Bellows
24 failure reports named the bellows in the last ten years, 111 since 1995, most often on the Airbus A320; the condition most often found was "separated". 108 FAA approvals let 25 companies make a replacement bellows, Flexfab INC holding the most (25).
Reports by year
Reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Which system the reports file it under last ten years
Reports by system, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Heating, ice protection and utility systems | 16 |
| Engine | 8 |
Models most often reporting it last ten years
How it failed the condition found, last ten years
Conditions found, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| separated | 4 |
| failed | 3 |
| torn | 3 |
| blown | 2 |
| broken | 2 |
| ruptured | 2 |
| abnormal | 1 |
| detached | 1 |
| deteriorated | 1 |
| faulted | 1 |
Engines most often reporting it
Approved replacement parts 108 parts manufacturer approvals
A parts manufacturer approval (PMA) lets a company other than the aircraft's maker make a bellows and sell it as an approved part for the models named. These are the companies holding such approvals for a bellows:
For these models most: Boeing 747 (16), Boeing 757 (14), Bombardier CL-600 Challenger and CRJ (12), Boeing 737 (10), Boeing 707 (9), Boeing 767 (7), Embraer ERJ 190 E190 and E195 (4), Embraer ERJ 170 E170 and E175 (4), Airbus A321 (4), Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10 (3), Boeing 777 (3), Airbus A340 (3).
| Maker | Part | Replaces | Fits | Granted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Air Services, INC. | Bellows Assy TAS1006-1 | Modification Part | De Havilland... DHC-6-100, DHC-6-200, DHC-6-300 | 2026-04-28 | current |
| Pratt & Whitney | Bellows 5308321 | 5308321 | Embraer S.A ERJ 190-300, ERJ 190-400 | 2026-02-26 | current |
| Pratt & Whitney | Bellows 5308320 | 5308320 | Embraer S.A ERJ 190-300, ERJ 190-400 | 2026-02-26 | current |
| Jet Avion Corporation A Heico Aerospace Company | Bellows D4988501020200JA | D4988501020200 | Airbus SAS A321-253NY | 2025-08-26 | current |
| Seal Dynamics INC | Bellows D2157160120000S | D2157160120000 | Airbus SAS A319 Model -153N, A320 Model -216,... | 2024-09-11 | current |
| Seal Dynamics INC | Bellows D2157160120000S | D2157160120000 | Airbus SAS A321 Model -251NX, A321 Model -253NX | 2024-01-29 | current |
| United Technologies, Hamilton Sundstrand | BELLOWS, PACK OUTLET 170-55785-401 | 170-55785-401 | Embraer S. A. ERJ 170-100 LR, ERJ 170-100 STD, ERJ... | 2022-11-07 | current |
| United Technologies, Hamilton Sundstrand | BELLOWS, PACK OUTLET 170-55785-401 | 170-55785-401 | Embraer S. A. ERJ 170-100 LR, ERJ 170-100 SE, ERJ... | 2022-11-07 | current |
| Jet Avion Corporation A Heico Aerospace Company | Bellows D4988501020200JA | Airbus P/N: D4988501020200 | Airbus SAS A319 Model -153NA320 Model -216A321... | 2021-04-05 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly ASP4305-2 | 727728-3727728-4 | Boeing 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD | 2021-02-09 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly ASP4291 | 774636-3 | Boeing 747-400, -400D, -400F;767-200 | 2021-02-09 | current |
| Jet Avion Corporation A Heico Aerospace Company12/29/2021 | Bellows D4988501020200JA | Airbus P/N: D4988501020200 | Airbus SAS A318 Model -111A318 Model -112A318... | 2020-12-29 | current |
| Pratt & Whitney | Bellows, Environmental Control System Precooler Duct, Front 5308321 | 5308321 | Airbus Canada... BD-500-1A10 BD-500-1A11 | 2020-09-20 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly 43415JP | 43415 | Airbus A380-841, A380-842, A380-861) Boeing... | 2020-07-28 | current |
