# N61FU: 1967 Rotorcraft Development UH-1H

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Rotorcraft Development UH-1H](https://openairdocs.org/model/rotorcraft-development-uh-1h) (registry code 3741202, 15 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming T53-L-13B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t53-l-13b) (registry code 41220)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H13WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H13WE) (Midwest Aerospace TC LLC) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 67-19534
- Year built: 1967
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, forest, other, aerial surveying, patrolling
- Airworthiness date: May 15, 2023
- Certificate issued: May 8, 2023
- Expires: May 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A7ECF5
- Registered owner: [Air 1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%201%20LLC)
- Location: [Newark, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Newark)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7138° N, 75.7408° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19711, 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=61FU
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61FU

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 (Rotorcraft Development 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-13B)

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

None matched to N61FU.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N61FU.

## 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) (41)

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 (Rotorcraft Development UH-1H)

- [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 SR00143DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00143DE): Installation of an upgraded 42 degree Tail Rotor gearbox, P/N 212-040-003. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC
- [STC SR09167RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09167RC): Replacement of tail rotor control roller chain. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC
- [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 SH5707NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5707NM): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-088-03 or 200-088-04 (without Load Weight) or 200-089-03, -04, -05 or -06 (with Load Weight) cargo hook suspension systems. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SH5737NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5737NM): Replacement of Bell magnesium cargo hook bumper and ring Part Nos. 204-072-901-1 or -3, and 204-072-905-3, respectively, with Onboard bumper ring kit No. 210-092-00. Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 210-092-00 bumper ring kit. Onboard Systems International
- [STC SH5758NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5758NM): Fabrication of the Onboard Model 200-095-00 Multi-Channel Electrical Slip-Ring 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 SR02051LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02051LA): Installation of a VAn Horn Aviation Tail Rotor Blade. Van Horn Aviation LLC
- [STC SR01946SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01946SE): Installation of the Mechanical Specialties, Model UH606. Mechanical Specialties 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 SR00103SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00103SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation
- [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
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International

## Related

- Other Rotorcraft Development UH-1H aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/rotorcraft-development-uh-1h/aircraft.md
- The Lycoming T53-L-13B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-t53-l-13b.md

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