Carburetor · leakingCARBURETOR LEAKING INTERNALLY.Nov 24, 1999 · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20000622SH008Bearing Cage · crackedBEARING CAGE CRACKED AND CAME APART DURING OPERATION. RIVETING MARKS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN THE ORIGIN OF CRACKS FOUND IN SIMILAR FAILURES IN THE PAST. (X)Oct 5, 1999 · N2063X · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX2321Float · leakingTHE PILOT OBSERVED FUEL DRAINING FROM THE CARBURETOR WHILE REFUELING. THE CARBURETOR WAS REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED. THE FLOAT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL IN IT WHICH CAUSED THE NEEDLE TO REMAIN UNSEATED. A NEW FLOAT WAS INSTALLED AND THE ENGIMay 25, 1999 · N6151L · Hughes 269C1 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 99ZZZX1711Encoder · malfunctionedTHE ENCODER WAS GIVING A FALSE ALTITUDE INDICATION. UNIT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY SO UNIT WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO SCHWEIZER HELICOPTER FOR NEW REPLACEMENT ENCODER. NEW UNIT WAS INSTALLED AND OPERATIONALLY CHECKED OK.Mar 1, 1999 · N61482 · Hughes 269C1 · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR CA990318062Bearing · brinnelling(CAN) INNER RACE OF FLAPPING HINGE BEARING WAS FOUND BRINNELLED (.001 INCH).Feb 23, 1999 · Hughes 269C1 · Main Rotor BladesSDR 99ZZZX270Adapter · failedBEARING CAGE DERIS WAS FOUND IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION. THE RT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND THE MAGNETO CUSHION DRIVE ADAPTER BEARING CAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME APART AND COLLECTED IN THE OIL SUMP. NO FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE NOTED. ENGDec 8, 1998 · N61431 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX271Adapter · failedPILOT REPORTED AN EXCESSIVE MAGNETO DROP ON THE RT MAGNETO DURING ENGINE RUN-UP. THE RT MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND THE MAGNETO CUSHION DRIVE ADAPTER BEARING CAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME APART. BEARING CAGE DEBRIS WAS FOUND IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN. THE OIL SUMDec 3, 1998 · N6147L · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX232Bearing · failedBEARING CAGE DEBRIS FOUND IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN DURING 100-HOUR INSP. RT MAGNETO REMOVED AND THE MAG CUSHION DRIVE ADAPTER BEARING CAGE WAS FOUND TO HAVE COME APART AND COLLECTED IN THE OIL SUMP. LT MAG BEARING CAGE WAS FOUND CRACKED ALONG THE AREA WHERDec 3, 1998 · N61477 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX273Bearing · failedTHE MAGNETO DRIVE ADAPTER BEARING CAGE FAILED AND WAS DISCOVERED DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION. DEBRIS WAS REMOVED FROM THE OIL SUMP. NO FURTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTED IN THE OIL PUMP OR THE REST OF THE ENGINE.Nov 12, 1998 · N61426 · Hughes 269C1 · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX272Bearing · failedDURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE PILOT REPORTED A LOUD RUMBLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND FELT A SEVERE VIBRATION. THE ENGINE NEVER QUIT AND LANDED WITH NO DAMAGE TO HELICOPTER. OIL FILTER ANALYSIS REVEALED SEVERE PARTICULATE MATTER. SUSPECTED CONNECTINGAug 29, 1998 · N6148D · Hughes 269C1 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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