# Service difficulty reports: Schweizer 269D

A list on [Schweizer 269D](https://openairdocs.org/model/schweizer-269d.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2012FA0000328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000328.md): Impeller · cracked · May 9, 2012 · N277DT · Scwzer 269D · Engine Oil Cooler
  > OIL COOLER IMPELLER WAS INSPECTED FOR CRACKS IN THE BLADE/SHOUD REGION IAW MFG RECOMMENDATIONS EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION. 2 CRACKS WERE CONFIRMED AND SEVERAL OTHERS SUSPECTED. THE CURRENTLY MFG IMPELLER, 269D4530-001, IS APPARENTLY THE LATEST GENERATION T
- [SDR 2012FA0000327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000327.md): Impeller · cracked · May 9, 2012 · N584PM · Scwzer 269D · Engine Oil Cooler
  > OIL COOLER IMPELLER WAS INSPECTED FOR CRACKS IN THE BLADE/SHOUD REGION IAW MFG RECOMMENDATIONS EVERY 100 HRS OF OPERATION. 2 CRACKS WERE CONFIRMED AND SEVERAL OTHERS SUSPECTED. THE CURRENTLY MFG IMPELLER, 269D4530-001, IS APPARENTLY THE LATEST GENERATION THA
- [SDR NDF2009F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NDF2009F00001.md): Alternator · failed · Aug 31, 2009 · N7511A · Scwzer 269D · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. ALTERNATOR WAS INSTALLED DURING ENGINE O/H BY MFG.
- [SDR 2008FA0000863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000863.md): Pinion Gear · worn · Nov 10, 2008 · N297BJ · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > DURING SHUT-DOWN, PILOTS REPORTED CLUNKING NOISE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOISE WAS LOCATED AT UPPER PULLEY SPRAG CLUTCH AREA. REMOVED UPPER PULLEY AND FOUND M/R TRANSMISSION INPUT PINION (PN:269A5103-51) WORN EXCESSIVELY DUE TO LOOSE AFT PINION NUT. PROBA
- [SDR 2008FA0000550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000550.md): Drive Shaft · unserviceable · Jul 29, 2008 · N277DT · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Drive System
  > DURING PREFLIGHT, THE M/R DROOP STOP NUT WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. UPON FURTHER INSP IT WAS DETERMINED THAT M/R HUB SHOULD BE REMOVED TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF WEAR. ONCE HUB WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED, MODERATE WEAR (FRETTING) WAS FOUND ON DROOP STOP RETAINER PLATE (P
- [SDR UH02008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UH02008F00000.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Feb 26, 2008 · N411HU · Scwzer 269D · Rotorcraft Tail Boom
  > UPON INSP OF TAIL ROTOR DAMPER ASSY, CRACK WAS FOUND IN SUPPORT BRACKET ASSY. (PN 269A332511) STOPPED DRILLED CRACK AND REPAIRED WITH A DOUBLER USING 2024T3.025 FOR REINFORCEMENT PRO SEALED AND RIVETED IN PLACE. (K)
- [SDR UH02008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UH02008F00001.md): Scroll · cracked · Feb 20, 2008 · N411HU · Scwzer 269D · Engine Oil Cooler
  > UPON INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER FAN ASSY FOUND MANY CRACKS AROUND THE TOP MOUNT OF SCROLL ASSY. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000221.md): Scroll · cracked · Feb 20, 2008 · N411HU · Scwzer 269D · Engine Oil Cooler
  > UPON INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER FAN ASSY, FOUND MANY CRACKS AROUND THE TOP MOUNT OF SCROLL ASSY. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0001007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001007.md): Skid · damaged · Oct 31, 2007 · N411HU · Scwzer 269D · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > UPON LANDING THE HELICOPTER IN A SLIGHT FWD AND LT MOTION IN FLAT GRASS AREA HEARD SLIGHT CLICK OR CLUNK, PIC DIDN`T SEE ANY DAMAGE, PICKED UP AIRCRAFT TO A HOVER AND GROUND CREW SAW FWD END OF LT SKID TUBE HANGING BELOW THE AIRCRAFT. (K)
- [SDR 2007FA0000838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000838.md): Bearing · failed · Aug 15, 2007 · N411HV · Scwzer 269D · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > PILOT REPORTED CHIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. LANDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND PROBE REMOVED AND CLEANED. GROUND RUN MADE IAW MM AND CHIP PULLED AND INSPECTED. MORE METAL FOUND SO ENGINE REMOVED FROM AC AND INSPECTED. FOUND NR 1 BEARING OF COMPRE
