Rotorcraft · LYCOMING LTS-101 SER · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- DE 50.0% 1
- WY 50.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- 1980s 50.0% 1
- Unknown 50.0% 1
NTSB records
No NTSB-recorded events match BELL 222U in the indexed corpus.
Airworthiness directives
43 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 18 more in the Federal Register.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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.…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog
- H9SW Bell Helicopter Textron A Division of Textron Canada Historical Rev 15 · 06/19/2006
Models: 222B, 222U, 430, 230 + 1 more
Supplemental type certificates · 174 on file
- 01/05/2025 STC SR00149DE-D Installation of an Air Methods tail stinger attachment modification. Air Methods LLC DRS ↗
- 01/05/2025 STC SR00235DE-D Installation of an Articulating Patient Loading System (APLS). Air Methods LLC DRS ↗
- 01/05/2025 STC SR00184DE Installation of medical interior air transport unit. (222U s/n 47542) Air Methods LLC DRS ↗
- 12/04/2024 STC SR00148DE-D Installation of an Air Methods Emergency Medical System; Serial Number 47518 only Air Methods LLC DRS ↗
- 04/14/2023 STC SH3319NM Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system, Precise Flight Inc DRS ↗
- 10/07/2021 STC SH4793NM Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model E-73 Cargo Hook Load Cell System Onboard Systems International DRS ↗
- 06/29/2020 STC SR02330AK Installation of the Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Models 1000/1500 and associated hardware PECO Inc DRS ↗
- 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 DRS ↗
- 03/24/2020 STC SR00925DE Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality Peregrine DRS ↗
- 06/13/2019 STC SR00925DE Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality Peregrine DRS ↗
- 05/19/2019 STC SR00925DE Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality Peregrine DRS ↗
- 05/10/2019 STC SR00188DE Installation of emergency medical interior configuration using a Lifeport PLUS unit. LifePort LLC DRS ↗
- 05/10/2019 STC SR00360DE Installation of medical system. LifePort LLC DRS ↗
- 04/19/2019 STC SH8615SW Installation of replacement passenger door windows. The NORDAM Group LLC DRS ↗
- 04/01/2019 STC SH8614SW Installation of replacement of opera picture windows. The NORDAM Group LLC DRS ↗
- 04/01/2019 STC SH8632SW Installation of replacement crew door windows. The NORDAM Group LLC DRS ↗
- 04/01/2019 STC SH8616SW Installation of replacement chin bubble windows. The NORDAM Group LLC DRS ↗
- 04/01/2019 STC SH8613SW Installation of replacement roof skylight windows. The NORDAM Group LLC DRS ↗
- 12/26/2018 STC SR00925DE Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality Peregrine DRS ↗
- 01/22/2018 STC SH5777SW Installation of single sheet(passenger) mounting. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System DRS ↗
- 03/03/2017 STC SH3709SW Installation of aft cabinet RSG Products DRS ↗
- 03/03/2017 STC SH3707SW Installation of a blackout curtain RSG Products DRS ↗
- 03/03/2017 STC SH3620SW Installation of an Emergency Medical System (EMS) electrical system and interior. (222U S/N 47533 AND 47547) RSG Products DRS ↗
- 03/03/2017 STC SH3708SW installation of a two-bottle oxygen rack RSG Products DRS ↗
- 03/03/2017 STC SH3710SW Installation of aft litter bracket RSG Products DRS ↗
- 02/10/2017 STC SR08991RC Installation of a Honeywell EDZ-705 dual tube elctronic flight instrument system. RSG Products DRS ↗
- 02/10/2017 STC SH8673SW Tail skid modification. RSG Products DRS ↗
- 01/30/2017 STC SH7939SW Installation of a secondary stretcher. RSG Products DRS ↗
- 01/30/2017 STC SH7937SW Installation of an observer/attendant seat. RSG Products DRS ↗
- 01/30/2017 STC SH8037SW Installation of a tracking attendant seat. RSG Products DRS ↗
+ 144 more STCs on file
PMA replacement parts · 10 on file
- 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
- 222AC-100-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID183689240320250213205334.0001## Cabin Air Conditioning System Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Article
- 222H-100-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID144325935620250213205336.0001## Bleed Air Cabin Heating System Air Comm Corporation replaces Modification Article
- 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
- MDL 129-9015#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AA7D200A49680C7D8525703B005844D5.0001## TAIL STINGER ATTACHMENT Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
- 129-900#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C18B5175D27332658525703B004FF4A1.0001## Installation of Medical Interior Air Transport Unit Air Methods Corp International replaces Modification Part
- RG380E/40#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/95BE40CE93773F378525703F004DD255.0001## Lead Acid Battery Concorde Battery Corp replaces Falcon Crest Aviation Supply, Inc. RG380E/40
- 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
- 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 -
- 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
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available