N87EW
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Helicopters, Inc. (SSHA) | Operator | on 2009-12-16 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by SUNSHINE HELICOPTERS 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.
1 report on file, 2000-10-04.
Part: BLOWER — FAILED (COCKPIT FAN)
DURING FLIGHT, SMOKE FILLED INTO THE CABIN. FIRST, TURNED ALL ELEC OFF SWITCH. VENTED THE CABIN BY OPENING THE FRONT VENT AND WINDOW (PILOT SIDE). AFTER DETERMINING THERE WAS NO DANGER TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, CONTINUED TO ALTERNATE AIRPORT, THEN TURNED ON PRIMARY INSTRUMENTS AND LATER THE AIRCRAFT FAN, THEN DETERMINED IT WAS THE AIRCRAFT 7 INCH FAN. BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THE FAILURE, RETURNED TO THE PRIMARY A/P WITHOUT INCIDENT. (X)