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BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON 206L-1

147 registered · 1978–1983 · 41 NTSB events · 50 ADs

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Rotorcraft · ALLISON 250 SER 250HP · as of Sep 21, 2026

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Distribution · currently registered

By state (top 10)

  • MO 27.9% 41
  • LA 7.5% 11
  • DE 6.8% 10
  • CA 6.8% 10
  • WA 6.8% 10
  • FL 6.1% 9
  • UT 4.8% 7
  • MT 4.1% 6
  • OR 4.1% 6
  • AZ 3.4% 5

+17 more states

By decade of manufacture

  • 1970s 20.4% 30
  • 1980s 58.5% 86
  • Unknown 21.1% 31

NTSB records

41 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 16 more available on NTSB CAROL.

Airworthiness directives

50 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 25 more in the Federal Register.

  • Oct 31, 2024

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various helicopters modified by certain supplemental type certificates (STCs) that approve the installation of an emergency float kit or an emergency float with a liferaft kit. This AD was prompted by the results of an accident investigation and subsequent rep…

  • Apr 25, 2024

    Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various helicopters modified by certain supplemental type certificates (STCs) that approve the installation of an emergency float kit or an emergency float with liferaft kit. This proposed AD was prompted by the results of an accident investigation and s…

  • Apr 14, 2023

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a loss of tail rotor (TR) drive due to a failure of an adhesively bonded joint between an adapter and a tube on one…

  • Nov 28, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a loss of tail rotor (TR) drive due to a failure of an adhesively bonded joint between an adapter an…

  • Nov 18, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with a certain part-numbered main rotor (M/R) blade installed under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)…

  • Nov 18, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    The FAA is superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2021-26- 08, which applied to certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. AD 2021-26-08 required removing certain nuts from service; installing newly designed nuts; applying a specific torqu…

  • Jun 30, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-26-08, which applies to certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. AD 2021-26-08 requires removing certain nuts from service; installing newly designed nuts; applying a specific…

  • Mar 24, 2022

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with a certain part-numbered main rotor (M/R) blade installed under Supplemental Type Certificate…

  • Dec 23, 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, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked or missing nuts on the tail rotor drive shaft (TRDS) disc pack (Thomas) couplings. This AD requi…

  • Dec 14, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with certain Air Comm Corporation air conditioning systems installed. This AD was prompted by reports of damage to the drive ring spline teeth and the mating spline teeth. This AD require…

  • Sep 24, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with certain Air Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air conditioning systems installed. This proposed AD would require visually inspecting the drive ring spline teeth and the mating area s…

  • Sep 14, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked or missing nuts on the tail rotor drive shaft (TRDS) disc pack (Thomas) couplings…

  • 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 23, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited)

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report that a certain tail rotor disc assembly, sold as an alternate part, does not confo…

  • 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…

  • May 7, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 206L series helicopters. This AD was prompted by a manufacturing flaw that could cause low fuel level detector switch units (switch units) to…

  • May 7, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited)

    The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that applied to certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This action revises the NPRM by revising the format, rearranging certain paragraphs, converting a c…

  • Mar 12, 2021

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Helicopters

    The FAA is reopening the comment period for an earlier proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited (type certificate previously held by Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited) Model 206L series helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require replacing certain low fuel level detector switch units (swit…

  • May 20, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L- 1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting and cleaning the oil supply restrictor (restrictor) to the freewheel assembly. This AD was prompted by reports of a bloc…

  • Dec 17, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Comm Corporation Air Conditioning Systems

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Air Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air conditioning systems installed on various model helicopters. This AD requires replacing electrical connectors and prohibits the installation of other parts. This AD was prompted by reports of overheated connectors. The actions o…

  • Aug 21, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, and 407 helicopters. This proposed AD would require inspecting and cleaning the oil supply restrictor (restrictor) to the freewheel assembly. This proposed AD is prom…

  • Jan 11, 2018

    Airworthiness Directives; Air Comm Corporation Air Conditioning Systems

    We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Air Comm Corporation (Air Comm) air conditioning systems installed on various model helicopters. This proposed AD would require replacing electrical connectors and would prohibit the installation of other parts. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of overh…

  • Jun 9, 2015

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters. This AD requires installing a placard and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This AD was prompted by several incidents of third…

  • Oct 3, 2014

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited

    We are revising and reopening the comment period for an earlier notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) Model 206L-3 and 206L-4 helicopters. The NPRM proposes to require installing a placard and revising the limitations section of the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM…

  • Dec 27, 2013

    Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Helicopters

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial-numbered Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters with a certain tailboom upper left attachment fitting (fitting). This AD requires inspecting the fitting for a crack and other conditions. This…

Type certificate data sheets · 1 match in the FAA catalog

  • H2SW Bell Helicopter Textron A Division of Textron Canada Historical Rev 38 · 11/22/1999

