# N205VC: 1969 Bell 205B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell 205B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205b) (registry code 1181415, 15 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming T-53 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series) (registry code 41552)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H1SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1SW) (Bell Textron Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 30066
- Year built: 1969
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: August 9, 2003
- Certificate issued: December 15, 1998
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A1A674
- Registered owner: [Ventura County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTURA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT)
- Location: [Camarillo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Camarillo)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 34.2279° N, 119.0796° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93010, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=205VC
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205VC

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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): 53 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell 205B)

- [AD 2024-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-17-02): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron 204B, 205B, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Nov 8, 2024
- [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 2024-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-01): Fuselage structure · Bell Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Sep 4, 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 2022-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-02): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 5 more. Effective May 9, 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 2022-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-03): Main Rotor System · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Mar 16, 2022
- [AD 2021-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-02): Main Rotor Head · Bell Textron 205B. Effective Oct 28, 2021
- [AD 2021-04-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-04-19): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron 205B. Effective Apr 13, 2021
- [AD 2020-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 7 more. Effective Sep 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-12-10): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Jul 16, 2020
- [AD 2014-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-04): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 24, 2014
- [AD 2013-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-02): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 5 more. Effective Aug 14, 2013
- [AD 2013-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-16): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Feb 27, 2013
- [AD 2012-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-08): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Feb 27, 2013
- [AD 2012-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-11): Electrical power system wiring · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Feb 13, 2013
- [AD 2012-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-22-06): High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube Assembly · Aeronautical Accessories AB412, AB412 EP, 205A and 7 more. Effective Dec 14, 2012
- [AD 2011-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-23-02): Main rotor blade (blade) assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 210 and 1 more. Effective Nov 21, 2011
- [AD 2010-26-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-26-52): Tail Rotor Blade · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 6 more. Effective Nov 15, 2011
- [AD 2010-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-16): Crosstube · Agusta AB412, AB412 EP, 205A and 6 more. Effective Jun 8, 2010
- [AD 2007-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-22-02): Tail rotor blade (blade) forward tip weight retention block (tip block) and the aft tip closure (tip closure) · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Nov 30, 2007
- [AD 2002-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-14): Main rotor tension-torsion (TT) straps · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 4 more. Effective Dec 13, 2002
- [AD 2002-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-09-51): Tail rotor (T/R) grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 1 more. Effective Aug 22, 2002
- [AD 2001-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-01): Tail Rotor Counterweight Bellcrank (bellcrank) Retention Nut (retention nut) · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 3 more. Effective Aug 1, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-04): Main Rotor Actuator · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 3 more. Effective May 3, 2001
- [AD 2000-15-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-52): Mast and main rotor trunnions · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 2000
- [AD 99-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-18-02): Vertical Fin Spar Cap · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Oct 5, 1999
- [AD 98-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-14): Tail Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Feb 10, 1999
- [AD 94-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-18-09): Main Transmission Lower Planetary Spider · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 2 more. Effective Oct 14, 1994
- [AD 93-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-17-12): Main Rotor Transmission Lower Planetary Spider · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 29, 1994
- [AD 92-27-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-21): Tail Rotor Driveshaft · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Jul 7, 1993
- [AD 92-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-23-01): Main Rotor Pillow Blocks · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 10 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993
- [AD 92-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-13-10): Tail Rotor Driveshaft Hanger Bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Feb 23, 1993
- [AD 92-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-07-08): Swashplate Support Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1992

### 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 2022-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-02) (historical): Main Rotor System · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Feb 16, 2022
- [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 2021-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-51) (historical): Main rotor system · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Aug 24, 2021
- [AD 2011-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-08) (historical): Tail rotor (T/R) blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Jul 5, 2011
- [AD 2010-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-03-03) (historical): Main rotor blade · Bell Helicopter Textron 205B and 212. Effective Feb 19, 2010
- [AD 2008-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-03) (historical): Tail rotor blade assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 6 more. Effective May 21, 2008
- [AD 2007-19-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-53) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 6 more. Effective Dec 5, 2007
- [AD 2003-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-01-04) (historical): Main rotor grip · New rotor blades (Hillsboro STC SH5132NM). Effective Jan 30, 2003
- [AD 2002-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-09-04) (historical): Tip Block and Tip Closure · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Jun 7, 2002
- [AD 2002-08-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-53) (historical): T/R Grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1 and 205B
- [AD 2000-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-03) (historical): Main Rotor Actuator Locking Washer · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 2000
- [AD 2000-08-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-52) (historical): Main Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more
- [AD 98-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-15) (historical): Main Rotor Mast and Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Dec 8, 1998
- [AD 81-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-02) (historical): Main Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1981
- [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) (2 in force)

- [SAIB SW-12-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-38): Emergency Push Out  Window Retention. Issued Jul 30, 2012
- [SAIB SW-05-10R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-10R1): . Issued Nov 30, 2004
- [SAIB SW-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-10) (historical): . Issued Nov 5, 2004

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N205VC.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N205VC.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Bell 205B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205b/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Bell 205B: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205b/stcs.md
- The Lycoming T-53 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t-53-series.md

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