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Public Record · As of May 5, 2026

N919SF

Sikorsky S-76 · 1991 View Type →

Status

Registration Valid

Type

Rotorcraft

Engine

TURBOMECA ARRIEL SERIES

Last Cert Issue

02 /  NTSB Records

Events on file with the National Transportation Safety Board

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

Applicable to SIKORSKY S-76

Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directives matched to make and model. Each entry links to the Federal Register publication.

  • Jun 22, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

    The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-23- 13, which applied to all helicopters equipped with a radio (also known as radar) altimeter. AD 2021-23-13 required revising the limitations section of the existing rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) for your helicopter to incorporate limitations prohibiting certain operations requiring radio altimeter…

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  • Feb 22, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR09211RC

    The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would have applied to all Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) S-76 model helicopters with a certain life raft deployment system (LRDS) installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR09211RC. The NPRM was prompted by an incid…

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  • Oct 4, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-10-07 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76C helicopters. AD 2018-10-07 required inspecting the engine collective position transducer (CPT). This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2018-10-07 and expands the applicability. This AD is prompted by the determination that an additiona…

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  • May 23, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-10- 07, which applies to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S- 76C helicopters. AD 2018-10-07 requires inspecting the engine collective position transducer (CPT). Since we issued AD 2018-10-07, we determined that an additional part-numbered engine CPT is affected by the same unsafe condit…

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  • Apr 24, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System Units

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires removing certain LCR-100 AHRS units from service. This AD was prompted by test results showing loss of or invalid data. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent an…

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  • May 21, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76C helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the engine collective position transducer (CPT). This AD was prompted by reports of wear of the CPT that has resulted in several One Engine Inoperative (OEI) incidents. The actions of this AD are intended to de…

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  • Nov 28, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, S-76B, S-76C, and S-76D helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the main rotor (M/R) servo pushrod (pushrod) assembly and applying slippage marks. This AD was prompted by an accident of a Sikorsky Model S-76C helicopter caused by a failed pushrod as…

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  • Sep 14, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76C helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the engine collective position transducer (CPT). This proposed AD is prompted by reports of wear of the CPT that has resulted in several One Engine Inoperative (OEI) incidents. The proposed ac…

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  • Jun 5, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System Units

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH LCR-100 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) units installed on various aircraft. This proposed AD would require removing certain LCR-100 AHRS units from service. This proposed AD is prompted by test results showing loss of or invalid data. The proposed actions ar…

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  • Jun 5, 2017

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, S-76B, S-76C, and S-76D helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting the main rotor (M/R) servo pushrod (pushrod) assembly and applying slippage marks. This proposed AD is prompted by an accident of a Sikorsky Model S-76C helicopter cau…

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  • Jan 5, 2016

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C helicopters. This AD requires inspecting the main gearbox (MGB) lower housing jet bores for leaks, paint or caulk blistering, and liner protrusion. This AD was prompted by several reports of MGB low oil pressure warnings whic…

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  • Jun 2, 2014

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C helicopters with a main gearbox (MGB) installed that has undergone certain repairs. This proposed AD would require inspecting the MGB lower housing jet bores for leaks, paint or caulk blistering, and liner protrusion. This proposed AD is prompted by several rep…

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  • Apr 28, 2014

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Helicopters

    We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-22-01 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters. AD 5002-22-01 required inspecting the main rotor lower bifilar arm assembly (bifilar arm assembly) for a crack, and if there is a crack, replacing the bifilar arm assembly. AD 2005-22-01 also required a one-time test for…

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  • Nov 8, 2013

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters to require certain inspections of each spindle cuff assembly or blade fold cuff assembly for a crack. If there is a crack, this AD requires replacing the cracked part. If there is no crack, this AD requires applying white paint to the inspection area to enhance…

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  • Jul 23, 2013

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters

    We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters. The existing AD currently requires inspecting the main rotor lower bifilar arm assembly (bifilar arm assembly) for a crack, and if there is a crack, replacing the bifilar arm assembly. The AD also requires a one-time test for the correct torque o…

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  • Jun 20, 2013

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters to require certain inspections of each spindle cuff assembly or blade fold cuff assembly for a crack. If there is a crack, this proposed AD would require replacing the cracked part. If there is no crack, this AD would require applying white paint to the ins…

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  • Mar 1, 2011

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SR09211RC

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) S-76 model helicopters with a certain life raft deployment system (LRDS) installed per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SR09211RC. This proposed AD would require removing and replacing the pilot or co-pilot life raft deployment handle (handle) located…

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  • Sep 13, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C helicopters. This AD requires an initial and recurring inspections of the tail rotor vertical stabilizer aft spar assembly (aft spar assembly) for a crack, loose or working fasteners, and corrosion, and, if any are found, further ins…

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  • May 13, 2010

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters that requires inspecting each installed Woodward HRT (formerly HR Textron) main rotor servo actuator (servo actuator) for a high rate of leakage and replacing each affected servo actuator with a servo actuator containing a…

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  • Feb 11, 2009

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters

    This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S- 76A, B, and C helicopters. That AD proposed to require inspecting each installed HR Textron main rotor servo actuator (servo actuator) for a high rate of leakage and for contaminated hydraulic fluid and reducing the time-in-service (T…

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  • Jun 4, 2008

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C Helicopters

    This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, S-76B, and S-76C helicopters. The AD would require an initial and recurring inspections of the tail rotor vertical stabilizer aft spar assembly (aft spar assembly) for a crack, loose or working fasteners, and corrosion, and, if any ar…

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  • May 31, 2007

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters. This action requires a one-time ultrasonic inspection of the main rotor shaft assembly (M/R shaft) for cracking. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of cracking that occurred during the manufacturing of certain M/R…

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  • May 2, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76A, B, and C Helicopters

    This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76A, B, and C helicopters. The AD would require inspecting all installed HR Textron main rotor servo actuators (servo actuators) for a high rate of leakage and also inspecting for contaminated hydraulic fluid. The AD would also require red…

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  • Mar 31, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76 A, B, and C Helicopters

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76 A, B, and C helicopters with dual channel autopilot and dual inverters installed. This action requires a test to determine if the No. 1 inverter is wired to the DC essential bus, and if so, it requires modifying the wiring so that the No. 1 inver…

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  • Aug 8, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 1 Series Turboshaft Engines

    This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Turbomeca Arriel 1A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, and 1 D1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive checks for engine rubbing noise during gas generator rundown following engine shutdown, and for free rotation of the gas generator by rotating the co…

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  • Mar 10, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 1 Series Turboshaft Engines

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Turbomeca Arriel 1 A, 1 A1, 1 A2, 1 B, 1 C, 1 C1, 1 C2, 1 D, and 1 D1 turboshaft engines. That AD currently requires repetitive checks for engine rubbing noise during gas generator rundown following engine shutdown, and for free rotation o…

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  • Aug 16, 2000

    Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-76 Series Helicopters

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-11-52, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-76 series helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires determining the serial number (S/N) of each main rotor blade and remo…

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  • Oct 28, 1996

    Airworthiness Directives; LITEF GmbH Attitude Heading System (AHRS) Unit Model LCR-92, LCR-92S, and LCR-92H

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to LITEF GmbH Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) Unit Model LCR-92, LCR-92S, and LCR-92H installed on but not limited to Sikorsky Aircraft Model S-76 helicopters, McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model MD-900 helicopters, Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412 helicop…

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04 /  Service Difficulty Reports

FAA SDR filings

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05 /  Sources & Methodology

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