BELL OH-58A

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered BELL OH-58A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving BELL OH-58A aircraft

47 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 22 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Aug 23, 2025

  N707EE

  Caseville, Michigan Minor

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• Nov 20, 2023

  N158TR

  Brawley, California

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• Aug 9, 2023

  N861CC

  Guernsey, California Minor

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• Jul 30, 2023

  N613SS

  Blanchard, Idaho

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• Mar 29, 2023

  N82851

  Wade, Oklahoma Minor

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• Feb 6, 2023

  N36FA

  Yuma, Arizona Minor

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• Jul 27, 2022

  N132HD

  Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

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• May 18, 2021

  N176SJ

  Ulysses, Kansas Fatal

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• May 20, 2020

  N153SA

  West Branch, Michigan

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• Feb 18, 2020

  N288NS

  Colexico, California

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• Oct 27, 2018

  N1032F

  Carson City, Nevada Minor

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• Dec 3, 2016

  N916PD

  Sacramento, California

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• Jul 22, 2016

  N288NS

  Lake Mills, Iowa Minor

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• Jul 10, 2016

  N588MP

  Surprise, Arizona Minor

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• Jul 2, 2016

  N6251G

  Brawley, California

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• Mar 27, 2014

  N497E

  Tehachapi, California

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• Nov 6, 2013

  N206KL

  Donnelly, Idaho Fatal

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• Oct 26, 2013

  N283MP

  Jefferson City, Missouri Minor

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• Jul 26, 2013

  N820HP

  Tecumseh, Oklahoma Serious

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• Mar 1, 2012

  N38FA

  Eufaula, Alabama

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• May 29, 2011

  N911SL

  Ft. Pierce, Florida Minor

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• Sep 24, 2010

  N132HD

  Taylorsville, Mississippi Serious

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• Sep 18, 2010

  N38FA

  Covington, Tennessee

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• Dec 15, 2008

  N659HA

  Osceola County, Florida

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• Apr 4, 2003

  N38FA

  CALIPATRIA, California

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to BELL OH-58A

12 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 12.

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• 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…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 2, 2014

  Airworthiness Directives; Various Restricted Category Helicopters

  We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2012-14- 11 for Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc. (AFE), Rotorcraft Development Corporation (RDC), and San Joaquin Helicopters (SJH) Model OH-58A, OH- 58A+, and OH-58C helicopters. AD 2012-14-11 currently requires inspecting the main rotor mast (mast) for a crack. Since…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Aug 3, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboshaft and Turboprop Engines

  The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for RRC 250-B and 250-C series turboshaft and turboprop engines. That AD currently requires a onetime inspection of the fuel nozzle screen for contamination, and if contamination is found, inspection and cleaning of the entire aircraft fuel system before…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Jun 21, 2006

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (Formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

  The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B and 250-C series turboprop and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) of gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts manufactured by EXTEX Ltd., Pacific Sky Supply Inc., Rolls- Royce Corporation (RRC), and Superior Air Part…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

• Nov 10, 2005

  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) 250-B and 250-C Series Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines

  The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation 250-B and 250-C series turboprop and turboshaft engines with certain part numbers (P/Ns) of gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts manufactured by EXTEX Ltd., Pacific Sky Supply Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC), and Superior Air…

  Atlas AD → Federal Register ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for BELL OH-58A

60 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 06/28/2021

  STC SR02249LA

  Installation of replacement tail rotor blade

  Van Horn Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/27/2015

  STC SR02964CH

  Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-206-011-154-105/-107

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/15/2015

  STC SR02964CH

  Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-206-011-154-105/-107

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/15/2014

  STC SR00180SE

  Installation of an engine air filter

  Aerometals

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/16/2012

  STC SR02249LA

  Installation of replacement tail rotor blade

  Van Horn Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/28/2012

  STC SR02964CH

  Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-206-011-154-105/-107

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/15/2011

  STC SR02249LA

  Installation of replacement tail rotor blades in accordance with Van Horn Aviation, L.L.C. Master Document Lists, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as appears on AML SR0…

  Van Horn Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/06/2011

  STC SR02021AT

  Manufacture of Replacement Locking Door Handle in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-98026, no revision, dated February 11, 1998 or later FAA approved rev…

  Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/30/2010

  STC SR00180SE

  Installation of engine air filter.

  AeroFDC WA LP

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2010

  STC SR02249LA

  Installation of replacement tail rotor blades in accordance with Van Horn Aviation, L.L.C. Master Document Lists, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as appears on AML SR0…

  Van Horn Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/04/2010

  STC SR00103SE

  Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter

  Aviation Development Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/28/2009

  STC SR00103SE

  Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter together with an optional chip detector.

