Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
BELL 222U
Rotorcraft · LYCOMING LTS-101 SER
Registered
2
Year Range
1984–1984
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
43
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered BELL 222U aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- DE 50.0% 1
- WY 50.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 50.0% 1
- Unknown 50.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving BELL 222U aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match BELL 222U in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to BELL 222U
43 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 18 more in the Federal Register.
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Sep 8, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip (comfort c…
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Jul 6, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH- 58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, 429, and 430 helicopters. This proposed AD would require removing each shoulder harness seat belt comfort cl…
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Apr 25, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-19-51 for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters. AD 2010-19-51 required inspecting parts of the main rotor hydraulic servo actuator (servo actuator) for certain conditions and replacing any unairworthy parts before fur…
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Jun 16, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters, which proposed to require replacing certain servo actuators before further flight. The NPRM was prompted by a collective servo actuator malfunction. This action re…
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Sep 12, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each bearing to determine if it has been properly staked and replacing the bearing or assembly if it has not been properly staked.…
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Aug 20, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters. The existing AD currently requires inspecting parts of the main rotor hydraulic servo actuator (servo actuator) for certain conditions and replacing any unairworthy parts…
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May 13, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting each bearing to determine if it has been properly staked and replacing the bearing or assembly if it has not bee…
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Mar 10, 2011
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-26-51, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of the specified model helicopters by individual letters. This AD also supersedes existing AD 2009-08-03. This AD is prompted by anot…
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Nov 24, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-19-51, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of the specified model Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires inspecting parts of the main r…
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Jun 11, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) helicopters, that currently requires certain checks and inspections of the tail rotor blades. If a crack is found, the existing AD requires replacing the tail rotor blade (blade) with an airworthy…
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Apr 9, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
We are adopting a superseding airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters. That AD currently requires replacing each affected tail rotor blade (blade) with an airworthy b…
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Sep 11, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters. That AD currently requires visually inspecting the main rotor hydraulic actuator support (support) to verify the presence of all dowel pins and sealant between the supp…
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Aug 11, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for BHTC Model 222, 222B, and 222U helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The aviation authority of…
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Jul 28, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) helicopters. That AD currently requires certain checks and inspections of the tail rotor blades. If a crack is found, the existing AD requires replacing the tail rotor blade (blade) with an airworthy b…
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Jul 10, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 helicopters that requires rewiring and testing the fuel valve switch on each engine and testing the ignitor system. This amendment is prompted by an in-flight incident in which a fuel v…
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Apr 23, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This document proposes superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters. That AD currently requires visually inspecting the main rotor hydraulic actuator support (support) to verify the presence of all dowel pins and sealant…
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Jan 23, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 Helicopters
This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 helicopters. This proposal would require rewiring and testing the fuel valve switch on each engine and testing the ignitor system. This proposal is prompted by an in-flight in…
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Nov 20, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-19-52, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) model helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires replacing each affecte…
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Nov 16, 2007
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U Helicopters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for BHTC Model 222, 222B, and 222U helicopters. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The aviat…
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Jun 26, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model helicopters. This action requires initial and repetitive inspections of each tail rotor counterweight bellcrank (bellcrank) with a specified part number and serial number. If external damage, a crack,…
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Feb 17, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model helicopters that currently requires certain checks and inspections of the tail rotor blades. If a crack is found, the existing AD requires replacing the tail rotor blade (blade) with an airw…
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Feb 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U and 230 Helicopters
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters, that currently requires a visual check of each main rotor grip (grip) and pitch horn assembly without disassembling the main rotor hub assembly…
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Jan 3, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron (BHTC) model helicopters. This action requires certain checks and inspections of the tail rotor blades. If a crack is found, before further flight, this AD requires replacing the tail rotor blade (blade) with an airworth…
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Oct 5, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model helicopters that requires certain inspections of the main rotor yoke (yoke) for a crack, fretting, or buffer deterioration. If a crack is found, the AD requires replacing the yoke with an airworthy yo…
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Jun 24, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 Helicopters
This document proposes adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model helicopters. The AD would require certain inspections of the main rotor yoke (yoke) for a crack, fretting, or buffer deterioration. If a crack is found, the AD would require replacing the yo…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for BELL 222U
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- H9SW Historical Rev 15 · 06/19/2006
Bell Helicopter Textron A Division of Textron Canada
Models: 222B, 222U, 430, 230 + 1 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for BELL 222U
174 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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01/05/2025
STC SR00149DE-D
Installation of an Air Methods tail stinger attachment modification.
