# N880SF: Bell 230 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Bell 230](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-230) (registry code 1182149, 11 seats) - Data sheets: [TCDS H9SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9SW) (Bell Textron Canada Limited) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 23024 - Type: Rotorcraft - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Certificate issued: May 19, 2025 - Expires: May 31, 2032 - Mode S code: AC1F6B - Registered owner: [Magnum Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUM%20AVIATION%20LLC) - Location: [Goff, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goff) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.6761° N, 95.9314° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 66428, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=880SF - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N880SF 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): 22 in force ### Matched by airframe (Bell 230) - [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 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 2016-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-17): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective May 31, 2016 - [AD 2013-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-02): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. 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 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 2010-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-12): Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 16, 2010 - [AD 2008-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-02): Main rotor hydraulic actuator support (support) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2008 - [AD 2008-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-16): Tail rotor pitch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. Effective Sep 15, 2008 - [AD 2008-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-01): Fuel valve switch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2006-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-14): Tail rotor counterweight bellcrank (bellcrank) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2005-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-03-10): Main rotor grip (grip) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Mar 18, 2005 - [AD 2004-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-07): Main rotor yoke (yoke) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Nov 9, 2004 - [AD 2003-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-07): main rotor pendulum · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective May 1, 2003 - [AD 2002-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-02): Right-hand upper fuel enclosure area · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 2001-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-52): Main Rotor Pendulum Weight Supports · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Oct 30, 2001 - [AD 2001-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-51): Main Rotor Hydraulic Actuator Support · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 2, 2001 - [AD 2000-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-10-14): Yoke Attachment Bolt · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Jun 26, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-15): Drive Pin · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Mar 14, 2000 - [AD 99-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-16-09): Vertical Fin Attachment Bolts · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. Effective Aug 24, 1999 - [AD 99-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-05): Main Rotor Flapping Bearing Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. Effective May 5, 1999 - [AD 96-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-15): Tail Rotor Blade · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996 ### 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 2010-19-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-51) (historical): Corrosion or a nonconforming piston rod · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Dec 9, 2010 - [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 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 2005-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-04-09) (historical): Tail rotor blades · 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 4, 2005 - [AD 2004-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-11) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jan 18, 2005 - [AD 2002-08-54](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-54) (historical): Main rotor grip assembly · 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Aug 21, 2002 ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## 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 CEN09IA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA618), Jul 1, 2009: Bell 230 (N880SF), Peoria, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The loss of the number one hydraulic system fluid and hydraulic pressure during cruise due to the failure of the bolts that secure the hydraulic pump's cover. - [NTSB CHI03IA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA293), Aug 20, 2003: Bell 230 (N880SF), Wilmington, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The material defect during the manufacture of the tail rotor counterweight bellcrank and the bellcrank's subsequent failure due to a fatigue fracture. ## 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. - [Incident 20111117027159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111117027159I), Nov 17, 2011: Bell 230 (N880SF), Springfield, IL, Minor damage. After landing at the heliport associated with memorial Medical center- Springfield, IL (54LL), the left main landing gear assembly broke through a grated roof… - [Incident 20090701020029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090701020029I), Jul 1, 2009: Bell 230 (N880SF), Peoria, IL, No damage. Pilot reported a hydraulic system failure and declared and emergency. The aircraft landed without incident at Peoria, IL (pia). This incident is closed with… ## Service difficulty reports (4) 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 O842010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842010F00000), Jul 28, 2010: STARTER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. GENERATOR WOULD NOT GO ON-LINE AFTER ENGINE START FOR RETURN FLIGHT BACK TO HOME BASE FROM HELIPAD AFTER PATIENT DROP-OFF. - [SDR O842009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842009F00000), Oct 22, 2009: BOLT. SHEARED. 2 BOLTS HOLDING THE BACK PUMP COVER ON, SHEARED AND ALLOWED ALL OF THE FLUID IN THE SYSTEM TO BE PUMPED OVERBOARD CAUSING A LOSS OF THE NR 1 HYD SYS. (K) - [SDR O84A115223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O84A115223), Apr 26, 2007: HANGER ASSY. WORN. FWD TAIL ROTOR HANGER BEARING FAILED. SAFETY STRAP WAS THE ONLY THING HOLDING DRIVESHAFT IN PLACE. PILOT AND CREW NOTICED A MOMENTARY KNOCKING NOISE AFTER NR 1 - [SDR O84A114543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O84A114543), Mar 19, 2007: STARTER GEN. UNSERVICEABLE. NR 1 GENERATOR FAILED IN CRUSE FLIGHT AND AFTER SHUTDOWN COULD NOT START NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO STARTER WOULD NOT MOTOR. ONE BRUSH WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED STAR ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (59, 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 230) - [STC SR00149DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00149DE-D): Installation of an Air Methods tail stinger attachment modification. