Engine model · Turbo-shaft · 900 hp · registry code 51522

Manufacturer (registry)
P & W
Model
PT6T-3B
Registry code
51522
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
900 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE22EA
Holder
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

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

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 4

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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 ('51522')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 1

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

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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 ('51522')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 8

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

Incident 20170605015799IBell Helicopter BHT-212 · Little Diomede, AKOccurrence happened on Monday 6/5/2017, PIC stated on short final landing at Little Diomede Heliport the aircraft encountered a small whistle sound at first and then just before touch down a slight vibration. Crew decided to shut down and inspect for…Jun 5, 2017 · N212PA · Minor damageIncident 20150922019189IBell 412 · Hesperia, CAMaintenance was performed on the main rotor system. Soon after, the aircraft departed L26 flew to fullerton CA. And returned to L26. Post flight inspection discovered damage to one tail rotor blade.Sep 22, 2015 · N405LN · Minor damageAccident 20040824022869ABell 212 · Dequeen, AR(-23) On August 24, 2004, about 1430 CDT a Bell 212 twin engine helicopter, N181W, was substantially damaged during loss of control shortly after departure, approximately 12 miles east of wickes, Arkansas. The helicopter was registered to and operated by…Aug 24, 2004 · N181W · Substantial damageIncident 20000318018669IBell 212 · Cabine, AO(-23)During takeoff, pilot attempted to move the collective up but it would not move. A second try was made, but the collective would not move. Mechanics fund the lower rod end of the collective servo screwed out. The threaded end of the rod end contains a…Mar 18, 2000 · N5736JIncident 19970302045329IBell 412 · LAFive minutes into the flight, the aircraft developed a vibration. Pilot make a decent and landed with no further incident.Mar 2, 1997 · N293CAIncident 19950804034729IBell 212 · Venice, LATorque split at cruise over gulf. Returned to Venice. Low side governor failure. Replaced unit.Aug 4, 1995 · N5736JIncident 19880818058189IBell 412 · Gulf Of Mexico, LAForward cross tube assembly failed during engine start process. Aborted start with no engine damage.Aug 18, 1988 · N3893L · Minor damageIncident 19801124086759IBell 212 · LATail rotor contacted guy cable while positioning for landing on rig.Nov 24, 1980 · N5736J · Minor damage
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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 ('51522')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 480

See all 480 difficulty reports
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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 = 'PT6T3B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 3

Approved for this engine model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_engine_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE engine_model_code IN ('51522')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 465

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.

See all 465 PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('E22EA')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['PT6T-3B'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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