| Seal Dynamics INC | Bellows D2157160120000S | Airbus P/N D2157160120000 | Airbus SAS A320 Model -251N A321 Model -253N | 2020-03-16 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly 43415JP | 43415 | Boeing 747-200F Series, 747-100 Series,... | 2019-11-28 | current |
| Aircraft Component Design LLC | Bellows, Rubber 3001T94P01ACD | 3001T94P01 | General Electric Company CT58-140-1, CT58-140-2 | 2019-07-21 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly 43415JP | 43415 | Boeing 737-8 | 2019-06-17 | current |
| Hye-Tech Manufacturing LLC | Bellows Assembly (Governor) 2543598HT | 2543598 | Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, B17, B17B | 2019-04-30 | current |
| Seal Dynamics INC | Bellows 2014-0016-1SD | Rockwell Collins P/N 2014-0016-1 | Fokker F.27 Mark 050, F28 Mark 0100 | 2017-03-30 | current |
| Seal Dynamics INC | Bellows D2157160120000S | Airbus P/N D2157160120000 | Airbus A318 Model -111, A318 Model -112,... | 2016-06-06 | current |
| Turbine Kinetics INC, A Heico Aerospace Company | Bellows Assembly 88504DEC | Goodrich Aerostructures P/N 88504 | Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213 | 2016-03-02 | current |
| Turbine Kinetics INC, A Heico Aerospace Company | Bellows Assembly 88504DEC | Goodrich Aerostructures P/N 88504 | Airbus A340-211, A340-212, A340-213 | 2016-03-02 | current |
| Turbine Kinetics INC, A Heico Aerospace Company | Bellows, Evacuated 774636-3DEC | Hamilton Sundstrand P/N 774636-3 | Boeing 747-400 Series, 747-400D Series,... | 2016-02-22 | current |
| Hye-Tech Manufacturing LLC | Bellows Assembly (Governor) 2543598HT | 2543598 | Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, B17, B17B | 2015-11-22 | current |
| Kirkhill-Ta CO | BELLOWS D-1859-2 | 10-3274-2 | Boeing 707-300 SERIES, 707-300BSERIES,... | 2015-08-28 | current |
| Kirkhill-Ta CO | BELLOWS D-1859-2 | 10-3274-2 | Boeing 707-100 LONG BODY, 707-100B LONG... | 2015-08-28 | current |
| Dec Technologies, INC. A Heico Aerospace Company | Bellows, Evacuated 774636-3DEC | Hamilton Sundstrand P/N 774636-3 | Boeing 747-400 Series, 747-400D Series,... | 2015-02-26 | current |
| Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing INC | Bellows Set, Fuel Control, Matched 977816-3 | 977816-3 | Honeywell 700-4B (DC-10, MD-10), 700-5 (A300) | 2013-11-14 | current |
| Anb Aviation Parts LLC | Bellows 178599ANB | 178599 | Short Brothers PLC SD3-30, SD3-60, SD3-SHERPA | 2013-09-26 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly 43415JP | 43415 | Boeing 737-600 Series, 737-900 Series,... | 2013-08-11 | current |
| Eaton Aerospace, Conveyance Systems Division Centurion Mechanical Seals | Bellows Assembly 48000 | 657867 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A | 2013-08-07 | current |
| Eaton Aerospace, Conveyance Systems Division Centurion Mechanical Seals | Bellows Assembly 47997 | 657865 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A | 2013-08-07 | current |
| Aircraft Component Design LLC | Bellows Assy 131W61S02ACD | 131W61S02 | General Electric CT58-140-1, CT58-140-2 | 2013-07-23 | current |
| Rexnord Industries, LLC | Bellows Assembly 3-1557-700 | 896494-3 | Honeywell TPE331-3U, TPE331-3UW, TPE331-5 | 2013-05-21 | current |
| Rsa Engineered Products LLC | Bellows Assy 15A003-301 | 601R97103-11 | Canadair CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2013-04-24 | current |
| Rsa Engineered Products LLC | Bellows Assy 15A005-201 | 601R97205-3 | Canadair CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2013-04-24 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly 43415JP | 43415 | Boeing 737-900 Series 757-300 Series... | 2013-01-09 | current |
| Rsa Engineered Products LLC | Bellows Assy 15A003-301 | 601R97103-11 | Canadair CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2012-09-05 | current |
