Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Jan 2016)6 ADs may apply3 service difficulty reports
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The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for GAA16LA100)
THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S RIGHT MAGNETO, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX90LA155)
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-28F)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-28F)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-28F)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-28F)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-28F) |
| 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-28F) |
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.
ENGINE QUIT IN-FLIGHT. HELICOPTER AUTOROTATED TO GROUND. INSPECTION FOUND FUEL LEAKING INSIDE THE SERVO. SERVO TO REPAIR STATION FOR REPAIR. DEBRIS FOUND IN BALL VALVE. FLUSHED SERVO, AND OPS CHECK OK. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.POINTS CLOSED AND MAGNETO QUIT DUE TO MELTED CAM FOLLOWER. LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE, TELEDYNE CONT FACTORY OVERHAULED MAG, AND SLICK OVERHAULED HARNESS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.POINTS CLOSED AND MAGNETO QUIT DUE TO MELTED CAM FOLLOWER. LYCOMING FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE, TELEDYNE CONT FACTORY OVERHAULED MAG, AND SLICK OVERHAULED HARNESS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.