# N230SS: 1983 Bell 222A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell 222A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222a) (registry code 1182123, 10 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce 250-C30G](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c30g) (registry code 54016)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E1GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1GL) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 47086
- Year built: 1983
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: October 21, 2021
- Certificate issued: June 3, 2023
- Expires: June 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A20A21
- Registered owner: [Southwest Heliservices LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHWEST%20HELISERVICES%20LLC)
- Location: [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 33.4533° N, 111.6367° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 85207, 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=230SS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230SS

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): 11 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell 222A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C30G)

- [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 2006-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-20-07): Adds an additional life limit for third- and fourth-stage turbine wheels · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30G, 250-C30G/2 and 11 more. Effective Nov 2, 2006
- [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 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 86-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-13): External Splines · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30 and 9 more. Effective Dec 3, 1986
- [AD 86-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-12): Gas Producer Turbine Rotor · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30G, 250-C30G/2 and 7 more. Effective Oct 3, 1986
- [AD 85-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-07-R1): Outer Combustion Case Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C and 10 more. Effective Aug 15, 1986
- [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 79-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-06): Accessory Drive Gearbox · Rolls-Royce 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C and 10 more. Effective Jan 11, 1980

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [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

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N230SS.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N230SS.

## 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) (5)

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 engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C30G)

- [STC SE00057AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00057AT): Installation of Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., Pc Safety Valve Kit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SE00014EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00014EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. CrossCheck Engine Monitor Kit P/N HUMS-K-071-1, Rev. A on the specified PT6A engine models and kit P/N HUMS-K-071-2 on the specified A250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC SE00026EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00026EN): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. IntelliStart Plus Electronic Control Unit (ECU), P/N DPU-K-010 on specified 250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [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 N230SS

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N230SS before.

- [Cancelled 2014-11-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N230SS-2014-11-25): Stinson 108-3, S/N 108-4193, built 1948. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Linde David J Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDE%20DAVID%20J%20TRUSTEE), [Tahoe City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Tahoe%20City)

## Related

- Other Bell 222A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222a/aircraft.md
- The Rolls-Royce 250-C30G engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c30g.md

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