| Rsa Engineered Products LLC | Bellows Assy 15A005-201 | 601R97205-3 | Canadair CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2012-09-05 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | Bellows Assembly 43415JP | 43415 | Boeing 777-300ER Series, 777F Series | 2012-08-23 | current |
| United Technologies, Hamilton Sundstrand | BELLOWS, LH EMERGENCY 170-55786-403 | 170-55786-403 | EMBRAER ERJ170-100 LR, ERJ170-200 STD, ERJ70-200 LR | 2012-08-22 | current |
| United Technologies, Hamilton Sundstrand | BELLOWS, LH EMERGENCY 170-55786-403 | 170-55786-403 | EMBRAER ERJ190-100 IGW, ERJ190-100 LR, ERJ190-100 STD | 2012-08-22 | current |
| United Technologies, Hamilton Sundstrand | BELLOWS, RH EMERGENCY 170-55787-403 | 170-55787-403 | EMBRAER ERJ190-100 IGW, ERJ190-100 LR, ERJ190-100 STD | 2012-08-22 | current |
| United Technologies, Hamilton Sundstrand | BELLOWS, RH EMERGENCY 170-55787-403 | 170-55787-403 | EMBRAER ERJ170-100 LR, ERJ170-200 STD, ERJ70-200 LR | 2012-08-22 | current |
| Hye-Tech Manufacturing LLC | Bellows Assembly (Governor) 2543598HT | 2543598 | Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, B17, B17B | 2012-08-14 | current |
| Rexnord Industries, LLC | Bellows Assembly 3-1700-701 | 3107051-5 | Honeywell TPE331-3U, TPE331-3UW, TPE331-5 | 2012-03-22 | current |
| Rexnord Industries, LLC | Bellows Assembly 3-1700-700 | 3107051-4 | Honeywell TPE331-12, TPE331-12B, TPE331-12JR | 2012-03-22 | current |
| Jet Parts Engineering INC | BELLOWS ASSEMBLY 43415JP | 43415 | Boeing 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series,... | 2011-06-27 | current |
| Seal Dynamics INC | Bellows, Tapered 2014-0018-1SD | Rockwell Collins 2014-0018-1 | McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Series) Boeing (737-200,... | 2009-05-05 | current |
| Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, INC. | Bellows, Assy CF2540537 | Precision Airmotive 2540537 | Textron Lycoming AEIO-320 Series AEIO-540-D4A5... | 2009-04-06 | current |
| Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, INC. | Bellows Assembly SC2540537 | Precision Airmotive Facet/Marvel-Schebler... | Textron Lycoming AEIO-320 Series AEIO-540-D4A5... | 2009-04-06 | current |
| Avstar Fuel Systems INC | Bellows Assy AV2540538 | AVStar Aircraft Accessories P/N AV2540538 | Lycoming IO-540-K1A5, K1A5D, K1F5 | 2008-08-21 | current |
| Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC | Bellows Assy 10977 | S332W300-50 | Boeing 777-200 SERIES 777-200LR SERIES... | 2007-11-14 | current |
| Meggitt Thermal Systems INC | Bellows Assy 15A005-201 | 601R97205-3 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2006-10-29 | current |
| Meggitt Thermal Systems INC | Bellows Assy 15A003-301 | 601R97103-11 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2006-10-29 | current |
| Avica INC | Bellows Assembly 15A003-301 | 601R97103-11 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2002-06-11 | current |
| Avica INC | Bellows Assembly 15A005-201 | 601R97205-3 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2002-06-11 | current |
| Knisley Welding INC | Bellows K0850660-1 | 5355108-1, 0850731-5, 5355108-4, 9910296-2,... | Cessna T310P, T310Q, T310R | 2001-11-14 | current |
| Senior Aerospace Ssp, Senior Operations INC | Bellows 20-18856 | 20-18856 | Boeing 737-100, -200 | 2001-11-10 | current |
| Senior Aerospace Ssp, Senior Operations INC | Bellows 20-18834 | 20-18834 | Boeing 737-200 | 2001-11-10 | current |
| Senior Aerospace Ssp, Senior Operations INC | Bellows 20-18835 | 20-18835 | Boeing 737-200 | 2001-11-10 | current |
| Senior Aerospace Ssp, Senior Operations INC | Bellows 77134 | 77134 | Boeing 757-200 | 2001-11-10 | current |
| Senior Aerospace Ssp, Senior Operations INC | Bellows 86652-1 | 86652-1 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E1, JT9D-7R4H1 | 2001-11-10 | current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace LP | Bellows 783083 | IAI 4783083 | Israel 1121, 1121A, 1121B | 2001-06-06 | current |
