# N457PH: 1997 Bell 407 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407) (registry code 1182206, 7 seats) - Engine: [Allison 250 SER 250HP](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-ser-250hp) (registry code 03002) - Data sheets: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (Bell Textron Canada Limited) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 53121 - Year built: 1997 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: March 28, 1997 - Certificate issued: September 5, 2019 - Expires: September 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A58D6A - Registered owner: [Phi Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHI%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 30.1552° N, 92.0282° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 70508, 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=457PH - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N457PH 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): 44 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell 407) - [AD 2026-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-07): Main rotor control · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 21, 2026 - [AD 2026-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-04): Electrical connectors · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Jun 25, 2026 - [AD 2025-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-13-01): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Jul 8, 2025 - [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 2024-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-10-12): Fuel system wiring · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 22, 2024 - [AD 2023-17-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-51): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Sep 21, 2023 - [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 2022-27-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-27-08): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Jan 12, 2023 - [AD 2022-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-02): Fuselage Structure · Bell Textron Canada 407. Effective Jan 3, 2023 - [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 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 2018-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-10-06): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jun 25, 2018 - [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 2015-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-05-04): Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 20, 2015 - [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 2013-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-05): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 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 2012-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-09): Rotorcraft tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Oct 22, 2012 - [AD 2012-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-07): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Aug 3, 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 2009-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-25-08): Hydraulic pump driveshaft assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Dec 28, 2009 - [AD 2009-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-11): Swashplate link assembly bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Nov 16, 2009 - [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 2004-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-07): Oil cooler blower bearings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jun 4, 2004 - [AD 2003-05-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-11): Swashplate outer ring · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 2, 2003 - [AD 2003-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-02-06): Tailboom gearbox support castings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Feb 10, 2003 - [AD 2002-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-10): Horizontal stabilizer slat (slat) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Nov 21, 2002 - [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 2002-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-17-03): Fuel Filler Cap · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Sep 20, 2002 - [AD 2002-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-11-09): Forward Bearing Hanger Bracket · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 16, 2002 - [AD 2001-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-02): Cockpit Warning Horns · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 1, 2001 - [AD 2001-01-52 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-52-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 25, 2001 - [AD 2000-14-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-14-16): Tail Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 29, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-25): Door Latch Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 12, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-20): Hydraulic Relief Valve · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 5, 2000 - [AD 99-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-22-13): Fin Assembly For Reduced Skin Thickness Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Dec 2, 1999 - [AD 98-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-13): Driveshaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jan 27, 1999 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-12-22): Tail Rotor Drive System Bearing Supports · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 15, 1998 - [AD 97-24-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-24-17): Tail Rotor Drive Coupling Disc Pack · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 16, 1998 ### Matched by engine (Allison 250 SER 250HP) None in force. ### 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 2014-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-07) (historical): Rotorcraft Tail Boom and Middle Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Jul 28, 2014 - [AD 2013-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-12-07) (historical): Rotorcraft tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Aug 1, 2013 - [AD 2011-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-51) (historical): Hydraulic servo actuators · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Nov 14, 2011 - [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 2005-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-03-07) (historical): Crosstube assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Mar 17, 2005 - [AD 2003-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-03) (historical): Tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Apr 17, 2003 - [AD 2002-23-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-51) (historical): Swashplate drive link cup washers · Bell Helicopter Textron 407 - [AD 2002-06-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-06-52) (historical): Oil Cooler Blower Bearings · Bell Helicopter Textron 407. Effective May 2, 2002 - [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 2001-01-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-52) (historical): Airspeed · Bell Helicopter Textron 407. Effective Feb 21, 2001 - [AD 2000-20-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-18) (historical): Horizontal Stabilizer Slat · Bell Helicopter Textron 407. Effective Nov 22, 2000 - [AD 2000-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-06-10) (historical): Tail Boom · Bell Helicopter Textron 407. Effective Apr 14, 2000 - [AD 2000-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-12) (historical): Engine Oil Cooler Blower Shaft Bearings · Bell Helicopter Textron 407. Effective Mar 3, 2000 - [AD 99-23-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-18) (historical): Revised Life Limit · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407. Effective Nov 30, 1999 - [AD 99-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-06-15) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 407. Effective Apr 22, 1999 - [AD 96-21-12 PL](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-21-12-PL) (historical): Placard -- Inflight Engine Shut-downs · Bell Helicopter Textron 407 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6 in force) - [SAIB SW-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-20): Air Conditioning System Wiring. Issued Aug 13, 2015 - [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-05-70](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-70): . Issued Jul 21, 2005 - [SAIB SW-04-92](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-92): . Issued Sep 30, 2004 - [SAIB SW-10-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42) (historical): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 5, 2010 ## 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 CEN17LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA174), May 2, 2017: Bell 407 (N457PH), Venice, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight separation of the tip block from the tail rotor blade due to an inadequate blade repair, which resulted in a rotor imbalance sufficient to crack the gearbox attachment studs and gearbox… - [NTSB FTW04FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA029), Dec 1, 2003: Bell 407 (N457PH), High Island 573, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly. ## 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 20170502005009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170502005009A), May 2, 2017: Bell 407 (N457PH), Boothville, LA, Substantial damage. A Bell 407 helicopter was enroute to an offshore location . At approximately three (3) minutes after takeoff on the first flight of the day, the pilot heard a… - [Accident 20031201033579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031201033579A), Dec 1, 2003: Bell 407 (N457PH), Galveston, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) At approximately 08:15 the pilot departed gulf platform high island 573 in route for high island 264. Approximately 3 to 4 minutes later the dispatcher… ## Service difficulty reports (128, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. - [SDR HEER20170502215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEER20170502215), May 2, 2017: BLOCK. SEPARATED. LANDED DUE TO SEVERE VIBRATION. TAIL ROTOR BLADE TIP BLOCK CAME OFF OF BLADE. MOUNT STUDS BROKEN ON TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX. MOUNT CASTING CRACKED. - [SDR HEER20170120831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEER20170120831), Jan 20, 2017: BEARING. SPALLED. ENGINE REMOVED FOR NR 5 BEARING UPGRADE. THE BEARING EXHIBITED SPALLING OF OUTER RACE AT SPLIT. REPLACED THE BEARING. - [SDR HEER20150819590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEER20150819590), Aug 19, 2015: BEARING. SPALLED. ENGINE REMOVED 7-31-15 DUE TO METAL IN OIL. CAUSE DETERMINED TO BE TURBINE NR 5 BEARING SPALLING ON OUTER RACE. PART SUBMITTED FOR MFG WARRANTY CREDIT ON FAA 14 - [SDR HEER20150409001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEER20150409001), Apr 9, 2015: BEARING. SPALLED. ENGINE REMOVED 3-20-15 DUE TO METAL IN OIL. NR 5 BEARING EXHIBITS SEVERELY SPALLED BALLS, OUTER RACE AND DAMAGED SEPERATOR. INSTALLED NEW N R5 BEARING. PART WIL - [SDR HEEA087499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087499), Jun 12, 2003: SHAFT. MAKING METAL. METAL PARTICLES IN GREASE ON FRONT BEARING. REPLACED BEARING 407-340-339-101, S/N ZV10970 DUE TO ROUGH; BEARING 407-340-339-101, S/N ZV10935 DUE TO ROUGH. REPAI - [SDR