N911VU
Registered owner: AIR METHODS LLC, CO (owner ≠ operator)
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR METHODS LLC (QMLA) | Certificate holder | — | Matched by certificate designator |
Accident & incident history
No NTSB accidents or incidents on file for this aircraft.
Maintenance disclosures
PILOT COMPLETED A NORMAL LANDING AT KLZU . WHILE TAXIING IN THE VICINITY OF TAXIWAY JULIET, PILOT AND THE MEDICAL CREW NOTED A STRONG, ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. THERE WERE NO VISUAL INDICATIONS OF THE PRESENCE OF FIRE INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT OR ENGINE NACELLE, NOR DID THE CAWS FIRE ILLUMINATE. I EXPEDITED THE TAXI TO DELTA AND EXITED NORTH TO THE FBO AND QUICKLY CONDUCTED A SHUTDOWN AND EVACUATED THE CREW AND MYSELF. ONCE WE DETERMINED THERE WAS NO DANGER OF FIRE WE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND COULD NOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE NOXIOUS FUMES. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT EFIS #1 CB HAD POPPED. THE MECHANIC LATER NOTED SMOKE AND BURNING DAMAGE TO THE EADI CASE AND WIRE BUNDLES BEHIND THE AVIONICS DISPLAYS.
TURBINE, ANNULAR BALL BEARING, EXCESSIVE PITTING. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
KA 92 ANTENNA, UNIT INOPERATIVE. GPS WILL NOT PICK UP SATELITE LINK. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
UNIT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
UNIT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
PRESSURE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE. TRANSMISSION GAUGE INDICATES (0). REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
UNIT INOPERATIVE. ERRATIC NEEDLE ON N GAUGE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
PRESSURE TRANSMITTER UNIT CAUSED PRESSURE GAUGE TO FLUCTUATE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)
NGP SPEED ERRATIC. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)
IMPROPER NOZZLE SPRAY PATTERN. REQUIRED 6000-HOUR INSPECTION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)
UNIT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. (X)
ANTENNA INOPERATIVE. WILL NOT LOCK-ON SATELLITE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
MANIFOLD FAILED SB 0124. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
GUIDE WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
GUIDE WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
SEAL WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
ERRATIC NR 1 TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
VARIABLE RESISTOR CAUSES CIRCUIT BREAKERS TO TRIP. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
TRANSMITTER UNIT CAUSES OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE TO FLUCTUATE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
M/R BLADE FAILED BLADE INSPECTION PROGRAM. EXCESSIVE BULGING. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
TORQUE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAILED. NEEDLE SPINS ON GAUGE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
TAIL LIGHT CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
TAIL LIGHT CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
TAIL LIGHT CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
SEAL LEAKING BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. ENGINE TOTAL CYCLES, 4,870.4.
TORQUEMETER SHAFT RECEIVED IN DEFECTIVE CONDITION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
SEAL LEAKING BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM. ENGINE TOTAL CYCLES, 4,870.4.
LIGHT WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT, CORRECTED PROBLEM.
BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S), CORRECTED PROBLEM.
ROD END ASSY WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S), CORRECTED PROBLEM.
LIGHT UNIT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S), CORRECTED PROBLEM.
BEARING WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH 2 EACH NEW UNITS) CORRECTED PROBLEM.
NR 1 SUPPLY TANK NEEDLE FLUCTUATES ERRATICALLY. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. CORRECTED PROBLEM.
#2 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATES. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT CORRECTED PROBLEM.
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER UNIT CAUSES INDICATOR NEEDLE TO FLUCTUATE. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM.
FUEL QUANTITY GAUGE READS HIGH. COULD NOT CALIBRATE DOWN. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. CORRECTED PROBLEM.
NR 2 BEARING SEAL LEAKING BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM.
BEARING OUTER RACE HAS EXCESSIVE PITTING. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM.
NR 3 BEARING, EXCESSIVE ROLLER WEAR. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM.
NR 3 BEARING SEAL LEAKING BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM.
GOOSE NECK CRACKED BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS. REPLACED WTIH NEW UNIT(S) CORRECTED PROBLEM.