# N6160Y: 1992 Bell 206L-3 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3) (registry code 1182108, 7 seats) - Engine: [Rolls-Royce 250-C30P](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c30p) (registry code 54013) - 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: 51609 - Year built: 1992 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: August 7, 2017 - Certificate issued: March 16, 2017 - Expires: March 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A80777 - Registered owner: [Gm Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GM%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC) - Location: [Broussard, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Broussard) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 30.1347° N, 91.9273° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 70518, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6160Y - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y 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): 70 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell 206L-3) - [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 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 2023-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-05): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective May 19, 2023 - [AD 2022-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-08): Main Rotor Blades · Main rotor blade assembly P/N 20633000-101 (Van Horn STC SR02684LA). Effective Dec 23, 2022 - [AD 2022-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-04): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A) and 6 more. Effective Dec 23, 2022 - [AD 2021-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-15): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 with STC SH2750NM. Effective Jan 18, 2022 - [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 2021-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-06): Tail Rotor Drive · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 27, 2021 - [AD 2021-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-08): Fuel Quantity Sensor · Bell Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jun 11, 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 2017-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-04): Tension Torsion Strap · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2017 - [AD 2015-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-02): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4. Effective Jul 14, 2015 - [AD 2014-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-02): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Mar 7, 2014 - [AD 2013-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-25-10): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jan 31, 2014 - [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 2013-18-06](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 2013-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-01): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Feb 7, 2013 - [AD 2012-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-12-11): Engine EFT/TOT Indicating System · Supplemental lighting system (Aviation Specialties Unlimited STC SR01383SE). Effective Jul 24, 2012 - [AD 2012-02-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-51): Main rotor blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective May 4, 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 96-18-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-05-R1): Tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Dec 21, 2010 - [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 2008-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-03): Tailboom attachment · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2007-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-06): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Feb 13, 2007 - [AD 2005-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-03): Tail rotor blade (blade) root doublers (doublers) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Nov 21, 2005 - [AD 2004-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-13): Magnetic brake assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Dec 7, 2004 - [AD 2003-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-14): Chip detector · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Aug 12, 2003 - [AD 2002-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-07): Tailboom skins · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jan 27, 2003 - [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 2001-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-03): Raised Forging Boss · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Mar 9, 2001 - [AD 99-17-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-19): Mast And Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Sep 24, 1999 - [AD 95-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-11-14): Crosstubes · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Jun 30, 1995 - [AD 95-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-06): Fuel Valve Switch · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Jun 8, 1995 - [AD 94-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-24-11): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1995 - [AD 94-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-20-03): Main Rotor Hub Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 4 more. Effective Oct 11, 1994 - [AD 94-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-02): Swashplate Support Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Sep 28, 1994 - [AD 94-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-15-07): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 1994 - [AD 92-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-12): Transmission Failure · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Apr 13, 1992 - [AD 92-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-05): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Feb 5, 1992 - [AD 90-13-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-13-01-R1): Tail Rotor Blade Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B, 206L, 206L-1 and 1 more. Effective Oct 17, 1991 - [AD 89-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-13): Horizontal Stabilizer · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Oct 15, 1991 - [AD 90-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-21-03): Tail Rotor Blade Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Aug 14, 1991 - [AD 91-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-03-12): Emergency Float Bags · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Feb 28, 1991 - [AD 88-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-23-03): Tail Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 