N142MK
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & S Helicopters, Inc. (K2DA) | Operator | on 2005-01-21 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by K & S Helicopters, Inc. (per NTSB report)
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
2 reports on file, 2002-08-23 – 2005-01-28.
Part: BLADE — DAMAGED (TAIL ROTOR)
REF: K2DA320J TAIL ROTOR BLADE ABRASION STRIP AND TIP CAP DEPARTED BLADE ASSY, INFLIGHT. (WP13200506018) (K)
Part: TURBINE WHEEL — CRACKED (ENGINE)
NR 1 LOCKUP WAS FOUND, HEAVY RUB OF THE 29-34 AIR SEAL OF THE 2ND STAGE TURBINE NOZZLE AND SEAL KNIVES OF THE 1ST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL. 1ST STAGE TURBINE WHEEL FOUND CRACKED IF NOT FOUND WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC, TURBINE WHEEL WOULD OF EXITED THE ENGINE.