N148CF
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
No operator established for this aircraft.
Accident & incident history
No NTSB accidents or incidents on file for this aircraft.
Maintenance disclosures
E · 1999-12-27 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 6510
Source: SDR NXTA457U · FAA SDRSIN-FLIGHT 2 OR 3 MINUTES PRIOR TO LANDING, A SEVERE VIBRATION AND LOUD NOISE WAS FELT AND HEARD. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED. IT WAS DISCOVEREDTHE AFT OIL COOLER BLOWER SHAFT AFT BEARING HAD FAILED AND COME APART. THE INNER RACE AND BALL BEARINGS DAMAGED THE IMPELLER. THE OUTER RACE AND HANGAR DAMAGED THE BLOWER SHAFT. POSSIBLE CAUSE WAS OVERHEATING. BEARING WAS LUBRICATED APPROXIMATELY 80 HRS PRIOR TO OCCURRENCE. REPORTED TO BELL HELICOPTER PRODUCT SUPPORT FOR INVESTIGATION. BEARING WAS NEW STYLE TYPE (BLUESEAL).(X)