N61AE
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Evac EMS, Inc. (EVCA) | Operator | on 2001-01-22 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Accident · 2001-01-22 Operator named in NTSB report
Source: NTSB case CHI01LA070Maintenance 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, 2010-03-10 – 2012-09-01.
SMOKE/FUMES/ODORS/SPARKS · 2012-09-01 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 3610
Source: SDR EVCA2012090400034Part: LINE — CRACKED (BLEED AIR) · airframe 13,557 hrs · 22,459 cycles
AFTER A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE ECS UNIT, IT WAS DISCOVERED ON ONE OF THE BLEED AIR LINES HAD CRACKED BY A WELDED AREA.
OTHER · 2010-03-10 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5302
Source: SDR EVCA00001Part: SKIN — CRACKED (TAILBOOM) · airframe 12,544 hrs · 19,370 cycles
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, MECHANIC FOUND CRACK ORIGINATING FROM A NUTPLATE ON THE AFT SKIN OF THE TAILBOOM (T/R GEARBOX LOWER CLOSE OUT SKIN). AFT SKIN REMOVED AND REPLACED.