# N567VF: 1966 Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H](https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-heavylift-helo-uh-1h) (registry code 118142G, 15 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming T53-L-13](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t53-l-13) (registry code 41551)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H3SO) (Richards Heavylift Helo Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 65-10016
- Year built: 1966
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, forest, other
- Airworthiness date: December 31, 2008
- Certificate issued: January 24, 2018
- Expires: January 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A742CC
- Registered owner: [Kash Helicopter Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KASH%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20LLC)
- Location: [Mount Vernon, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mount%20Vernon)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.3305° N, 88.9024° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 62864, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=567VF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N567VF

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): 31 in force

### Matched by airframe (Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H)

- [AD 2024-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-17): Rotorcraft flight control · Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N… (STC SR03408CH). Effective Oct 11, 2024
- [AD 2022-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-14): Main Rotor Gearbox · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 20 more. Effective Dec 27, 2022
- [AD 2022-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-12): Nose/Tail Landing Gear Structure/Axle · Replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664 (Dart Aerospace STC SR01298NY). Effective Nov 22, 2022
- [AD 2022-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-11): Main rotor blades · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 16, 2022
- [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-05): Main Rotor System · WSH HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L and 11 more. Effective Mar 16, 2022
- [AD 2021-26-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-16): Engine/Transmission Coupling · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H and SW205 (UH-1H). Effective Feb 25, 2022
- [AD 2021-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-14): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 39 more. Effective Aug 30, 2021
- [AD 2018-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-07): Main Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, UH-1F and 24 more. Effective Feb 1, 2018
- [AD 2016-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-23-09): Main Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, UH-1F and 24 more. Effective Dec 27, 2016
- [AD 2014-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-10): Tail Rotor Control System · JJASPP Engineering Services UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 35 more. Effective Mar 26, 2014
- [AD 2013-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-13-06): Main rotor head · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 10, 2013
- [AD 2013-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-13-14): Main Rotor Head · JJASPP Engineering Services UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective Jul 24, 2013
- [AD 2012-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-10): Main Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 28, 2012
- [AD 2012-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-12): Tail Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 4, 2012
- [AD 2010-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-14-12): Landing Gear System · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, UH-1H and 40 more. Effective Jul 23, 2010
- [AD 2006-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-05): Tail rotor (T/R) slider · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Oct 16, 2006
- [AD 2002-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-01): TT strap · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Nov 6, 2002
- [AD 2002-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-51): Tail Rotor (T/R) Grip · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Aug 19, 2002
- [AD 2002-01-31](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-31): Retirement Index Number (RIN) for Masts · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Mar 8, 2002
- [AD 2000-15-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-21-R1): Main Rotor Mast Assemblies · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective Nov 22, 2000
- [AD 99-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-25-12): Tailboom Vertical Fin Spar · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 31 more. Effective Jan 11, 2000
- [AD 99-07-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-15): Tail Rotor Yoke · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective May 3, 1999
- [AD 97-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-06): Tail Rotor Slider · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 32 more. Effective Feb 13, 1997
- [AD 96-12-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-26): Clean and Inspect Tail Rotor Blade · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996
- [AD 95-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-10-08): Tail Rotor Control System · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective May 26, 1995
- [AD 94-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-22-09): Tail Rotor Driveshaft · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Nov 22, 1994
- [AD 92-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-23-01): Main Rotor Pillow Blocks · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 10 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993
- [AD 90-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-10): Tail Rotor Grips · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, 204B and 33 more. Effective Oct 18, 1991
- [AD 89-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-12): Tail Rotor Hub Assembly · Overseas Aircraft Support 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 8 more. Effective Aug 15, 1990
- [AD 90-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-10-05): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron TH-1L, UH-1E, UH-1L and 17 more. Effective Jun 5, 1990

### Matched by engine (Lycoming T53-L-13)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2021-15-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-52) (historical): Main Rotor System · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 39 more. Effective Aug 13, 2021
- [AD 2000-22-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-51) (historical): Main Rotor Mast or Trunnion · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, HH-1K and 33 more. Effective Dec 26, 2000
- [AD 2000-08-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-53) (historical): Main Rotor System · AST UH-1F, HH-1K, TH-1F and 32 more
- [AD 97-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-20-09) (historical): Vertical fin spar · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, UH-1F and 33 more. Effective May 28, 1998
- [AD 97-20-09 PL](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-20-09-PL) (historical): Tailboom Vertical Fin Spar · California Department of Forestry UH-1F, UH-1F, TH-1F and 31 more
- [AD 80-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-09) (historical): Main Rotor Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1, 212 and 16 more. Effective Sep 15, 1980

## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force)

- [SAIB SW-18-29R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-29R1): Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure Failure. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB SW-12-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-38): Emergency Push Out  Window Retention. Issued Jul 30, 2012
- [SAIB SW-18-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-29) (historical): Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure Failure. Issued Oct 1, 2018

## 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 CEN23FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA340), Jul 31, 2023: Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H (N567VF), Oakdale, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA212), May 10, 2021: Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H (N567VF), Norris City, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter…

## 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 20230731014299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230731014299A), Jul 31, 2023: Richards Heavylift Helo Inc UH-1H (N567VF), Oakdale, IL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot was flying a UH-1H helicopter, spraying a cornfield. During a turnaround, the helicopter initiated a climbing left turn but suddenly turned right…
- [Accident 20210510023129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210510023129A), May 10, 2021: Richards Heavylift Helo Inc UH-1H (N567VF), Norris City, IL, Substantial damage. On 05/10/2021 at local time 1330 hrs. Outside Norris City,IL [privacy data omitted] a UH-1H ,s/n 65-10016 helicopter during a hot fueling procedure slid off…

## 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) (33)

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 (Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H)

- [STC SR12332SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12332SE): Installation of Mechanical Specialties, LLC Human External Cargo (HEC) and non-HEC Hook System. Mechanical Specialties, LLC
- [STC SR02796SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02796SE): Installation of Human External Cargo (HEC) system. Boost Systems LLC
- [STC SH8609SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8609SW): Fabrication of Isolair Eliminator II Model 4600-205 fire fighting system. Isolair Inc
- [STC SR01776SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01776SE): Fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the Isolair Helicopters, Inc., Model 9002 High Cross tubes. Isolair Inc
- [STC SR09176RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09176RC): Modification of the vertical fin spar. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC
- [STC SR09224RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09224RC): Modification of the lift beam on the Model UH-1H. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC
- [STC SR00713SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00713SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kit. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SR02475SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02475SE): Installation of a Tailboom Motion Detection System. Aircraft Structural Repair Inc
- [STC SR02492LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02492LA): Installation of a Helicopter Technology Company main rotor blade assembly. Helicopter Technology Co
- [STC SR02641SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02641SE): Installation of a Service Deck. Northwest Heli-Structures Inc
- [STC SR02070SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02070SE): Fabrication of Dart D205-770-011 Replacement Engine Mount Kit. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00929SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00929SE): Fabrication of tail boom mounted strakes. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR01039SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01039SE): Fabrication of tail boom mounted strakes in accordance with Master Drawing List Number BL-UH1H-01, Revision D, dated September 10, 2001, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved revision; and installation of this strake system. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR01470SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01470SE): Fabrication and Installation of Fast Fin System. BLR Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR03408CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03408CH): Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-204-310-101-101 or AA-204-310-101-103. Airwolf Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR02413LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02413LA): Installation of an AKV, Inc Exceedence and Trend Monitoring System kit P/N ETM1000. AKV Inc
- [STC ST04270AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04270AT): Install the VTOL ASSALT V3 Windscreen Laminate Kit. VTOL LLC
- [STC SR00767SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00767SE): Fabrication of Helipro spar replacement system. Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services USA Inc
- [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SR01742NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01742NY): Installation of extended height landing gear. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR01196LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01196LA): Installation of Honeywell (Lycoming) T53-L-703 engine to replace Honeywell (Lycoming) T53-L-13/13B/-13BA engine. Responsible ACO is Los Angeles, NM-L. Minuteman Aviation Inc
- [STC SR09257RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09257RC): Fabrication, modification, and installation of a new vertical fin spar in accordance with Global Helicopter Technology, Inc., Drawing number VTF-030-800, Revision D, dated March 26, 2001, or later FAA approved revision. Global Spar LLC
- [STC SR01497AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01497AT): Manufacture of Windows in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-97115, no revision, dated August 20, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Installation Instructions listed in that report. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR01812AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01812AT): Manufacture of Flitestep in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-97166, no revision, dated December 19, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-97087, Revision B, dated December 18, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR01922AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01922AT): Manufacture of Locking Door Handle. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR01923AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01923AT): Manufacture of Air Deflector. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR01924AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01924AT): Manufacture of Low Skid or High Skid Landing Gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR02545AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02545AT): Manufacture of Fast Rope Kit in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-99126-4Rev A dated June 14, 2001, or later FAA approved revision, and installation (structural provisions only) per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-98167-Rev E dated May 1, 2001, or later approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR01298NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01298NY): Installation of replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR00563NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00563NY): Installation of Skidtubes and associated saddles. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR00332NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00332NY): Installation of Avionics Specialties power analyzer and recorder no. SL17009 and SL17061. Aerosonic Corporation
- [STC SR01395NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01395NY): Installation of adjustable engine mount. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SR01218AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01218AT): Manufacture of Flitestep. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc

## Related

- Other Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-heavylift-helo-uh-1h/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming T53-L-13 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t53-l-13.md

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