HEEA087490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087490), Jun 12, 2003: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. GPS CONTROL UNIT WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE COMMANDS. SENT TO OUTERLINK FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA087459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087459), Jun 12, 2003: FUEL NOZZLE. INTERMITTENT. FUEL NOZZLE HAS INTERMITTENT DELAYED STARTS. REPLACED FUEL NOZZLE. - [SDR HEEA087455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087455), Jun 12, 2003: IGNITION LEAD. INTERMITTENT. INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEM. REPLACED IGNITER. - [SDR HEEA087431](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087431), Jun 12, 2003: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. LEFT FUEL TRANSFER LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SWITCH IS TURNED OFF. - [SDR HEEA087416](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087416), Jun 11, 2003: DISC PACK. CRACKED. AFT COUPLING DISK PACK CRACKED. - [SDR HEEA087329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087329), Jun 11, 2003: BEARING. SCORED. T/R DRIVESHAFT BEARING SURFACE SCORED. REPLACED. - [SDR HEEA087327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087327), Jun 11, 2003: BEARING. VIBRATION. HIGH FREQ VIBRATION. BEARING ROUGH. REPLACED BEARING 407040339101, S/N ZV12038 DUE TO ROUGH. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA087326](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087326), Jun 11, 2003: DRIVE SHAFT. WORN. WORN BEARING MOUNT SURFACE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA087294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087294), Jun 11, 2003: BEARING. WORN. WORN DAMPER BEARING. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA087029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087029), Jun 4, 2003: FREEWHEEL UNIT. VIBRATES. HIGH FREQ VIBRATION. REPLACED BEARING 406-040-532-103, S/N 0507 DUE TO WEAR LINE ON ROLLERS AND ROUGH; SEAL 214-040-841-101 DUE TO LEAKING. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA087015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087015), Jun 4, 2003: LEVER. WORN. WORN BUSHINGS. REPLACED 4 EACH BUSHINGS 406310406101 DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA087014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087014), Jun 4, 2003: LEVER. WORN. WORN BUSHINGS. REPLACED 4 EACH BUSHINGS 406310406-101 DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA086931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086931), Jun 3, 2003: TRUNNION. WORN. TAIL ROTOR TRUNNION SPINDLES ARE WORN. TO BE SENT TO MFG. - [SDR HEEA087852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087852), May 23, 2003: SHAFT. SCORED. SCORED SURFACE ON BEARING. REPLACED BEARING 407040339101 DUE TO SCORED SURFACE; SHAFT 407-040-330-101, S/N A2193 DUE TO WORN SHAFT JOURNAL; ADAPTER 406-040-328- - [SDR HEEA087853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087853), May 22, 2003: SHAFT. SCORED. SCORED SURFACE ON BEARING. REPLACED BEARING 407-040-339-101, S/N ZV1109 DUE TO SCORED SURFACE; SHAFT 407-040-330-101, S/N A2193 DUE TO WORN SHAFT JOURNAL; ADAPT - [SDR HEEA084389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084389), Feb 12, 2003: ANTENNA. DAMAGED. WOULD NOT RECEIVE ANY SIGNAL. - [SDR HEEA083755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083755), Jan 15, 2003: BLEED VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. ANTI ICE LIGHT ILLUMINATES DURING START. REPLACED BLEED VALVE. - [SDR HEEA083618](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083618), Jan 14, 2003: GPS. MALFUNCTIONED. GPS RECEIVER LOSES MEMORY. FOUND BATTERY VOLTAGE GOOD. REPLACED BAD MESSAGE BUTTON BACKLIGHT BULB AND BAD BUTTONS. BENCH CHECK GOOD. - [SDR HEEA080242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080242), Jun 27, 2002: BLADE. DELAMINATED. DELAMINATION ON BOTTOM OF BLADE NEAR TRIM TAB. - [SDR HEEA079983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079983), Jun 10, 2002: TRANSCEIVER. WEAK. VHF WEAK. FOUND S501 SWITCH AND DS501 BULB BAD. REPLACED AND REPAIRED. ADJUSTED SIDETONE. BENCH CHECK GOOD. - [SDR HEEA079947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079947), Jun 3, 2002: STEP. CORRODED. FLIGHT STEP CORRODED AROUND BOLT HOLES. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA079931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079931), Jun 3, 2002: TRANSCEIVER. MALFUNCTIONED. TRANSCEIVER SQUAWK WAY OFF. - [SDR HEEA079228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079228), May 24, 2002: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. ENGINE EXHAUST STACK CRACKED. - [SDR HEEA079189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079189), May 23, 2002: SOLENOID VALVE. LEAKING. EMERGENCY FLOAT BOTTLE SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING. - [SDR HEEA079042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079042), May 15, 2002: BEARING. ROUGH. ROUGH BEARING ON COOLER BLOWER ASSY. - [SDR HEEA079023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079023), May 15, 2002: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. ENGINE OIL TEMP INDICAOTR RECEIVED FROM STOCK AND WOULD NOT INDICATE OIL PRESSURE. - [SDR HEEA078990](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078990), May 15, 2002: SOLENOID VALVE. LEAKING. EMERGENCY FLOAT BOTTLE SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING. - [SDR HEEA078953](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078953), May 15, 2002: LINE. CORRODED. OIL LINE HAS CORROSION UNDER SLEEVE AT FITTING. - [SDR HEEA078951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078951), May 15, 2002: LINE. CORRODED. OIL LINE HAS CORROSION UNDER SLEEVE AT FITTING. - [SDR HEEA078911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078911), May 