Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
SIKORSKY S-64E
Rotorcraft · P & W JFTD12A SER
Registered
11
Year Range
1962–1975
NTSB Events
4
Airworthiness Directives
6
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered SIKORSKY S-64E aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- GA 90.9% 10
- OR 9.1% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1960s 81.8% 9
- 1970s 18.2% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving SIKORSKY S-64E aircraft
4 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 4.
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Jan 28, 2019
N173ACMount Eliza Minor
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 7, 2003
N6979RTucson, Arizona
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 2, 1999
N194ACSHELTON, Washington Fatal
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 3, 1970
N6962RUNION CITY, Tennessee
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to SIKORSKY S-64E
6 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 6.
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Nov 22, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Helicopters (Type Certificate Previously Held by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)
We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 90-26-12 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-64E helicopters. AD 90-26-12 required checks of the main rotor blades for a crack. This new AD retains the actions required by AD 90-26-12, reflects that the type certificate (TC) for this model helicopter has…
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Oct 31, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation-Manufactured (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters (Type Certificate Currently Held by Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated)
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 97-19-10 for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation-manufactured Model S-64E helicopters (type certificate currently held by Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Erickson)). AD 97-19-10 required inspecting and reworking the main gearbox (MGB) assembly second stage lower planetary pla…
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Jul 3, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated Helicopters (Type Certificate previously Held by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model S-64E helicopters. The existing AD requires checks of the main rotor blades for a crack. This proposed AD would retain the actions of the existing AD, would reflect that the type certificate (TC) for thi…
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May 28, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation-Manufactured (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters (type certificate currently held by Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated)
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation-manufactured Model S-64E helicopters (type certificate currently held by Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (Erickson)). That AD currently requires inspecting and reworking the main gearbox (MGB) assembly second stage lower…
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Apr 1, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model CH-54A helicopters, that requires an initial and recurring inspections and rework or replacement, if necessary, of the second stage lower planetary plate (plate). This amendment is prompted by cracked plates th…
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Sep 12, 1997
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft-Manufactured Model S- 64E Helicopters
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Sikorsky Aircraft-manufactured Model S-64E and S- 64F helicopters, that currently requires initial and repetitive inspections of the main gearbox assembly second stage lower planetary plate (plate) for cracks, and removal and replacement…
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for SIKORSKY S-64E
41 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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04/14/2023
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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05/19/2020
STC SH3319NM (1 OF 2)
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the\nLanding /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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03/24/2020
STC SR00925DE
Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality
Peregrine
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06/13/2019
STC SR00925DE
Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality
Peregrine
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05/19/2019
STC SR00925DE
Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality
Peregrine
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12/29/2016
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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06/09/2014
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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07/25/2013
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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10/17/2012
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,
Precise Flight Inc
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02/21/2012
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Pulselite Control System
Precise Flight Inc
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11/07/2003
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing/Taxi/Recognition Visual Control Light System.
Precise Flight Inc
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08/05/2002
STC SH5653NM
Re-mounting of the turbine engines and reinforcement of the associated fuselage support structure with Erickson detuned engine mounting system (DEMS).
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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12/03/2001
STC SH3319NM
Installation of Precise Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing/Taxi/Recognition Visual Control Light System.
Precise Flight Inc
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05/14/2001
STC SR00913SE
Installation of bubble window in pilot and co-pilot doors in accordance with Section D of Erickson Air-Crane (EAC) Report No. 1310, dated May 7, 2001, or later FAA approved revisio…
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/01/2001
STC SH580NW
Install Vickers hoist pump, APU starter motor and handpump for rotor brake system.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/01/2001
STC SH579NW
Install Vickers hoist pump, APU starter motor and handpump for rotor brake system.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/01/2001
STC SH5776NM
Installation of a tail pipe extension.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/01/2001
STC SH581NW
Installation of a hydraulic hand pump on the rotor brake system
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/09/2000
STC SR00026SE
Installation of an external loads lifting pendant and system.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/02/1998
STC SH264WE
Installation of Aero-Craft Hydrulics, Inc, Auxiliary power unit (APU) starter motor P/N ACH-3911-205SPCL.
Aero-Craft Hydraulics, Inc
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11/06/1997
STC SR00477SE
Installation of Erickson Model 10333-101 water/foam cannon system.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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01/07/1997
STC SH5653NM
Re-mounting of the turbine engines and reinforcement of the associated fuselage support structure with Erickson detuned engine mounting system (DEMS).
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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07/08/1993
STC SR00004SE
Fire fighting system installed.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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09/29/1992
STC SH5776NM
Installation of a tail pipe extension.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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09/03/1992
STC SH5764NM
Increase in maximum ground idle speed.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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07/13/1992
STC SH5692NM
Installation of fire fighting system manufactured and installed.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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06/26/1992
STC SH5733NM
Installation of fire fighting system.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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06/05/1992
STC SH5724NM
Use of Mobil Oil Corp. Mobilith SHC 220 synthetic grease to lubricate selected components.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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06/06/1991
STC SH5166NM
Re-mounting of the turbine engines and reinforcement of the associated fuselage support structure with Erickson detuned engine mouting system (DEMS).
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
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03/06/1991
STC SH4746NM
Use of Mobil Oil Corp. 'Mobilgrease 28' synthetic grease to lubricate the main rotor head, swash plate and various associated linkages.
Erickson Air Crane Inc. dba Erickson Air-Crane
+ 11 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for SIKORSKY S-64E
1 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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R6165-61517-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID115212629020230331175557.0001##
Housing
Rotair Industries Inc replaces S6165-61517-101
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for SIKORSKY S-64E
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 11 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N154AC | GA | 1967 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N164AC | GA | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N172AC | GA | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N173AC | GA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N176AC | GA | 1962 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N194AC | GA | 1967 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N4035S | GA | 1975 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4037S | GA | 1975 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N615HX | GA | 1968 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6962R | GA | 1968 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6979R | OR | 1968 | ● | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →