# N222LB: Bell 222 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell 222](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222) (registry code 1182122, 10 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS H9SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9SW) (Bell Textron Canada Limited) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 47071 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Certificate issued: February 5, 2025 - Expires: February 29, 2032 - Mode S code: A1E96B - Registered owner: [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE) - Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.7452° N, 75.5937° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19805, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=222LB - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222LB 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): 38 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell 222) - [AD 2026-17-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-51): Tail rotor system · Bell Textron Canada 222. Effective Sep 14, 2026 - [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 2021-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Shoulder harness restraint system (Bell Helicopter Textron STC SH2073SO or SH2751SO). Effective Oct 13, 2021 - [AD 2016-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-17): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective May 31, 2016 - [AD 2013-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-06): Main Rotor Control · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Oct 17, 2013 - [AD 2010-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-26-51): Tail rotor blade · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Mar 25, 2011 - [AD 2010-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-12): Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 16, 2010 - [AD 2008-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-02): Main rotor hydraulic actuator support (support) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2008 - [AD 2008-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-04): Tail rotor pedal · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Sep 15, 2008 - [AD 2008-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-01): Fuel valve switch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2006-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-14): Tail rotor counterweight bellcrank (bellcrank) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2005-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-03-10): Main rotor grip (grip) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Mar 18, 2005 - [AD 2004-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-07): Main rotor yoke (yoke) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Nov 9, 2004 - [AD 2003-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-13): Magnetic brake assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 12, 2003 - [AD 2003-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-07): main rotor pendulum · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective May 1, 2003 - [AD 2002-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-05): Rescue hoists · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 31 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 2002-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-02): Right-hand upper fuel enclosure area · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 2001-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-52): Main Rotor Pendulum Weight Supports · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Oct 30, 2001 - [AD 2001-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-51): Main Rotor Hydraulic Actuator Support · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 2, 2001 - [AD 2000-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-10-14): Yoke Attachment Bolt · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Jun 26, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-15): Drive Pin · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Mar 14, 2000 - [AD 99-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-04): Torque Of Vertical Fin Attachment Bolts Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Nov 19, 1999 - [AD 99-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-20): Main Rotor Flapping Bearing Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective May 14, 1999 - [AD 96-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-15): Tail Rotor Blade · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996 - [AD 93-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-14): Main Rotor Flapping Bearings · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Apr 6, 1994 - [AD 87-09-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-09-02-R2): Drive Hub Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Dec 22, 1989 - [AD 89-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-25-04): Tail Rotor Support Bracket Bulkhead · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222 and 222B. Effective Dec 20, 1989 - [AD 88-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-02-03): Main Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Nov 28, 1989 - [AD 89-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-17-05): Horizontal Stabilizers · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 28, 1989 - [AD 87-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-13-01): Rfm Changes - Engine · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective May 27, 1988 - [AD 85-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-14-11): Linkage Rivets · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Feb 9, 1988 - [AD 87-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-19-01): Stc Sh479gl Labels · Lubrication oil scavenge filter is installed in the existing… (Facet Filter Products STC SH1853SO or 3 others). Effective Dec 18, 1987 - [AD 87-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-15-07): M/R Flapping Bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 7, 1987 - [AD 84-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-12-02): Support Fittings · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222. Effective Jul 11, 1984 - [AD 83-02-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-02-51): Walking Beam Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222 and 222B. Effective May 15, 1984 - [AD 83-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-09-03): Main Rotor Trunnion, Torquemeter · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective May 23, 1983 - [AD 82-09-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-09-53): Swashplate Drive Links · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222. Effective Aug 19, 1982 - [AD 82-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-16-06): Main Rotor Spar Doublers · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Jul 30, 1982 ### 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 2010-19-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-51) (historical): Corrosion or a nonconforming piston rod · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Dec 9, 2010 - [AD 2009-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-03) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Apr 24, 2009 - [AD 2007-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-52) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Dec 5, 2007 - [AD 2005-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-04-09) (historical): Tail rotor blades · 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 4, 2005 - [AD 2004-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-11) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jan 18, 2005 - [AD 2002-08-54](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-54) (historical): Main rotor grip assembly · 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Aug 21, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N222LB. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N222LB. ## Reports on N222LB not matched to an aircraft (1) They name N222LB, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19790929049739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790929049739I), Sep 29, 1979: Cessna 500CESSNA (N222LB), Jacksonville, FL. Pressurization regulator malfunction allowed door seal to depressurize and pop out of its channel. ## 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) (85, first 50) 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 222) - [STC SR00149DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00149DE-D): Installation of an Air Methods tail stinger attachment modification. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00185DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00185DE): Installation of medical interior air transport unit for S/N 47060 only. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00235DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00235DE-D): Installation of an Articulating Patient Loading System (APLS). Air Methods LLC - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SH4793NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4793NM): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model E-73 Cargo Hook Load Cell System. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR02330AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02330AK): Installation of the Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Models 1000/1500 and associated hardware. PECO Inc - [STC SR00925DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00925DE): Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality. Peregrine - [STC SR00188DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00188DE): Installation of emergency medical interior configuration using a Lifeport PLUS unit. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00360DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00360DE): Installation of medical system. LifePort LLC - [STC SR09082RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09082RC): Installation of an air medical system. LifePort LLC - [STC SH8615SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8615SW): Installation of replacement passenger door windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8613SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8613SW): Installation of replacement roof skylight windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8614SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8614SW): Installation of replacement of opera picture windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8616SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8616SW): Installation of replacement chin bubble windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8632SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8632SW): Installation of replacement crew door windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8003SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8003SW): Installation of a bleed air heater for the Bell Model 222. RSG Products - [STC SH8004SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8004SW): Installation of a shock mounted dual pivot litter and fixed attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH8005SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8005SW): Installation of an electrically driven freon air conditioning system. RSG Products - [STC SH8673SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8673SW): Tail skid modification. RSG Products - [STC SH3613SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3613SW): Installation of a pivoting, tracking litter assembly. RSG Products - [STC SH3621SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3621SW): Installation of a defibrillator container. RSG Products - [STC SH3623SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3623SW): Installation of a medical stowage cabinet in aft cabin bulkhead. RSG Products - [STC SH3624SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3624SW): Installation of a litter/ stretcher attachment bracket. RSG Products - [STC SH3625SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3625SW): Installation of oxygen bottle rack in baggage compartment. RSG Products - [STC SH7937SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7937SW): Installation of an observer/attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH7938SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7938SW): Installation of a stowable attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH7939SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7939SW): Installation of a secondary stretcher. RSG Products - [STC SH7940SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7940SW): Installation of a primary litter carriage and stowage cabinet. Fort Worth - [STC SH7941SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7941SW): Installation of a secondary attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH8036SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8036SW): Installation of floor tracks for litter/equipment attachments. RSG Products - [STC SH8037SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8037SW): Installation of a tracking attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH8038SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8038SW): Installation of a dual pivot litter with cabinet. RSG Products - [STC SR04212AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04212AT): Replace original equipment Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) main battery with Concorde Lead-Acid, main battery. Concorde Battery Corporation - [STC SH5225NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5225NM): Installation of a freon air conditioning system. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SH5226NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5226NM): Installation of a bleed air cabin heating system. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SH3784SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3784SW): Installation of an emergency exit and camera opening window. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR00457AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00457AT): Installation of interior trim parts. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01133AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01133AT): Manufacture of baggage floor protectors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01668AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01668AT): Manufacture of Crew Emergency Push Out Windows in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report AA-98035, no revision, dated March 23, 1998, and installation per Report AA-98032, no revision, dated February 26, 1998, or AA-98077, Revision A , dated August 12, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01545SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01545SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc - [STC SH8591SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8591SW): Installation of a Bendix King KLN 90 GPS navigation system. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09037RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09037RC): Installation of crew window. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09140RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09140RC): Installation of a Retractable Passenger Step. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories. Electronics International Inc - [STC SR00373NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00373NY): Installation of medical equipment bar. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SR01873SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01873SE): ONE ONLY STC, SN 47566: Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc - [STC SH2697SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2697SO): Installation of a Wire Strike Protection System Kit. Bristol Aerospace Ltd - [STC SH7853SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7853SW): Installation of two Allison Model250-C30G engines. World Wide Helicopters Inc - [STC SR02342NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02342NY): Installation of any or all EMS Support Service Kits. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SR00811NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00811NY): Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models. Technisonic Industries Limited All 85: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222LB/stcs.md ## Earlier aircraft with N222LB The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N222LB before. - [Cancelled 2011-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N222LB-2011-08-16): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, S/N 53229, built 1998. Exported to Canada. Owner: [N222lb Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N222LB%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) - [Cancelled 2004-07-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N222LB-2004-07-22): Bell 222B, S/N 47132. Exported to Denmark. Owner: [Aircraft Guaranty Title & Trust LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20GUARANTY%20TITLE%20%26%20TRUST%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston) ## Related - Other Bell 222 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222/aircraft.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.