# N5259N: 1997 Bell 407

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407) (registry code 1182206, 7 seats)
- Engine: [Allison 250-C47 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c47-series) (registry code 03029)
- 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: 53192
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: April 21, 1998
- Certificate issued: May 22, 1998
- Expires: May 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A69F21
- Registered owner: [Bex Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEX%20INC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5259N
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5259N

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-C47 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 49 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-C47 series)

- [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 98-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-10-03): Hydromechanical Unit · Rolls-Royce 250-C47B. Effective May 26, 1998
- [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

### 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
- [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
- [AD 97-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-21-09) (historical): Engine Main Electrical Harness Assembly · 250-C47B. Effective Dec 3, 1997
- [AD 96-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-24-09) (historical): Engine Main Electrical Harness Assembly · 250-C47B. Effective Nov 25, 1996

## Information bulletins (advisory) (8 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 NE-06-52](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-52): . Issued Jul 6, 2006
- [SAIB NE-06-12R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-12R1): . Issued Jan 13, 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 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA145), May 22, 2001: Bell Helicopter 407 (N5259N), Schoolcraft, MI, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20010522010809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010522010809A), May 22, 2001: Bell 407 (N5259N), Schoolcraft, MI, No damage. (.19)On may 22, 2001, at 1700 eastern daylight time, a Bell 407, N5259N, was involved in a ground accident after landing on private property in Schoolcraft,…

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Bell 407 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Bell 407: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-407/stcs.md
- The Allison 250-C47 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c47-series.md

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