# N517SF: 1980 Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-ah-1-cobra) (registry code 1182155, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming T53L-703](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t53l-703) (registry code 41557)
- Serial number: 80-23517
- Year built: 1980
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: October 21, 2011
- Certificate issued: February 24, 2011
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: A67D06
- Registered owner: [Celebrate Freedom Foundation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CELEBRATE%20FREEDOM%20FOUNDATION%20INC)
- Location: [West Columbia, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/West%20Columbia)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 33.9392° N, 81.1445° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 29170, 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=517SF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N517SF

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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Lycoming T53L-703)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N517SF.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N517SF.

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Bell Helicopter Textron AH-1 COBRA aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-ah-1-cobra/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming T53L-703 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t53l-703.md

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