13, 2002: SENSOR. MALFUNCTIONED. WARNING HORN ACTIVATED AT 100 PERCENT NR. - [SDR HEEA078908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078908), May 13, 2002: HOSE. COLLAPSED. FUEL HOSE COLLAPSED. - [SDR HEEA078903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078903), May 13, 2002: STRAP. WORN. MLG STRAP WORN AND CHAFED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA078902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078902), May 13, 2002: SHAFT. PEELING. PAINT PEELING FROM SHAFT. - [SDR HEEA078901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078901), May 13, 2002: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. EXHAUST STACK IS CRACKED. - [SDR HEEA078802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078802), May 7, 2002: THERMOSWITCH. DAMAGED. MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX THERMOSWITCH DAMAGED, STUD TURNS FREELY IN HOUSING. - [SDR HEEA078523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078523), Mar 25, 2002: HOSE. KINKED. HOSE KINKED. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA078408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078408), Mar 22, 2002: STEP. CORRODED. CORRODED AROUND BOLT HOLES. SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA078403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078403), Mar 22, 2002: FRAME. CORRODED. LOWER SEAT FRAME SUPPORT AROUND INSERTS HEAVILY CORRODED. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FRAME. - [SDR HEEA078390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078390), Mar 22, 2002: BEARING. WORN. ENGINE MOUNT BEARING WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA078381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078381), Mar 22, 2002: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. TAIL BOOM FIN IS SEPARATED AND CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA078376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078376), Mar 22, 2002: SHROUD. CRACKED. SHROUD COVER ALL CRACKED OUT. LEXAN COVER CRACKED AND PARTS MISSING. - [SDR HEEA078372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078372), Mar 22, 2002: SHAFT. WORN. COOLER BLOWER SHAFT HAS SPLINE WEAR. - [SDR HEEA078367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078367), Mar 22, 2002: MOUNT. DAMAGED. RUBBED IS UNBONDED FROM SHOCK MOUNT. - [SDR HEEA078366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078366), Mar 22, 2002: HOSE. KINKED. HYDRAULIC HOSE KINKED. - [SDR HEEA078364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078364), Mar 22, 2002: HOSE. KINKED. FUEL HOSE KINKED. All 128: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N457PH/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (326, first 50) 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 (Bell 407) - [STC SR00222DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00222DE): Installation of a vapor cycle air conditioning system. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00275DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00275DE): Installation of emergency medical interior system. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00368SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00368SE): Installation of a color video camera on either the left, right or both horizontal stabilizers. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00643SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00643SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Video System. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR12375NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12375NY): Demonstration of Aircraft Equipment Configurations Tolerance to Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) in Part 27 Aircraft in accordance with the FAA-approved Rotorcraft Equipment Compatibility List (RECL). Kilroy Aviation, LLC - [STC SR04464NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04464NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc - [STC SR00521SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00521SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Audio System. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR02301SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02301SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 - 14 VDC Power Converter. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR02445SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02445SE): Installation of P178 Failsafe Audio Mixer. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR12385IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12385IB): Utility Basket Kit Installation. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR11898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11898NY): Installation of Outerlink Corporation Air IP system. Sterling Helicopter - [STC SR00279DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00279DE): Installation of Dual Aeronautical Accessories Nightscanner Searchlights. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR12092IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12092IB): Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets. ICARUS AERO INC - [STC SR12037DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12037DE): Installation of a Camera Mount. Century Helicopters Inc - [STC SR04845NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04845NY): Installation of a Helifab East Equipment Mount. Helifab East LLC - [STC SR04842NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04842NY): Installation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS). Sterling Helicopter - [STC SR11869SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11869SE): Installation of Mechanical Specialties, LLC Human External Cargo (HEC) and non-HEC Hook System. Mechanical Specialties LLC - [STC SR04047NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04047NY): Installation