# GE CT58 series

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 30011
- Manufacturer (registry): GE
- Model: CT58 SERIES
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Power: 1,350 hp
- Installed in: 13 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-ct58-series

The registry names only the engine series, so ADs for every model in the series are matched.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (13)

- [N138AR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N138AR): [Amentum Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMENTUM%20SERVICES%20INC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1977, S/N 61767
- [N14MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14MH): [Sierra Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIERRA%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Franklin, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Franklin), built 1966, S/N 66-1238
- [N184CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N184CH): [Columbia Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLUMBIA%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Aurora, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Aurora), built 1962, S/N 4001
- [N196CH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N196CH): [Columbia Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLUMBIA%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Aurora, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Aurora), built 1965, S/N 407
- [N232AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232AC): [Amentum Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMENTUM%20SERVICES%20INC), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 1969, S/N 61470
- [N471WR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N471WR): [Coulson Aviation USA Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COULSON%20AVIATION%20USA%20INC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1969, S/N 61471
- [N619CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N619CK): [Croman Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROMAN%20CORP), [White City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/White%20City), S/N 61808
- [N621CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N621CK): [Croman Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROMAN%20CORP), [White City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/White%20City), S/N 61364
- [N6672D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6672D): [Columbia Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLUMBIA%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1962, S/N 2
- [N703HG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N703HG): [Construction Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONSTRUCTION%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Howell, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Howell), built 1972, S/N 61703
- [N7682F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7682F): [National United States Armed Forces Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NATIONAL%20UNITED%20STATES%20ARMED%20FORCES%20MUSEUM), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1970, S/N 157682
- [N8123M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8123M): [Helicopter Powerline Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20POWERLINE%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Bluefield, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Bluefield), built 1966, S/N 66-1231
- [N983WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N983WW): [Carson Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSON%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Perkasie, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Perkasie), built 1961, S/N 148983

## NTSB investigations (14)

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 GAA25WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA145), Jan 10, 2025: Sikorsky S-61N (N703HG), Sédjè, Benin, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA065), Mar 23, 2003: Sikorsky S-61A (N81664), Kimble, TN, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning , and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve.
- [NTSB WAS02WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA049), Aug 8, 2002: Sikorsky S-61L (N346AA), Prince George, Canada, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX02FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA116), Mar 26, 2002: Sikorsky S-61A (N318Y), Lakehead, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight crew's failure to maintain rotor rpm following a loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA01MA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01MA163), Aug 31, 2001: Kawasaki KV-107-II (N186CH), Emigrant, MT, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of control during cruise/climb flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA001), Oct 4, 1996: Boeing Vertol BV-107 II (N196CH), Canby, OR, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: failure of maintenance personnel to install a cotter pin in a clevis bolt in the flight control system, which resulted in the aft directional and lateral control output pushrod to become disconnected…
- [NTSB SEA90TL#07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90TL%2307), Aug 4, 1990: Boeing Vertol 107-11 (N6672D), Leavenworth, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN082-152636), Mar 11, 1976: Sikorsky S-62 (N978), Sayreville, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYA05), Jul 22, 1975: Sikorsky S-61L (N301Y), Garden Valley, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA73FYG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73FYG21), Dec 14, 1972: Sikorsky S-61A (N318Y), Chelan, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ANC70AA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70AA061), Feb 24, 1970: Sikorsky S-62A (N978), Kenai, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67A0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0122), Feb 27, 1967: Vertol 107-II (N6672D), Newark, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3892](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3892), Sep 10, 1964: Vertol 107 (N6672D), New York, NY, incident, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3829](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3829), Sep 6, 1964: Vertol 107 (N6672D), New York, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (8)

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 20030323003739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030323003739A), Mar 23, 2003: Skrsky S61A (N81664), Kembal, TN, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) On 3/23/03 a Sikorsky S-16A, N81664, registered to and operated by carson helicopters inc., collided with terrain and burst into flames during a logging…
- [Accident 20020326007939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020326007939A), Mar 26, 2002: Skrsky S61A (N318Y), Dusmuir, CA, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) While helicopter was conducting logging operations, it experienced loss of rotor RPM, the rotor blades coned up, followed by the aircraft droppinto into…
- [Accident 20010831025399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010831025399A), Aug 31, 2001: N186CH, Emigrant, MT, No damage. (-23) Helicopter was performing maintenance test flight when, for yet to be determined reasons, it shed its blades both front and rear. Eir opened - failure to…
- [Accident 19961004030889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961004030889A), Oct 4, 1996: Boeing 1072 (N196CH), Canby, OR, Destroyed, 3 fatal. (.4) The Boeing model BV-107-II departed on a maintenance check flight with 1.4 hrs total flight time after conversion from a model HKP-4 per FAA project…
- [Incident 19801019075309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801019075309I), Oct 19, 1980: Skrsky S61A (N4240S), Mesa, AZ, Minor damage. Rotor blast damaged a small parked aircraft, controls not locked. Helicopter pilot felt clearance was sufficient.
- [Incident 19800801067189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800801067189I), Aug 1, 1980: Skrsky S61A (N4240S), Portland, PA, Minor damage. Tow line for magnetometer broke causing it to fall to the ground.
- [Accident 19760311007769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760311007769A), Mar 11, 1976: Skrsky S62A (N978), Sayreville, NJ, Substantial damage. Buildings adj to s side of helipad precluded apchs to n.settled to gnd on l wheel. Wind 25K.
- [Accident 19750722038639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750722038639A), Jul 22, 1975: Skrsky S61L (N301Y), Garden Valley, ID, Substantial damage. Ext load logging opn. Lost ctl after sudden pitch up drg transition fm hover to fwd flt.

