# N222LF: 1984 Bell 222UT, registration cancelled 2017-09-18

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: September 18, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Bell 222UT](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222ut) (registry code 1182148)
- Engine: [Lycoming LTS-101 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-lts-101-series) (registry code 41560)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E5NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E5NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 47528
- Year built: 1984
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: September 5, 1984
- Certificate issued: April 16, 2009
- Last registry action: January 12, 2011
- Mode S code: A1E96F
- Owner when cancelled: [Cj Systems Aviation Group Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CJ%20SYSTEMS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20INC)
- Location: [Englewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Englewood)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.5732° N, 104.8649° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 80112, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222LF
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=222LF
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N222LF-2017-09-18

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Bell 222UT: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222ut.md

## Service difficulty reports (3)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR BAQA200700021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700021), Jun 25, 2007: BLADE. LOOSE. WHILE COMPLETING A DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND THE OB FEATHERING BEARING ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE LOOSE IN THE BORE. NEW STYLE BEARINGS 222-312-761-101 INSTALLED IAW
- [SDR BAQA200700020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA200700020), Jun 25, 2007: BLADE. LOOSE. WHILE COMPLETING A DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND THE IB FEATHERING BEARING ON THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE LOOSE IN THE BORE. NEW STYLE BEARINGS 222-312-761-101 INSTALLED IAW
- [SDR BAQA094048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094048), Apr 14, 2004: TRANSCEIVER. INOPERATIVE. EXCHANGE - CORE RETURN FOR EXCHANGE PO 202342803, DMF INOPERATIVE ON CORE,IS NOT RECEIVING A SIGNAL. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT FROM AVGROUP, 04/22/2004

## 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 DEN08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA035), Nov 28, 2007: Bell 222 UT (N222LF), Casper, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB DEN01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA084), Apr 6, 2001: Bell 222UT (N222LF), Alcova, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance during a right pedal turn while hovering.

## 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 20071127831669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071127831669A), Nov 27, 2007: Bell 222UT (N222LF), Casper, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Gust of wind during start caused main rotor blade to inflict damage to the tail boom, tail rotor drive shaft, and left horizontal fin.
- [Accident 20010406006849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010406006849A), Apr 6, 2001: Bell 222UT (N222LF), Casper, WY, No damage. (-23) While conducting an off airport landing to transport a trauma patient, the helicopter was landing in a vacant turnout. As the helicopter came in for a…

## Other aircraft with N222LF

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N222LF): Cessna 172S, S/N 172S8919, built 2001
- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N222LF-undated): Fitzgerald SCORPION 1, S/N F2. Triennial form not returned

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