- Registered owner
- Mbc Leasing LLC
- Location
- Virden, IL
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 70-15288
- Year built
- 1970
- Type
- Rotorcraft
- Engine
- Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness
- Restricted, agriculture and pest control, forest, other
- Airworthiness date
- February 24, 1999
- Certificate issued
- March 1, 2024
- Expires
- March 31, 2031
- Mode S code
- A2ECF0
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Allison T63 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
Engine · Allison T63 series
AD 2012-03-06Fuel servo diaphragmInformation bulletins that may apply · 3
Advisory, not mandatory.
NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB WPR20CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColexico, CAThe pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake Mills, IAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike.
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 20200218000199AManeuver · El Centro, CAAt approximately 19:15 PST, the pilot was performing an aerial application at alamitos 6 b. pilot had a final load onboard and took off into the wind. Pilot made a downwind pass and climbed over the power wires and made a turn northbound after clearing the…Accident 20160722011409AManeuver · Lake Mills, IAA part 137 crop dusting aircraft hit a power line. The location of the accident occurred southwest of Lake Mills, IA and the pilot was not injured. At approximately 1600 local time, N288NS was engaged in aerial application of chemical to a bean field. The…
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N288NSGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Bell OH-58A aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 4
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Engine · Allison T63 series
STC SE03309CHInstallation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt applicationSTC SE1780NMInstallation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III).STC SE09513SCInstallation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013.STC SE5879SWUse of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP.