# N288NS: 1970 Bell OH-58A - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a) (registry code 1181579, 4 seats) - Engine: [Allison T63 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series) (registry code 03031) - Data sheets: [TCDS E2SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 70-15288 - Year built: 1970 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, forest, other - Airworthiness date: February 24, 1999 - Certificate issued: March 1, 2024 - Expires: March 31, 2031 - Mode S code: A2ECF0 - Registered owner: [Mbc Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MBC%20LEASING%20LLC) - Location: [Virden, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Virden) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.5056° N, 89.7662° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 62690, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=288NS - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288NS 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Allison T63 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell OH-58A) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Allison T63 series) - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force) - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB NE-02-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-31): . Issued Jun 10, 2002 ## NTSB investigations (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR20CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA092), Feb 19, 2020: Bell OH 58A (N288NS), Colexico, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to arrest the descent rate while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA289), Jul 22, 2016: Bell OH 58A (N288NS), Lake Mills, IA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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. - [Accident 20200218000199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200218000199A), Feb 18, 2020: Bell OH-58A (N288NS), El Centro, CA, Destroyed. At approximately 19:15 PST, the pilot was performing an aerial application at alamitos 6 b. pilot had a final load onboard and took off into the wind. Pilot… - [Accident 20160722011409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160722011409A), Jul 22, 2016: Bell OH-58A (N288NS), Lake Mills, IA, Substantial damage. A part 137 crop dusting aircraft hit a power line. The location of the accident occurred southwest of Lake Mills, IA and the pilot was not injured. At… ## 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) (4) 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 (Allison T63 series) - [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists T6-320-A - [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists T6-320-A - [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA. Lists T6-320-A - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists T6-320-A ## Related - Other Bell OH-58A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a/aircraft.md - The Allison T63 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series.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.