# N137US: 1965 Bell UH-1E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell UH-1E](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-uh-1e) (registry code 118141H, 6 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming T-53 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series) (registry code 41549)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H4NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4NM) (Bell Textron Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 151874
- Year built: 1965
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, aerial surveying, forest, patrolling, carriage of cargo
- Airworthiness date: April 11, 1997
- Certificate issued: January 12, 2010
- Expires: November 30, 2029
- Mode S code: A09705
- Registered owner: [Thomas Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMAS%20AVIATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Orleans, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Orleans)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 41.3077° N, 123.5874° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95556, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=137US
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N137US

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming T-53 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 46 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell UH-1E)

- [AD 2024-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-17): Rotorcraft flight control · Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N… (STC SR03408CH). Effective Oct 11, 2024
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2022-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-14): Main Rotor Gearbox · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 20 more. Effective Dec 27, 2022
- [AD 2022-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-12): Nose/Tail Landing Gear Structure/Axle · Replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664 (Dart Aerospace STC SR01298NY). Effective Nov 22, 2022
- [AD 2022-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-11): Main rotor blades · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 16, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-05): Main Rotor System · WSH HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L and 11 more. Effective Mar 16, 2022
- [AD 2021-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-14): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 39 more. Effective Aug 30, 2021
- [AD 2014-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-10): Tail Rotor Control System · JJASPP Engineering Services UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 35 more. Effective Mar 26, 2014
- [AD 2013-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-13-06): Main rotor head · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 10, 2013
- [AD 2013-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-13-14): Main Rotor Head · JJASPP Engineering Services UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective Jul 24, 2013
- [AD 2012-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-10): Main Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 28, 2012
- [AD 2012-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-12): Tail Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 4, 2012
- [AD 2006-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-05): Tail rotor (T/R) slider · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Oct 16, 2006
- [AD 2002-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-01): TT strap · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Nov 6, 2002
- [AD 2002-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-51): Tail Rotor (T/R) Grip · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Aug 19, 2002
- [AD 2002-01-31](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-31): Retirement Index Number (RIN) for Masts · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Mar 8, 2002
- [AD 2000-15-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-21-R1): Main Rotor Mast Assemblies · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective Nov 22, 2000
- [AD 99-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-25-12): Tailboom Vertical Fin Spar · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 31 more. Effective Jan 11, 2000
- [AD 99-07-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-15): Tail Rotor Yoke · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective May 3, 1999
- [AD 97-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-06): Tail Rotor Slider · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 32 more. Effective Feb 13, 1997
- [AD 96-12-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-26): Clean and Inspect Tail Rotor Blade · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996
- [AD 95-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-10-08): Tail Rotor Control System · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective May 26, 1995
- [AD 94-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-22-09): Tail Rotor Driveshaft · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Nov 22, 1994
- [AD 90-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-10): Tail Rotor Grips · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, 204B and 33 more. Effective Oct 18, 1991
- [AD 90-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-10-05): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron TH-1L, UH-1E, UH-1L and 17 more. Effective Jun 5, 1990
- [AD 89-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-08-06): Transmission Internal Sump Oil Filter · AST UH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1E and 22 more. Effective Feb 7, 1990
- [AD 88-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-25-05): Tail Rotor Grip Assembly · AST UH-1F, 204B, 205A and 25 more. Effective Dec 13, 1988
- [AD 88-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-08-01): Rod End Bearing Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron TH-1L, UH-1E, UH-1L and 5 more. Effective May 6, 1988

### Matched by engine (Lycoming T-53 series)

- [AD 2022-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-02): Engine Controls · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L-13B S/SA and 14 more. Effective Jun 28, 2022
- [AD 2009-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-13): Combustion chamber housings (CCHs) · Honeywell International T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1 and 2 more. Effective Aug 25, 2009
- [AD 2006-11-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-16): Fuel control regulator assemblies · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T53-L-13B/D, T53-L-13B and 8 more. Effective Jul 5, 2006
- [AD 2006-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-01-05): Turboshaft engine · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T53-L-13B/D, T53-L-13B S/SB and 12 more. Effective Feb 16, 2006
- [AD 2002-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-15-04): Compressor impellers · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T53-L-13B/D, T53-L-13B and 4 more. Effective Sep 10, 2002
- [AD 2002-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-09-09): Centrifugal Compressor Impeller · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T53-L-13B/D, T53-L-13B and 10 more. Effective Jun 13, 2002
- [AD 97-21-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-07-R1): Accessory Drive Carrier Assembly · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T5313B, T5317A and 1 more. Effective Jul 6, 1998
- [AD 97-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-07-05): Accessory Drive Assembly · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T5311A, T5311B and 4 more. Effective Jun 24, 1997
- [AD 96-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-17-01): Suspect second stage power turbine disks · Honeywell International T5313B. Effective Sep 9, 1996
- [AD 95-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-10-04): Centrifugal Compressor Impeller · Honeywell International T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1 and 1 more. Effective May 25, 1995
- [AD 77-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-17-08): Fuel Regulator P1 Multiplier Lever · Honeywell International T53-L-703, T5307A, T5309A and 7 more. Effective Mar 30, 1978
- [AD 75-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-22-02): Secondary Failure N2 Accessory Drive Shaft · Honeywell International T5307A, T5309A, T5309B and 6 more. Effective Oct 29, 1975
- [AD 75-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-12-12): Second Stage Gas Producer Cylinder Retaining Bolt · Honeywell International T5313A and T5313B. Effective Jun 18, 1975
- [AD 75-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-01-05): Compressor Impeller Assembly Vane · Honeywell International T5313B. Effective Jan 17, 1975
- [AD 74-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-22-07): Compressor Rotor Disks · Honeywell International T5313A. Effective Oct 31, 1974
- [AD 74-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-09-03): Compressor Rotor Discs · Honeywell International T5309C, T5311A and T5311B. Effective May 2, 1974
- [AD 71-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-08-06): Overspeed Pickup Housing Assembly · Honeywell International T5313A and T5313B. Effective Apr 16, 1971

