# N250DV: Airbus Helicopters H160-B

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Airbus Helicopters H160-B](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-h160-b) (registry code 8681992, 14 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS R00009RD](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00009RD) (Airbus Helicopters) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1105
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Certificate issued: September 25, 2026
- Expires: September 30, 2033
- Mode S code: A257DD
- Registered owner: [Airbus Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRBUS%20HELICOPTERS%20INC)
- Location: [Grand Prairie, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Grand%20Prairie)
- Owner type: Non-citizen corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.6647° N, 97.0295° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75052, 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=250DV
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250DV

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): 15 in force

### Matched by airframe (Airbus Helicopters H160-B)

- [AD 2026-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-05): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B, EC225LP, AS 365 N3 and 18 more. Effective Oct 2, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-08): Cabin equipment/furnishings · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Aug 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-04): Door windows · Airbus Helicopters H160-B with STC SR00223IB. Effective Aug 10, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-12): Door windows · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Aug 3, 2026
- [AD 2026-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-11-02): Emergency Locator Beacon · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Jul 9, 2026
- [AD 2026-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-11-01): Door windows · Airbus Helicopters H160-B with STC SR00223IB. Effective Jul 9, 2026
- [AD 2026-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-07-09): Life Raft · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective May 11, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-13): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Apr 20, 2026
- [AD 2026-01-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-51-R1): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Apr 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-08): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Mar 23, 2026
- [AD 2026-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-03-08): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Mar 10, 2026
- [AD 2025-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-08): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Feb 6, 2026
- [AD 2025-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-17): Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Oct 30, 2025
- [AD 2025-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-05): Main rotor mast/swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Jul 17, 2025
- [AD 2025-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-08-02): Emergency exits · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective May 2, 2025

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

- [AD 2026-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-51) (historical): Main Rotor System · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Feb 17, 2026
- [AD 2025-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-06) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Apr 25, 2025
- [AD 2024-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-26-01) (historical): Main Rotor Mast/Swashplate · Airbus Helicopters H160-B. Effective Jan 17, 2025

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N250DV.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N250DV.

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N250DV not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N250DV, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR AMCR2015061503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AMCR2015061503), Jun 12, 2015: WHEEL HALF. CRACKED. UPON WHEEL DISASSEMBLY FOR A TIRE CHANGE, VISUALLY FOUND THE WHEEL FLANGE CRACKED ABOUT 3" FROM THE THIN FLANGE LIP INTO THE BEAD SEAT RADIUS. THE WHEEL WOULD H
- [SDR AMCR200500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AMCR200500001), Mar 15, 2005: PANEL. DAMAGED. DURING MAINTENANCE WITH HYDRAULIC MULE RUNNING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTICED THE RIGHT WING FLIGHT SPOILERS EXCESSIVELY SUCKED DOWN, CAUSING OIL CANNING WHICH 
- [SDR AMCR200300005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AMCR200300005), Oct 28, 2003: DRAIN VALVE. BROKEN. DURING SUMPING OPERATION OF RT WING HOPPER, THE INTERNAL PIN BROKE, WHICH PREVENTED THE SUMP DRAIN FROM LOCKING IN FLUSH. BY VIRTUE OF THE UNIT BEING ALL PLASTI

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (9)

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 (Airbus Helicopters H160-B)

- [STC SR11404DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11404DS): Installation of an Auxiliary Transponder ADS-B Out. Airbus Helicopters, Inc
- [STC SR11405DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11405DS): Installation of an External 5G Filter for a single Radio Altimeter. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR12275IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12275IB): Installation of the Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A. (MAG) STYLENCE Interiors. M.A.G. Mecaer Aviation Group S.P.A
- [STC SR12072IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12072IB): Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets; Maintenance must be in accordance with ICARUS Aero Inc. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as shown on the attached FAA AML No. SR12072IB. Icarus Aero Inc
- [STC SR00223IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00223IB): Installation of the Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A. (MAG) VIP Interiors, Part Number 6A6H0000X002001. Mecaer Aviation Group S.p.A
- [STC SR11348DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11348DS): Installation of a Max-Viz 2300 Camera System. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR11350DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11350DS): Installation of Fixed Provisions for HEED3 Bottles. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR11352DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11352DS): Installation of Pilot Cup Holder. Airbus Helicopters Inc
- [STC SR11351DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11351DS): Installation of a Jupiter JA72-XXX Glove Box with USB Chargers. Airbus Helicopters Inc

## Related

- Other Airbus Helicopters H160-B aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-helicopters-h160-b/aircraft.md

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