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Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (destroyed damage, May 2017)14 ADs may apply11 service difficulty reports
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The pilot's loss of helicopter control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA17FA190)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-06 R1 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by… | Jan 22, 2019 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Certain serial numbers: EC135 P1 0005–00829; EC135 P2 0005–00829; EC135 P2+ 0005–00829; EC135 T1 0005–00829; EC135 T2 0005–00829; EC135 T2+ 0005–00829; …. Only with: EC135: tail rotor control lever P/N L672M2802205 or L672M1012212, cyclic control lever P/N L671M1005250, collective control lever assembly P/N L671M2020108, or collective control plate P/N L671M5040207 installed; MBB-BK 117C-2: tail rotor control lever assembly P/N B672M1007101 or B672M1807101, tail rotor control lever P/N B672M1002202 or L672M2802205, or lateral control lever assembly P/N B670M1008101 installed. |
| 2018-07-01 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter… | May 3, 2018 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Serial numbers per Table 1 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin EC135-63A-017, Revision 2, dated December 5, 2016. Only with: Main transmission FS108 housing upper part P/N 4649 301 034, 4649 301 067, or 4649 301 088 installed, with a serial number listed in Table 1 of ASB EC135-63A-017. |
| 2017-03-01 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters | Mar 31, 2017 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Certain serial numbers: EC135 0005–00829; MBB-BK 117 C-2 9004–9310. Only with: EC135: with tail rotor control lever P/N L672M2802205 or L672M1012212, cyclic control lever P/N L671M1005250, collective control lever assembly P/N L671M2020108, or collective control plate P/N L671M5040207 installed; MBB-BK 117 C-2: with tail rotor control lever assembly P/N B672M1007101 or B672M1807101, tail rotor control lever P/N B672M1002202 or L672M2802205, or lateral control lever assembly P/N B670M1008101 installed. |
| 2016-11-21 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus… | Jul 11, 2016 | Airframe (EC 135 P2) |
| 2015-12-09 R1 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) (Airbus… | Feb 25, 2016 | Airframe (EC 135 P2) |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-16-24 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GbmH) (Airbus… | Sep 25, 2014 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: Main rotor hub shaft P/N L623M1006101, L623M1206101, L623M1006102, L623M1206102, L623M1006103, or L623M1206103 installed. |
| 2014-13-09 | Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by Eurocopter… | Jul 30, 2014 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: Mounting ring frame X9227 P/N L535H2120301, L535H2120303, or L535H2120304 installed, except those with frame reinforcement P/N L535H2100201 installed. |
| 2014-05-01 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Apr 14, 2014 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: Main gearbox (MGB) P/N 4649 010 003, 4649 010 005, 4649 010 006, 4649 010 006X, 4649 010 008, 4649 010 008X, 4649 001 007, 4649 010 010, or 4649 010 013 installed. |
| 2014-01-02 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Mar 3, 2014 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Certain serial numbers: 870; 872; 873; 879; 883; 884; …. Only with: Mechanical air conditioning system compressor bearing block upper bearing P/N L210M1872105 installed. |
| 2013-21-06 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Jan 31, 2014 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: Goodrich external mounted hoist with boom support assembly P/N 44301-500, 44307-500, or 44307-500-1 installed (EC135); boom P/N 44307-500 installed (MBB-BK 117 C-2). |
| 2013-21-05 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Dec 5, 2013 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: With bearing P/N LN9367GE6N2, rod P/N L671M5040205, lever P/N L671M5040101, and floor P/N L533M1014101 through L533M1014106 installed. |
| 2013-18-05 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Oct 18, 2013 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: Fire extinguishing system P/N L262M1808101, L262M1812101, or L262M1812102 installed. |
| 2013-11-15 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters | Jul 26, 2013 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Certain serial numbers: EC135 P1 0005–0699; EC135 P2 0005–0699; EC135 P2+ 0005–0699; EC135 T1 0005–0699; EC135 T2 0005–0699; EC135 T2+ 0005–0699; …. Only with: BO-105A/C/S/LS A-1 with cantilever assembly P/N 105-40132 or 105-40139; BO 105 LS A-3 with cantilever assembly P/N 105-40139; EC135 (excluding S/Ns 0076, 0093, 0098, 0099, 0102, 0104, 0106, 0108, 0110, 0111, 0113, 0114, 0116, 0117, 0119) with cyclic stick locking device P/N L670M1045101/-102/-104/-105/-106/-107 and pin P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205; MBB-BK117 A-1 through C-1 with cyclic stick holder assembly P/N 117-41140-01, 117-41230-01 or 117-41230-03; MBB-BK117 C-2 with cyclic stick locking device P/N B856M1011101 and pin P/N L311M1038205 or L311M1099205 installed. |
| 2004-22-11 | Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Model EC135 P1, P2, T1, and T2 Helicopters | Dec 7, 2004 | Airframe (EC 135 P2)Only with: Main rotor drive aluminum torque strut assembly P/N L633M1001 103 or L633M1001 105 installed. |
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.
