N273AM
Registered owner: AIR METHODS LLC, CO (owner ≠ operator)
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR METHODS LLC (QMLA) | Certificate holder | — | Matched by certificate designator |
Accident & incident history
Maintenance disclosures
AFTER LANDING / SHUTTING DOWN AT THE PATIENT DROP OFF HOSPITAL LOCATION DURING A SCENE CALL, PILOT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CLAMSHELL DOORS. TO INVESTIGATE, HE THEN OPENED THE #2 ENGINE COWLING AND NOTICED SIGNIFICANT JET FUEL LEAKAGE COVERING THE ENGINE DECKING. LOCATION OF THE ACTUAL LEAKAGE SOURCE WAS UNCLEAR. IN COMPARISON, #1 ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY DRY AND NORMAL. AIRCRAFT WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND AIRCOMM / OCC / MAINTENANCE NOTIFIED. REPLACED ADJUSTED VALVE ASSY. NO DEFECTED NOTED AFTER REPLACEMENT.
2EA. CRACKS FOUND ON FRAME 5 AT: X 4740, Y -840, Z 2230, AND Z 2470. ONE CRACK WAS 1.5" AND THE OTHER CRACK WAS .875" IN LENGTH.