# N727LA: Bell OH-58A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bell OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a) (registry code 1181579, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Allison T63 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series) (registry code 03031)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E2SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2SO) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 71-20721
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Restricted, agriculture and pest control, forest, other
- Airworthiness date: August 1, 2008
- Certificate issued: December 13, 2023
- Expires: December 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A9BE88
- Registered owner: [Smart James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMART%20JAMES%20T)
- Location: [Spurger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Spurger)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.6454° N, 94.1396° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77660, 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=727LA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727LA

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Allison T63 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bell OH-58A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Allison T63 series)

- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012
- [SAIB NE-02-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-31): . Issued Jun 10, 2002

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N727LA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N727LA.

## 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.

## Service difficulty reports on N727LA not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N727LA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR 20000504SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000504SH027), Apr 13, 2000: FRAME. CRACKED. RIGHT FRAME AT STA 870 BETWEEN STR 9R - STR 10R HAS CRACK ON FORWARD OUTBOARD FLANGE UNDER SPLICE PLATE. FOUND WITH ULTRASOUND INSPECTION. (X)

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (4)

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 engine (Allison T63 series)

- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists T6-320-A
- [STC SE1780NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1780NM): Installation of Precise Flight standby vacuum system (SVS III). Precise Flight Inc. Lists T6-320-A
- [STC SE09513SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE09513SC): Installation and usage of Exxon 20W50 Multigrade aircraft engine oil conforming to Exxon Oil Formulation WS-3013. Exxon Company USA. Lists T6-320-A
- [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co. Lists T6-320-A

## Related

- Other Bell OH-58A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a/aircraft.md
- The Allison T63 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-t63-series.md

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