N58377
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 2 LLC (X2RA) | Operator | on 2001-02-23 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by Air #2, LLC (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.
1 report on file, 1998-07-13.
Part: BEARING — WORN (TAIL ROTOR)
TAIL ROTOR BLADE CONICAL BEARINGS WERE INSPECTED 96 HOURS PRIOR TO FAILURE WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. BEARING WEAR AND FAILURE CAUSED TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT TO FLEX AND BOUNCE UNTIL IT BROKE IN HALF SEVERING THE TAIL BOOM. FORTUNATELY, THE AIRCRAFT WAS ON THE GROUND. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED A THOROUGH INSPECTION AT 100-HOUR INSPECTIONS AND SPECIAL DETAIL TO TAIL ROTOR DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTIONS.