# N189AC: 1997 Erickson S64E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Erickson S64E](https://openairdocs.org/model/erickson-s64e) (registry code 7400000, 7 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jftd12a-4a) (registry code 51502)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E15EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E15EA) (Erickson Incorporated DBA Erickson Air-Crane) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 641001
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Multiple
- Airworthiness date: November 28, 2011
- Certificate issued: April 30, 2024
- Expires: April 30, 2031
- Mode S code: A1621E
- Registered owner: [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC)
- Location: [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 33.8885° N, 84.2895° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 30341, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=189AC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189AC

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 9 in force

### Matched by airframe (Erickson S64E)

- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2013-23-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-07): Main Rotor Blades · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E and S-64F. Effective Dec 27, 2013
- [AD 85-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-03): Torque Tube Inner Bracket Assembly · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E. Effective Dec 30, 1985
- [AD 85-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-18-01): Main Rotor Blade Outboard Spars · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E. Effective Sep 12, 1985
- [AD 76-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-06-01): Hydraulic Pumps · Erickson Air-Crane S-64A, S-64E, S-64F and 12 more. Effective Mar 24, 1976
- [AD 75-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-11): Gear Box Shaft and Gear Assy · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E and S-64F. Effective Dec 2, 1975
- [AD 74-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-16-05): Main Rotor Head Spindle Lock Nut · Erickson Air-Crane S-64A and S-64E. Effective Dec 12, 1974

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A)

- [AD 97-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-13): Disk rupture · Pratt & Whitney Division JFTD12A-4A (T73P-1) and JFTD12A-5A (T73-P-700). Effective Apr 4, 1997
- [AD 71-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-24-05): Compressor Rotor Discs · Pratt & Whitney Division JFTD12A-4A (T73P-1), JFTD12A-5A (T73-P-700), JT12A-6 and 2 more. Effective May 31, 1974

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 97-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-19-10) (historical): Main Transmission Plates Inspection · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E. Effective Oct 17, 1997
- [AD 90-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-26-12) (historical): Main Rotor Blades · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E. Effective Jan 18, 1991
- [AD 77-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-20-01) (historical): Main Transmission Lower Planetary Plates · Erickson Air-Crane S-64E and S-64F

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB SW-07-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-07-21): Tail Rotor Head Assembly. Issued Mar 21, 2007

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX07TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA001), Oct 1, 2006: Erickson S64E (N189AC), Ojai, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.

## NTSB investigations on N189AC not matched to an aircraft (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA160), Mar 12, 1994: American Champion 8KCAB (N189AC), Marana, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed pullout from a vertical aerobatic maneuver for undetermined reasons.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20061001019979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061001019979A), Oct 1, 2006: Skrsky S64E (N189AC), CA, Substantial damage. (-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…
- [Incident 20020714034489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020714034489I), Jul 14, 2002: Skrsky S64E (N189AC), Bishop, CA, Substantial damage. (-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…

## 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 19940312004839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940312004839A), Mar 12, 1994: Bbavia 8KCAB (N189AC), Marana, AZ, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Descended vertical after hammerhead stall. Slight attempt to pull out. Was in aerobatic judging contest.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2005FA0000818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000818), Mar 2, 2005: DUCT. CRACKED. NR 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 CENT
- [SDR MDR03023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MDR03023), Jul 28, 2003: BLADE. CRACKED. THE 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 A
- [SDR JYD2001F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JYD2001F00004), Aug 9, 2001: BEVEL GEAR. CRACKED. MAIN 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. DURI

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Erickson S64E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/erickson-s64e/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jftd12a-4a.md

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