# SDR QMLA2021102920056

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 10, 2021
- Submitted: October 29, 2021
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N344AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N344AM), registered now
- Make and model: Urocop EC 130 B4
- Registry model: [Urocop EC 130 B4](https://openairdocs.org/model/eurocopter-ec-130-b4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 7235
- Aircraft time: 3,711 hours, 14,519 cycles
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL2B1
- Engine time: 3,711 hours, 14,519 cycles
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: 1350A15101
- Condition: Unsecure
- Location: Engine Inlet
- Stage of operation: AA
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B, F, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021102920056

## Discrepancy

CHECKS SHOWED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AT A HOVER. INSUFFICIENT POWER AVAILABLE TO EVEN EXECUTE A NORMAL TAKEOFF. BLEED AIR VALVE WASN'T CLOSING UNTIL 98% NG AND BURNING SMELL STILL NOTICEABLE. **SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION**10-29-2021, FOUND THAT THE REAR INLET BARRIER FILTER RUBBER SEAL HAD CAME UN GLUED FROM ENGINE COWLING.

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