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N205BD

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1971 Bell 205A-1 · Lycoming T-53 series

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Registered owner
Ventus Ff LLC
Location
Boise, ID
Owner type
LLC
Serial number
30097
Year built
1971
Type
Rotorcraft
Engine
Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness
Standard, transport
Airworthiness date
February 5, 1999
Certificate issued
April 22, 2025
Expires
April 30, 2032
Mode S code
A1A4B3
Bell 205A-1Airframe model · 15 seats · 1 engine · 56 registeredTCDS H1SWAirframe · Bell 205A-1Engine modelLycoming T-53 series

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming T-53 model are included below.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 85

Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

1969In forceSuperseded2026
See all 105 ADs

Information bulletins that may apply · 3

Advisory, not mandatory.

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB SW-05-10Issued Nov 5, 2004

NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to N205BDMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Bell 205A-1 aircraft

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 19990831027279IHovering · Lydia, TX(-23) Pilot stated he came into dipsite (water pond) with "bambi" bucket on belly hook. He filled bucket on belly hook and had cleared bottom of bucket by about 2 to 5 feet. Aircraft had sudden yaw and engine audio and engine out light activated. Low rotor…Aug 31, 1999 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 2

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

SDR GAK2002F00000Wire Harness · meltedDEPARTED AIRPORT ABOUT 1415 HOURS. AFTER A NORMAL START PROCEDURE AND RUN-UP A DEPARTURE WAS MADE TO AIRPORT. ABOUT 10 MINUTE INTO THE FLIGHT, ACRID SMELL WAS NOTICED. SCANNED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALL INSTRUMENTS WERE IN THE GREEN. THERE WERE NO CAUTION LIJun 7, 2002 · N205BD · Bell 205A1 · Starter-GeneratorSDR 2002F00639Wire Harness · burnedSERVICE ABOUT 1415 HOURS. AFTER A NORMAL START PROCEDURE AND RUN-UP A DEPARTURE WAS MADE. ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, ACID SMELL WAS NOTICED. SCANNED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ALL INSTRUMENTS WERE IN THE GREEN THERE WERE NO CAUTION LIGHTS. MASTER CAUTION LIGHJun 7, 2002 · N205BD · Bell 205A1 · Electrical Power System Wiring

STCs that may be installed · 234

Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

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