Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (destroyed damage at worst, latest Jan 1997)6 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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The failure of the #2 cylinder for an undetermined reason which resulted in an exhaust leak that melted an oil line.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW97LA094)
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION. THE ADVERSE WEATHER WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW89LA079)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 | The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters | Feb 21, 2018 | Airframe (F-28C)Certain serial numbers: 480 5001–5006. Only with: With main rotor spindle P/N 28-14282-11 or 28-14282-13 installed. |
| 2017-26-03 | The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters | Jan 4, 2018 | Airframe (F-28C)Only with: Rod end bearing assembly P/N 01-824-08E-011, 09455-01-824-08E-011, ECD091-1, ASMK8T, M81935/1-08K, MS21242S8K, or MTK8 installed. |
| 2012-11-05 | Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters | Jul 3, 2012 | Airframe (F-28C)Only with: Helicopters with trim relay P/N KUP14D55-24, KUP14D55-472, M83536/10-015M, or M83536/10-024M installed; does not apply to helicopters with reversible trim motor P/N 28-16621 or P/N AD1R-10. |
| 2011-26-10 | Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Helicopters | Jan 23, 2012 | Airframe (F-28C)Only with: Helicopters with a trim relay P/N KUP14D55-472, M83536/10-015M, or M83536/10-024M installed; does not apply to helicopters with reversible trim motor P/N 28-16621 or AD1R-10. |
| 2002-08-03 | Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and… | May 2, 2002 | Airframe (F-28C) |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-06-03 | The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Model F-28, F-28A, F-28C, F-28C-2, F-28F, 280, 280C… | Mar 19, 1996 | Airframe (F-28C) |
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.
ON A NIGHT TRAINING FLIGHT, NR 2 CYLINDER BLEW OUT ABOVE THE EXHAUST PORT. THE BLOW-OUT STEERED THE NR 4 CYLINDER OIL LINE AND STARTED A FIRE. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT INJURY TO THE INSTRUCTOR OR THE STUDENT, HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY FIRE. SUBMITTER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.