Engine model · Turbo-shaft · 431 hp · registry code 52204

Manufacturer (registry)
P&W CANADA
Model
PW206B
Registry code
52204
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
431 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE42NE
Holder
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 3

ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2004In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
20041
20091
20131
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Registered aircraft · 26

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('52204')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ERA25LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Hampstead, NCOn February 24, 2025, about 1945 eastern standard time, a Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH EC 135P2+, N930NH, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hampstead, North Carolina. The pilot, flight paramedic, and flight nurse were seriously injured.…Feb 25, 2025 · N930NH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Waukesha, WIThe separation and subsequent ingestion of the fenestron fairing cover into the fenestron blades for undetermined reasons.Jun 18, 2022 · N226SA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA105Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC135 P2+ · Drexel Hill, PAAn inflight attitude upset for undetermined reasons that resulted in a rotor system overspeed, a reduction of power from both engines, and a subsequent hard landing.Jan 11, 2022 · N531LN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Beattyville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.Feb 7, 2017 · N135LG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA198Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff.May 31, 2008 · N238AM · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.engine_model_code IN ('52204')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20250628008479IEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Winston Salem, NCHelicopter called emergency landing due to engine fadec fail. Aircraft flew down runway and circled back to slow down RPM before a hard landing. Aircraft made impact on the grass, bounced up, turned and skidded to a stop on pavement. No injuriesJun 28, 2025 · N922NH · Minor damageAccident 20250224001419AEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Castle Hayne, NCWilmington, NC: AL1, EC35, crashed for unknown reasons into wooded area approximately 7 miles NE ilm. Crew only onboard. EMS was able to access crash site on ground. 3 POB transported by ground, 2 POB each with a broken leg. Aircraft was subject of alnot.…Feb 24, 2025 · N930NH · DestroyedAccident 20220618021819AEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Waukesha, WIThe crew received an air ambulance flight assignment to pick up a patient from the local hospital. The pilots began their assignment by performing an aircraft walk-around and accomplished all the appropriate preflight checklists. The crew started the aircraft…Jun 18, 2022 · N226SA · Substantial damageAccident 20220111000039AEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Drexel Hill, PAN531LN departed chambersburg hospital (PA60) on 1/11/2021 at 12:05 EST enroute to children?s hospital of philadelphia heliport (9PN2), philadelphia pa. Approximately 10 minutes from 9PN2; the flight medic and nurse stated that the rotorcraft banked hard to…Jan 11, 2022 · N531LN · DestroyedAccident 20170207003699AEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Beattyville, KYDuring approach landing, aircraft experienced wind gust/turbulence causing a rapid descent. Pilot stated that he did not have engough power or altitude to attempt to fly out of descent, so he decided to land skids level. Aircraft landed hard and rolled to the…Feb 7, 2017 · N135LG · Substantial damageIncident 20150620010849IEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Bakersfield, CAAircraft and essential personnel flying a pt. 91 repositioning flight. Aircraft at level cruise flight, EST 7200 ft when PIC heard 3 loud bangs and immediately had a lt. engine chip light illuminate. Fuel and engine shut down and emergency procedures…Jun 20, 2015 · N37RX · Minor damageAccident 20080530842569AUrocop EC135P2+ · Pottsville, PA(-23) Shortly after lift-off, at approaximately 75 to 100 ft (as stated by the PIC), the nr 2 engine lost power. The helicopter descended into the loading dock area of united metal, located approximately 200 ft forward and 100 ft below the heliport. The…May 30, 2008 · N238AM · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 165

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PMA parts · 178

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E42NE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['PW206B'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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