# N386VC: 1996 Bell 206-L4 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell 206-L4](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206-l4) (registry code 1182110, 7 seats) - Engine: [Allison 250-C30 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c30-series) (registry code 03015) - Data sheets: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (Bell Textron Canada Limited), [TCDS E1GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1GL) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 52179 - Year built: 1996 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: August 29, 1996 - Certificate issued: July 9, 2020 - Expires: July 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A47372 - Registered owner: [County Of Volusia](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20VOLUSIA) - Location: [Deland, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Deland) - Owner type: Government - Owner's area on the map: 29.0331° N, 81.3748° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32720, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=386VC - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N386VC From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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 250-C30 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 59 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell 206-L4) - [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 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 2023-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-05): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective May 19, 2023 - [AD 2022-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-08): Main Rotor Blades · Main rotor blade assembly P/N 20633000-101 (Van Horn STC SR02684LA). Effective Dec 23, 2022 - [AD 2022-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-04): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A) and 6 more. Effective Dec 23, 2022 - [AD 2021-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-15): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 with STC SH2750NM. Effective Jan 18, 2022 - [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 2021-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-06): Tail Rotor Drive · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 27, 2021 - [AD 2021-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-08): Fuel Quantity Sensor · Bell Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jun 11, 2021 - [AD 2019-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-08-10): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 4 more. Effective Jun 24, 2019 - [AD 2018-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-17): Air Conditioning System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters 206A, 206B, 206L and 13 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019 - [AD 2017-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-04): Tension Torsion Strap · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2017 - [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 2015-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-02): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4. Effective Jul 14, 2015 - [AD 2014-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-02): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Mar 7, 2014 - [AD 2013-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-25-10): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jan 31, 2014 - [AD 2013-22-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-21): Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kits (Dart Aerospace ULC STC SR01535LA). Effective Dec 13, 2013 - [AD 2013-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-01): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 and 407. Effective Dec 5, 2013 - [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 2013-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-01): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Feb 7, 2013 - [AD 2012-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-12-11): Engine EFT/TOT Indicating System · Supplemental lighting system (Aviation Specialties Unlimited STC SR01383SE). Effective Jul 24, 2012 - [AD 2012-02-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-51): Main rotor blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective May 4, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-01): Liferafts · Agusta AB412, AB412 EP, 206A and 23 more. Effective Jan 17, 2012 - [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 2009-07-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-52): Cyclic control lever assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more. Effective May 1, 2009 - [AD 2008-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-06): Horizontal stabilizers · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2008-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-03): Tailboom attachment · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2007-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-06): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Feb 13, 2007 - [AD 2005-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-03): Tail rotor blade (blade) root doublers (doublers) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Nov 21, 2005 - [AD 2003-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-14): Chip detector · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Aug 12, 2003 - [AD 2002-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-07): Tailboom skins · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jan 27, 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 2001-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-03): Tail Rotor Static Stop Yield Indicator · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4. Effective Nov 7, 2001 - [AD 99-17-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-19): Mast And Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Sep 24, 1999 - [AD 99-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-10): Hydraulic Relief Valve · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4. Effective Aug 2, 1999 - [AD 99-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-03): Collective Idler Link Or Lever · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4. Effective Jul 2, 1999 - [AD 95-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-11-14): Crosstubes · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Jun 30, 1995 - [AD 94-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-20-03): Main Rotor Hub Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 4 more. Effective Oct 11, 1994 - [AD 94-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-15-07): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 1994 - [AD 80-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-04): Auxiliary Fuel System · Chadwick C-20 auxiliary fuel system (Phoenix Air-Atlanta STC SH129WE or SH139WE). Effective Apr 17, 1980 ### Matched by engine (Allison 250-C30 series) - [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 2004-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-04): Hydromechanical unit (HMU) Power Lever Angle (PLA) potentiometer · Rolls-Royce 250-C30R/3, 250-C30R/3M, 250-C47B and 1 more. Effective Jan 3, 2005 - [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 88-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-07-06): Gas Producer Support Pressure Oil Tube Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30M, 250-C30P and 2 more. Effective Mar 30, 1988 - [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 85-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-08): Compressor Mount Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30 and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986 - [AD 84-24-54 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-24-54-R2): Gas Producer Turbine Rotor · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30P, 250-C30R (T703-AD-700) and 1 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986 - [AD 85-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-51): Magnetic Plugs · Rolls-Royce 250-C30 and 250-C30S. Effective May 10, 1985 - [AD 84-17-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-17-51): Turbine Rotor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30 and 250-C30S. Effective Dec 26, 1984 - [AD 81-13-12 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-13-12-R1): 4th Stage Turbine Nozzle Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30P and 250-C30S. Effective Sep 26, 1983 - [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 - [AD 79-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-06-05): Overspeed Control System · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B and 250-C30. Effective Mar 26, 1979 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2021-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 and 7 more. Effective Jan 27, 2022 - [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 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 2009-07-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-51) (historical): Lever assembly bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more - [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 2004-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-08) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 2004 - [AD 2001-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-51) (historical): Driveshafts · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4, 407 and 427. Effective Oct 9, 2001 - [AD 99-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-12) (historical): Tailboom Skin For Cracks Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jul 9, 1999 - [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 - [AD 2003-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-10) (historical): Hydromechanical unit (HMU) power lever angle (PLA) · 250-C30R/3, 250-C30R/3M, 250-C47B and 1 more. Effective Jul 15, 2003 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (9 in force) - [SAIB SW-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-19-05): Tail Rotor Drive System, Spline Damage. Issued Apr 4, 2019 - [SAIB SW-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-02): Loss of Hardware Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Couplings. Issued Nov 2, 2017 - [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012 - [SAIB SW-10-42R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42R1): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 11, 2010 - [SAIB SW-08-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-42): Emergency Float with Liferaft Kits (kits). Issued Aug 27, 2008 - [SAIB SW-05-87](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-87): . Issued Sep 30, 2005 - [SAIB SW-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-24): . Issued Dec 22, 2004 - [SAIB SW-04-92](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-92): . Issued Sep 30, 2004 - [SAIB NE-06-52](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-52): . Issued Jul 6, 2006 - [SAIB SW-10-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42) (historical): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 5, 2010 - [SAIB NE-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-12) (historical): . Issued Dec 2, 2005 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N386VC. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N386VC. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. ## Related - Other Bell 206-L4 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206-l4/aircraft.md - STCs for the Bell 206-L4: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206-l4/stcs.md - The Allison 250-C30 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c30-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.