Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Sep 1995)2 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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the fatigue failure of the tail rotor tension torsion bar plates.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX95LA318)
THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH A TELEPHONE WIRE DURING TAKEOFF. THE PILOT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON THE SOFT BANK OF A LEVEE TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND LEFT THE ROTOR AT IDLE. THE LEVEE BANK GAVE WAY AND THE HELICOPTER SLID INTO THE DITCH WHERE THE ROTOR BLADES HIT THE GROUND. THE PILOT SAID HE SHOULD NOT HAVE WORKED SO CLOSE TO THE WIRES.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX83LA069)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97-20-15 | Hiller Aircraft Corporation Model UH- 12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, and UH-12E Helicopters | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (UH-12E) |
| 97-10-16 | Hiller Aircraft Corporation Model UH- 12, UH-12A, UH-12B, UH-12C, UH-12D, UH-12E… | Jun 27, 1997 | Airframe (UH-12E)Only with: Having control rotor blade spar tube P/N 36003, 36006, 36129, 36129-25, 36203, 36203-15, 36203-21, or 36209-3, or cuff P/N 36101-1, 36101-4, 36108, 36115-1, 36115-4, 36115-6, 36115-8, or 36124 installed; includes UH-12D and UH-12E converted to turbine power per STC SH177WE and SH178WE. |
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.
PILOT LOST TAIL ROTOR AUTHORITY WHILE SPRAYING TOMATOES. HELICOPTER MADE HARD LANDING WITH SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. ONE TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEPARTED HELICOPTER PRIOR TO LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED TENSION. TORSION PLATES (11) FAILED ALLOWING BLADE TO DEPART.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.