# N50RP: 2000 Bell 427 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell 427](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-427) (registry code 1182207, 8 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw207d) (registry code 52156) - Data sheets: [TCDS R00001RC](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/R00001RC) (Bell Textron Canada Limited), [TCDS E42NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E42NE) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 56008 - Year built: 2000 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: November 30, 2000 - Certificate issued: December 1, 2011 - Expires: December 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A6391C - Registered owners: [Penske Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENSKE%20CORP), [Penske Jet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PENSKE%20JET%20INC) - Location: [New Castle, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/New%20Castle) - Owner type: Corporation - Owner's area on the map: 39.6466° N, 75.6048° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19720, 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=50RP - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N50RP 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): 22 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell 427) - [AD 2025-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-25-01): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Textron Canada 427. Effective Jan 16, 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 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 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 2019-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-23-09): Empennage Structure · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427. Effective Jan 10, 2020 - [AD 2016-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-01): Engine and Transmission Lubrication System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427 and 429. Effective Oct 17, 2016 - [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 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 2012-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-07): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 and 427. Effective Aug 3, 2012 - [AD 2012-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-10-01): Rotorcraft tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427. Effective Jun 29, 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 2011-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-03-03): Tail Rotor Drive · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427. Effective Apr 14, 2011 - [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 2009-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-15): Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427. Effective Sep 8, 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 2003-04-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-14): Hydraulic Solenoid Tee Fitting and Tubes · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427. Effective Apr 4, 2003 - [AD 2003-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-12): Auxiliary Fin Assemblies and Limitations Section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 427. Effective Apr 4, 2003 ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D) - [AD 2013-03-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-21): Power turbine (PT) disks · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C and 5 more. Effective Mar 26, 2013 - [AD 2009-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-03-05): Compressor turbine (CT) disc bore · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2 and 5 more. Effective Mar 27, 2009 - [AD 2004-14-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-22): Automatic low-cycle- fatigue (LCF) · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B, PW206C, PW206E and 2 more. Effective Aug 3, 2004 ### 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 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 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 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB SW-15-20](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-15-20): Air Conditioning System Wiring. Issued Aug 13, 2015 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N50RP. ## NTSB investigations on N50RP not matched to an aircraft (1) 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 NYC83IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA252), Sep 21, 1983: de Havilland DHC-6 (N50RP), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N50RP. ## Reports on N50RP not matched to an aircraft (3) They name N50RP, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Incident 19830920066289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830920066289I), Sep 20, 1983: Dhav DHC6300 (N50RP), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Taxied behind a L1011 as it was starting engines. Jet blast blew aircraft up on a wing tip and blew out a tire. - [Incident 19810109007849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810109007849I), Jan 9, 1981: Dhav DHC6* (N50RP), Manchester, NH. Crew made precationary landing after detecting fuel fumes in cabin. Aft fuel cap found improperly installed. - [Incident 19801111083339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801111083339I), Nov 11, 1980: Dhav DHC6* (N50RP), Flushing, NY. Nr 2 engine indicated over torque on takeoff. Returned for landing. ## 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) (37) 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 427) - [STC SR00472DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00472DE): Installation of mounting hardware to support blade folding kit. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR01456LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01456LA): Installation of Concorde RG407 Batteries. Rotorcraft Support Inc - [STC SR02496LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02496LA): Installation of a single Garmin G500H system. Rotorcraft Support Inc - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR01935NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01935NY-D): Installation of a Honeywell Chadwick Model 15175 VXP System. Diagnostic Solution International LLC - [STC SR02622SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02622SE): Installation of Garmin G500H TXi Display System (Primary Flight Display (PDF), Multi-Function Display (MFD)). Garmin International Inc - [STC SR02124SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02124SE): Installation functionality. of Data Garmin Required: transponders: (1) Garmin GTX Master 345/345R Drawing with List ADS-B (MDL), Out and In 005-00734-A4, functionality;. Garmin International Inc - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR00821DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00821DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and in functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor and ADS-B In Receiver. Peregrine - [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02381AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02381AT): Installation of passenger sliding doors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR01296NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01296NY): Installation of Electronic News Gathering System. HAS Corporation - [STC SR02432NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02432NY-D): Installation Chelton FlightLogic Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS). Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation - [STC SR00418DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00418DE): Installation of cabin air conditioning system. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SR00419DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00419DE): Installation of cabin heater. Air Comm Corporation - [STC SR01813LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01813LA): Installation of Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kit. Apical Industries, Inc. dba Dart Aerospace - [STC SR01953NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01953NY-D): Installation of a Honeywell Chadwick Model 15175 VXP System. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SR02070AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02070AT): Manufacture of Baggage Floor Protector in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-98097, no revision, dated October 2, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-98091, no revision, dated July 27, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02071AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02071AT): Manufacture of Replacement Crew Window in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-98145, no revision, dated October 5, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-98111, no revision, dated July 20, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02072AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02072AT): Manufacture of replacement passenger window. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02074AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02074AT): Manufacture of Automatic Door Opener in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report AA-98109, no revision, dated October 30, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-98099, no revision, dated July 7, 1998, or Report AA-98100, no revision, dated August 14, 1998, or Report AA-98105, no revision, dated July 9, 1998, or later FAA approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02075AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02075AT): Manufacture of Folding maintenance Step Assembly in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-98066, no revision, dated October 1, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc Report AA-98082, no revision, dated September 16, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02076AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02076AT): Manufacture of Pre-Flight Step/Handle in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-98110, no revision, dated October 2, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-98098, no revision, dated July 7, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02077AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02077AT): Manufacture of Cyclic support Safety Cover. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02196AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02196AT): Manufacture of Flitestep /Floatstep in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-98149, Revision C, dated August 31, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-98150, Revision B, dated April 24, 2000, or installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-99093, Revision C, dated April 24, 2000, or installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-00011, Revision A, dated April 24, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02205AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02205AT): Tail Rotor Pedal Lockout Kit in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List AA-93088, Revision K, dated August 1, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. Installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-00052, Revision A, dated August 1, 2000, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02304AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02304AT): Cabin Floor Protectors manufactured. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02382AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02382AT): Installation of a cargo mirror in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. (AAI) Master Drawing List Report AA-98157, Revision A, dated November 20, 2000, or later FAA approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR09395RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09395RC): Installation of Supplemental Baggage Compartment Floor in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., Drawing List Report No. AA-03047, Revision A, dated September 4, 2003, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01266NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01266NY): Installation of Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS). Bristol Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR02287AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02287AK): Installation of Airglas, Inc., L2700-427 Ski Kit. Airglas Inc - [STC SR01666NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01666NY): Installation of Helipro Sliding Windows. ACROHelipro Global Services Inc - [STC SR01262NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01262NY): Installation of a FSI Ultra Media II, III, or Wescam camera and isolation mount. Helipro International - [STC SR01532NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01532NY): Installation of D427-659 bearpaws and skis. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR01520NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01520NY): Installation of bulkhead adapter assembly p/n 427-25-11-901-001. Helipro International ## Earlier aircraft with N50RP The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N50RP before. - [Cancelled 2005-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N50RP-2005-01-07): Beech 65-A90, S/N LJ-200, built 1966. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Lynchburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lynchburg) ## Related - Other Bell 427 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-427/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207D engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw207d.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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