of a GPMS Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System (CMS). GPMS International Inc - [STC SR00532SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00532SE): Installation of Certified Technology quick release door pins. Certified Technology - [STC SR02827LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02827LA): Installation of Aerocraft's Bell 407 Slide Pull Kit (ARC-B407SP). Aerocraft Incorporated - [STC SR04548CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04548CH): Installation of Appareo Systems AIRS-400 Flight Monitoring System. Appareo Systems - [STC SR00425SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00425SE): Installation of a satellite phone. Turbolyft USA Corporation - [STC SR00182IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00182IB): Installation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s). Horizon Design Services Ltd - [STC SR00891LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00891LA): Installation of aft utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC - [STC SR00936LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00936LA): Installation of two-inch lift blocks. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC - [STC SR01688LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01688LA): Installation of Aero Pacific Belly Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC - [STC SR00335DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00335DE): Installation of snow pads. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00611DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00611DE): Installation of a ram air vent control cable kit in. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00682DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00682DE): Installation of Augmented Reality System. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR03474CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03474CH): Installation of Heli-Preheat Kit, p/n TSHB407-3083-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc - [STC SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SR00011DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00011DE): Installation of a monitor mount assembly to mount a video monitor. (206B S/N 914 and subs). Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00334DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00334DE): Installation of pneumatic door openers. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00338DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00338DE): Installation of anti-torque extension adjustment system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00349DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00349DE): Installation of a searchlight. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00449DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00449DE): Installation of removable dual pedal system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00486DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00486DE): Installation of mounting hardware in accordance with Paravion Technology Master Drawing List DL-407LS-100, Revision N/C, dated April 01, 2002, FAA approved dated January 27, 2003 or later FAA approved revision, and approval for the aircraft to be operated by a single pilot from the left crew seat. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00654DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00654DE): Installation of Rotary Latch Seat Belts. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00025DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00025DE): Installation of a shelf panel. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00344DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00344DE): Installation of external mirror. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00348DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00348DE): Installation of an infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00574DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00574DE): Installation of 407FL-100 FADEC/Check Instrument Auxiliary Annunciation System. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00365BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00365BO): Installation of an Outerlink SATCOM Communications and Flight Data Monitoring System KIT B206-SAT-100 or KIT B407-SAT-100. Outerlink Corporation - [STC SR09424RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09424RC): Installation of an OuterLink Automatic Flight Following System and optional Electronic Flight Bag provisions in accordance with OuterLink Corporation Master Installation List NL462065004, Revision J, dated June 29, 2007, or later FAA-approved revision. Outerink Corporation - [STC SR03948NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03948NY): Installation of Frameless Crew Seat Cushion. HELIFAB East LLC - [STC SR04669NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04669NY): Installation of Human External Cargo Y-Rope and Long-Line Kit. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR04546AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04546AT): Installation of a Mission Console. Southeast Aerospace Incorporated - [STC SR09441RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09441RC): Installation of Articulating Medical Litter. Helifab Inc - [STC SR04458NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04458NY): Astronics (Max-Viz) 1200 or 1400 EVS Installation. Avio Design Group Inc All 326: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N457PH/stcs.md ## Related - Other Bell 407 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/aircraft.md - The Allison 250 SER 250HP engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-ser-250hp.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.