- [SDR UH02007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UH02007F00000.md): None · none · Jun 1, 2007 · N411HU · Scwzer 269D · Standard Practices/Structures
  > DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO THROTTLE INADVERTENTLY CLOSING INTO FUEL CUTOFF POSITION. STUDENT`S LEG CONTACTED IDLE, IDLE RELEASE BUTTON ON COLLECTIVE STICK HEAD AND THIS ALLOWED THROTTLE TO ROTATE BEYOND IDLE POSITION. HAVE CONTACTED
- [SDR 2006F00022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006F00022.md): Sump · leaking · Mar 17, 2006 · N411HU · Scwzer 269D · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL LEAKAGE WAS DETECTED ON BOTH FUEL TANK SUMP PLATES. RH FUEL SUMP PLATE LEAKAGE WAS DRIPPING ONTO FIRESHIELD ABOVE EXHAUST DUCT (ENGINE EXHAUST). SUMP PLATES FASTENERS FOUND WITH CORRECT TORQUE. MOST LIKELY CAUSE IS AGING OF SEALANT BETWEEN CELL AND SUMP P
- [SDR CA060306008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060306008.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Jan 12, 2006 · Scwzer 269D · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) CANNOT UNJUST IDLE MIXTURE. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL. (TC NR 20060306008)
- [SDR 2005FA0001567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001567.md): Blades · vibrates · Nov 30, 2005 · N277DT · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Blades
  > HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS KEEPING THE M/R BLADES IN ACCEPTABLE TRACK AND BALANCE ON ALL 333/269D CONFIG A AIRCRAFT THAT WE MAINTAIN. ALSO HAVE BEEN FINDING MUCH MORE RAPID DETERIORATION OF THE M/R DAMPERS, FLAPPING HINGE BEARINGS, AND VERTICAL HINGE BEAR
- [SDR 2005FA0000247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000247.md): Trim System · failed · Feb 8, 2005 · N2096W · Scwzer 269D · Rotorcraft Flight Control
  > DURING DESCENT TO LANDING THE CYCLIC STICK JAMMED SO AS TO NOT ALLOW ANY LATERAL MOVEMENT TO THE RT BEYOND NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE SPRING TUBE COMING OUT OF THE TRIM HOUSING AND LOCKING THE TRIM ARM AT A.7500 EXTENDED POSITION. THE SPRING T
- [SDR 2005FA0000277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000277.md): Tube · worn · Jan 20, 2005 · N8375F · Scwzer 269D · Turbine Governor
  > THE PILOT WAS FLYING AT APPROX. 600 FEET INDICATED, WHEN HE EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT YAW TO THE RIGHT AND A HIGH PITCH ENG. SOUND. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE WITH PARTIAL POWER UNTIL THE LAST 50 FT. AND THEN THE PILOT HAD TO ENTER AUTOROTATION WITH NO POWER DU
- [SDR CA031212006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031212006.md): Drive Assy · corroded · Dec 10, 2003 · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Indicating System
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOST ROTOR TACH INDICATION. ROTOR DRIVE CABLE WAS REMOVED FROM ITS OUTER SHEATH FOR INSPECTION AND WAS FOUND SNAPPED IN TWO JUST BEFORE IT ENTERS INTO THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS REMOVED PREVIOUSLY DUE TO REPORT THAT ROTOR NEEDLE WAS BOUNCING
- [SDR 2003FA0000995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000995.md): Shaft · worn · Aug 26, 2003 · N277DT · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > OPERATOR NOTICED CLUNK NOISE WHILE ROTATING DRIVE SYSTEM ON PREFLIGHT. NOISE WAS FROM THE M/R TRANS. DISASSEMBLY OF BOLT DRIVE SYSTEM REVEALED A LOOSE UPPER PULLEY STACK UP DUG TO LOOSE AFT PINION NUT WITH ALL THE ASSOCIATING FRETTING DAMAGE OF UPER PULLEY H
- [SDR COW2003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COW2003F00001.md): Servo · inoperative · May 29, 2003 · N103WP · Scwzer 269D · Fuel Controlling System
  > ON INITIAL TEST FLIGHT, AFTER INSTALLING ENGINE RECEIVED FROM OVERHAULER, ENGINE HAD UNUSUALLY HIGH CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURES AND RAN ROUGH. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL SERVEO (PRECISION AIRMOTIVE) WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT AND ENGINE POWER AND TEMPS FOUND NORMAL.
