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N189AC

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1997 Erickson S64E · Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A

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Registered owner
Helicopter Express LLC
Location
Chamblee, GA
Owner type
LLC
Serial number
641001
Year built
1997
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness
Multiple
Airworthiness date
November 28, 2011
Certificate issued
April 30, 2024
Expires
April 30, 2031
Mode S code
A1621E
Erickson S64EAirframe model · 7 seats · 2 engines · 4 registeredTCDS E15EAEngine · Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9

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1974In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 4
AD 2021-23-13Ground Proximity SystemHistoricalEffective Dec 9, 2021 · Replaced by AD 2023-11-07AD 97-19-10Main Transmission Plates InspectionHistoricalEffective Oct 17, 1997 · Replaced by AD 2013-20-15AD 90-26-12Main Rotor BladesHistoricalEffective Jan 18, 1991 · Replaced by AD 2013-23-07AD 77-20-01Main Transmission Lower Planetary PlatesHistoricalReplaced by AD 97-19-10

Information bulletins that may apply · 1

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB LAX07TA001Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportOjai, CAThe pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.Oct 1, 2006 · Substantial damage
Investigations on N189AC not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N189AC, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the investigation describes another aircraft.

NTSB LAX94LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Marana, AZThe pilot's delayed pullout from a vertical aerobatic maneuver for undetermined reasons.Mar 12, 1994 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20061001019979AHovering · CA(-23) On Sunday October 1st 2006, an exclusive use erickson air-crane S-64 helicopter, N189AC, operated by erickson air-crane of central point, Oregon, had just drafted the last 200 gallons of retardant from a portable retardant tank. The pilot then…Oct 1, 2006 · Substantial damageIncident 20020714034489IHovering · Bishop, CA(-23) The safecom report was generated by the U.S. Forest service and conveyed that a model 64E helicopter, N189AC, was engaged in water drops on the Piper fire south of Bishop, California. The pilot, in his safecom report, indicated that he was using the…Jul 14, 2002 · Substantial damage
Reports on N189AC not matched to an aircraft · 1

They name N189AC, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Accident 19940312004839ABbavia 8KCAB · Marana, AZDescended vertical after hammerhead stall. Slight attempt to pull out. Was in aerobatic judging contest.Mar 12, 1994 · Destroyed · 1 fatal

Service difficulty reports · 3

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SDR 2005FA0000818Duct · crackedNR 1 ENGINE REMOVED FROM ACFT, DUE TO 5 INCH AXIAL BULGE AT OUTER TURBINE CASE, 2-3 OCLOCK POSITION WITH APPROX .5625 INCH HORIZONTAL CRACK RUNNING THROUGH CENTER MOST PORTION OF THE BULGED AREA. UPON REMOVAL OF ENGINE HOT SECTION, TURBINE OUTLET DUCT FOUNMar 2, 2005 · N189AC · Skrsky S64E · Turbine SectionSDR MDR03023Blade · crackedTHE BLADE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR BIM INDICATION. A 10-DAY LEAK CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE SPAR 117.75 INCHES FROM THE TIP END AND 4.50 INCHES FROM THE LEADING EDGE ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE BLADE. CAUSE: UNKNOWNJul 28, 2003 · N189AC · Skrsky S64E · Main Rotor BladesSDR JYD2001F00004Bevel Gear · crackedMAIN GEARBOX PN 643520400063, SN A6032 WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE WITH A TOTAL TIME OF 3683.8 AND A TIME SINCE OVERHAUL OF 1172.0 FOR AN OVER TEMP CONDITION. DURING OVERHAUL INSPECTION, THIRTEEN CRACKS WERE DETECTED BY FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION, EXTENDINAug 9, 2001 · N189AC · Skrsky S64E · Main Rotor Head

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