25, 1989 - [AD 78-11-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-02-R1): Rotor Blade Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Dec 15, 1988 - [AD 87-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-11): Main Rotor Mast Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Aug 8, 1988 - [AD 87-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-15-01): Stabilizer Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Aug 6, 1987 ### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce 250-C30P) - [AD 2018-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-01): Turbine Governor · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C18, 250-C18A and 24 more. Effective Aug 16, 2018 - [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 98-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-28): Main Fuel Control Bellows · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 36 more. Effective Jan 7, 1999 - [AD 96-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-01): Superior Air Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Bearings · Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, 250-B17F, 250-B17F/1 and 17 more. Effective Sep 26, 1996 - [AD 88-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-01): Fuel Controls · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1989 - [AD 88-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-07-06): Gas Producer Support Pressure Oil Tube Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30M, 250-C30P and 2 more. Effective Mar 30, 1988 - [AD 86-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-13): External Splines · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30 and 9 more. Effective Dec 3, 1986 - [AD 86-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-12): Gas Producer Turbine Rotor · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30G, 250-C30G/2 and 7 more. Effective Oct 3, 1986 - [AD 85-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-07-R1): Outer Combustion Case Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C and 10 more. Effective Aug 15, 1986 - [AD 85-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-08): Compressor Mount Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30 and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986 - [AD 84-24-54 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-24-54-R2): Gas Producer Turbine Rotor · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30P, 250-C30R (T703-AD-700) and 1 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986 - [AD 81-13-12 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-13-12-R1): 4th Stage Turbine Nozzle Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30P and 250-C30S. Effective Sep 26, 1983 - [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 - [AD 79-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-06): Accessory Drive Gearbox · Rolls-Royce 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C and 10 more. Effective Jan 11, 1980 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 2021-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 and 7 more. Effective Jan 27, 2022 - [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 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 2004-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-08) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 2004 - [AD 99-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-12) (historical): Tailboom Skin For Cracks Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jul 9, 1999 - [AD 96-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-05) (historical): Tailboom Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Sep 16, 1996 - [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 All 79: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (7 in force) - [SAIB SW-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-19-05): Tail Rotor Drive System, Spline Damage. Issued Apr 4, 2019 - [SAIB SW-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-02): Loss of Hardware Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Couplings. Issued Nov 2, 2017 - [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-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-24): . Issued Dec 22, 2004 - [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 None matched to N6160Y. ## 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, 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. - [Incident 19990412020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990412020519I), Apr 12, 1999: Bell 206L3 (N6160Y), Grand Isle, LA, Minor damage. (-5)The pilot failed to maintain proper rotor clearance from a stationary object while in a hover. The main rotor blades struck the main rotor blade of a… ## Service difficulty reports (56, 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 HEEA116944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA116944), Aug 20, 2007: COMPRESSOR. STALLED. PILOT REPOSITIONED THE AIRCRAFT FROM THE AIRFIELD TO A HELIPAD AT CUSTOMER'S LOCATION. DURING TAKEOFF TO A HOVER AT THAT LOCATION, PILOT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NO - [SDR HEEA087252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087252), Jun 10, 2003: LATCH. BROKEN. ONE LATCH ON STRAP IS BROKEN. REPLACED LIFE VEST. - [SDR HEEA085059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085059), Feb 28, 2003: COVER. DETERIORATED. FLOAT COVER IS TORN AND DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA085058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085058), Feb 28, 2003: COVER. DETERIORATED. FLOAT COVER IS TORN AND DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA085057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085057), Feb 28, 2003: FLOAT. FAILED. FLOAT BAG ASSY FAILED PRESSURE TEST. - [SDR HEEA085056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA085056), Feb 28, 2003: FLOAT. LEAKING. DURING PRESSURE TESTING FLOAT BAG LEAKED THROUGH AFT SEAM. - [SDR HEEA084471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084471), Feb 13, 2003: RELAY. MALFUNCTIONED. RELAY MALFUNCTIONED, WARNING HORN NOISE, ANTI COLLISION LIGHT WAS BLINKING AND CAUTION PANEL LIGHT ON. FOUND BATTERY SWITCH OFF. CYCLED BATTERY SWITCH TWICE WIT - [SDR HEEA084459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084459), Feb 13, 2003: TACH GENERATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. ROTOR INDICATOR NEEDLE FLUCTUATES AND SOMETIMES FALLS TO ZERO. LOW ROTOR LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA084444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084444), Feb 13, 2003: BEARING. CORRODED. GRIP SEAL LEAKING GREASE. REPLACED BEARING 206011118001 DUE TO CORROSION ON ROLLER AND RETAINER 206011129003 DUE TO WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083407), Jan 9, 2003: BATTERY. WEAK. MAIN BATTERY WEAK. - [SDR HEEA083387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083387), Jan 9, 2003: FUEL NOZZLE. FAILED. ENGINE WOULD NOT LIGHT OFF FOR STARTING. FOUND FUEL FLOW WOULD NOT FLOW THROUGH FUEL NOZZLE. