# N227SW: Bell Textron Canada 429 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell Textron Canada 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-429) (registry code 1182220, 9 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS R00003RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00003RD) (Bell Textron Canada Limited) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 57458 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Certificate issued: February 23, 2023 - Expires: February 28, 2030 - Mode S code: A1FCA7 - Registered owner: [Stedman West Interests Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEDMAN%20WEST%20INTERESTS%20INC) - Location: [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 29.7393° N, 95.4464° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77027, 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=227SW - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227SW From the FAA registry file of October 20, 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): 29 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell Textron Canada 429) - [AD 2026-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-10): Passenger compartment equipment · B/E Aerospace Fischer Medical Seat 230/305, EC135P1, EC135T1 and 19 more. Effective May 11, 2026 - [AD 2026-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-06-02): Rotorcraft flight control · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 24, 2026 - [AD 2024-07-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-07-51): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Jun 10, 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 2022-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-11): Rotorcraft tailboom · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 28, 2022 - [AD 2022-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-07): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective May 31, 2022 - [AD 2022-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-11): Indicating/Recording System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective May 27, 2022 - [AD 2022-06-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-20): Flight Control System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 26, 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 2021-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-20-11): Rotorcraft Flight Control · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 22, 2021 - [AD 2021-18-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-18-16): Tail Rotor Drive System, Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 1, 2021 - [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 2021-18-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-18-10): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Oct 12, 2021 - [AD 2021-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-15): Landing Gear Systems, Emergency Equipment · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 29, 2021 - [AD 2021-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-13): Emergency Flotation System (EFS) · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 15, 2021 - [AD 2021-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-13): Main rotor system · Bell Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 1, 2021 - [AD 2020-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-10): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Sep 21, 2020 - [AD 2020-04-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-04-21): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Mar 31, 2020 - [AD 2019-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-06-04): Main Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective May 7, 2019 - [AD 2019-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-03-05): Landing Gear System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Mar 26, 2019 - [AD 2018-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-15): Standard Practices/Structures · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 27, 2018 - [AD 2018-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-51): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 6, 2018 - [AD 2018-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-07): Placards and Markings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Aug 16, 2018 - [AD 2017-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-13): Landing Gear System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Aug 31, 2017 - [AD 2017-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-51): Cabin Cooling System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Apr 25, 2017 - [AD 2016-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-01): Engine and Transmission Lubrication System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427 and 429. Effective Oct 17, 2016 - [AD 2015-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-02): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4, 407, 427 and 1 more. Effective Sep 24, 2015 - [AD 2012-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-15-R1): Navigation · Agusta AW139, A318-111, A318-112 and 70 more. Effective Dec 3, 2014 - [AD 2013-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-51): Equipment/Furnishings · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 43 more. Effective Jul 15, 2013 ### 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 2020-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-06) (historical): Flight Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Oct 30, 2020 - [AD 2019-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-11-05) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 12, 2019 - [AD 2018-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-15-51) (historical): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 - [AD 2017-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-13-03) (historical): Standard Practices/Structures · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Jul 27, 2017 - [AD 2016-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-02-06) (historical): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Feb 2, 2016 - [AD 2015-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-02) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429. Effective Nov 12, 2015 - [AD 2015-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-16-51) (historical): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 - [AD 2012-26-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-15) (historical): Navigation · Agusta AW139, A318-111, A318-112 and 71 more. Effective Jan 24, 2013 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB SW-10-15R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-15R1): Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 429 Helicopters with Certain Clam Shell Doors. Issued Aug 5, 2010 - [SAIB SW-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-15) (historical): Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Model 429 Helicopters with Clam Shell Doors. Issued Feb 5, 2010 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N227SW. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N227SW. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since April 3, 2009, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled. ## Earlier aircraft with N227SW The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N227SW before. - [Cancelled 2009-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N227SW-2009-04-03): Embraer EMB-120ER, S/N 120.304, built 1995. Exported to Bermuda. Owner: [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City) ## Related - Other Bell Textron Canada 429 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-429/aircraft.md - STCs for the Bell Textron Canada 429: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-429/stcs.md --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA and NTSB data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.