CHEM-AIR, LLC
Also recorded as: CHEM-AIR, LLC, Chem Air Inc
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by CHEM-AIR LLC (per NTSB report)
The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tanks and the operator’s inadequate inspection of the fuel supply truck that did not detect water contamination.
Operated by CHEM AIR INC (per NTSB report)
The pilot's loss of directional control due a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
Operated by Chem Air Inc (per NTSB report)
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Operated by CHEM-AIR INC., (per NTSB report)
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM WIRES.
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 2001–2005. Most-reported systems: Flight controls (27) — 9; Fuselage (53) — 7; Lights (33) — 3; Auto flight (22) — 1; Fuel (28) — 1 (top 5 of 7 systems, covering 21 of 23 coded reports). Most-common natures of condition, as filed: OTHER — 12; AFFECT SYSTEMS — 5; FALSE WARNING — 2; WARNING INDICATION — 2; FLT CONT AFFECTED — 1 (top 5 of 6 conditions, covering 22 of 23 coded reports).
23 reports on file.
Part: WARNING LIGHT — ILLUMINATED (THRUST REVERSER) · airframe 12,598 hrs · 10,486 cycles
FLIGHT 5118 - RT REVERSER UNLOCKED MESSAGE. RT REVERSER WAS PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED, FOUND CONNECTOR STILL CONNECTED. REMOVED AND STOWED CONNECTOR PER MEL.
Part: FRAME — CRACKED (FUSELAGE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
RIGHT HAND 621.00 FRAME CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-61-117.
Part: INTERCOSTAL — CRACKED (FUSELAGE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
LEFT HAND INTERCOSTALS AT FS 484.00 OUTBOARD CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-41-059.
Part: FRAME — CRACKED (FUSELAGE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
RIGHT 640 FRAME CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-61-487.
Part: SUPPORT BEAM — CRACKED (FUSELAGE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
RIGHT LOWER ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM CRACK. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-61-366.
Part: SILL — CRACKED (FUSELAGE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
CARGO LANDING PLATE CRACKED AROUND LOCK FITTING HOLE ON FORWARD SCUFF PLATE FITTING AT 574.00. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-61-1222.
Part: SUPPORT BEAM — CRACKED (LT ENGINE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
LEFT HAND LOWER ENGINE SUPPORT BEAM HAS CRACK. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-61-366.
Part: FRAME — CRACKED (FUSELAGE) · airframe 10,138 hrs · 8,284 cycles
LEFT HAND 621.00 FRAME CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-61-117.
Part: PUMP — MALFUNCTIONED (FUEL SYSTEM) · airframe 9,930 hrs · 8,080 cycles
FLIGHT 4973 FUEL INBALANCE CAUTION MESSAGE. REPLACED THE CROSS FLOW PUMP.
Part: SENSING ELEMENT — DAMAGED (LT PYLON) · airframe 9,491 hrs · 7,735 cycles
DURING CLIMB OUT OF RDU RECEIVED A LT 14TH STAGE DUCT WARNING, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE FIELD. REPLACED THE LT PYLON BLEED LOOP SENSING ELEMENT AW59WK.
Part: COMPUTER — MALFUNCTIONED (AVIONICS) · airframe 5,018 hrs · 4,148 cycles
FLIGHT 5002 FLAPS FAIL CAUTION MESSAGE. REPLACED THE FECU.
Part: PDU — FAILED (T/E FLAP) · airframe 2,285 hrs · 1,945 cycles
FLAPS FAILED AT 20 DEGREES. REPLACED THE FLAP PDU.
Part: COMPUTER · airframe 2,250 hrs · 1,922 cycles
FLIGHT 5356 YAW DAMPNER #1 INOP WARNING DURING T/O.RESET IAPS SYSTEM - YAW DAMP SYTEM TEST NORMAL.
Part: FCU · airframe 2,103 hrs · 1,802 cycles
FLIGHT 5471 FLAPS FAIL MESSAGE.ADJUSTED THE FECU POTENTIOMETERS.
Part: FCU — MALFUNCTIONED (AVIONICS) · airframe 1,822 hrs · 1,571 cycles
FLIGHT 5583 FLAPS FAIL MESSAGE DURING PUSH-BACK.REPLACED THE FECU.
Part: FCU — MALFUNCTIONED (AVIONICS) · airframe 814 hrs · 692 cycles
FLIGHT #5453. FLAPS FAILED AT 30 DEGREES DURING DESCENT.REPLACED THE FECU.
Part: CARD — FAULTY (AVIONICS BASY) · airframe 595 hrs · 510 cycles
FLIGHT #5247. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATED YAW CHARACTERISTICS, ESPECIALLY DURING CLIMB.REPLACED THE #2 FCC CARD. (FCC-4000)
Part: CARD — FAULTY (AVIONICS BAY) · airframe 595 hrs · 510 cycles
FLIGHT #5247. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATED YAW CHARACTERISTICS, ESPECIALLY DURING CLIMB.REPLACED THE #1 FCC CARD. (FCC-4000)
Part: DAMPER — FAULTY (AVIONICS BAY) · airframe 595 hrs · 510 cycles
FLIGHT #5247. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATED YAW CHARACTERISTICS, ESPECIALLY DURING CLIMB.REPLACED THE #1 YAW DAMPER ACTUATOR. (SVL-4000).
Part: DAMPER — FAULTY (AVIONICS BAY) · airframe 595 hrs · 510 cycles
FLIGHT #5247. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATED YAW CHARACTERISTICS, ESPECIALLY DURING CLIMB.REPLACED THE #2 YAW DAMPER ACTUATOR. (SVL-4000).
Part: LIGHT — FAULTY (FLOOR) · airframe 503 hrs · 430 cycles
FLIGHT #5339. DURING PRE-FLIGHT AT CVG FOUND SECTION OF FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.REPLACED EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT TRACKS ROWS 2 THROUGH 5 ON RIGHT SIDE OF CABIN.
Part: LIGHT · airframe 501 hrs · 429 cycles
FLIGHT #5570. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AT GRR FOUND SECTION OF RIGHT FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.CLEANED AND RE-SEATED AFFECTED FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING STRIPS, OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY.
Part: BATTERY PACK — FAULTY · airframe 413 hrs · 363 cycles
FAINT ELECTRICAL ODOR FROM THE GALLEY AREA DISCOVERED AFTER LANDING.REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N152CA | BELL 206B | 1978 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N206WA | BELL 206B | 1980 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N2636X | — | — | Operator named in NTSB report | |
| N431CA | BELL 206B | 1978 | Valid Registration | Matched by certificate designator |
| N648CA | BELL 206B | 1982 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
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