- [SDR 2003FA0000694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000694.md): Magneto · failed · May 29, 2003 · N103WP · Scwzer 269D · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAGNETO WAS REPLACED ON 5-27-03 WITH THIS MAGNETO. ON 5-28-03, WHILE PERFORMING MAGNETO CHECK, LEFT MAGNETO WAS DEAD. VERIFIED BY REMOING PRIMARY LEAD. CHECKED NEXT DAY AND STILL WAS NOT FUNCTION ING. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAGNETO.
- [SDR COW2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COW2003F00000.md): Support · failed · May 2, 2003 · N103WP · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Control
  > ON 5/2/03, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO AIRPORT, PILOT HEARD A LOAD EXPLOSION, FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF ENGINE TACH. PILOT INITIATED AUTOROTATION TO OPEN FIELD ON AIRPORT PROPERTY. ON 5/3/03, DISCOVERED CLUTCH CONTROL SPRING HANGING OVER EXHAUST AND IDLER PULLEY
- [SDR CA030425007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030425007.md): Shaft · undersize · Apr 19, 2003 · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) FORWARD BEARING INNER RACE TURNING ON SHAFT.
- [SDR CA030425008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030425008.md): Bearing · failed · Apr 7, 2003 · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) BEARING INNER RACE TURNING ON PULLEY SHAFT.
- [SDR CA030311006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311006.md): Belt · cracked · Mar 5, 2003 · Scwzer 269D · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > (CAN) BELTS CRACKED TO FABRIC. BELT SET REPLACED.
- [SDR CA030311005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311005.md): Control Cable · stiff · Mar 5, 2003 · Scwzer 269D · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > (CAN) FUEL CONTROL CABLE STIFF TO OPERATE. REPLACED CONTROL WITH NEW PART.
- [SDR 2003FA0000973](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000973.md): Ball · missing · Jan 6, 2003 · N2086F · Scwzer 269D · Tail Rotor Head
  > AFTER ENGAGEMENT OF ROTOR SYSTEM, TAIL ROTOR DID NOT MOVE. INVESTIGATION FOUND BALL MISSING OUT OF ZERC, ALLOWING GREASE TO ESCAPE ALLOWING BUMPER TO WEAR ALLOWING SHAFT TO DECOUPLE.
- [SDR OG52003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/OG52003F00000.md): Fitting · incorrect · Jan 6, 2003 · N2086F · Scwzer 269D · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft
  > AFTER ENGAGEMENT OF ROTOR SYSTEM, TAIL ROTOR DID NOT MOVE. INVESTIGATION FOUND BALL MISSING OUT OF ZERT, ALLOWING GREASE TO ESCAPE ALLOWING BUMPER TO WEAR ALLOWING SHAFT TO DECOUPLE.
- [SDR CA021031012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021031012.md): Fuel Control · failed · Sep 6, 2002 · Scwzer 269D · Fuel Controlling System
  > (CAN) FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF. ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE RUNNING. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL.
- [SDR CA021004005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021004005.md): Bolt · broken · Jun 12, 2002 · Scwzer 269D · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) NOISE OF STARTER AT ATTEMPTED START. FOUND TWO MISSING AND TWO BROKEN BOLTS THAT HOLD MOTOR HOUSING TO DRIVE HOUSING. INDUSTRIAL GRADE HARDWARE WITH ONLY SHAKE PROOF WASHERS FOUND ON SERVICEABLE UNIT BEING INSTALLED. HARDWARE REPLACED WITH DRILLED HEAD B
- [SDR CA021003008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021003008.md): Nut · loose · May 1, 2002 · Scwzer 269D · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > (CAN) DAILY INSPECTION REVEALED CLUTCH OIL ON BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY, STATIC LEAK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED LT THREAD NUT/SEAL RUNNER WAS LOOSE.
- [SDR JQV2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JQV2002F00001.md): Lockwasher · worn · Apr 17, 2002 · N269MS · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate
  > REMOVE MAIN ROTOR BLADES AND DISASSEMBLE MAIN ROTOR HUB TO GAIN ACCESS TO SWASHPLATE DISASSEMBLE, FOUND WORN LOCKWASHER, REPLACED SAME. CLEANED, INSPECTED, AND RELUBED. REASSEMBLE PREVIOUSLY REMOVED COMPONENTS.
- [SDR 2002FA0000419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000419.md): Check Valve · backed out · Mar 29, 2002 · N2039Y · Scwzer 269D · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A PARTIAL POWER FAILURE ALONG WITH A SUDDEN VIBRATION. DURING THE SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE IN THE CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE BACKED OUT OF ITS CHAMBER. RECOMMEND REDESIGNING ALL THE CHECK-VALVES
- [SDR 2001F00104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00104.md): Bolt · loose · Jul 10, 2001 · N296RL · Scwzer 269D · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION, ENGINE POWERSHAFT TO KFLEX POWERTRAIN ADAPTER CAME LOOSE BY BACKING OUT, DURING OPERATION MAIN ROTOR WAS NO LONGER POWERED BY ENGINE. BOLT PIN NAS1225-4N IS A BOLT WITH A SMALL CIRCLE OF PLASTIC ON THREADS FOR LOCKING. EMERGENCY
- [SDR CA010727014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727014.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 7, 2001 · Scwzer 269D · Heating System
  > (CAN) BRACKET CRACK. REPLACE BRACKET.
- [SDR CA010727011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727011.md): Bearing · ratcheting · Jul 7, 2001 · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) BEARING RACHET WHEN INSPECTION. REPLACE BEARING.
- [SDR CA010727009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727009.md): Seal · leaking · Jul 7, 2001 · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > (CAN) OIL SEAL LEAKING IN RPM CABLE. REPLACE OIL SEAL PN CR 3687.
- [SDR CA010727010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727010.md): Bearing · worn · Jun 7, 2001 · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Head
  > (CAN) BEARING WORN INSIDE. REPLACE ALL 3 GRIP BEAR IN SET.
- [SDR CA010727008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010727008.md): Shaft · broken · Jun 7, 2001 · Scwzer 269D · Engine/Transmission Coupling
  > (CAN) BROKEN TEETH ON SHAFT ON ENGINE ADAPTER SIDE. REPLACE SHAFT.
- [SDR 20010420CW009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010420CW009.md): Bearing · damaged · Mar 16, 2001 · N7430F · Scwzer 269D · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > AT 25 HOUR OIL CHANGE, FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN SUCTION SCREEN AND FILTER. ON INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 MAIN BEARING HAD SPUN NEARLY CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. CHECK SCREENS.
- [SDR 20000622SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000622SH002.md): Damper · cracked · Jun 22, 2000 · N296RL · Scwzer 269D · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > BOTH OF THE FORWARD LANDING GEAR DAMPERS WERE FOUND WITH A COMPLETE CRACK ON THE UPPER CAP THE CRACK EXTENDS FROM THE BEARING BORE TO THE TOP OF THE CAP. (X)
- [SDR 97ZZZX556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX556.md): Bracket · ears cracked · Dec 3, 1996 · N330ST · Scwzer 269D · Main Rotor Control
  > INSP FOUND FWD MOUNTING EARS CRAKCED ALL THE WAY ACROSS TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE CYCLIC LATERAL PITCH IDLER BELLCRANK BRACKET. TT 870 HRS. LOCATED UNDER CENTER SEAT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX555.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Nov 26, 1996 · N330ST · Scwzer 269D · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING 100 HR INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE FWD BULKHEAD WHERE THE CYCLIC BEARING SUPPORT ATTACHES. MOVING CYCLIC FWD AND AFT YOU CAN SEE THIS LOWER LEFT CORNER FLEX, THE CRACK CAN ONLY BE SEEN FROM UNDER THE LEFT SEAT AREA. AIRCRAFT TIME 870 HRS. SUB
- [SDR 97ZZZX554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX554.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Nov 26, 1996 · N330ST · Scwzer 269D · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING A 100 HOUR INSPECTION A BULKHEAD CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LATERAL PITCH BELLCRANK. THE MOVEMENT OF THE CYCLIC LT AND RT WILL FLEX THE BULKHEAD THAT THE BELLCRANK SUPPORT IS ATTACHED. THE BELLCRANK NOW MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE FLEX

## 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 = '269D'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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