Engine model · Turbo-shaft · 641 hp · registry code 60042

Manufacturer (registry)
TURBOMECA
Model
ARRIEL 1B
Registry code
60042
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
641 hp
Data sheet
TCDSE19EU
Holder
Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.S.

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

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 22

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

1992In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 32 ADs
19921
19952
20001
20021
20033
20063
20071
20081
20092
20105
20122
20133
20142
20151
20161
20172
20211
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  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 ('60042'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 18

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('60042')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

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 DCA20IA081Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Johnson Valley, CAthe failure of the small UAS remote pilot to give way to the helicopter, resulting in an inflight collision. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS remote pilot’s failure to assess and mitigate the risks of operations in close proximity to other aircraft.…Feb 6, 2020 · N611TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CEN18WA393Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350 · Wolfsberg, AustriaJul 20, 2018 · N36033 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA010Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Somerville, TNThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with night, instrument meteorological conditions while responding to an obstacle alert, resulting in an in-flight loss of helicopter control.Oct 22, 2013 · N353HW · DestroyedNTSB MIA08LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Linden, NJThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action (flight control inputs) during a practice autorotation/run-on landing resulting in fracture damage to the main rotor system Starflex.Sep 19, 2008 · N906BA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 BA · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's incorrect actions during an out-of ground-effect hover, which resulted in the helicopter entering a main rotor ring vortex state, and a settling with power condition, producing an excessive descent rate and collision with terrain.Jun 23, 2008 · N357CH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA080Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130B4 · Lahaina, HIAn intermittent electrical continuity failure and short of the DECU-XPC wiring harness, which resulted in an uncommanded and an initially undetected engine deceleration and a resulting loss of main rotor rpm. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate…Jan 5, 2006 · N11QD · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99GA056Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Islip, NYThe pilot's loss of control during hydraulics-off hovering flight and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver. A factor was the tailwind.Aug 3, 1999 · N211PD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PAfailure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.Jul 28, 1997 · N61TV · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83FAD01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale S350D · Starfish, AKWhen the flt arrived at anita bay there were areas of ground fog moving in & out over the logging camp landing sight. The helicopter was observed to fly over the camp & back out across the bay. Shortly after the helicopter was out of sight a noise sounding…Nov 8, 1982 · N3597Q · Substantial damage
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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 ('60042')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 9

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

Accident 20131022019759AEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Somerville, TNOn October 22, 2013, about 0605 central daylight time (CDT), a Eurocopter AS350 B3, N353HW, impacted trees and terrain near Somerville, Tennessee. The certificated commercial pilot, a registered nurse, and a respiratory therapist were fatally injured; the…Oct 22, 2013 · N353HW · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 20080919850569ASnias AS350B · Linden, NJ(-23) Training captain was administering new hire check ride. New hire pilot allowed rotor r.p.m. to decay dangerously low. Training captain was too late in recovery attempt.Sep 19, 2008 · N906BA · Substantial damageAccident 20080623840969ASnias AS350BA · Chickaloon, AK(-23) According to the pilot, he was attempting to place the load. He reduced power by too much and started a fast descent rate and felt a small vibration reminiscent of entering his vortex rings. The pilot applied left pedal, pulled power, and steered away…Jun 23, 2008 · N357CH · Substantial damageIncident 20070426006889ISnias AS350B · Cordova, AK(-23) Pilot was attempting to land on a ridge line when he encountered a down draft and a 180 degree wind switch on the landing pad. The helicopter landed left skid low on the toe of the skid, breaking off the first twelve inches of the landing gear.Apr 26, 2007 · N3597Q · Minor damageAccident 20060105003109AUrocop EC130B4 · Honokohau, HI(-23) Aircraft departed out of kahului airport on tour flight of 60 minutes. Operations were normal in waihee valley. As aircraft began descent into Honokohau valley, pilot noticed aircraft appeared to lose power and warning horn sounded. Pilot selected…Jan 5, 2006 · N11QD · Substantial damageAccident 19990803010689ASnias AS350BA · Islip, NYSuffolk county police department public use helicopter (1994 Eurocopter AS-350A) was hovering over the grass parallel to rwy 33L when it lost control, crashed, and sustained substantial damage. (-23)while practicing hovering with hydraulics off aircraft…Aug 3, 1999 · N211PD · Substantial damageAccident 19970728019769ASnias AS350B · Philadelphia, PANew helicopter was attempting to lift off heliport when it flipped over on its side.Jul 28, 1997 · N61TV · Substantial damageIncident 19890817048449ISnias AS350B · Lamarque, TXRising engine temperature and compressor stall. Forced landing. Electric tachometer control box malfunctioned.Aug 17, 1989 · N5805TAccident 19821108059659ASnias AS350D · Wrangell, AKHelicopter was observed over camp, when out of sight explosion was heard, search located crash site.Nov 8, 1982 · N3597Q · Substantial damage · 1 fatal
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  WHERE engine_model_code IN ('60042')
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Service difficulty reports · 807

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  WHERE engine_model_key = 'ARRIEL1B'
  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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  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 ('60042')
    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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