N768ALSikorsky S-76A
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198218 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026- Registered owner
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Stratford, CT
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Sikorsky
- Model
- S-76A
- Serial number
- 760031
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 14
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- H1NE
- Mode S code
- AA5F4B
Engine
- Type
- Turbo-shaft
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- until nowSikorsky Aircraft CorpStratford, CT · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs published since 1998 that may apply (18)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-20-07 | Various Helicopters | Dec 5, 2024 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Only helicopters modified by the applicable STC (SR00831LA, SR00780LA, SR01687LA, SR00856LA, SR01855LA, SR02244LA, SR01779LA, SR01459LA, SR01535LA, SR00932LA, SR02049LA, SR02484LA, or SR01902LA). |
| 2017-19-01 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters | Jan 2, 2018 | Airframe (S-76A)Certain serial numbers: …–761075. Only with: Main rotor servo pushrod assembly P/N 76400-00034-059, 76400-00014-074, 76400-00014-076, or 76400-00014-077 installed. |
| 2015-26-10 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters | Feb 9, 2016 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Main gearbox P/N 76351-09000 series, 76351-09500 series, or 76351-09600 series installed that has been repaired in accordance with Sikorsky ORI No. 76350-065 (original or Revision A). |
| 2015-19-51 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters | Nov 10, 2015 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Main rotor servo input control pushrod assembly P/N 76400-00034-059 or tail rotor pushrod assembly P/N 76400-00014-071 installed. |
| 2013-22-15 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters | Dec 13, 2013 | Airframe (S-76A)Certain serial numbers: …–760822. Only with: With spindle cuff assembly P/N 76102-08001-043, -045 or -046, or blade fold cuff assembly P/N 76150-09601-041 installed. |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-15-08 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters | Sep 21, 2012 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Electric rotor brake (ERB) P/N 76363-09100-012 installed. |
| 2010-26-09 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S76A, B, and C Helicopters | Jan 12, 2011 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: LITEF LCR-100 Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) Unit P/N 145130-7100 installed |
| 2010-10-02 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters | Jun 17, 2010 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Main rotor servo actuator Sikorsky P/N 76650-09805-109 or -110 (also marked HR Textron or Woodward HRT P/N 3006760-109 or -110) installed. |
| 2005-22-01 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters | Nov 10, 2005 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Main rotor hub pilot fitting P/N 76103-08003-101 with 1500 or more hours TIS installed. |
| 2003-04-15 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters | Feb 27, 2003 | Airframe (S-76A) |
| 2002-15-51 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S76A, B, and C Helicopters | Oct 18, 2002 | Airframe (S-76A) |
| 2001-10-06 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters | May 17, 2001 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Main rotor shaft assembly P/N 76351-09030 (all dash numbers) installed. |
| 94-14-20 R1 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A Helicopters | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Tail rotor blade assembly P/N 76101-05001 (all dash numbers) or 76101-05101 (all dash numbers) installed with more than 130 hours time-in-service. |
| 2001-01-04 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters | Feb 2, 2001 | Airframe (S-76A)Certain serial numbers: …–760513. Only with: Positioning rod assembly P/N 1945E-31A or 2071-31, or side brace rod end P/N 1945E-235 or 2071-235, installed. |
| 2000-11-52 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76 Series Helicopters | Aug 31, 2000 | Airframe (S-76A) |
| 2000-12-09 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A Helicopters | Jul 28, 2000 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Aero Aire Air Conditioning System P/N S-76A-1-2 installed, modified in accordance with STC SH4680SW. |
| 99-19-30 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S76A, B, and C Helicopters | Oct 4, 1999 | Airframe (S-76A) |
| 99-11-04 | Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-76A Helicopters | Jul 9, 1999 | Airframe (S-76A)Only with: Turbomeca Arriel 1S1 engines installed in accordance with STC SH568NE, including drawing number 76070-30601. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (12)
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.
- Landing gear · wire · failedJul 31, 2002
DURING PRESTART CHECKLIST. WHEN THE (AUX ESS POWER) CHECK WAS DONE, THE PILOT FLOAT BOTTLE DISCHARGED, AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2-3 SECONDS. WHILE SWITCH WAS ENGAGED FLOAT (ARM) SWITCH WAS OFF FLOAT (TEST) SWITCH WAS IN (NORMAL). REPAIRED CHAFFED AND BROKEN WIRE JUST FORWARD OF CONNECTOR P216 IN RIGHT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · compressor wheel · corrodedMay 25, 2001
RECEIVED TURBINE FROM FIELD TO REPAIR FOR HIGH FREQUENCY AND VIBES. REMOVED OUTER COMBUSTION CASE FROM TURBINE TO INSPECT FOR HIGH FREQUENCY AND FOUND 1ST STAGE WHEEL BLADES TO HAVE BEEN ATTACKED BY SULPHADATION. MFG SHOULD USE THE NEW GENERATION OF COATING TO STOP THIS PROBLEM.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · flame detector · failedNov 13, 1997
NR 1 ENGINE T-HANDLE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FORWARD FLAME DETECTOR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Engine · wheel blades · erodedJul 22, 1997
TURBINE ASSEMBLY RECEIVED DUE TO 2,000 HOUR OVERHAUL. FOUND FIRST STAGE WHEEL HAD BURNED AND ERODED BLADES CAUSED BY SULFIDATION.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · wheel blades · brokenJun 5, 1997
TURBINE ASSEMBLY WAS RECEIVED WITH ENGINE ASSEMBLY DUE TO MAKING METAL. UPON INSPECTION OF G.P. SECTION, FOUND SULFIDATION ON 1ST STAGE WHEEL. 1ST STAGE WHEEL: PN 23053299, SN X-138702, TT 1,348.1 HOURS, TC 1,697. SCRAPPED DUE TO MISSING BROKEN AND CRACKED BLADES CAUSED BY SULFURDATION.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Nacelles and pylons · skin · crackedSep 22, 1996
DURING PHASE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN PYLON SKIN ACROSS RIVET HOLE. THIS CRACK EMANATED FROM CORROSION OF THE SKIN. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED CORROSION ON VARIOUS MEMBERS IN THE PYLON.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Main rotor · blade · debondedSep 20, 1996
DURING DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER SURFACE SKIN DEBONDED APPROXIMATELY 20 INCHES BY 8.50 INCHES NEAR BLADE TIP.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Main rotor · blade · crackedMar 18, 1996
DURING 500-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND BLADE SPAR CRACKED AT ROOT END BUSHING HOLE. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE UNKNOWN.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · bearing · galledMar 7, 1996
UPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, CLEANED AND INSPECTED PARTS AS REQUIRED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GALLING ON PTO AFT, BEARING INNER RACE. EXCESSIVE GALLING, BEARING INNER RACE, POSSIBLY DUE TO BEARING CAGE OUT-OF-ROUND CAUSING TIGHT FIT BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER RACE AND BALLS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · detector · malfunctionFeb 26, 1996
DURING LEVEL FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE T-HANDLE ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED TIGHT TURN, LOOKING FOR INDICATION OF SMOKE. NOTED NO SMOKE, ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND ENGINE NR 1 FLAME DETECTOR BAD. REPLACED FLAME DETECTOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 reports.
Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026