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-15-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-52) (historical): Main Rotor System · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 39 more. Effective Aug 13, 2021
- [AD 80-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-09) (historical): Main Rotor Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1, 212 and 16 more. Effective Sep 15, 1980
- [AD 2002-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-01) (historical): Reduction Gearbox Assembly · Honeywell International T5311A, T5311B, T5313B and 2 more. Effective Mar 21, 2002
- [AD 98-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-22-11) (historical): Fuel Pumps · Honeywell International T5317A-1. Effective Dec 18, 1998
- [AD 87-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-12-05) (historical): Gas Producer Turbine and Power Turbine Disks · Honeywell International T5313B. Effective Jul 20, 1987

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB SW-18-29R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-29R1): Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure Failure. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB SW-06-64](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-06-64): . Issued Aug 17, 2006
- [SAIB SW-05-37](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-37): . Issued Mar 17, 2005
- [SAIB SW-18-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-29) (historical): Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure Failure. Issued Oct 1, 2018

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N137US.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N137US.

## Service difficulty reports (2)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR QJ5R20017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QJ5R20017), Jul 16, 2001: SPAR. MISINSTALLED. DURING MODIFICATION OF THE TAIL BOOM VERTICAL FIN SPAR USING SPAR KIT, THE INSTALLER IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE HI LOC FASTNERS WHERE THE 90 DEGREE GEARBOX CASTIN
- [SDR 20010613CW024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010613CW024), Apr 2, 2001: SPAR. CRACKED. FATIGUE CRACK OCCURRED ON RIGHT HAND VERTICAL FIN SPAR MEMBER APPROXIMATELY .5 INCH FORWARD OF THE 90 DEGREE GEARBOX ATTACH FITTING. THIS CRACK WAS DETECTED DUR

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (16)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Bell UH-1E)

- [STC SR12332SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12332SE): Installation of Mechanical Specialties, LLC Human External Cargo (HEC) and non-HEC Hook System. Mechanical Specialties, LLC
- [STC SR00119DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00119DE): Installation of an upgraded 42 degree Tail Rotor gearbox, P/N 212-040-003, and Control Cables. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC
- [STC SR09177RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09177RC): Modification of the vertical fin spar. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC
- [STC SH5690NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5690NM): Installation of Advanced Technology Aircraft Co. engine barrier filter. WSH, LLC
- [STC SR02596SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02596SE): Installation of Olympic Aero Services, Inc. Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU). OLYMPIC AERO SERVICES INC
- [STC SR03408CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03408CH): Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-204-310-101-101 or AA-204-310-101-103. Airwolf Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR02413LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02413LA): Installation of an AKV, Inc Exceedence and Trend Monitoring System kit P/N ETM1000. AKV Inc
- [STC ST04270AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04270AT): Install the VTOL ASSALT V3 Windscreen Laminate Kit. VTOL LLC
- [STC SR09316RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09316RC): Fabrication, modification, and installation of a new vertical fin spar in accordance with Global Helicopter Technology, Inc., Drawing number VTF-030-801, Revision B, dated April 5, 2001, or later FAA approved revision. Global Spar LLC
- [STC SR01298NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01298NY): Installation of replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR00563NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00563NY): Installation of Skidtubes and associated saddles. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR00332NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00332NY): Installation of Avionics Specialties power analyzer and recorder no. SL17009 and SL17061. Aerosonic Corporation

### Approved for the engine (Lycoming T-53 series)

- [STC SE00585AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00585AT): Installation of Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. PC Safety Valve Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Lists T5313B
- [STC SE00028EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00028EN): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. SmartCycle Plus Engine Monitoring System, P/N EMU-K-010-1 on specified T53 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. Lists T5309A
- [STC SE00029EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00029EN): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. SmartCycle Plus Engine Monitoring System, P/N EMU-K-010-1 on specific T53 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. Lists T5313B
- [STC SE01440NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01440NY): Conversion of Honeywell engine model T5313B to Honeywell engine model T5317A utilizing Aero Design, Ltd. conversion instructions C1437.02 dtd 4/30/01. Dart Aerospace Limited. Lists T5313B

## Earlier aircraft with N137US

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N137US before.

- [Cancelled 1962-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N137US-1962-11-14): Lockheed 188C, S/N 188C1142, built 1961. Owner: [Northwest Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTHWEST%20AIRLINES%20INC), [St Paul, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/St%20Paul)

## Related

- Other Bell UH-1E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-uh-1e/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming T-53 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series.md

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