N397E - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

Aircraft Description

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Model

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Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

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Classification

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Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Valid Registration

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

KERN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

Address

1350 NORRIS RD

City

BAKERSFIELD

State / Zip Code

California93308-2231

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

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Mode S Code (Oct)

51116456

Mode S Code (Hex)

A49D2E

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
May 4, 2004	LAX04TA202	Substantial	None	loss of engine power due to the separation of the diaphragm portion of the repaired second-stage turbine nozzle from the rim portion due to the use of an inadequate cleaning method to clean the joint prior to the braze repair during overhaul by the manufacturer's authorized maintenance center. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an inspection procedure that could verify that the joint met the braze fill requirements.

May 4, 2004LAX04TA202

Substantial

None

loss of engine power due to the separation of the diaphragm portion of the repaired second-stage turbine nozzle from the rim portion due to the use of an inadequate cleaning method to clean the joint prior to the braze repair during overhaul by the manufacturer's authorized maintenance center. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an inspection procedure that could verify that the joint met the braze fill requirements.

Additional Details

Registration

N397E

Serial Number

70-15442

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC