AirMed/University of Utah Hospital and Clinics - Non-injury incident

DATE	
	09/21/2004  

PROGRAM	
	AirMed/University of Utah Hospital and Clinics

VENDOR	
	AirMethods

ADDRESS	
	50 North Medical Dr.
	SLC, Utah, 84132

WEATHER	
	Clear. Not a factor

AIRCRAFT_TYPE	
	Bell 206 L-3

TAIL#	
	771AM

TEAM	
	Pilot and Flight Crew. No injuries reported. Patient on board. 

DESCRIPTION	
	During a patient transport from a rural hospital to the University of
	Utah at an altitude of 11,500 ft MSL (transitioning over the Uintah
	Mountains) the pilot noticed torque fluctuations from approx. 20-80
	psi.  He made minor torque adjustments and then noticed engine oil
	pressure fluctuations from 30-100 psi.  He made a precautionary
	landing at 8000 MSL without incident.  The patient was transported by
	another aircraft.  The next day the oil pressure regulator assembly
	was inspected, changed, and the aircraft was returned to service.

SOURCE	
	Brian Simpson, RN. Safety Committee Chair

VIA	
	David Kearns, CONCERN Coordinator
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