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Sikorsky S-55B

9 Sikorsky S-55B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1952–1959.

Registered today
9
Years built
1952–1959
Seats
12
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Sikorsky S-55B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
8
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
8
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Sikorsky S-55B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Sikorsky S-55B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 3, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Benton City, WAN2302F
  • Oct 12, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Yorktown, NYN443FD
  • Jul 25, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Chelan, WAN5663
  • Jun 16, 1988Substantial damage · none injuries · Valdosta, GAN6489
  • Apr 23, 1987Substantial damage · serious injuries · De Quincy, LAN414A

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Sikorsky S-55B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19521
19541
19553
19561
19591
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
KY5
NJ1
OK1
OR1
WA1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Sikorsky S-55B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Sikorsky S-55B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Sikorsky S-55B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
71 mph
Type certificate data sheet
1H4
Type certificate holder
CALIFORNIA HELICOPTER AIRWAYS INC

S-55B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N155GW1955Franklin, KYOct 7, 2021
N17376—Pond Creek, OKMar 26, 2019
N2302F1952Salem, ORMay 15, 2019
N241111955Franklin, KYSep 21, 2021
N2650M1954Franklin, KYSep 21, 2021
N316111956Franklin, KYSep 21, 2021
N443FD1955Sussex, NJJul 13, 2020
N56631959Franklin, KYOct 7, 2021
N855DB—Yakima, WANov 30, 2022

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