    Models: 206L, 206A, 206L-4, 206B + 9 more

SAIBs · 2 on file · advisory, not mandatory

Supplemental type certificates · 933 on file

+ 903 more STCs on file

PMA replacement parts · 60+ on file

+ 20 more PMA parts on file

Equivalent level of safety findings · 1 on file

Registered N-numbers · 147

147 of 147 ● NTSB events on file · orange tails have Atlas pages · Look up queries the live FAA registry (owner, address, last airworthiness)
N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N101AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N103AE MO 1981 ● Look up ↗
N106AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N1075W DE 1980 · Look up ↗
N1075Y DE 1980 ● Look up ↗
N1078N UT 1980 ● Look up ↗
N10814 LA 1980 · Look up ↗
N1081K LA 1980 ● Look up ↗
N1085T CA 1980 ● Look up ↗
N108AE MO 1981 ● Look up ↗
N110LT KY 1981 ● Look up ↗
N113AE MO — · Look up ↗
N1171 FL 1979 ● Look up ↗
N118AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N123HP AZ 1980 ● Look up ↗
N12AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N130AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N132AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N133AE MO 1979 · Look up ↗
N134AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N138AE MO 1983 · Look up ↗
N138DD UT 1979 ● Look up ↗
N144TV OK 1982 · Look up ↗
N14SJ MI — · Look up ↗
N176AE MO 1979 · Look up ↗
N178PA WA 1979 · Look up ↗
N192AE MO — · Look up ↗
N2009C LA 1982 · Look up ↗
N20316 VA 1981 · Look up ↗
N206GS UT 1982 ● Look up ↗
N206LW CA 1978 ● Look up ↗
N206SL MT 1979 · Look up ↗
N206VC CA — · Look up ↗
N206WL VA 1980 · Look up ↗
N2070U SC — · Look up ↗
N2072M WA 1982 ● Look up ↗
N20Z DE 1982 ● Look up ↗
N2122T CA — · Look up ↗
N2150M LA 1981 · Look up ↗
N225AE MO — · Look up ↗
N226SH MN 1981 · Look up ↗
N228AE FL 1981 · Look up ↗
N229AE MO — · Look up ↗
N22UK FL 1980 · Look up ↗
N233BB MN 1980 · Look up ↗
N239AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N249TH OR 1980 · Look up ↗
N24AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N258AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N25BH DE 1979 · Look up ↗
N25GH NH 1982 ● Look up ↗
N2611 NH 1980 ● Look up ↗
N274AE MO 1983 · Look up ↗
N27694 WA — · Look up ↗
N27AE MO 1978 ● Look up ↗
N283RL LA — · Look up ↗
N291S AZ — · Look up ↗
N292AE MO 1983 · Look up ↗
N296AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N299AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N303AE OR 1979 ● Look up ↗
N304CH CA — · Look up ↗
N306PH LA — · Look up ↗
N311AE MO — · Look up ↗
N313DH CA 1981 · Look up ↗
N315AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N315MH LA 1981 · Look up ↗
N316SP DE 1983 · Look up ↗
N3173H AL 1982 · Look up ↗
N3176L FL 1983 ● Look up ↗
N3184P LA — · Look up ↗
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N3190P CA 1983 · Look up ↗
N32AE MO 1979 ● Look up ↗
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N337AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N34AE CA 1979 · Look up ↗
N38885 VA 1981 · Look up ↗
N388JC MT 1981 · Look up ↗
N3895D WA 1980 ● Look up ↗
N38960 VA — · Look up ↗
N38Q KS 1980 ● Look up ↗
N38TH FL — · Look up ↗
N393S AZ 1980 · Look up ↗
N395AE MO — ● Look up ↗
N396RL AZ 1980 · Look up ↗
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N39LR MS 1981 ● Look up ↗
N406PW UT 1980 · Look up ↗
N412KK OR — ● Look up ↗
N413TV KS 1981 · Look up ↗
N4227E WA 1981 · Look up ↗
N429ZA FL 1980 · Look up ↗
N43AE MO 1978 · Look up ↗
N461RA DE — · Look up ↗
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N50046 WA 1978 · Look up ↗
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N5017G MT 1979 ● Look up ↗
N505RL TX 1978 · Look up ↗
N516LE FL 1978 · Look up ↗
N52AE MO — · Look up ↗
N52PL MI — · Look up ↗
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N54NY UT 1983 · Look up ↗
N566AF DE 1981 · Look up ↗
N570JH PA 1980 · Look up ↗
N570LE CO — · Look up ↗
N570RL MN 1980 · Look up ↗
N571CJ TN 1983 ● Look up ↗
N57441 NH 1980 ● Look up ↗
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N5751M CA 1980 · Look up ↗
N595AE MO 1979 ● Look up ↗
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N59CH TX — · Look up ↗
N601GM OR 1981 ● Look up ↗
N619 OK 1980 · Look up ↗
N63AE MO — · Look up ↗
N64FC AR 1981 · Look up ↗
N660HA PA 1979 · Look up ↗
N6651H MT 1979 · Look up ↗
N66RR FL 1979 ● Look up ↗
N68AE MO 1981 · Look up ↗
N720B DE 1980 · Look up ↗
N749FF OH 1983 · Look up ↗
N76DC MT 1980 · Look up ↗
N777EM AK 1983 · Look up ↗
N7978K LA 1982 · Look up ↗
N79AE FL 1980 · Look up ↗
N79LR OR 1979 · Look up ↗
N79TV UT 1982 · Look up ↗
N7DQ MN 1981 · Look up ↗
N801CL MT 1979 · Look up ↗
N828WP CO 1979 ● Look up ↗
N83AE MO — · Look up ↗
N85AW MN — · Look up ↗
N89AE MO 1980 · Look up ↗
N902EH WA — · Look up ↗
N903BA LA — · Look up ↗
N96AE MO 1982 · Look up ↗
N979N CA 1983 · Look up ↗
N9993C AZ — · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry

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