Air Metro Helicopters Inc.
Also recorded as: AIR METRO HELICOPTERS INC., Air Metro Helicopters Inc.
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
No NTSB accidents or incidents linked to this operator.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 2003–2003. Most-reported systems: Engine (72) — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: WARNING INDICATION — 1.
1 report on file.
Part: BEARING — FAILED (ENGINE)
DURING FLIGHT, ENG CHIP LIGHT ACTIVATED. MAGNETIC OIL PLUGS REMOVED AND INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND TO HAVE METAL PARTICLES ATTACHED. ENG WAS REMOVED AND THE GEARBOX REMOVED FROM THE COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE. ENG 1.5 ROLLER BEARING PN 6843362 FAILED. ROLLER CAGE WAS IN A FAILED CONDITION, INNER RACE PN 23034786B FAILED. GEARSHAFT HAS 2 GEARS ATTACHED, PRESUMED TO BE WELDED TO SHAFT, SMALLER GEAR, WHICH DRIVES THE FUEL CONTROL SEPARATED AT THE RADIUS ATTACH POINT. THE STEEL INSERT(CAGE) PN 6843362 WHICH RECEIVES THE BRG PN 23005749 IN THE GEARBOX COVER WAS FOUND TO BE ROTATING THE STEEL LOCKPIN WHICH HOLDS THE STEEL INSERT(CAGE) IN ALUMINUM COVER WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N402TD | BELL 206L-3 | 1990 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N33QP (BELL 206B) — records 2003 · registered to AIR METRO HELICOPTER INC (owner ≠ operator)