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083329), Jan 9, 2003: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. N1 HUNG AT 20 PERCENT N1 AND COULD NOT BE INCREASED. SECOND ATTEMPT, START WAS NORMAL. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083306), Jan 9, 2003: BLEED VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER LANDING AND TAKE OFF, TOT INCREASED 30 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES RETURNED TO NORMAL THAN RAN 30 DEGREES HIGHER THAN NORMAL. REPLACED WI - [SDR HEEA083176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083176), Jan 8, 2003: SUPPORT. LEAKING. MAIN ROTOR AFT SUPPORT LEAKING. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083173), Jan 8, 2003: BUSHING. WORN. MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION MOUNT BUSHINGS WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083165](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083165), Jan 8, 2003: RESTRAINT. WORN. TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT WORN. REPAIRED. - [SDR HEEA083139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA083139), Jan 8, 2003: RESTRAINT. STICKING. MAIN ROTOR FLAP RESTRAINT STICKING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA079487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079487), May 28, 2002: SKID. CORRODED. SKID TUBE HAS CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS. SCRAPPED. - [SDR HEEA076835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076835), Oct 18, 2001: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DEAD. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BATTERY. - [SDR HEEA073625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073625), Jun 18, 2001: INDICATOR. FAILED. UNRELIABLE AT LOW RPM DURING STARTS. - [SDR HEEA073576](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073576), Jun 18, 2001: ROD. WORN. WORN BEARING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSY. - [SDR HEEA073563](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073563), Jun 18, 2001: BELLCRANK. WORN. PIVOT BUSHING WORN AND BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY. - [SDR HEEA072902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072902), May 1, 2001: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA072635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072635), Apr 17, 2001: TRANSPONDER. FAILED. WILL NOT COME ON. - [SDR HEEA072564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072564), Apr 11, 2001: LEAD. SHORTED. ONE OF THE FOUR TANGS ON B RECEPTACLE END BROKEN. - [SDR HEEA072512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072512), Apr 11, 2001: SEAL. LEAKING. OIL LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT SEAL. REPLACED TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP. - [SDR HEEA072508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA072508), Apr 11, 2001: INDICATOR. PRECESSES. PILOT REPORTS THAT AFTER INSTRUMENT SLOWLY STARTED TO PRECESS THE CARD WAS CORRECTED AND INSTRUMENT FROZE UP IN WINGS LEVEL AND NOSE ON HORIZON POSITION. REPLAC - [SDR HEEA071960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA071960), Apr 3, 2001: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. INOPERATIVE - NO FLASH ON STROBE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR HEEA063153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA063153), Jul 29, 1999: CYLINDER. LEAKING. CYLINDER LEAKING. - [SDR HEEA062878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062878), Jul 13, 1999: SPLINES. WORN. FUEL PUMP HAD WORN DRIVE SHAFT SPLINES AND GEAR SPLINES. - [SDR HEEA060673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060673), Feb 16, 1999: REGULATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON-LINE. ADJUSTED VOLTAGE TO 28 VOLTS GENERATOR OUTPUT - REGULATOR WILL NOT CLOSE LINE CONTROL RELAY. - [SDR HEEA060478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060478), Feb 9, 1999: VANE. MISMANUFACTURED. RECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: MEASURED .009 INCH OUT OF ROUND ON VANE ASSEMBLY. - [SDR HEEA060475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060475), Feb 4, 1999: VANE. MISMANUFACTURED. RECEIVING INSPECTION REVEALED: MEASURED .009 INCH OUT OF ROUND ON VANE ASSEMBLY INSIDE DIAMETER. - [SDR HEEA060432](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060432), Jan 28, 1999: STARTER. FAILED. STARTER/GENERATOR WILL NOT COME ON LINE DURING SHUT DOWN. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND STARTER/GENERATOR WAS INOPERATIVE. - [SDR HEEA060141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA060141), Jan 22, 1999: TRANSCEIVER. MALFUNCTIONED. DIGITS FADE IN AND OUT. - [SDR HEEA0015140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015140), Jul 1, 1998: REGULATOR. INOPERATIVE. REGULATOR INOPERATIVE, FALLS OFF LINE. - [SDR HEEA0013214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0013214), Mar 4, 1998: ACTUATOR. FAILED. ACTUATOR INOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT MOTOR. - [SDR HEEA0012442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012442), Jan 5, 1998: INDICATOR. FAILED. INDICATOR WAS REMOVED FROM BOWL AND CLEANED. INSTALLED INDICATOR BACK ON BOWL, TESTED AND INDICATOR STILL DIDN'T WORK. - [SDR HEEA0012023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0012023), Nov 18, 1997: FLEXURE. DETERIORATED. FLEXURE RUBBER DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA0011687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011687), Oct 22, 1997: SHELL. DEBONDED. SHELL DENTED AND SEPARATED. - [SDR HEEA0011445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011445), Oct 10, 1997: FIN ASSY. CORRODED. FIN ASSY SKIN CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AT THIS STATION. - [SDR HEEA0011348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011348), Oct 9, 1997: STABILIZER ASSY. SEPARATED. STABILIZER ASSY SEPARATED AT OUTER EDGES. - [SDR HEEA0011347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011347), Oct 9, 1997: ELEVATOR ASSY. CORRODED. ELEV ASSY CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA0011346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011346), Oct 9, 1997: ELEVATOR ASSY. CORRODED. ELEV ASSY CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA0011322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011322), Oct 8, 1997: FLEXURE. DETERIORATED. FLEXURE ELASTOMER DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA0011320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011320), Oct 8, 1997: FLEXURE. DETERIORATED. FLEXURE