# N206BP: 1973 Bell 206B-III

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell 206B-III](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b-iii) (registry code 1181506, 5 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce 250-C20](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20) (registry code 54178)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (Bell Textron Canada Limited), [TCDS E4CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4CE) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1231
- Year built: 1973
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 31, 2023
- Certificate issued: April 18, 2024
- Expires: April 30, 2031
- Mode S code: A1A874
- Registered owner: [Airman Helicopter Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRMAN%20HELICOPTER%20INC)
- Location: [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale)
- Owner type: Non-citizen corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 26.1860° N, 80.1727° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33309, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=206BP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206BP

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 20 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell 206B-III)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C20)

- [AD 2022-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-06): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20C (T63-A-720) and 9 more. Effective Jun 28, 2022
- [AD 2018-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-01): Turbine Governor · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C18, 250-C18A and 24 more. Effective Aug 16, 2018
- [AD 2006-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-04): Inspection of the fuel nozzle screen · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 2006-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-06): Gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 16 more. Effective Jul 26, 2006
- [AD 2005-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-13): Turbine energy absorbing ring · Rolls-Royce 250-B17B, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 7 more. Effective Jun 22, 2005
- [AD 2004-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-09): Compressor Adaptor Couplings · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 8 more. Effective Feb 8, 2005
- [AD 2001-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-12): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 13 more. Effective Dec 19, 2001
- [AD 98-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-28): Main Fuel Control Bellows · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 36 more. Effective Jan 7, 1999
- [AD 96-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-01): Superior Air Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Bearings · Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, 250-B17F, 250-B17F/1 and 17 more. Effective Sep 26, 1996
- [AD 88-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-01): Fuel Controls · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1989
- [AD 83-03-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-03-02-R1): Slotted Third Stage Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 5 more. Effective Feb 28, 1984
- [AD 82-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-05): Control Assembly and Power Turbine Governor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 1982
- [AD 82-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-13-03): Modify Engine High Pressure Fuel Control Filter Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C20 and 250-C20B. Effective Jul 1, 1982
- [AD 79-21-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-21-01-R1): Third Stage Turbine Wheel Blade · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 1981
- [AD 78-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-14-08): Fuel Pump Drive Spline · Rolls-Royce 250-C18, 250-C18A, 250-C18B and 3 more. Effective Oct 24, 1979
- [AD 77-15-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-15-12): Power Turbine Coupling Nut · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 23 more. Effective Sep 23, 1977
- [AD 77-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-09-08): Bleed Valve Diaphragm · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-C20 and 2 more. Effective Jul 18, 1977
- [AD 74-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-14-03): Fuel Control Rigging · Rolls-Royce 250-C20. Effective Jul 10, 1974
- [AD 73-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-19-07): Turbine Governor-To-Fuel Control Tube · Rolls-Royce 250-C20. Effective Sep 14, 1973
- [AD 72-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-06): Turbine Wheels · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 9 more. Effective Feb 8, 1972

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

- [AD 2017-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-14) (historical): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20F and 8 more. Effective Oct 13, 2017
- [AD 2015-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-22) (historical): Repetitive visual inspections · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 15 more. Effective Mar 9, 2015
- [AD 2012-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-06) (historical): Released turbine blades and shrouds · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B and 250-C20R/2. Effective Aug 14, 2012
- [AD 2004-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-09) (historical): Fuel nozzle · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 40 more. Effective Jan 5, 2005
- [AD 2001-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-51) (historical): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 12 more

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB CE-01-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-10): . Issued Jan 24, 2001

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N206BP.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20250215003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250215003069I), Feb 15, 2025: Bell 206B-III (N206BP), Hollywood, FL, No damage. On February 15, 2025 at approximately 1230 pm local time, Bell 206B registered as nxxxx, had an engine chip light annunciation during cruise flight along the…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21)

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 206B-III)

- [STC SR00313AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00313AT): Installation of B.A.P. Full-Length Hard Surface Skid Shoes, P/N 206-112-401-N.T.H. Brauer Aerospace Products, Inc. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR00850LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00850LA): Installation of Tyler BSS/Universal mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SH1091SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1091SO): Replace existing battery with an Eagle-Picher magnum 13 battery. Aviall Services, Inc. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR01411NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01411NY): Installation of OSAT-100 Airborne Position/Data Communicator. Technisonic Industries Limited. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR01352NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01352NY): Installation of WESCAM Centerline Nosemount. WESCAM. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR00883LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00883LA): Installation of a gyromount camera mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SH4516NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4516NM): Installation of Troll Technology/ Microwave Radio Corp. SKYPOD Antenna System, Model CA-3000 HOD. Wescam. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR09248RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09248RC): Installation of an elastomeric tail rotor bearing. Lord Corporation. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR00897LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00897LA): Installation of a Tyler Camera Systems sensor platform mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SR00898LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00898LA): Installation of a J/R tube nose mount. Tyler Camera Systems. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SA1910SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1910SO): Installation of B.A.P. full-length hard surface skid shoes. Brauer Aerospace Products. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SH3567SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3567SW): Installation of instrument panel and radio console kit. Sextant Avionique, Inc. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SA3372NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3372NM): Installation of North American Industries Model Five Automatic Flagman on the right rear landing gear. Weyerhaeuser Company. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SH4615SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4615SW): Inclined pedestal (structure only). Jetronics, Inc. Lists 206 Series
- [STC SA4206WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4206WE): Installation of Ametek TOT indicator, P/N SEL-019AU. A Biederman, Inc. Lists 206 Series

### Approved for the engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C20)

- [STC SE5511NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5511NM): Installation of compressor discharge pressue (PC) valve. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SE769NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE769NW): Installation of Soloy Part No. 250-1001-1 fuel line. Siam Hiller Holdings Inc
- [STC SE00027EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00027EN): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. Intellistart plus electronic control unit (ECU), P/N DPU-K-010 on the specified 250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE492GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE492GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics
- [STC ST00037AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00037AT): Unison igniter plugs, P/N 9044400-1. Unison Industries
- [STC SQ00338AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SQ00338AT): Unison igniter leads, P/N9048222-101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106. Unison Industries

## Earlier aircraft with N206BP

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N206BP before.

- [Cancelled 2012-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N206BP-2012-08-08): Cessna P206A, S/N P206-0302, built 1966. Registration pending, canceled. Owner: [Melrose, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Melrose)

## Related

- Other Bell 206B-III aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206b-iii/aircraft.md
- The Rolls-Royce 250-C20 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20.md

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