BELL OH-58A

Distribution · currently registered

NTSB records

30 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 5 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Aug 23, 2025 N707EE Caseville, Michigan Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Nov 20, 2023 N158TR Brawley, California NTSB docket ↗
• Aug 9, 2023 N861CC Guernsey, California Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Jul 30, 2023 N613SS Blanchard, Idaho NTSB docket ↗
• Mar 29, 2023 N82851 Wade, Oklahoma Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Feb 6, 2023 N36FA Yuma, Arizona Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Jul 27, 2022 N132HD Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania NTSB docket ↗
• May 18, 2021 N176SJ Ulysses, Kansas Fatal NTSB docket ↗
• May 20, 2020 N153SA West Branch, Michigan NTSB docket ↗
• Feb 18, 2020 N288NS Colexico, California NTSB docket ↗
• Oct 27, 2018 N1032F Carson City, Nevada Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Dec 3, 2016 N916PD Sacramento, California NTSB docket ↗
• Jul 22, 2016 N288NS Lake Mills, Iowa Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Jul 10, 2016 N588MP Surprise, Arizona Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Jul 2, 2016 N6251G Brawley, California NTSB docket ↗
• Mar 27, 2014 N497E Tehachapi, California NTSB docket ↗
• Oct 26, 2013 N283MP Jefferson City, Missouri Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Mar 1, 2012 N38FA Eufaula, Alabama NTSB docket ↗
• May 29, 2011 N911SL Ft. Pierce, Florida Minor NTSB docket ↗
• Sep 24, 2010 N132HD Taylorsville, Mississippi Serious NTSB docket ↗
• Sep 18, 2010 N38FA Covington, Tennessee NTSB docket ↗
• Dec 15, 2008 N659HA Osceola County, Florida NTSB docket ↗
• Apr 4, 2003 N38FA CALIPATRIA, California NTSB docket ↗
• Sep 14, 2002 N444JB ROCHESTER, Massachusetts Fatal NTSB docket ↗
• Mar 8, 2000 N39FA CALIPATRIA, California Serious NTSB docket ↗

Airworthiness directives

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 ↗

Supplemental type certificates · 60 on file

• 06/28/2021 STC SR02249LA Installation of replacement tail rotor blade Van Horn Aviation LLC 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 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 DRS ↗
• 08/15/2014 STC SR00180SE Installation of an engine air filter Aerometals DRS ↗
• 07/16/2012 STC SR02249LA Installation of replacement tail rotor blade Van Horn Aviation LLC 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 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 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. DRS ↗
• 07/30/2010 STC SR00180SE Installation of engine air filter. AeroFDC WA LP 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 DRS ↗
• 03/04/2010 STC SR00103SE Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter Aviation Development Corporation DRS ↗
• 01/28/2009 STC SR00103SE Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter together with an optional chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation DRS ↗
• 06/11/2007 STC SR00180SE Installation of engine air filter. Filtration Development Washington LLC 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 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. DRS ↗
• 06/23/2000 STC SR02150AT Installation of a Vista Scope camera and camera mount. VistaDome Simulations Corp DRS ↗
• 11/08/1999 STC SR02031AT Manufacture of vibration reduction System. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/29/1999 STC SR02021AT Manufacture of Replacement Locking Door Handle. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01620AT Manufacture of quick Mount Kit for Starburst Model SX-5 Searchlight. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01619AT Manufacture of quick mount kit for Nightsun model SX-16 searchlight. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01602AT Manufacture of Emergency Flotation system Kit. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01469AT Manufacture of high skid landing gear. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01601AT Manufacture of Air Deflectors. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01610AT Manufacture of Passenger Shoulder Harness Restraint System. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01447AT Manufacture of tail rotor pedal lockout. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 10/05/1999 STC SR01609AT Manufacture of Crew Shoulder Harness Restraint System. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 09/16/1999 STC SR01463AT Manufacture of cargo mirror. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 08/20/1999 STC SR01496AT Manufacture of interior trim. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 08/20/1999 STC SR01493AT Manufacture of collective safety cover. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗
• 08/20/1999 STC SR01495AT Manufacture of baggage floor protector. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. DRS ↗

+ 30 more STCs on file

PMA replacement parts · 13 on file

• MDL-BL206TBS040#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C0934AA5B63FF0C7862583B60075EC5F.0001## MDL-BELL OH-58 STRAKES BLR Aerospace LLC replaces Modification Part
• CD21430#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7E74F50CD6E6A4F86257FBD006B5203.0001## Switch, Air Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces D42D36
• CD21190#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86AF72C0E01278B286257FBD006B51CE.0001## Pump, Motor Assembly Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces A70D10, 71D31-1, 73C65
• CD20007#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/837F8A6655D5741B86257FBD006B5188.0001## Tube, Universal Combustion Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC replaces B07D70, 72D09
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 124.439#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4788B6193BC2B40785257049005CC67A.0001## Indicator Transmission Oil Pressure Rogerson Kratos replaces Bell Helicopter 206-075-706-1

Advisory circulars & Federal Register

Registered N-numbers · 210

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