ELASTOMER DETERIORATED. - [SDR HEEA0011187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011187), Oct 2, 1997: ACTUATOR. FAILED. ACTUATOR WILL NOT MOTOR IN EITHER DIRECTION. - [SDR HEEA0011124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0011124), Sep 30, 1997: FIN ASSY. GROOVED. FIN ASSY GROOVED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA0010990](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010990), Sep 15, 1997: TRANSCEIVER. FAILED. TRANSCEIVER NO REPLY, NO TRANSMIT. PERFORMED PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, VERIFIED NO TRANSMIT. REPLACED V101 CAVITY OSCILLATOR, RE - [SDR HEEA0010439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010439), Jul 10, 1997: TORQUEMETER. ERRATIC. TORQUE METER ERRATIC AT HIGH TORQUE, READINGS BOUNCE. All 56: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (470, 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 206L-3) - [STC SH2750NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2750NM): Installation of a Freon type cabin air conditioning system with engine-driven compressor. 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 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 SR02684LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02684LA): Installation of main rotor blade assembly P/N 20633000-101. Van Horn Aviation LLC - [STC SH2617SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2617SO): Installation of a hat rack safety net assembly, P/N 206-432. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR11898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11898NY): Installation of Outerlink Corporation Air IP system. Sterling Helicopter - [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 SR02809SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02809SE): Installation of Isolair Inc. Spray System model 3900-206L. Isolair Inc - [STC SR00532SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00532SE): Installation of Certified Technology quick release door pins. Certified Technology - [STC SH3761SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3761SW): Installation of enlarged instrument panel. Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA LLC - [STC SR00853DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00853DE): Installation of Fibrotek survey stinger. Upper Limit Aviation - [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 SR01688LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01688LA): Installation of Aero Pacific Belly Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC - [STC SR04637CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04637CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel. Airwolf Aerospace LLC - [STC SH1244SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1244SO): Fabrication and installation of camera mount and photographer's seat. Ephraim Nowak - [STC SH1661SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1661SO): Fabrication and installation of wind sceen. Ephraim Nowak - [STC SH3899NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3899NM): Installation of cabin accessory steps. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SH5220NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5220NM): Installation of Freon air conditioning system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SH5231NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5231NM): Installation of external pod, camera mount, and 12 volt power provision. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00106DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00106DE): Installation and provisions for a nose mounted mini-video camera system and controls. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00196DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00196DE): Installation of quick-mount snow pads. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00326DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00326DE): Installation of stabilized camera system. 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 SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SR00010DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00010DE): Installation of anti-torque pedal extensions. Dart Aerospace USA 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 SR00159DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00159DE): Installation of Spectrolab SX-16 searchlight under cargo compartment. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00449DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00449DE): Installation of removable dual pedal system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00516DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00516DE): Installation of mounting hardware. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00654DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00654DE): Installation of Rotary Latch Seat Belts. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SH5243NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5243NM): Installation of hard point for mounting of a Forward Looking Infrared imaging unit or similar external gimbal. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00014DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00014DE): Installation of Inframetrics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00025DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00025DE): Installation of a shelf panel. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00033DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00033DE): Installation of an external mirror. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00169DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00169DE): Installation of a fuel cap hinge and hardware. (206B S/N 3567 and subsquent). Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00375DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00375DE): Installation of laser mapping system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00489DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00489DE): Installation of Paravion Technology PR-206SC-100 engine start counter system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00104DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00104DE): Installation of 6 large area cabin windows. DV Aviation Inc - [STC SR01980WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01980WI): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc All 470: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6160Y/stcs.md ## Related - Other Bell 206L-3 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/aircraft.md - The Rolls-Royce 250-C30P engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c30p.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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