| Galaxy Aerospace CO LP | Bellows 783083 | IAI 4783083 | Israel 1121, 1121A, 1121B | 2001-05-08 | current |
| Meggitt Safety Systems INC | Bellows Assembly 15A005-201 | 601R97205-3 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2000-05-24 | current |
| Meggitt Safety Systems INC | Bellows Assembly 15A003-301 | 601R97103-11 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 2000-05-24 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows Assembly 88504 Drawing 88504 Rev D | No unique Rohr Inc. part number. | Airbus A340-211, A340-311 | 1999-05-24 | current |
| Aerospares INC | Bellows ASP4291 | Hamilton Standard 774363-3 | Boeing 747-400, 767 | 1997-07-13 | current |
| Avica Incorporated | Bellows Assembly 15A003-301 | Bombardier, Inc. 601R97103-11 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 1996-08-07 | current |
| Avica Incorporated | Bellows Assembly 15A005-201 | Bombardier, Inc. 601R97205-3 | Bombardier, Inc. CL600-2B19 (Regional Jet 100 Series) | 1996-08-07 | current |
| Consolidated Fuel Systems INC | Bellows Assembly SC2540537 | Precision Airmotive Facet/Marvel-Schebler... | Textron Lycoming Replacement part for Precision... | 1996-05-23 | current |
| Consolidated Fuel Systems INC | Bellows Assembly SC2540538 | Precision Airmotive Facet/Marvel-Schebler... | Textron Lycoming Replacement part for Precision... | 1996-05-23 | current |
| Superior Air Parts INC | Bellows, induction SA630817-3 | Teledyne Continental Part No. 630817-3 | Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-E, B Spec. 9 | 1995-07-11 | current |
| Superior Air Parts INC | Bellows, induction SA630817-2 | Teledyne Continental Part No. 630817-2 | Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-B Spec. 2 | 1995-07-11 | current |
| Superior Air Parts INC | Bellows, induction SA630817-4 | Teledyne Continental Part No. 630817-4 | Teledyne Continental TSIO-520-B Spec. 10, BB Spec. 10, B Spec. 12 | 1995-07-11 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows assembly, bleed breather duct, 77988 | Rohr 221D0033-23 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1, E1, H1 (E3NE) | 1995-06-22 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows assembly,seal, precooler duct 77728-3 | Rolls Royce 3408606 | Rolls-Royce RB211-535 (E12EU) | 1995-06-22 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows assembly, IDG cooling valve inlet 77990 | Rohr 77990 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1, E1, H1 (E3NE) | 1995-06-22 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows assembly,seal, precooler duct 77728-4 | Rolls Royce 3486061 | Rolls-Royce RB211-535 (E12EU) | 1995-06-22 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows Assy 75984 Dwg 75984, Rev J, 11/10/94 | Boeing P/N 60B0106-1 | Boeing 747-100, -200, -300 | 1995-06-06 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Bellows Assembly 64852 | McDonnell Douglas 64852 (same part number as... | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -30, -40 | 1995-06-06 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows FTW 1971-101 | Lockheed 741157-101 | Lockheed L-1011 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2049-0001 | Boeing S210N301-1 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2090-0002 | Boeing 10-6023-2 | Boeing 707-320 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2107-0003 | Boeing S312U280-3 | Boeing 747-200, -300, -400 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2127-0016 | Boeing 10-3274-16 | Boeing 707-320 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2090-0001 | Boeing 10-6023-1 | Boeing 707-320 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2049-0004 | Boeing S210N301-4 