Sikorsky S-61N
in Irish Coast Guard Service
Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 9 |
| Service Entry: | 1991 |
| Retirement: | In Service |
History
At least nine S-61N Mk II operated at various times, 1991-present. Used search and rescue duties. The assigned operating bases were not fixed and aircraft could switch between bases to allow for scheduled maintenance of the normal resident. EI-BHO & EI-BLY were operated by Irish Helicopters under contract, the others being operated by Bond Helicopters/CHC Helicopters Ltd under contract.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI-BHO | 61-822 | G-BPWB | Apr 1992 | Reg’d 5 Feb 1991, based Shannon, to G-BPWB 14 May 1997 |
| EI-BLY | 61-761 | C-GPOH | Jan 1991 | Reg’d 10 Dec 1981, based Shannon, til Apr 1992 |
| EI-CNL | 61-746 | G-BDDA | Jan 1997 | Reg’d 19 Dec 1996, based Shannon |
| EI-CXS | 61-816 | 2003 | Originally IAC serial 257, Reg’d 18 Oct 2002, based Sligo | |
| EI-CZN | 61-740 | Reg’d 15 Apr 2003, Waterford spare | ||
| EI-GCE | 61-817 | Reg’d 30 Apr 2007, based Shannon | ||
| EI-MES | 61-776 | G-BXAE | Reg’d 27 Mar 1997, based Dublin | |
| EI-RCG | 61-807 | G-BZSN | Reg’d 25 Sept 2001, based Waterford | |
| EI-SAR | 61-143 | Reg’d 26 June 1998, based Waterford til 2005, now Shannon spare |
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Aircraft Used | admin | Posted 
13 July 2011 8:50 am | Last Updated 13 July 2011 8:50 am |
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