Sikorsky S-76

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SDR CA140822012Gearbox · making metal(CAN) MGB, WAS RECEIVED INTO THE SHOP DUE FOR METAL CONTAMINATION. FOUND DULL DARK METAL CHIPS. REPORTS ALSO INCLUDE DESCRIPTION OF SMALL FLAKES FOUND.Aug 21, 2014 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA140717010Housing · cracked(CAN) MAIN GEAR BOX LOWER HOUSING CRACKING. HOUSING SENT TO ENGINEERING FOR EVALUATION.Jul 16, 2014 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA140130017Housing · cracked(CAN) CARRIED OUT AN NDT INSPECTION ON THREE SEPARATE MAIN GEAR BOX LOWER HOUSINGS, ALL THREE LOWER HOUSINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE CRACKS IN SIMILAR LOCATIONS. CRACKS APPEAR TO ORIGINATE IN PRODUCTION RELIEF AREA ADJACENT TO STUD INSERT. BASED ON THE INSPECTORSJan 29, 2014 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR 2013FA0000669Bearing · wrong partBEARING OUTER RACE FOUND TO BE 0.004 UNDERSIZED.Nov 12, 2013 · N764MH · Skrsky S76 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR CA091214007Housing · flaking(CAN) FOLLOWING WASH OF ENTIRE UPPER HOUSING, WATER WASH OF OIL PASSAGES AND ADHESION TEST, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PROTECTIVE COATING WAS FLAKING IN ONE AREA OF INTERNAL SURFACE EXPOSING MAGNESIUM SURFACE. RETURN TO VENDOR. DIRECTOR OF QUALITY FOR HSI CONTACTDec 10, 2009 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA090812003Gearbox · peelingFOLLOWING CLEANING AND AIR PRESSURE DRYING OF UPPER HSG THE TECH NOTICED THAT THE PROTECTIVE COATING STARTING TO PEEL AWAY AT 4 AREAS INTERNALLY AT TOP PORTION OF HSG. THIS WAS VIEWED BY HSI DURING THEIR AUDIT VISIT. COMPANY SQID REPORT NR IS 09-06199.Aug 7, 2009 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA090522002Tripod · cracked(CAN) WELD ON LEG OF ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED (SHORT LEG)May 20, 2009 · Skrsky S76 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA090521003Tripod · cracked(CAN) WELD ON LEG OF ENGINE MOUNT CRACKED.May 1, 2009 · Skrsky S76 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA081128004Bearing · damaged(CAN) MGB CHIP LIGHT INDICATIONS MGB P/N:76351-09600-044 S/N:A231-00299 REC`D AT HELI-ONE FOR REPAIR. TSN:2037:48 HRS. FOLLOWING DISASSY AND INSP OF MGB THE RT OUTPUT ALIGNMENT BRG WAS FOUND TO BE THE CAUSE FOR THE METAL GENERATION WITH HEAVY SPALLING AT ROLLENov 27, 2008 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA081128003Gearbox · failed(CAN) MGB CHIP LIGHT INDICATION MGB PN:76351-09600-044,SN:A231-00107 REC`D AT HELI-ONE FOR REPAIR. TSN:8638:39 TSO:2516:54 FOLLOWING DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF MGB, RT OUTPUT ALIGNMENT BRG WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE CAUSE FOR METAL GENERATION WITH HEAVY SPALLINGNov 27, 2008 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA081127004Cone · damaged(CAN) INSPECTION OF CAGE SHAKE ON TAPERED ROLLER BRGS PN: SB3354-102 WAS DIMENSIONALLY INSPECTED IAW (SA4047-76-7-8 CHANGE 9, 31/MARCH/2006 IAW PARA. 2-52A) AND DETERMINED TO EXCEED AVERAGE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CAGE SHAKE LIMITS (.017 INCH) PRIOR TO INSTALLATION Sep 11, 2008 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR CA081127007Shaft · corroded(CAN) MGB PN:76351-09600-044 SN:A231-00044 IN FOR OVERHAUL. FOLLOWING CLEANING AND INSP OF NEW SPLINE SHAFT, CORROSION WAS FOUND AT INNER AND OUTER SPLINES. ALL REMAINING SPLINES SHAFTS (QTY:6) PULLED FROM STOCK AND INSPECTED, NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION FOUND. Jul 8, 2008 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA081127008Pinion Gear · corroded(CAN) CORROSION PITTING FOUND ON BORE ID OF (2) HELICAL PINIONS HSI (P.A.P) MGB PN:76351-09500-044 SN:A081-00196 REC`D FOR O/H. PRIOR TO ASSY INSP OF NEW CUSTOMER SUPPLIED HELICAL PINIONS (X2), REVEALED CORROSION PITTING IN BORE ID OF BOTH PINIONS AT AREA OF Jun 20, 2008 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR CA081127009Shaft · corroded(CAN) CORROSION FOUND ON NEW QUILL SHAFT MAIN GEARBOX O/H PN:76351-09500-044, SN:A081-00110 FOLLOWING CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF NEW QUILL SHAFT (P/N,S/N LISTED BELOW), MULTIPLE CORROSION PITTING CLUSTERS FOUND ON INTERNAL SPLINES AND ID OF PART.Jun 11, 2008 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR MV1R200808061Shaft · crackedOIL LEAK FROM OUTPUT SHAFT NR 1 ENGINE. INSPECTED AREA NO DEFECTS FOUND AT THAT TIME. REPLACED SHAFT SEAL. GROUND OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD. AFTER FLIGHT OIL LEAK RETURNED. ON GROUND RUN NO LEAK UNTIL ROTOR WAS RELEASED. OIL LEAK WAS AT OUTPUT SHAFT. FOUND PTO OApr 2, 2008 · N38 · Skrsky S76 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR ALG2005F00120Engine · failedON PRELANDING CHECK, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DECREASED AND OIL TEMPERATURE INCREASED ABOVE THE RED LINE. ON LONG FINAL TO THE BASE, SHUTDOWN NR 1 ENGINE. AFTER LANDING, NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE. (K)Nov 7, 2005 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ALG2005F00074Shaft · shearedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, GENERATOR CAUTION ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT RESET. LANDED ON EI-120 AND NOTIFIED MAINTENANCE. STARTED/GENERATOR SHAFT FOUND SHEARED. REMOVED AND REPLACED STARTER/GENERATOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW MM. (K)Sep 8, 2005 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Starter-GeneratorSDR ALG2005F00039Connector · faultyON PRE START, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE TEE HANDLE LIGHTS WOULD NOT TEST IN FORWARD POSITION. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FAULTY CONNECTOR AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE AFTER OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM. (K)Jul 16, 2005 · N701AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire Protection System WiringSDR ALG2005F00044Amplifier · malfunctionedPRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT NOTICED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT AND TONE ACTIVATED. AFTER SHUTDOWN, PASSENGERS WERE EVACUATED AND THE PILOT AND COPILOT VISUALLY CHECKED ENGINE COMPARTMENTS, NO SIGN OF FIRE WAS DETECTED. MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED. TROUBLESHOOTING RJul 11, 2005 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR ALG2005F00037Battery · inoperativeDURING FLIGHT, THE BATTERY HOT LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE BTTERY OFF LIGHT CAME ON. THE PILOT FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY CHECK LIST AND LANDED. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY, OPS CHECKED PERFORMED AND THE AC WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)Jul 1, 2005 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR EGRA2005212Actuator · frozenAIRCRAFT WAS LIFTED TO HOVER PRIOR TO FLIGHT. CONTROL INPUTS SEEMED SLUGGISH AS IF AFCS WAS OFF. AIRCRAFT WAS IMMEDIATELY LANDED, AFCS SYSTEM WAS CONFIRMED ON. FUNCTION CHECK PERFORMED AND ALL AFCS CHANNELS NOTED TO BE EITHER SLUGGISH OR INOP. HEAT WAS APJan 22, 2005 · N764MH · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor ControlSDR ALG2005F00011Wire · brokenDURING LANDING PHASE TO MC506 (OCEAN VICTORY) THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND. NOTICED THE CIRCUIT WAS OUT. TRIED TO RESET IT BUT WOULD NOT STAY IN. DIVERTED AIRCRAFT FOR MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE FOUND WIRE BROKEN AT PIN R (CONNECTOR PLUG P105) REPAIRED Jan 5, 2005 · N707AL · Skrsky S76 · Landing Gear System WiringSDR RG82005F00000Fastener · looseAFTER LANDING, PILOT PERFORMING POST-FLIGHT CHECK NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON GROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A FASTENER, PN 9550158060 ON LT SIDE OF OIL COOLER DUCTING PANEL PN 0401272790 HAD COME LOOSE AND WORN A HOLE ON THE IB SIDNov 7, 2004 · N370GS · Skrsky S76 · FastenersSDR ALG2004F00056Amplifier · inoperativeIN CRUISE FLIGHT, BOTH ENGINES STARTED SURGING, EMERGENCY CHECK LIST COMPLIED WITH AND RUN ON LANDING. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH VISUAL INSP OF BOTH ENGINES AND N1 AND N2 CONTROL SYSTEMS, COMPLIED WITH GROUND RUN CHECK AND AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES EXPERIENCEDOct 9, 2004 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Engine ControlsSDR ALG2004F00061Amplifier · inoperativeON TAKE OFF, IN FLIGHT THE NR 1 FIRE WARNING LIGHTS AND TONE CAME ON, HAD NO OTHER INDICATION OF FIRE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CONTROL AMPLIFIER AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE AMPLIFIER, OPS CHECK WAS GOOD.Sep 16, 2004 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR ALG2004F00054Amplifier · unserviceableON TAKE OFF, IN FLIGHT, THE NR 1 FIRE WARNING LIGHTS AND TONE CAME ON, HAD NO OTHER INDICATION OF FIRE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CONTROL AMPLIFIER AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE AMPLIFIER, OPS CHECK WAS GOOD.Sep 16, 2004 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR 2004F00357Fitting · brokenON DEPARTURE HEARD LOUD BANG AS LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED. THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK IN THE UP POSITION, RETURNED TO HMA AND MAINTENANCE FOUND THE DOOR STRUT FITTING BROKEN. MAINTENANCE CONFIRMED THAT LANDING GEAR WAS DOWNED AND LOCKED AND FOUND FITTING Aug 4, 2004 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR ERAA096636Elt · defectiveELT DEFECTIVE INERTIA, G SWITCH TOO SENSITIVE. SENT TO ARTEX FOR REPAIR. FOUND ELT MOUNTED AT 45 DEGREES, SHOULD BE HORIZONTAL. TESTED IAW ARTEX PROCEDURES, REINSTALLED BATTERY PACK.May 15, 2004 · N574EH · Skrsky S76 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR ALG2004F00014Amplifier · inoperativeTHE BAGGAGE SMOKE DETECTOR CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON 3 TIMES OVER A TWO MINUTE PERIOD. THERE WAS NO OTHER INDICATION OF FIRE OR SMOKE, WITH THE LIGHT OUT WE LANDED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR CONTROL AMPLIFIER AND REPLACED CONNECTOR AT THE SMOKE DETECTOMar 5, 2004 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Smoke DetectionSDR ALG2003F00105Chip Detector · contaminatedAT A HOVER READY FOR TAKEOFF, NUMBER ONE ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMATED AT A HOVER. HAD LANDED AT GALLIANO TO REFUEL. MAINTENANCE FOUND ONE SLIVER ON AFT CHIP PLUG. CLEANED PLUG AND COMPLIED WITH 30 MINUTE RUN AND LEAK CHECK. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 30, 2003 · N707AL · Skrsky S76 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR ERAA092660Tip Cap · crackedLEADING EDGE CRACKED AWAY FROM FIBERGLASS. SENT TO CTI. INSPECTED IAW SA4047-76-5 REV 11; REPLACED ABRASION STRIP IAW RS-005N-III. REPAIRED SKIN AT LEADING EDGE AND DOUBLER JUNCTION IAW RS-005N-X111. REPLACED BOTH FORWARD INTERNAL DOUBLERS AND REB ON D C CHOct 9, 2003 · N574EH · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor BladesSDR ALG2003F00084Odor · detectedON TAKE OFF. JUST AS AIRCRAFT CLEARED HELIPORT DEPARTING EI333; DETECTED ODOR SIMILAR TO OVERHEATED BRAKE OIL OR CLUTCH MATERIAL. HAD NO CAUTION, WARNING OR ADVISORY LIGHTS OR INOP EQUIP, CONTINUED 12 MINUTE FLIGHT TO EI 365. ODOR LINGERED AND BECAME ACRID,Aug 27, 2003 · N703AL · Skrsky S76 · Air Distribution SystemSDR ALG2003F00096Warning Light · false indicationPRIOR TO TAKE OFF, DURING THE FLOAT SYSTEM TEST, WHEN THE TEST SWITCH WAS PLACED IN THE TEST POSITION ALL CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. (SAME AS PRESSING CAUTION PANEL TEST SWITCH). THE PILOT ALERTED MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CAUTION PJun 26, 2003 · N703AL · Skrsky S76 · Instrument PanelSDR ERAA087101Blade · crackedSPAR HAS A FIBERGLASS SPLINTER STICKING OUT AND LEADING EDGE STRIP IS CRADKED ON ONE BLADE. AREA OF SPLINTER UT INSPECTED PER 2ATI 3098, NO DELAMINATION FOUND SPLINTER REMOVED AND REPAIRED BY CTI.May 20, 2003 · N574EH · Skrsky S76 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR CA030416005Seal · leaking(CAN) NEW SEALS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE LEAKING FROM NEW. THESE ARE A NEW P/N RELEASED BY SIKORSKY AND SEVERAL CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. NEW SEALS FOUND IN THE MAIN GEARBOX HAVE ALSO LEAKED UPON TEST OR SUBSEQUENT FIELD USE.Apr 16, 2003 · Skrsky S76 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR ALG2003F218APlug · debondedDISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION. SPAR ELLIPTICAL PLUG 100 PERCENT DEBONDED. NEW PLUG INSTALLED AT MFG O AND R 12-26-00 AT COMPONENT TOTAL TIME 11978.5.Jan 15, 2003 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR ALG2003F00016Bulb · failedDURING PREFLIGHT CHECK, BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT SMOKE DETECTOR WOULD NOT TEST, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BULB AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 18, 2002 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Smoke DetectionSDR ALG2003F00034Blade · vibrationDURING FLIGHT, PILOT ENCOUNTERED MODERATE VIBRATION OF MAIN ROTOR FOR 3 SECONDS IN CRUISE FLIGHT THEN IT CEASED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO LAFOURCHE AIRPORT IS LANDED WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEM, THE MECHANIC FOUND BLUE MAIN ROTOR BLADE EROSION TAPE TORN HE REOct 29, 2002 · N707AL · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor BladesSDR ALG2003F00038Fire Detector · will not testDURING PREFLIGHT START, AFT BAGGAGE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM DID NOT TEST. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SMOKE DETECTOR.Oct 19, 2002 · N703AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR ALG2003F00040Amplifier · inoperativeDURING GROUND RUN UP, NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION ACTIVATED. THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE CONTROL AMP AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Oct 16, 2002 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR ALG2003F00039Connector · corrodedDURING FLIGHT, NR 2 ENGINE FIRE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH TWO LIGHTS ON THE (T) HANDLE. NO OTHER INDICATION THAT FIRE DID EXIST (T PERCENT, N1, N2 NORMAL) THE CAUTION LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER 5 SECONDS AND DID NOT ILLUMINATE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 15Oct 15, 2002 · N702AL · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR ALG2003F00003Chip Detector · dirtyDURING FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE PILOT FOLLOWED CORRECTIVE ACTION IAW EMERGENCY CHECKLIST, UPON LANDING THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND CLEANED THE NR 1 ENGINE CHIP DETECTORS AND ALSO REPLACED THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL FILTER AND THE AIRCRAFTOct 12, 2002 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR ALG2003F00053Fuel Nozzle · inoperativeAFTER DROOP COMPENSATOR CHECK, THE PILOT SET THE NR 2 ENGINE TO 100 PERCENT AND ADJUSTED THE NR 1 ENGINE TO 100 PERCENT. THEN THE NR 1 ENGINE FAILED (FLAMED OUT). THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE GOVERNOR, FUEL CONTROL AND FUEL NOZZLE ON THE NR 1 ENGINEOct 7, 2002 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR ALG2003F00052Fuel Control · inoperativeDURING RUN-UP, AFTER DROOP COMPENSATOR CHECK, THE PILOT SET THE NR 2 ENGINE TO 100 PERCENT AND ADJUSTED THE NR 1 ENGINE TO 100 PERCENT. THEN THE NR 1 ENGINE FAILED (FLAMED OUT). THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE GOVERNOR, FUEL CONTROL AND FUEL NOZZLE ON Oct 7, 2002 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR ALG2003F00051Governor · inoperativeDURING RUN-UP, AFTER DROOP COMPENSATOR CHECK, THE PILOT SET THE NR 2 ENGINE TO 100 PERCENT AND ADJUSTED THE NR 1 ENGINE TO 100 PERCENT. THEN THE NR 1 ENGINE FAILED (FLAMED OUT). THE MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE GOVERNOR, FUEL CONTROL AND FUEL NOZZLE ON Oct 7, 2002 · N705AL · Skrsky S76 · Turbine GovernorSDR 2002F00882Blade · crackedDURING A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE DEBONDING AT STATION 57.75 THROUGH 77.75. THERE WAS A SMALL VOID, 1.25 INCHES, AT STATION 78.25. THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK ON TOP OF THE BLADE AT STATION 187.5.Sep 12, 2002 · N90421 · Skrsky S76 · Main Rotor BladesSDR EGR2002F00010Connector · contaminatedNR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON SHORT FINAL FOR 4 SECONDS, IN HEAVY RAIN WITHOUT AUDIO SIGNAL DURING RUN UP. TRANSMISSION BEARING CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR 10 SECONDS AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXTINGUISHED. REMOVED AND CLEANED FIRE DETECTOR CONNECSep 2, 2002 · N5128 · Skrsky S76 · Fire DetectionSDR ALG2002F00062Radar · failedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, RADAR WORKING INTERMITTENTLY FOLLOWED BY SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT.Aug 16, 2002 · N703AL · Skrsky S76 · Weather Radar SystemSDR ALG2002F00057Turbine Wheel · corrodedTURBINE WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT DUE TO LOW POWER. REMOVED COMBUSTION SECTION AND FOUND SULPHADATION ON NR 1 WHEEL BLADES.Mar 18, 2002 · N707AL · Skrsky S76 · Turbine SectionSDR AC2A0000301Thermostat · inoperativeTHERMOSTAT, HIGH ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THERMOSTAT. CURED PROBLEM.Dec 27, 2001 · N5401G · Skrsky S76 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
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