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Sikorsky S-76A

19 Sikorsky S-76A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1980–1985. Most are registered in LA, CA and NE.

Registered today
19
Years built
1980–1985
Seats
14
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

18 ADs match the Sikorsky S-76A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2024-20-07Various HelicoptersDec 5, 2024
  • 2017-19-01Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation HelicoptersJan 2, 2018
  • 2015-26-10Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation HelicoptersFeb 9, 2016
  • 2015-19-51Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation HelicoptersNov 10, 2015
  • 2013-22-15Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) HelicoptersDec 13, 2013
  • 2012-15-08Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation HelicoptersSep 21, 2012
  • 2010-26-09Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S76A, B, and C HelicoptersJan 12, 2011
  • 2010-10-02Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C HelicoptersJun 17, 2010
  • 2005-22-01Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C HelicoptersNov 10, 2005
  • 2003-04-15Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C HelicoptersFeb 27, 2003
  • 2002-15-51Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S76A, B, and C HelicoptersOct 18, 2002
  • 2001-10-06Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C HelicoptersMay 17, 2001
  • 94-14-20 R1Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A HelicoptersJun 8, 2001
  • 2001-01-04Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C HelicoptersFeb 2, 2001
  • 2000-11-52Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76 Series HelicoptersAug 31, 2000
  • 2000-12-09Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A HelicoptersJul 28, 2000
  • 99-19-30Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S76A, B, and C HelicoptersOct 4, 1999
  • 99-11-04Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-76A HelicoptersJul 9, 1999

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
32
Destroyed
11
Substantial damage
17
Minor damage
2
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Sikorsky S-76A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Sikorsky S-76A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Dec 15, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Islamorada, FL
  • Apr 28, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Campos Dos Goytacazes
  • Aug 7, 2013Minor damage · none injuries · Macae
  • Mar 15, 2013Destroyed · fatal injuries · Grand Lake, LAN574EH
  • Aug 13, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · Langara Lodge, Bc, CanadaN763P

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1,243 reports on Sikorsky S-76A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. indicator92
  2. blade91
  3. actuator57
  4. transceiver42
  5. bearing38

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19802
19813
19831
19841
19852
Unknown10

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
LA7
CA3
NE3
CT2
UT2
TX1
VT1

Buyer checklist

18 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Sikorsky S-76A; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 32 NTSB events since 1982 involve Sikorsky S-76A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1,243 service difficulty reports on Sikorsky S-76A airframes since 1995. 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-76A aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H1NE
Type certificate holder
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORP

S-76A aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N276TC1980Chino, CANov 23, 2024
N282S1985Broussard, LAFeb 12, 2022
N5294A—Broussard, LAMar 3, 2026
N5415X1981Stratford, CTFeb 28, 2025
N576VP1980Chino, CANov 23, 2024
N60609—West Point, NE—
N6061C—West Point, NE—
N644LH—Salt Lake City, UTApr 6, 2015
N7266K1985Santa Fe, TXMay 19, 2014
N761MH1981Milton, VTJul 13, 2011
N762MH—Broussard, LASep 19, 2012
N763MH—Broussard, LAAug 8, 2012
N765MH1983Broussard, LAApr 22, 2016
N768AL—Stratford, CT—
N768MH1981Broussard, LAMay 14, 2014
N769MH—Broussard, LAJan 9, 2019
N8063R—West Point, NE—
N80EX—Fillmore, CAAug 6, 2018
N90EV1984North Salt Lake, UTAug 6, 2022

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