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N40HX2019 Kaman Aerospace Corp K-1200

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jul 2026)11 ADs may apply

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2030
Based in
Chamblee, GA
owner city / state
Engine
T5317A-1 · 1500 hp
Honeywell
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2026
ADs may apply
11
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Helicopter Express LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Chamblee, GA
Certificate issued
Dec 6, 2023
Expires
Dec 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Dec 19, 2019

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Kaman Aerospace Corp
Model
K-1200
Year
2019
Serial number
A94-0051
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
1
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
TR7BO
Mode S code
A4AB0D

Engine

Make and model
Honeywell T5317a-1
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
1500 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2023 – nowHelicopter Express LLCChamblee, GA · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Jul 12, 2026 · Silver Jack Reservoir, CO

On July 12, 2026, about 1705 mountain daylight time, a Kaman Aerospace Corporation K-1200 (K-MAX) helicopter, N40HX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Silver Jack Reservoir, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 133 external load firefighting flight. The helicopter was operated…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Fatal
Report
CEN26FA247

From NTSB records; matched by N-number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN26FA247)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (11)

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.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2022-10-02Engine ControlsJun 28, 2022Engine (T5317A-1)
2016-08-21Kaman Aerospace CorporationMay 31, 2016Airframe (K-1200)
2015-14-04Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) HelicoptersAug 17, 2015Airframe (K-1200)Only with: Main rotor blade P/N K911001-009, K911001-010, K911001-109, or K911001-110 installed.
2010-26-11Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Model K-1200 HelicoptersJan 5, 2011Airframe (K-1200)
2009-15-13Honeywell International Inc., T5313 and T5317 Series Turboshaft EnginesAug 25, 2009Engine (T5317A-1)Only with: Combustion chamber housing (CCH) P/Ns 1-130-610-05, 1-130-610-12, or 1-130-610-17 installed.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2006-11-16Honeywell International Inc. T5311A, T5311B, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series…Jul 5, 2006Engine (T5317A-1)Only with: Engines using GPECS (formerly Chandler Evans) engine fuel control regulator assembly models TA-2S, TA-2G, TA-2F, TA-7, or TA-10.
2004-13-26Kaman Aerospace Corporation Model K-1200 HelicoptersJul 22, 2004Airframe (K-1200)
2001-13-03 R1Kaman Aerospace Corporation Model K-1200 HelicoptersMay 27, 2003Airframe (K-1200)
2002-15-04Honeywell International, Inc., (formerly AlliedSignal, Inc. and Textron Lycoming)…Sep 10, 2002Engine (T5317A-1)Only with: Engines with centrifugal compressor impellers having serial numbers 83317, 83327, 83328, or 83330 installed.
2001-13-03Kaman Aerospace Corporation Model K-1200 HelicoptersJun 27, 2001Airframe (K-1200)
99-26-04Kaman Aerospace Corporation Model K1200 HelicoptersFeb 8, 2000Airframe (K-1200)Only with: Clutch assembly P/N K974002-701 installed.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

Related aircraft

Show all 8 related aircraft
All 17 registered Kaman Aerospace Corp K-1200 aircraft

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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