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2061-0001 | Boeing BOE2061-0001 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2127-0006 | Boeing 10-3274-6 | Boeing 707-320 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2061-0002 | Boeing BOE2061-0002 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2073-0003 | Boeing S312N304-3 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2061-0003 | Boeing BOE2061-0003 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows AAM2061-0004 | Boeing BOE2061-0004 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows AAM2061-0005 | Boeing BOE2061-0005 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2107-0005 | Boeing S312U280-5 | Boeing 747-200, -300, -400 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2107-0001 | Boeing S312U280-1 | Boeing 747-200, -300, -400 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2087-0001 | Boeing 10-60750-1 | Boeing 727-100, -200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2049-0002 | Boeing S210N301-2 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows AAM1004-0003 | AirBus MTR1004-0003 | Airbus A300-B4-601, -603, 620 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2049-0003 | Boeing S210N301-3 | Boeing 757-200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2105 | Boeing 10-60160 | Boeing 707-320, -720 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2090-0003 | Boeing 10-6023-3 | Boeing 707-320 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE1016 | Boeing 10-3365-2 | Boeing 737-100, -200, -300 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2087-0002 | Boeing 10-60750-2 | Boeing 727-100, -200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Flexfab INC | Bellows BOE2090-0000 | Boeing 10-6023 | Boeing 707-320, 737-100, -200 | 1994-07-24 | current |
| Arrowhead Products | Bellows 13102-101 | Lockheed 695801-10 | Lockheed 382 Series | 1994-03-20 | current |
| Seal Craft CORP | Bellows SC-630817-( ) | TCM 630817-( ) | Teledyne Continental GTSIO-52C, D, TSIO-520B | 1993-09-19 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows 17335 | Boeing 17335, 60B92408-1 | Boeing 747, 757, 767 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 67989 | Boeing 67989 | Boeing 747 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 60B90109-4 | Boeing 82623 | Boeing 747 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 63427 | Boeing 63427 | Boeing 747 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 64852 | Douglas 64852 | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -30, -40 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 82623 | Boeing 60B90109-4 | Boeing 747 (JT9D) | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 77134 | Boeing S351T020-1, S254T020 | Boeing 757, 767 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 77990 | P&W 77990 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1, E1, H1 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Bellows Assembly 77988 | P&W 221D0033 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1, E1, H1 | 1992-08-26 | current |
| B H Aircraft Company INC | Bellows K771551 | P&W 771551 | Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, 1A, 1B | 1991-12-18 | current |
| B H Aircraft Company INC | Bellows Assembly KSR 741678 | P&W SR741678 or 771564 | Pratt & Whitney JT8D-1, 1A, 1B | 1991-12-18 | current |
Sources: the FAA's service difficulty reports since 1995 (a report is a part that failed and was fixed, as filed by an airline, repair station or owner; the count shows reporting as much as reliability) and the parts manufacturer approvals in the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System. The part name is the reporters' and the approval holders' own words, reduced to the first plain words so that spellings meet.
