Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Oct 1991)3 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports
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THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER AFT APPLICATION OF CYCLIC CONTROL DURING AN AUTOROTATIVE LANDING TO AN OPEN FIELD, RESULTING IN THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES COLLIDING WITH THE TAIL BOOM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IN FLIGHT FAILURE OF THE OUTER BEARING OF THE LOWER GEARCASE INPUT QUILL ASSEMBLY.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA92LA014)
THE ACFT CRASHED LANDED AFTER A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER. DURING AN EXAM OF THE ENG, THE COMPRESSOR BLEED CONTROL VALVE WAS FOUND STUCK OPEN CAUSING AN IMPROPER FUEL/AIR MIXTURE.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA84LA179)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-01 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47, 47B, 47B3, 47D, 47D1, 47E, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A… | Jun 29, 2009 | Airframe (47G-5)Only with: Main rotor blade installed: P/N 047-110-250-021 with S/N A-303, A-304, A-312, or A-316; or P/N 047-110-250-023 with S/N A-298, A-301, or A-305. |
| 2001-17-17 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G2A, 47G-2A-1… | Aug 29, 2001 | Airframe (47G-5)Only with: Main rotor blade grips P/N 47-120-135-2, 47-120-135-3, 47-120-135-5, 47-120-252-1, 47-120-252-7, 47-120-252-11, 74-120-252-11, 74-120-135-5, R47-120-252-11, or R47-120-135-5 installed. |
| 98-07-09 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 47B, 47B-3, 47D, 47D-1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A… | May 6, 1998 | Airframe (47G-5) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
COLONY SERVICES, FAR PART 137 OPERATOR REPORTED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TAIL ROTOR BLADES, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT. BLADE S/N A0011 HAD AN UNUSUAL SWELLING AT THE BLADE TIP, END OF THE EROSION GUARD. THREE-QUARTERS OF THE BLADE HAD BLADE SEPARATION. WHEN THE BLADE WAS REMOVED THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.COLONY SERVICES, FAR PART 137 OPERATOR REPORTED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TAIL ROTOR BLADES, SEVERE VIBRATION OCCURRED DURING FLIGHT. BLADE S/N A0011 HAD AN UNUSUAL SWELLING AT THE BLADE TIP, END OF THE EROSION GUARD. THREE-QUARTERS OF THE BLADE HAD BLADE SEPARATION. WHEN THE BLADE WAS REMOVED THE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.