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00235DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00235DE-D): Installation of an Articulating Patient Loading System (APLS). Air Methods LLC - [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 - [STC SR00121BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00121BO): Installation of OuterLink Corporation CP-2 SATCOM System. Outerlink Corporation - [STC SR02330AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02330AK): Installation of the Max-Viz® Enhanced Vision System (EVS) Models 1000/1500 and associated hardware. PECO Inc - [STC SR00018WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00018WI): Installation of Bendix/King EFS 40 four or two tube elctronic flight instrument system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SR00925DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00925DE): Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality. Peregrine - [STC SR00188DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00188DE): Installation of emergency medical interior configuration using a Lifeport PLUS unit. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00360DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00360DE): Installation of medical system. LifePort LLC - [STC SR09082RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09082RC): Installation of an air medical system. LifePort LLC - [STC SH8615SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8615SW): Installation of replacement passenger door windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8613SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8613SW): Installation of replacement roof skylight windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8614SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8614SW): Installation of replacement of opera picture windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8616SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8616SW): Installation of replacement chin bubble windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8632SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8632SW): Installation of replacement crew door windows. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SR02794CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02794CH): Installation of a an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF). Donaldson Company Inc - [STC SH8714SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8714SW): Installation of a Flight Vision, Inc. FV-2000 head-up display system. RSG Products - [STC SH8673SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8673SW): Tail skid modification. RSG Products - [STC SH5880SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5880SW): Installation of Sperry digital automatic flight control system SPZ-7000. RSG Products - [STC SH7939SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7939SW): Installation of a secondary stretcher. RSG Products - [STC SH7940SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7940SW): Installation of a primary litter carriage and stowage cabinet. Fort Worth - [STC SH7941SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7941SW): Installation of a secondary attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH8036SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8036SW): Installation of floor tracks for litter/equipment attachments. RSG Products - [STC SH8037SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8037SW): Installation of a tracking attendant seat. RSG Products - [STC SH8038SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8038SW): Installation of a dual pivot litter with cabinet. RSG Products - [STC SH8601SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8601SW): Installation of a Honeywell EDZ-705 four tube flight instrument system. RSG Products - [STC SR00457AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00457AT): Installation of interior trim parts. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01133AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01133AT): Manufacture of baggage floor protectors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01668AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01668AT): Manufacture of Crew Emergency Push Out Windows in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report AA-98035, no revision, dated March 23, 1998, and installation per Report AA-98032, no revision, dated February 26, 1998, or AA-98077, Revision A , dated August 12, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01545SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01545SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc - [STC SH8591SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8591SW): Installation of a Bendix King KLN 90 GPS navigation system. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09037RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09037RC): Installation of crew window. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09043RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09043RC): Installation approval of a Bendix/King KLN 90B Global Positioning System for IFR terminal and enroute operations. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09140RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09140RC): Installation of a Retractable Passenger Step. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09141RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09141RC): Installation of a Retractable Utility Step. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR00373NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00373NY): Installation of medical equipment bar. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SH2697SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2697SO): Installation of a Wire Strike Protection System Kit. Bristol Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR02342NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02342NY): Installation of any or all EMS Support Service Kits. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SH935GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH935GL): Installation of Shadin Company digital fuel flow indicator system. Shadin Company Inc - [STC SR00557DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00557DE): Installation of a Spectrolab SX-5 Starburst Searchlight. Air Methods Corporation - [STC SR00811NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00811NY): Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models. Technisonic Industries Limited - [STC SR01867NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01867NY): Installation of V1H easy load medical interior kits. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SH8592SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8592SW): Installation of a Bendix King RDS 82VP color radar. Heritage Aviation Ltd - [STC SR00574NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00574NY): Installation of ERDA Model 3000 or 3056 seat and seat tracks. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SR09044RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09044RC): Installation of an external water tank. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR01404NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01404NY): Installation of Dart Aerospace bearpaws according to Dart Aerospace installation instructions. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SH201WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH201WE): Installation of stirrup assemblies to directional control pedals for operation by handicapped pilot. (US ARMY OH-13E 205A). Dallwig Barry C - [STC SR00235DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00235DE): Installation of articulating patient loading system. Air Methods Corporation - [STC SH8200SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8200SW): Installation of a Spectro Lab SX-5 searchlight. Omniflight Helicopters, Inc - [STC SR00520NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00520NY): Installation of Avionics Specialties, Inc. Power Analyzer and Recorder 'PAR' System SL17075. Avionics Specialties, Inc All 59: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N880SF/stcs.md ## Related - Other Bell 230 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-230/aircraft.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.