- Manufacturer (registry)
- P & W
- Model
- JFTD12A-4A
- Registry code
- 51502
- Installed in
- 12 registered aircraft
- Type
- Turbo-shaft
- Power
- 4,500 hp
- Data sheet
- TCDSE15EA
- Holder
- Erickson Incorporated DBA Erickson Air-Crane
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 2
ADs whose products match this engine model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1974 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51502'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_directive.parquet' WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51502'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 12
N172ACHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN173ACHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN176ACHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN189ACHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN217ACHelicopter Express LLC · Chamlee, GAN243ACHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN615HXHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN6962RHelicopter Express LLC · Chamblee, GAN792HTU S Leasco Inc · Aurora, ORN793HTU S Leaseco Inc · Aurora, ORN795HTU S Leaseco Inc · Aurora, ORN9125MSiller Helicopters LLC · Chamblee, GA
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51502')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51502')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
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.
Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC26FA079Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHelicopter Transport Services CH-54A · Cove Fort, UTOn August 7, 2026, about 1044 mountain daylight time, a Helicopter Transport Services (Sikorsky) CH-54A Skycrane Helitanker, N793HT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Cove Fort, Utah. The pilot and copilot were fatally injured. The…NTSB WPR19WA147Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S64 · Mount Eliza, AustraliaOn January 28, 2019, at 1956 local time, a Sikorsky S-64E, N173AC, sustained substantial damage after colliding into a pond near Mount Eliza, Australia. The pilot and two crewmembers were not injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the…NTSB LAX07TA001Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportErickson S64E · Ojai, CAThe pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.NTSB LAX00LA018Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-54A · Elko, NVthe flight engineer's decision to climb a step ladder that put him in close proximity to the still turning main rotor blades. The gusting wind was a factor in the accident.NTSB MIA71FKD01Accident · No injuriesClosedSikorsky S-64E · Union City, TN
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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 ('51502')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('51502')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 6
Matched to this engine model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260807010199AHelicopter Transport SVC CH-54A · Richfield, UTDuring part 133 firefighting flight. [privacy data omitted] Arrived from the northwest flying over the targeted drop zone. While maneuvering in a right turn the Helicopter impacted rising terrain. [privacy data omitted] Was destroyed and the pilot and…Incident 20200509010389ISikorsky S-64E · Mcleod, ORDuring sea snorkeling operations at lost creek lake, the pilot in command was distracted by an abnormal indication on the water quantity instrument located in the cockpit. He lost situational awareness and allowed the landing gear of the SK-64 helicopter to…Accident 20061001019979ASkrsky S64E · CA(-23) On Sunday October 1st 2006, an exclusive use erickson air-crane S-64 helicopter, N189AC, operated by erickson air-crane of central point, Oregon, had just drafted the last 200 gallons of retardant from a portable retardant tank. The pilot then…Incident 20020714034489ISkrsky S64E · Bishop, CA(-23) The safecom report was generated by the U.S. Forest service and conveyed that a model 64E helicopter, N189AC, was engaged in water drops on the Piper fire south of Bishop, California. The pilot, in his safecom report, indicated that he was using the…Incident 20020207002059ISkrsky S64E · Applegate, OR(-23) This aircraft was engaged in logging operations, by erickson air crane, inc., E8KL, near Applegate lake in southwest Oregon. The PIC made a precautionary landing when he sensed something was not quite right with the aircraft. A post flight inspection by…Accident 19991016029129ASkrsky CH54A · Elko, NV(.19) On October 16, 1999, at 1410 hours pacific daylight time, a Sikorsky CH-54A, N9125M, was shutting down at Elko, Nevada, when a crewmember was struck by a rotor blade. The aircraft was not damaged nor was the airline transport-rated pilot or his copilot…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51502')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51502')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 108
SDR JYDR20231019286Blade · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS FIREFIGHTING WHEN PILOTS HEARD A LOW FREQUENCY RUMBLE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AMTS FOUND 1 EA. 2ND STAGE N1 BLADE HAD BROKEN OFF AT THE ROOT. ENGINE IS BEING RETURNED TO THIS REPAIR STATION FOR FURTHERSDR JYDR20220406093None · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS ON FERRY FLIGHT WHEN PILOT NOTICED LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE ON NUMBER 2 ENGINE. LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL ON RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT AND AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED AT CLOSEST AIRPORT. UPON INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE AN 2ND STAGE N1 BLADE SDR JYDR20220214044Turbine Blades · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS LOGGING. PILOTS FELT VIBRATION FROM #2 ENGINE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE LANDING. WHEN SHUT DOWN ENGINE CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AND LOCKED UP. WHEN FREE TURBINE WAS SEPARATED, A 2ND STAGE N1 BLADE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT THE ROOT. ENGINE IS BEING SEN
See all 108 difficulty reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'JFTD12A4A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE engine_model_key = 'JFTD12A4A' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.