RECEIVED THIS SERVICEABLE ELECTRICAL MASTER BOX (EMB) AND IT FAILED OUT OF THE BOX WITH A GENERATOR DISCONNECT LIGHT. THE REPAIR WO PAPERWORK THAT ACCOMPANIED THE EMB SAID THAT THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM IT WAS SENT IN FOR WAS A "GENERATOR DISCONNECT LIGHT". THE BOX HAD SERVICEABLE PAPERWORK BUT WAS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NR 1 ENGINE WOULD NOT START OR VENT DUE TO NO DC POWER RUNNING THROUGH THE ELECTRICAL MASTER BOX (EMB). THE EMB HAD 27 HOURS SINCE INSTALLED ON THE ACFT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THE PILOT REPORTED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, HEARD A LOUD "THUMP" COMING FROM THE FLOOR IN THE VICINITY OF THE PILOTS STATION. THE WERE NO FLUCTUATIONS ON ANY OF THE GAUGES AND NO ABNORMAL FEELING IN THE CONTROLS. ABORTED THE MISSION AND RETURNED TO THE BASE. THE CAUSE OF THIS THUMP IS STILL IN…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE ENROUTE, 4 MINUTES INTO A 15 MINUTE FLIGHT, WITH A TRAUMA PATIENT ON BOARD, LEVEL AT 1200 FEET, THE PILOT AND MEDICAL CREW ON BOARD ALL HEARD A LOUD "THUD" COMING FROM THE AREA UNDER THE PILOTS FLOORING. THE PILOT AND CREW ALL CONFIRMED THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DROPPED.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.WHILE ENROUTE, M/R TRANSMISION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DIVERTED TO CLOSEST AIRPORT. PERFORM THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN AN UNOCCUPIED SCHOOL YARD. INSPECTED CHIP PLUG AND DETERMINED THAT THE DEBIS WAS "CLASS A" IAW ASB EC135-63-12, REV 5. EXAMINED OIL FILTER AND RETURNED THE ACFT TO SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.PILOT REPORTED, ENROUTE HEARD A LOUD "THUD" COMING FROM THE FLOOR IN THE VICINITY OF THE PILOTS STATION. THERE WERE NO FLUCTUATIONS ON ANY GAUGES, NO ABNORMAL FEELING IN CONTROLS, AND NO LIMITATIONS WERE EXCEEDED. ONLY 3 MINUTES FROM BASE AIRPORT, ABORTED FLIGHT DUE TO A MECHANICAL PROBLEM, AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THE PILOT AND MEDICAL CREW REPORTED HEARING A LOUD BANG COMING FROM INSIDE THE ACFT. THE NOISE OCURRED AS THE PILOT WAS PULLING PITCH TO LIFT FROM THE DOLLY. HE IMMEDIATELY ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE DOLLY. THE ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN, THE DISCREPANCY WROTE UP IN THE LOGBOOK, AND MX WAS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.THE PILOT AND MEDICAL CREW REPORTED HEARING A LOUD "BANG" WHEN TAKING OFF FROM HOSPITAL. THIS IS A RE-OCCURING ISSUE WITH THIS ACFT. THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO BASE, WROTE UP THE DISCREPANCY AND CONTACTED MX.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFTER TAKEOFF, WHILE PERFORMING A SLIGHT LEFT TURN, JUST PRIOR TO LEVELING OFF. HEARD A LOUD "THUD" FROM UNDERNEATH ACFT IN THE VICINITY OF PILOTS SEAT. IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ACFT GROUNDED. MX SUSPECTS THAT THE SOURCE OF THIS PROBLEM IS A FLEXING BELLY…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.CREW REPORTED SMELLING FUEL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN APPROX 15 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT. THE ODOR LASTED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE, AND THEN DISAPPEARED. LANDED AT DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. OPEN BOTH ENGINE COWLINGS AFTER SHUTDOWN TO INSPECT FOR ANY SIGN OF A FUEL LEAK AND FOUND NONE. INSPECTED ACFT FOR SIGNS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 11 reports.