# N3194P: 1983 Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1, registration cancelled 2003-07-30

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 30, 2003
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1) (registry code 1182107)
- Engine: [Allison 250-C28 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c28-series) (registry code 03022)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW), [TCDS E1GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1GL) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 45788
- Year built: 1983
- Type of aircraft: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: September 29, 1983
- Certificate issued: May 26, 1998
- Last registry action: June 19, 2001
- Mode S code: A36B32
- Owner when cancelled: [Air Logistics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20LOGISTICS%20LLC)
- Location: [New Iberia, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/New%20Iberia)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 29.9367° N, 91.8653° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 70560, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3194P
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3194P
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3194P-2003-07-30

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 Helicopter Textron 206L-1: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-206l-1.md

## Service difficulty reports (4)

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

- [SDR ALGA082879](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ALGA082879), Jan 7, 2003: BEARING. SPALLED. DISASSEMBLED MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX FOR OVERHAUL AND FOUND TRIPLEX BEARING BREAKING DOWN.
- [SDR 99ZZZX4087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4087), Sep 11, 1999: COUPLING. MISMANUFACTURED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED MIS-MANUFACTURED PART. SPLINES ARE MACHINED THROUGH SEAL RING GROOVES.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2209), May 18, 1999: SCROLL. CRACKED. COMPRESSOR SCROLL P/N 23056109 DEVELOPED AN APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH CRACK ON THE RT SIDE JUST BELOW THE ANTI-ICE VALVE PAD. ENGINE POWER CHECKS INDICATED POWER LOS
- [SDR EOPA9704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EOPA9704), Aug 31, 1997: OIL SUMP. COKED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, TORQUE BEGAN FLUCTUATING FROM ZERO TO 70 PERCENT. NO YAW OR OTHER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. WITHIN 30 SECONDS, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED FROM 

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 CHI03FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA056), Jan 16, 2003: Bell 206L-1 (N3194P), B.S. 53, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot.

## FAA accident and incident reports (5)

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 20030116034889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030116034889A), Jan 16, 2003: Bell 206L1 (N3194P), Venice, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During an approach to landing on an offshore helideck, the pilot terminated his approach with a right turn away from the landing area. The helicopter,…
- [Incident 19970831030229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970831030229I), Aug 31, 1997: Bell 206L1 (N3194P), Cantwell, AK. Narrative: during cruise flight torque began fluctuating from 0-70%. No yaw or other adverse indications. Within 30 seconds engine oil pressure dropped from…
- [Incident 19930604026359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930604026359I), Jun 4, 1993: Bell 206L1 (N3194P), Fairbanks, AK. Upon restarting engine chip detector light illuminated. Shut engine down. Gound carbon on chio detector plug.
- [Incident 19900406018589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900406018589I), Apr 6, 1990: Bell 206L1 (N3194P), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Minor damage. Pilot allowed tail rotor to come in contact with an obstruction while landing on an offshore platform.
- [Incident 19861114055749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861114055749I), Nov 14, 1986: Bell 206L1 (N3194P), Texas City, TX, Minor damage. Landed after loud bang and aircraft turned to right. Main rotor blade caused damage on landing.

## Other aircraft with N3194P

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3194P): Piper PA-18-150, S/N 18-8009042, built 1980
- [Cancelled 1958-10-21](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3194P-1958-10-21): Piper PA-23, S/N 23-1132, built 1957. Owner: [Dixie Steelware Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIXIE%20STEELWARE%20CO), [Jacksonville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Jacksonville)

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