N3187D
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| JETCOPTERS II, INC. | Operator | on 1987-05-09 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by JETCOPTERS II, 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, 1996-04-26 – 2005-05-05.
Part: GOVERNOR — INTERMITTENT (ENGINE) · airframe 11,324 hrs
WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE ENGINE THE GOVERNOR DROOPS AND WILL NOT RECOVER.
Part: TURBINE — NOZZLE FAILED (NR 1)
DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, TORQUE YAW WAS EXPERIENCED ALONG WITH TOT RISES TO 890 DEGREES CELSIUS. TORQUE WAS REDUCED TO 60 PERCENT AND TOT STABILIZED TO 800 DEGREES CELSIUS. PILOT RETURNED TO OIL PLATFORM WHERE HE SAFELY LANDED. INSPECTION OF ENGINE REVEALED NR 1 NOZZLE (ON CONDITION PART) HAD FAILED.