  Aviation Development Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/11/2007

  STC SR00180SE

  Installation of engine air filter.

  Filtration Development Washington LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/31/2006

  STC SR00431SE

  Installation of Ag-Air Systems, Inc., hydraulic accessory drive system. (206B BII, BIII) (OH-58A+ RESTRICTED CATEGORY ARROW FALCON)

  Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/28/2003

  STC SR00180SE

  Installation of engine air filter, in accordance with INTEC Master Drawing List No. 1206-1001, Revision B, dated November 1, 1999, or later FAA-approved revision.

  INTEC Helicopters Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/23/2000

  STC SR02150AT

  Installation of a Vista Scope camera and camera mount.

  VistaDome Simulations Corp

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 11/08/1999

  STC SR02031AT

  Manufacture of vibration reduction System.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/29/1999

  STC SR02021AT

  Manufacture of Replacement Locking Door Handle.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01620AT

  Manufacture of quick Mount Kit for Starburst Model SX-5 Searchlight.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01619AT

  Manufacture of quick mount kit for Nightsun model SX-16 searchlight.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01602AT

  Manufacture of Emergency Flotation system Kit.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01469AT

  Manufacture of high skid landing gear.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01601AT

  Manufacture of Air Deflectors.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01610AT

  Manufacture of Passenger Shoulder Harness Restraint System.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01447AT

  Manufacture of tail rotor pedal lockout.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/05/1999

  STC SR01609AT

  Manufacture of Crew Shoulder Harness Restraint System.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/16/1999

  STC SR01463AT

  Manufacture of cargo mirror.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/20/1999

  STC SR01496AT

  Manufacture of interior trim.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/20/1999

  STC SR01493AT

  Manufacture of collective safety cover.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 08/20/1999

  STC SR01495AT

  Manufacture of baggage floor protector.

  Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 30 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for BELL OH-58A

13 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.

• MDL-BL206TBS040#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C0934AA5B63FF0C7862583B60075EC5F.0001##

  MDL-BELL OH-58 STRAKES

  BLR Aerospace LLC replaces Modification Part

  PMA holder →

• CD21430#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7E74F50CD6E6A4F86257FBD006B5203.0001##

  Switch, Air

  Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces D42D36

  PMA holder →

• CD21190#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86AF72C0E01278B286257FBD006B51CE.0001##

  Pump, Motor Assembly

  Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces A70D10, 71D31-1, 73C65

  PMA holder →

• CD20007#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/837F8A6655D5741B86257FBD006B5188.0001##

  Tube, Universal Combustion

  Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces B07D70, 72D09

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-757-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7DCF9322210E698986257D8C006C04BD.0001##

  Clip - Bellcrank, Anti-Torque

  Airwolf Filter Corp replaces 206-001-757-3

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-757-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EE09EA126189AF3C86257D710056D03A.0001##

  Clip - Bellcrank, Anti-Torque

  Airwolf Filter Corp replaces 206-001-757-3

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-757-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0F7FE424AB18365C862585D2004760A2.0001##

  Clip - Bellcrank, Anti-Torque

  Airwolf Aerospace LLC (formerly Airwolf Helicopter) replaces 206-001-757-3

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-757-003#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/742F071677F6219D862585D2004696A5.0001##

  Clip - Bellcrank, Anti-Torque

  Airwolf Aerospace LLC (formerly Airwolf Helicopter) replaces 206-001-757-3

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-145-011#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B4FC5F0767C8DCDF86257D8C006C0493.0001##

  Grip - Pilots Collective Stick, Assy of

  Airwolf Filter Corp replaces 206-001-145-011

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-145-011#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0E704EC4608EB61986257D710056D010.0001##

  Grip - Pilots Collective Stick, Assy of

  Airwolf Filter Corp replaces 206-001-145-011

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-145-011#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A2D71F4194CA6140862585D200474D76.0001##

  Grip - Pilots Collective Stick, Assy of

  Airwolf Aerospace LLC (formerly Airwolf Helicopter) replaces 206-001-145-011

  PMA holder →

• AA-206-001-145-011#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D36C47C30BFDF62D862585D20046834B.0001##

  Grip - Pilots Collective Stick, Assy of

  Airwolf Aerospace LLC (formerly Airwolf Helicopter) replaces 206-001-145-011

  PMA holder →

• 124.439#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4788B6193BC2B40785257049005CC67A.0001##

  Indicator Transmission Oil Pressure

  Rogerson Kratos replaces Bell Helicopter 206-075-706-1

  PMA holder →

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for BELL OH-58A

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 210 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 →