# Sikorsky UH-34D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8141818
- Manufacturer (registry): SIKORSKY
- Model: UH-34D
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 14
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Cruise speed: 73 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H4SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Orlando Helicopter Airways Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/sikorsky-uh-34d

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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

- [AD 95-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-09): Main Rotor Shaft · Consolidated Air Crane CH34A, CH34C, HSS-1N/UH-34J and 12 more. Effective Jan 4, 1996

## Registered aircraft (2)

- [N16YL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16YL): [Cochran David](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COCHRAN%20DAVID), [Richmond, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Richmond), S/N 149326
- [N855BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N855BA): [State Center, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/State%20Center), built 1961, S/N 148783, Registration pending

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507), Jul 25, 2011: Sikorsky UH-34D (N3880J), Wilton, IA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.
- [NTSB OAK66A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0014), Oct 7, 1965: Sikorsky UH34D (N266), Bishop, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 20110725020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110725020449A), Jul 25, 2011: Sikorsky UH-34D (N3880J), Wilton, IA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. The pilot had just taken on 150 gallons of fuel and 250 gallons of chemical. As he started his spray run, the aircraft descended into some trees and caught…

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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

- [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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 model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [01-0790906-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184775807520220610124317.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Jun 6, 2022
- [No part number](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID703864160220210622142500.0001): AeroLEDs LLC · PMA PQ5259NM · Jan 13, 2021

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