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Registered aircraft · 2007 Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Turbomeca ARRIEL-2B1

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Serial number
4206
Year built
2007
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
October 18, 2007
Certificate issued
October 5, 2016
Expires
October 31, 2029
Mode S code
A6E6D4
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Location
Greenwood Village, CO
Owner type
LLC
Eurocopter AS 350 B3Airframe model · 6 seats · 1 engine · 167 registeredTCDS H9EUAirframe · Eurocopter AS 350 B3TCDS E00054ENEngine · Turbomeca ARRIEL-2B1

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 98

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. Not a compliance determination.

1985In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 9

Advisory, not mandatory. Matched the same way as ADs.

Historical bulletins · 2
SAIB SW-17-23R1Fuel SystemIssued Mar 2, 2018SAIB SW-17-23Fuel SystemIssued Aug 24, 2017

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date.

NTSB WPR22LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground equipment during landing.Oct 16, 2021 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date.

Accident 20211016019809ALanding: Approach · Tucson, AZDuring landing to an elevated hospital helipad, the helicopter's tail rotor contacted the handle of a large fire extinguisher located on the helipad. The tail rotor and tail boom sustained substantial damage.Oct 16, 2021 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 11

SDR 2A6D20230824003Xmsn Deck · chafedCHAFING DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LH SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION DECK. THE FIRST CHAFE AREA MEASURES APPROXIMATELY: 0.014" DEEP, 3/8" LONG AND 1/4" WIDE. THE SECOND CHAFE AREA MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 0.007” DEEP, 3/8” WIDE AND 2.5” LONG.Aug 24, 2023 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 2A6D20230804002Beam · damagedTWO DAMAGES TO THE LH BEAM UNDER THE ENGINE DECK (P/N: 355A21-2110.25) AND REINFORCEMENT PLATES (P/N: 350A21-2110.26) IN THE FORM OF AN ELONGATED HOLE IN THE LOWER FLANGE NEAR THE AFT END OF THE PART, OVERSIZED HOLES IN THE BEAM WEB, AND A GOUGE IN THE OTBD REAug 4, 2023 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 2A6D20230731001Support Beam · chafedDAMAGE TO THE ANCHOR SERVO CONTROL RH BEAM (PN: 350A23-4015.24) IN THE FORM OF A CHAFE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE LOWER FLANGE BEND AT THE FWD END OF THE PART. THE CHAFE WAS MEASURED TO BE APPROXIMATELY 0.50” X 0.125” AND IS 0.014” DEEP. THERE IS ALJul 31, 2023 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR QMLA2020080320039Fuel Filter · faultedDURING PATIENT TRANSPORT THE "FUEL FILTER" CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED INSIDE CLASS D. THE PILOT ANNOUNCED TO THE MED CREW THAT HE HAD A POTENTIALLY CRITICAL SITUATION AND WAS IMMEDIATELY EXECUTING A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY WITH TOWER. FLEWJul 31, 2020 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR QMLA2019081659069Frame · corrodedDURING A HEAVY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS FOUND IN THE FORM OF CORROSION .005" DEEP PITTING TO THE OB FLANGE OF THE RH X FRAME. THIS AIRCRAFT REMAINS OOS WHILE THIS DAMAGE IS EVALUATED, AND REPAIRED.Aug 15, 2019 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR QMLA2016110216123Engine · making metalPERFROMED SEVERAL GROUND RUNS ON THE ENGINE WHILE DOING THE TRACK AND BALANCE FOR THE T/R BLADE, SHORT SHAFT AND M/R. AFTER THESE CHECKS WERE DONE WE HAD PROBABLY 8+ GROUND RUNS ON THIS ENGINE. WE WENT TO FLY TO FINISH OUR TRACK AND BALANCE ALONG WITH THE INov 2, 2016 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QMLA2016030116016Panel · burnedPILOT WAS PERFORMING GND RUN FOR ENG COMPRESSOR WASH, PILOT NOTICED SOME SMOKE FROM PEDESTAL SWITCH AREA & A BURNING SMELL, BLUE LIGHTS ON FUEL PUMP, TAXI & LANDING LIGHTS FLICKERED ACCORDING TO THE PILOT. ACFT WAS SHUT DOWN & DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. REMOVMar 1, 2016 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Electrical Power SystemSDR QMLA2015052115041Power Supply · burnedDISCOVERED ODOR IN CABIN & LT AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DURING WALK AROUND AFTER SHUTDOWN.May 21, 2015 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Exterior LightingSDR QMLA2012072012118Engine · making metalENGINE WAS INSTALLED AT ACFT TT 2647+57 ENGINE TT 3996+36. THIS ENGINE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED. FIRST CHIP EVENT AT ACFT TT 2660+27 ENG TT 3508+56 FOUND CAT.( A) DUST. PERFORMED DRAIN AND FLUSH OF OIL SYS WITH FILTER CHANGE AT FLUSH AND AGAIN AFTER 15 MINUTES GJul 20, 2012 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 420611112007Fire Warning · false activationSECOND OCCURRENCE OF A FALSE ENGINE FIRE WARNING ON THIS AIRCRAFT IN THE LAST THREE DAYS. ONE FLIGHT OCCURRED BETWEEN THE TWO INCIDENTS. ARRIVED AT HOSPITAL TO PICK UP PATIENT TO TRANSPORT TO ANOTHER HOSPITAL. WHEN THE TWIST GRIP WAS PLACED IN THE IDLE POSITIONov 11, 2007 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Fire DetectionSDR 420611092007Warning Light · false activationPERFORMED AIRCRAFT STOPPING ENGINE ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN CHECK LIST. WHEN TWIST GRIP WAS PLACED IN THE IDLE POSITION, THE (ENG FIRE) WARNING LIGHT ON THE CWP CAME ON. CREW MEMBER OUTSIDE THE AIRCRAFT WAS ASKED IF SMOKE OR FLAMES WERE PRESENT. HE ADVISED THEY WENov 9, 2007 · N544AM · Snias AS350B3 · Fire Detection