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Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Oct 2018)6 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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The pilot's mismanagement of collective pitch control during takeoff from an area with numerous obstacles, which resulted in the helicopter entering a low rotor rpm state and a forced hard landing.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA19TA005)
THE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCED A ROLL-OVER DURING A PRACTICE HOVER AUTOROTATION. THE ACC OCCURRED WHEN THE ACFT STARTED MOVING BACKWARDS DURING THE HOVER. THE LEFT SKID DUG INTO THE DIRT WHICH PITCHED THE ACFT NOSE UP & ROLLED IT OVER TO THE LEFT.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC86LA011)
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.
EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE BROKE UP LETTING THE EXHAUST VALVE LOOSEN IN THE CYLINDER. EXHAUST VALVE DID NOT FAIL. PIECES FROM THE GUIDE JAMMED THE TURBOCHARGER TURBINE WHEEL DESTROYING THE TURBOCHARGER AND CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.