Air Methods LLC
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01/05/2025
STC SR00235DE-D
Installation of an Articulating Patient Loading System (APLS).
Air Methods LLC
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01/05/2025
STC SR00184DE
Installation of medical interior air transport unit. (222U s/n 47542)
Air Methods LLC
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12/04/2024
STC SR00148DE-D
Installation of an Air Methods Emergency Medical System; Serial Number 47518 only
Air Methods LLC
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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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10/07/2021
STC SH4793NM
Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model E-73 Cargo Hook Load Cell System
Onboard Systems International
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06/29/2020
STC SR02330AK
Installation of the Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Models 1000/1500 and associated hardware
PECO 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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05/10/2019
STC SR00188DE
Installation of emergency medical interior configuration using a Lifeport PLUS unit.
LifePort LLC
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05/10/2019
STC SR00360DE
Installation of medical system.
LifePort LLC
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04/19/2019
STC SH8615SW
Installation of replacement passenger door windows.
The NORDAM Group LLC
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04/01/2019
STC SH8614SW
Installation of replacement of opera picture windows.
The NORDAM Group LLC
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04/01/2019
STC SH8632SW
Installation of replacement crew door windows.
The NORDAM Group LLC
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04/01/2019
STC SH8616SW
Installation of replacement chin bubble windows.
The NORDAM Group LLC
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04/01/2019
STC SH8613SW
Installation of replacement roof skylight windows.
The NORDAM Group LLC
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12/26/2018
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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01/22/2018
STC SH5777SW
Installation of single sheet(passenger) mounting.
Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System
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03/03/2017
STC SH3709SW
Installation of aft cabinet
RSG Products
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03/03/2017
STC SH3707SW
Installation of a blackout curtain
RSG Products
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03/03/2017
STC SH3620SW
Installation of an Emergency Medical System (EMS) electrical system and interior. (222U S/N 47533 AND 47547)
RSG Products
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03/03/2017
STC SH3708SW
installation of a two-bottle oxygen rack
RSG Products
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03/03/2017
STC SH3710SW
Installation of aft litter bracket
RSG Products
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02/10/2017
STC SR08991RC
Installation of a Honeywell EDZ-705 dual tube elctronic flight instrument system.
RSG Products
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02/10/2017
STC SH8673SW
Tail skid modification.
RSG Products
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01/30/2017
STC SH7939SW
Installation of a secondary stretcher.
RSG Products
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01/30/2017
STC SH7937SW
Installation of an observer/attendant seat.
RSG Products
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01/30/2017
STC SH8037SW
Installation of a tracking attendant seat.
RSG Products
+ 144 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for BELL 222U
10 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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30200001#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37F070A7A582520886257E0E0056D9F5.0001##
Fire Extinguisher 60 Cu. In. Dual Outlet
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces 222-369-911-001
PMA holder → -
222AC-100-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183689240320250213205334.0001##
Cabin Air Conditioning System
Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Article
PMA holder → -
222H-100-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144325935620250213205336.0001##
Bleed Air Cabin Heating System
Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Article
PMA holder → -
126.306-7#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/78782855C3ACBB8A85257049005CC681.0001##
Indicator Totalizing Dual Fuel Qty
Rogerson Kratos replaces Bell Helicopter 222-375-064-107
PMA holder → -
MDL 129-9015#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AA7D200A49680C7D8525703B005844D5.0001##
TAIL STINGER ATTACHMENT
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
129-900#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C18B5175D27332658525703B004FF4A1.0001##
Installation of Medical Interior Air Transport Unit
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
RG380E/40#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/95BE40CE93773F378525703F004DD255.0001##
Lead Acid Battery
Concorde Battery Corp replaces Falcon Crest Aviation Supply, Inc. RG380E/40
PMA holder → -
P/N AQS-2013, as shown on Aero Design Dwg. No. A-1016A, I/R, dated 9/28/94, or Later FAA Approval#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/91926E5298F877E886257F6200620267.0001##
Aero Design, Temperature Probe
Aero Design Inc/A HEICO Aerospace Company replaces Availl P/N BS2033
PMA holder → -
HD 013431#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1DD8DCC66482E67E8625758A0050C187.0001##
Installation, Loud Hallers dtd 11/12/85 Rev. A HD 01-3434 Right Hand dtd 1/5/85 No Rev. HD 01-3439 Left Hadn dtd 1/5/85 No Rev.
Heli-Dyne Systems Inc replaces -
PMA holder → -
MDL 121-9080#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FFB0338461B2AD62862572C80051CE85.0001##
Installation of a Spectrolab SX-5 Starburst searchlight
Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BELL 222U
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 2 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.
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 →