# N218AC: 1967 Erickson S64E - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Erickson S64E](https://openairdocs.org/model/erickson-s64e) (registry code 7400000, 7 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jftd12a-series) (registry code 52047) - Data sheets: [TCDS E15EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E15EA) (Erickson Incorporated DBA Erickson Air-Crane) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 64033 - Year built: 1967 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Multiple - Airworthiness date: November 28, 2011 - Certificate issued: May 2, 2024 - Expires: May 31, 2031 - Mode S code: A1D73D - 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=218AC - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218AC 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A model are included. ## 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 series) - [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 N218AC. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N218AC. ## Reports on N218AC not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N218AC, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19890518032049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890518032049I), May 18, 1989: Hwksly BH125600A (N218AC), Houston, TX. Both engines flamed out. Able to restart. Precautionary landing. Jelly like substance in fuel tank. ## Service difficulty reports (4) 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 2013FA0000416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000416), Jul 18, 2013: LOCK. BROKEN. ENGINE REMOVED, DURING DISASSEMBLY MINOR DAMAGE WAS NOTED ON THE BLADES AND VANES AFT IF 5TH STAGE. THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY A 5TH STAGE DISK TAB LOCK THAT HAD - [SDR 20001219SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001219SH021), Jul 10, 2000: HOUSING. CRACKED. MAIN LANDING GEAR, PN 6425-50100-013, -014, WAS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. DURING THE FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION PROCESS, 15 LINEAR INDICATIONS, NOT VI - [SDR 20001218SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH003), Jul 10, 2000: HOUSING. CRACKED. MAIN LANDING GEAR PN 6425-50100-013, -014 WAS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. DURING THE FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION PROCESS, 15 LINEAR INDICATIONS, NOT VISI - [SDR 20001218SH002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001218SH002), Jul 10, 2000: HOUSING. CRACKED. MAIN LANDING GEAR PN 6425-50100-013, -014 WAS REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. DURING THE FLUORESCENT MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION PROCESS, 15 LINEAR INDICATIONS, NOT VISI ## 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 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jftd12a-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.