# N217AC: 1968 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: 64064
- Year built: 1968
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: March 27, 2026
- Certificate issued: December 6, 2023
- Expires: December 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A1D386
- Registered owner: [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC)
- Location: [Chamlee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamlee)
- 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=217AC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N217AC

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

None matched to N217AC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N217AC.

## 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 JYDR20210715184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JYDR20210715184), Jul 13, 2021: ENGINE. OVERTEMP. SHORT FINAL FOR WATER DROP. PILOT RECEIVED 65% CHIME THEN 60% WARNING. ENGINE SECURED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE SINGLE ENGINE. THIS IS A PRELIMINARY REPORT 
- [SDR JYDR20170321001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JYDR20170321001), Jan 1, 2017: GEARBOX. FAILED. DURING A NORMAL START PROCEDURE, WITH THE NR 1 ENGINE AT GROUND IDLE AND JUST PRIOR TO THE ROTOR BRAKE BEING RELEASED, A FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE MAIN GEARBOX TH
- [SDR 20010613CW017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010613CW017), May 21, 2001: BLADE. CRACKED. BLADE REMOVED FOR BIM INDICATION. THE SPAR IS CRACKED ON BOTTOM SIDE UNDER NR 9 POCKET, APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH STARTING AT BACK WALL RADIUS, RUNNING CHORDWISE TOW

## 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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