N406EM
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE MED LLC | Operator | 2012-04-29 – 2012-04-29 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Maintenance disclosures
FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN. DURING MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION THE FUEL FILTER LINE ON THE ENGINE WAS NOTED TO BE DRIPPING FUEL.
ON DAILY INSPECTION TECHNICIAN NOTICED FUEL PUMP LEAKING AT ENG MATING. UPON PUMP REMOVAL DISCOVERED FUEL CONTROL DRIVE BEARING BLUE GREASE LUBRICATION EXCESSIVELY WASHED OUT OF DRIVE. MM STATES IN 72-00-00 PAGE 7 OVERBOARD FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE MAY BE UP TO 4 DROPS PER MINUTE WITH ENG OPERATING IN IDLE RANGE. EXCESSIVE FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE MAY BE INDICATED BY PRESENCE OF BLUE GREASE AT FUEL PUMP TO FUEL CONTROL INTERFACE OR SEAL DRAIN. IF BLUE GREASE STAINS ARE EVIDENT, REPLACE FUEL CONTROL & PUMP ASSEMBLY.
HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE COUPLING SPRING INTERNAL SPLINES FAILED CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF HYD PUMP. RESULTING HYD FAILURE CAUSED UNPLANNED LANDING OF ACFT. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES REPORTED. HIS DRIVE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF NUMEROUS SB'S & AT LEAST ONE AD2007-06-15 IN THE PAST. THE SPLINES WERE INSPECTED & LUBED 33.1 HOURS PRIOR TO FAILURE. THE UNIT CONTAINS A SLL PN 704A33-651-206 BEARING WHICH WAS NOT AFFECTED OR DAMAGED.
ON APPROACH TO LANDING CREW NOTICED BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION AFTER LANDING DETERMINED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FORWARD EVAPORATOR FAN MOTOR FAILED. SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED MEL. NO FURTHER DEFECTS WERE NOTED.
DURING A PATIENT TRANSPORT, THE PILOT RECEIVED A LOS NR TACH INDICATION OF 320 RPM. THE NR WARNING HORN NEVER ACTIVATED. THE HELICOPTER MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. THE PATIENT WAS GROUND TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCH. THE HELICOPTER WAS TROUBLESHOT AND THE DUAL TACHOMETER INDICATOR PN 61476-403-1 WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW INDICATOR. (K)