## Service difficulty reports (14)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CHIRNC#24635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHIRNC%2324635), Apr 20, 2022: BEARING. WORN. FCU UNIT RECEIVED FOR WARRANTY INSP/ TEST. CUSTOMER FAULT: N1/NG OVERSPEED “107%” OF THE #1 ENGINE. ENGINE ASSY INSTALLED ON TEST BED TO DIAGNOSE CAUSE OF THE O
- [SDR CA140221024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140221024), Feb 12, 2014: SLEEVE. WORN. (CAN) ON GEAR BOX INSTALLATION, THE FEMALE THREADS GAVE WAY AS LUBE FITTING WAS TIGHTENED. ACFT HAS DEVELOPED AN OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT PART WITH A STEEL INSERT T
- [SDR CA130516005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130516005), May 9, 2013: FCU. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) METAL WAS FOUND IN THE FCU FILTER. UPON INSPECTION OF THE CFP EXTENSIVE RUBBING WAS FOUND. THIS CFP HAD ONLY BEEN INSTALLED FOR 26.7 HRS.
- [SDR 3PRA2011092400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3PRA2011092400001), Sep 24, 2011: FIRE LOOP. FALSE ACTIVATION. NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. MX FOUND THE AFT FIRE LOOP WIRE TO BE DEFECTIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW ELEMENT.
- [SDR U0GA111150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U0GA111150), Sep 19, 2006: UPLOCK. OBSTRUCTED. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED OFFSHORE RIG BOUND TO A SHORE BASE, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE, GEAR HAD AN UNSAFE INDICATION. USED E
- [SDR ERAA094067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA094067), Dec 22, 2003: BLOWER. WORN. FAN RUBBING, WORN BEARINGS. SLIGHT FREE FLOAT OF BEARINGS OBSERVED, SIGNS OF RUBBING INDICATED IN A 1INCH PORTION OF OUTER HOUSING. PULLEY TO BE VERIFIED FOR AL
- [SDR ERAA093690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA093690), Sep 11, 2003: ACTUATOR. LEAKING. STATOR VANE ACTUATOR IS LEAKING. OLD STYLE PISTON RINGS WERE BROKEN, U CUP SEAL DAMAGED. COMPLIED WITH SB-75-0025. DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED, INSPECTED, REASSEMBLED
- [SDR 2003FA0000918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000918), Aug 19, 2003: HOSE. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE FOR REDEPLOYMENT OF FIREFIGHTING CREWS. AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED A LARGE OIL LEAK AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED NO DAMAGE 
- [SDR ERAA087092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA087092), May 19, 2003: DRIVE SYSTEM. DAMAGED. UNIT MAKING GROWLING NOISE AND STICKING. WATER DAMAGE. REPLACED WATER DAMAGED MOTOR, REMOVED CORROSION, ALIGNED AND TESTED. COMPLIED WITH SERVICE LETTER SL-T-03
- [SDR ERAA087088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA087088), May 16, 2003: CABLE. INOPERATIVE. SCREEN IN INOPERATIVE (NOT COMING ON). FOUND DEFECTIVE CABLE ON DATA PROCESSING BOARD. REPLACED CABLE AND TESTED.
- [SDR ERAA087090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERAA087090), May 16, 2003: RECEIVER. FAILED. RADAR DOES NOT PAINT RAIN. ONCE YOU'RE WITHIN 10 MILES OF VERY HEAVY RAIN, IT STARTS TO PAINT LIGHT RAIN.
- [SDR CA011126002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011126002), Nov 23, 2001: NOZZLE. CRACKED. (CAN) THE BAFFLE OF THE 3RD STAGE NOZZLE WAS REMOVED TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF AIR LEAKAGE. VISUAL AND NDT INSPECTION REVEALED CRACKS IN THE SHEET METAL OF TH
- [SDR JYE2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JYE2001F00000), Oct 16, 2001: CABLE. FRAYED. TAIL ROTOR CABLE (PN S6140-65612-11) WAS FOUND BADLY FRAYED AND BROKEN AFTER PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING, AT AN AIRPORT. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS THE CABLE HA
- [SDR JYD2001F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JYD2001F00005), Sep 17, 2001: HUB. CRACKED. FRONT HUB, PN 712701, SN 3V4170 FOUND CRACKED DURING OVERHAUL. COMPRESSOR WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE DUE TO REACHING ITS OVERHAUL INTERVAL. DURING THE OVERHAUL IN

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