# Rolls-Royce 250-C20J - Type: Engine model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 54181 - Manufacturer (registry): ROLLS-ROYC - Model: 250-C20J - Engine type: Turbo-shaft - Power: 420 hp - Data sheet: [TCDS E4CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4CE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Rolls-Royce Corporation - Installed in: 82 registered aircraft - Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20j Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2022-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-06): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20C (T63-A-720) and 9 more. Effective Jun 28, 2022 - [AD 2018-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-01): Turbine Governor · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C18, 250-C18A and 24 more. Effective Aug 16, 2018 - [AD 2006-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-04): Inspection of the fuel nozzle screen · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006 - [AD 2006-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-06): Gas producer rotor assembly tie bolts · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 16 more. Effective Jul 26, 2006 - [AD 2005-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-13): Turbine energy absorbing ring · Rolls-Royce 250-B17B, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 7 more. Effective Jun 22, 2005 - [AD 2004-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-09): Compressor Adaptor Couplings · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 8 more. Effective Feb 8, 2005 - [AD 2001-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-12): Helical Torquemeter Gearshaft Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17C, 250-B17D and 13 more. Effective Dec 19, 2001 - [AD 98-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-28): Main Fuel Control Bellows · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 36 more. Effective Jan 7, 1999 - [AD 96-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-01): Superior Air Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Bearings · Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, 250-B17F, 250-B17F/1 and 17 more. Effective Sep 26, 1996 - [AD 88-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-01): Fuel Controls · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1989 - [AD 82-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-05): Control Assembly and Power Turbine Governor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 1982 - [AD 77-15-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-15-12): Power Turbine Coupling Nut · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 23 more. Effective Sep 23, 1977 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2017-18-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-14) (historical): Turbine Section · Rolls-Royce 250-C20, 250-C20B, 250-C20F and 8 more. Effective Oct 13, 2017 - [AD 2015-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-22) (historical): Repetitive visual inspections · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 15 more. Effective Mar 9, 2015 - [AD 2004-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-09) (historical): Fuel nozzle · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 40 more. Effective Jan 5, 2005 ## Registered aircraft (82, first 50) - [N105AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105AT): [Qualitair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC), Michelstadt, built 2006, S/N 4601 - [N105LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105LH): [Helilease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELILEASE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1979, S/N 2185 - [N107LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107LH): [Helilease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELILEASE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1978, S/N 2423 - [N108LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108LH): [Helilease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELILEASE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1978, S/N 2426 - [N111PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111PM): [Tri Rotor Spray And Chemical](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRI%20ROTOR%20SPRAY%20AND%20CHEMICAL), [Ulysses, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Ulysses), built 1975, S/N 1770 - [N120LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120LH): [Helilease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELILEASE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1979, S/N 2720 - [N127AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127AP): [Gm Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GM%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Broussard, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Broussard), built 1997, S/N 4460 - [N13QB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13QB): [Fly Hangar 13 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20HANGAR%2013%20LLC), [Mico, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mico), built 2004, S/N 4583 - [N1510L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1510L): [City Of Dallas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20DALLAS), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 2006, S/N 4613 - [N1511L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1511L): [City Of Dallas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20DALLAS), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 2006, S/N 4618 - [N158LH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158LH): [Helilease LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELILEASE%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1989, S/N 4065 - [N161AC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N161AC): [Helipato Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELIPATO%20CORP), [Lake Worth, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Worth), built 2003, S/N 4571 - [N176PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N176PD): [Elon Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELON%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 2008, S/N 4658 - [N206CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206CS): [Marietta Concrete Repair LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARIETTA%20CONCRETE%20REPAIR%20LLC), [Marietta, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Marietta), built 1989, S/N 4068 - [N206DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206DP): [Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MIDDLESEX%20COUNTY%20MOSQUITO%20EXTERMINATION%20COMMISSION), [Edison, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Edison), built 1995, S/N 4346 - [N206LD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206LD): [Pitzer Cheryl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PITZER%20CHERYL), [Nevada, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Nevada), built 2007, S/N 4646 - [N224EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224EE): [Sutton James Donald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20JAMES%20DONALD), [Turkey, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Turkey), built 2004, S/N 4576 - [N227VT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227VT): [Tag Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1981, S/N 3480 - [N229MD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229MD): [Upstate Helicopter Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UPSTATE%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Rochester, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rochester), built 1993, S/N 4293 - [N28LG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28LG): [Zeliff Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZELIFF%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Batavia, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Batavia), built 2005, S/N 4584 - [N294M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N294M): [Instant Security Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INSTANT%20SECURITY%20SERVICE%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1991, S/N 4194 - [N301PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N301PD): [Peter Claire Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETER%20CLAIRE%20LTD), Georgetown, built 1984, S/N 3799 - [N305PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N305PD): [City Of Tucson](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20TUCSON), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 2005, S/N 4586 - [N306PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N306PD): [City Of Tucson Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20TUCSON%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 2005, S/N 4588 - [N312JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N312JP): [Tomlinson Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMLINSON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Ormond Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ormond%20Beach), S/N 4580 - [N317JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N317JP): [Tomlinson Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMLINSON%20AVIATION%20INC), [Ormond Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ormond%20Beach), built 2002, S/N 4563 - [N3202Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3202Q): [David Lee Aircraft Sales And Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVID%20LEE%20AIRCRAFT%20SALES%20AND%20LEASING%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1986, S/N 3938 - [N34CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N34CT): [Corporate Auto Brokers Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORPORATE%20AUTO%20BROKERS%20INC%20DBA), [Cleveland, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cleveland), built 2001, S/N 4545 - [N365J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N365J): [Jtjl Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JTJL%20LEASING%20LLC), [Cortez, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Cortez), built 2007, S/N 4632 - [N368CB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N368CB): [Aero Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AERO%20LEASING%20LLC), [Virden, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Virden), built 1975, S/N 1655 - [N376BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N376BT): [Appshle Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/APPSHLE%20AIR%20LLC), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1979, S/N 2767 - [N3D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3D): [W T Waggoner Estates](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/W%20T%20WAGGONER%20ESTATES), [Vernon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Vernon), built 2007, S/N 4620 - [N411DD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411DD): [Hbh Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HBH%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Stratford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Stratford), built 1979, S/N 2837 - [N411TD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N411TD): [Rotor Head Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTOR%20HEAD%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Torrance, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Torrance), built 1991, S/N 4165 - [N42MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42MC): [D & L Aeronautics LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%20%26%20L%20AERONAUTICS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1995, S/N 4348 - [N4569](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4569): [U S Army](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/U%20S%20ARMY), [Ft Rucker, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Ft%20Rucker), built 2006, S/N 5306 - [N490WM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N490WM): [South Florida Water Management District](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20FLORIDA%20WATER%20MANAGEMENT%20DISTRICT), [West Palm Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/West%20Palm%20Beach), built 2008, S/N 4652 - [N503W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503W): [L&T Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/L%26T%20AVIATION%20INC), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1972, S/N 823 - [N512SC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N512SC): [San Juan Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAN%20JUAN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1987, S/N 3967 - [N515BG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N515BG): [Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONMOUTH%20COUNTY%20SHADE%20TREE%20COMMISSION), [Freehold, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Freehold), built 2002, S/N 4560 - [N531AG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N531AG): [Two Tails LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TWO%20TAILS%20LLC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 2002, S/N 4564 - [N5373U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5373U): [Timberland Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIMBERLAND%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Ashland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Ashland), built 1988, S/N 4011 - [N5747W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5747W): [Fly Hangar 13 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLY%20HANGAR%2013%20LLC), [Mico, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mico), built 1979, S/N 2812 - [N588TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N588TW): [Willfish LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLFISH%20LLC), [Mentor, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Mentor), built 2005, S/N 4590 - [N60GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N60GR): [Stemilt Growers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEMILT%20GROWERS%20LLC), [Wenatchee, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Wenatchee), built 2003, S/N 4570 - [N6401X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6401X): [City Of Memphis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20MEMPHIS), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1999, S/N 4522 - [N67001](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67001): [Usda Aphis Ws Atoc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USDA%20APHIS%20WS%20ATOC), [Cedar City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Cedar%20City), built 1993, S/N 5101 - [N67041](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67041): [Desoto County Sheriff Dept](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESOTO%20COUNTY%20SHERIFF%20DEPT), [Hernando, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Hernando), built 1993, S/N 5104 - [N67099](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67099): [Spartanburg County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARTANBURG%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Spartanburg, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Spartanburg), built 1993, S/N 5108 - [N67110](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N67110): [Mf Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MF%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [East Troy, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/East%20Troy), built 1993, S/N 5109 All 82: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20j/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (13) 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 CEN24FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA287), Jul 29, 2024: Bell 206 (N94XA), Nashua, IA, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN24LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA275), Jul 21, 2024: Bell 206B (N67110), Cuba City, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural application pass. - [NTSB CEN24LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA172), Mar 26, 2024: Bell 206B (N67183), Baton Rouge, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff that resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR24LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA067), Dec 24, 2023: Bell 206B (N111PM), El Centro, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft due to a fatigue fracture of the forward-most flex plate in the forward KAflex coupling that resulted from a loose bolt attachment… - [NTSB ERA22FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA383), Aug 23, 2022: Bell 206B (N770HP), Whiteside, TN, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines. - [NTSB CEN19LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA318), Sep 12, 2019: Bell 206 (N100CK), Hill City, SD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN19LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA269), Aug 16, 2019: Bell 206 (N106PD), Blair, NE, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN19FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA024), Nov 4, 2018: Bell 206 (N417WT), Uvalde, TX, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's controlled flight into terrain during night visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot improper decision to inhibit the helicopter's terrain warning… - [NTSB ERA12LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA210), Mar 6, 2012: Bell 206B (N83AP), Titusville, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's attempted takeoff in gusting wind conditions while the student pilot was adjusting her anti-torque pedals, which resulted in a dynamic rollover event. - [NTSB WPR11CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA101), Jan 15, 2011: Bell 206B3 (N78BR), Three Forks, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate use of throttle during the practice autorotation that resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA10TA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA292), May 30, 2010: Bell 206B (N6401X), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA181), Jun 26, 2007: Bell 206B (N96ND), Grand Forks, ND, destroyed. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover for takeoff. A factor contributing to the… - [NTSB IAD96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA067), Apr 26, 1996: Bell 206B (N111PM), Logan, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the loss of rotor rpm during the autorotation. The downhill… ## FAA accident and incident reports (19) 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 20240729010369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240729010369A), Jul 29, 2024: Bell 206B (N94XA), Nashua, IA, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Helicopter contacted power lines causing the pilot to lose control and the helicopter to break apart, resulting in a crash. - [Accident 20240721017129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240721017129A), Jul 21, 2024: Bell 206B (N67110), Cuba City, WI, Destroyed. While applying aerial application the pilot was making a turn for the next swooth and struck the power lines. The cables pulled the aircraft to the ground… - [Accident 20240326004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240326004459A), Mar 26, 2024: Bell 206B (N67183), Baton Rouge, LA, Substantial damage. Accident on 3/26/2024 approx 1330 Pilot relevant flight time: Total helicopter time: 219.5 hrs. Turbine time: 118 hrs. Make and model: 79 hrs. Solo make and… - [Accident 20231223021029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231223021029A), Dec 23, 2023: Bell 206B (N111PM), El Centro, CA, Substantial damage. Accident aircraft was operating under 14 CFR part 137 proceding southwest from the refueling/chemical upload truck at 100 feet AGL. Aircraft demonstrated… - [Accident 20220823014969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220823014969A), Aug 23, 2022: Bell 206B (N770HP), Whiteside, TN, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. In VFR conditions, aircraft struck power lines at approx 300FT AGL and crashed in wooded area resulting in fatal injuries to pilot and passenger. - [Accident 20190912015419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190912015419A), Sep 12, 2019: Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B (N100CK), Hill City, SD, Substantial damage. Pilot owner / pilot and passenger wife were proceeding to a guest ranch. Wind was blowing from nw at 30 to 40MPH. Pilot had been here before and attempted to… - [Accident 20190816014379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190816014379A), Aug 16, 2019: Bell Helicopter Textron 206B (N106PD), Blair, NE, Substantial damage. -Pilot conducted a governor off procedure while returning from routine patrol flight. Pilot reported low rotor warning prior to accident sequence. -Observed… - [Accident 20181104021449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181104021449A), Nov 4, 2018: Bell 206B (N417WT), Uvalde, TX, Destroyed, 3 fatal. On November 4, 2018 at approximately 0655 UTC, (0055 local) a Bell 206B registration number N417WT, serial number 4591 collided with the side of a 1,450 foot… - [Incident 20160920016359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160920016359I), Sep 20, 2016: Bell 206B (N906BC), Beaufort, SC, Minor damage. During the start up to reposition aircraft to maintenance the pilot failed to remove the main rotor tie down strap. During start the tie down strap contacted… - [Incident 20140116001189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140116001189I), Jan 16, 2014: Bell 206B-III (N42MC), Jefferson City, MO, Minor damage. During low altitude/low airspeed cruise along a river bed in a rural area 7 NM nw kjef, PIC stated a gust of wind (EST 20 KTS) caused a momentary loss of tail… - [Accident 20120306002859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120306002859A), Mar 6, 2012: Bell 206B (N83AP), Titusville, FL, Substantial damage. During take off from area echo in Titusville helicopter rolled right impacting rotor blades to ground and flipped on its back taking substantial damage. - [Accident 20110115001329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110115001329A), Jan 15, 2011: Bell 206B (N78BR), Three Forks, MT, Substantial damage. On January 15th, 2011, at about 1320 mountain standard time, a Bell 206B, N78BR, was substantially damaged following a practice power-recovery autorotation at… - [Accident 20100530006099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100530006099A), May 30, 2010: Bell 206B (N6401X), Memphis, TN, Substantial damage. Training exercise being conducted at 27TN on 5/30/2010. During autorotation exercise tail stinger made contact with the ground causing helicopter to nose over… - [Accident 20090422007909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090422007909A), Apr 22, 2009: Bell 206B (N67183), Fort Rucker/Do, AL, Substantial damage. (-23) The accident occurred while performing military training. The aircrew was conducting a simulated engine failure while on approach and entered a standard… - [Accident 20070626020509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070626020509A), Jun 26, 2007: Bell 206B (N96ND), Grand Forks, ND, Substantial damage. (-23) During a dual training flight the cfi/pic had taken control of the helicopter while the student was donning the IFR hood. During a low hover the aircraft… - [Incident 20030709031559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030709031559I), Jul 9, 2003: Bell 206B (N515BG), Freehold, NJ. (-23) Pilot brian gosnell departed allaire airport (blm) at approximately 1205 pm on the July 9, 2003, for a ferry flight to sterling maintenance facility at… - [Incident 20010925025339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010925025339I), Sep 25, 2001: Bell 206L3 (N95LP), Ftatkinson, WI, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot was flying at 300' AGL. Did not see bird, only heard the thump. Both windshield halves cracked, will be replaced. - [Incident 19990911028139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990911028139I), Sep 11, 1999: Bell 206B (N111PM), Boomer, WV, Minor damage. (-23) IEA09199900014 --- on September 11, 1999 the pilot was making her normal rounds providing transportation for the pittston coal personnel. These flights… - [Accident 19960426009119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960426009119A), Apr 26, 1996: Bell 206B (N111PM), Logan, WV, Substantial damage. No narrative available ## Service difficulty reports (58, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2025F00130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00130), May 19, 2025: DRIVE SHAFT. CRACKED. DURING 12 MONTH INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS RADIATING FROM WHERE THE RIVETS ARE INSTALLED ON EITHER END ON ONE OF THE SEGMENTED RIVETED DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY. THIS W - [SDR R73A20210315001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R73A20210315001), Mar 8, 2021: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT THE PILOT OBSERVED THE "ENGINE CHIP" CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PIC LANDED SAFELY IN A NEARBY FOOTBALL FIELD. FOUND (1) SMALL METAL SLIVER - [SDR CA190726010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190726010), Jul 22, 2019: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) INDICATOR FOUND TO BE ROTATED IN TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX HOUSING. SIGHT GLASS REMOVED AND INDICATOR FOUND INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. UPSIDE DOWN INSTALLATION OCCUR - [SDR 2017F00027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017F00027), Dec 4, 2016: BLADE. FAILED. DURING CLIMB 850 FEET, LATERAL VIBRATION CAME. LANDING PROCEDURES, AFTER VISUAL INSPECTION MAIN ROTOR BLADE TIP CAME OUT. AFTER DEEP INSPECTION AT HOME BASE, TE - [SDR NKVR20150817001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NKVR20150817001), Sep 8, 2015: SUPPORT. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND RT LG TUNNEL CRACKED, STATION 125, WL 21, RBL 13.5 & LBL 13.5, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION A CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATION WAS FOUND ON THE LT - [SDR NKVR20150817002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NKVR20150817002), Sep 8, 2015: SUPPORT. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, RT LG TUNNEL SUPPORT FOUND TO BE CRACKED. - [SDR NKVR20150908001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NKVR20150908001), Sep 8, 2015: STIFFENER. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, STIFFENER FOUND TO BE CRACKED NEAR TAIL BOOM ATTACH INSPECTION PANEL. - [SDR NKVR20150908002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NKVR20150908002), Sep 8, 2015: STIFFENER. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, STIFFENER NEAR TAIL BOOM ATTACH INSPECTION PANEL FOUND TO BE CRACKED. - [SDR CA150827011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150827011), Aug 24, 2015: BEARING. FAILED. (CAN) ACFT WARNING SYSTEM INDICATED METAL CHIP GENERATION INSIDE MAIN TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION REMOVED FROM ACFT AND INVESTIGATION FOUND DUPLEX BEARING DETERI - [SDR CA140826026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140826026), Aug 11, 2014: RIB. CRACKED. (CAN) WHEN CARRYING OUT A 300 HR INSPECTION ON THE ACFT, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LT STABILIZER ATTACHMENT FITTING OF THE INBD RIB. THERE WERE NO DEFECTS FOUND - [SDR 2013FA0000294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000294), May 15, 2013: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. DURING FLIGHT, PILOT HEARD INCREASING "RUMBLING" NOISE. PILOT LANDED TO THE NEAREST LANDABLE SIDE APPROX 2 MIN AFTER THE NOISE STARTED. RUMBLING DECREASED SIMUL - [SDR 2013FA0000667](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000667), May 3, 2013: BEARING. FAILED. ENGINE CHIP LIGHT DURNG FLIGHT, PILOT HEARD INCREASING "RUMBLING" NOISE. LANDED TO THE NEAREST LANDABLE SITE, APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES AFTER THE NOISE STARTED. - [SDR 2013FA0000668](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000668), May 3, 2013: BEARING. FAILED. ENGINE CHIP LIGHT, DURING FLIGHT, PILOT HEARD INCREASING "RUMBLING" NOISE. LANDED TO THE NEAREST LANDABLE SITE, APPROX 2 MIN AFTER THE NOISE STARTED. RUMBLING D - [SDR CA130402001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130402001), Feb 8, 2013: NUT. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A 50 HOUR LUBE BEING CARRIED OUT ON THE M/R HUB ASSY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT A MS21042L4, NUT WHICH RETAINS 1 OF THE 2 THROUGH BOLTS, WHICH RETAINS TH - [SDR CA110615011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110615011), Jun 14, 2011: BEARING. LOOSE. DRAG PIN BEARING CAME LOOSE IN THE SLEEVE. - [SDR CA080519001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080519001), May 15, 2011: DRIVE SHAFT. DAMAGED. (CAN) THE INTERNAL SPRING INSIDE THE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING GEAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION DURING LAST CALENDAR INSPECTION. DAMA - [SDR 2010FA0001212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001212), Dec 1, 2010: HYDROMECH UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. LOSS OF HYD POWER AND WITHOUT NR INDICATED. - [SDR 2010FA0001065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001065), Jul 27, 2010: COUNTERWEIGHT. LOOSE. ACFT WAS PERFORMING A TRAINING MISSION WHEN THE MID SPAR MAIN ROTOR BLADE WEIGHT CAME LOOSE. THE ACFT PRECAUTIONARY LANDED WITH NO INJURIES. THE MID SPAR BLADE - [SDR CA100702008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100702008), Jun 28, 2010: ACCUMULATOR. CRACKED. PILOT REPORTED M/R DROOPING OFF WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. RECORDS SHOWED GOVERNOR NEAR T/X FOR O/H. SUSPECT GOVERNOR WAS REPLACED, GROUND RUN AND LEAK TESTS WERE P - [SDR CA090922007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090922007), Sep 21, 2009: ELT. FAILED. (CAN) E.L.T SWITCHED ON WITH NO REASON AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO RESET, NOT FROM REMOTE SWITCH AND NOT DIRECTLY FROM E.L.T SWITCH. E.L.T BATTERIES NEEDED TO BE D - [SDR CA090309002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090309002), Feb 26, 2009: MOUNT. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE OF TB206-89-129 (REMOVAL OF ENGINE MOUNT LEG CLAMSHELL DAMPERS), IT WAS NOTICED AFTER THE REMOVAL OF THE CLAMSHELL DAMPERS AND THEIR PAC - [SDR ULXR2009022580899](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ULXR2009022580899), Feb 25, 2009: MODULE. INOPERATIVE. AUTO REIGNITION SYS DID NOT TEST ON PREFLIGHT INSP. REPLACED AUTO REIGNITION MODULE AND CORRECTED PROBLEM. CAUSE OF FAILURE INSIDE BOX IS UNKNOWN. - [SDR 2008FA0000846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000846), Nov 24, 2008: GROUND WIRE. MISSING. MFG HAS REMOVED A GROUND WIRE FROM BOTH ELECTRIC BOOST PUMPS. GROUND HAS BEEN ON EARLIER MODELS, REMOVED SINCE SN: 4205 IAW WIRING DIAGRAMS. CAUTION LIGHTS FOR - [SDR 2008FA0000609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000609), Sep 5, 2008: BLADE. FAILED. THIRD STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADE, ONE OF THE BLADES WAS "THROWN" FROM THE PART. NOTE: THIS COMPRESSOR WHEEL IS A ONE-PIECE BLADE DISK. (K) - [SDR 2008FA0000459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000459), Jul 1, 2008: METER. MALFUNCTIONED. AC MAINT HOBBS METER FOUND RUNNING SLOW. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE ACTUAL TT OF THE AC TO BE INCORRECT. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE AC TO OVER RUN INSPECTIONS, AND TI - [SDR CA071115003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071115003), Nov 15, 2007: BOLT. CRACKED. (CAN) COMPRESSOR TIEBOLT S/N KU506716 FOUND CRACKED AXIALLY UPON REWORK AT MPI AFTER REMOVAL OF SILVER PLATING ON EXTERIOR OF PART. PART SCRAPPED. CRACK WAS NOT - [SDR AWTR113954](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AWTR113954), Feb 2, 2007: MOUNT. CRACKED. FOUND 2.5 IN CRACK FROM LT REAR MOUNT HOLE FWD. - [SDR HEEA111202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA111202), Sep 22, 2006: RELAY. NOISY. NOTED WHINGING NOISE IN RADIO PRIOR TO GENERATOR GOING OFF LINE. CHECKED CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND THEY WERE NOT TRIPPED. RESET GENERATOR, AND LOAD METER SPIKED TO H - [SDR AU510001926](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001926), Dec 12, 2005: TRUNNION. CRACKED. (AUS) TAIL ROTOR HUB ASSEMBLY TRUNNION CRACKED ON INNER BEARING RACE. (OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL ) (CASA NR 510001926) - [SDR AU510001932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001932), Dec 12, 2005: PITCH HORN. DAMAGED. (AUS) MAIN ROTOR HEAD PITCH HORN DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT AN INDENTATION IN THE PITCH HORN UPPER SURFACE WAS PREVIOUS DAMAGE THAT HAD BEE - [SDR CA050719001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050719001), Jul 15, 2005: GEARBOX. FAILED. THE PILOT OBSERVED LOW/ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE AND TORQUE INDICATIONS AND EXECUTED A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. A LARGE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND FROM THE EXHAUST STACK (GEAR - [SDR CA050503004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050503004), Apr 23, 2005: BEARING. SPALLED. (CAN) ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WARNING IN FLIGHT. 2ND WARNING LIGHT IN 6 HOURS. FINE FERROUS METAL ON PLUG. SMALL BRASS PARTICLES IN OIL FILTER. TROUBLE SHOOTING IN - [SDR 2004FA0000849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000849), Oct 18, 2004: TURBINE WHEEL. FAILED. DURING GROUND RUN, AFTER SCHEDULED TURBINE REPLACEMENT, LEAK CHECKS HAD BEEN COMPLETED AT IDLE POWER. WHILE ADDING POWER, AT ABOUT 85 PERCENT N2 THE NR 3 TURBIN - [SDR 2004FA0000850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000850), Oct 18, 2004: TURBINE WHEEL. FAILED. DURING GROUND RUN, AFTER SCHEDULED TURBINE REPLACEMENT, LEAK CHECKS HAD BEEN COMPLETED AT IDLE POWER. WHILE ADDING POWER, AT ABOUT 85 PERCENT N2 THE NR3 TURBINE - [SDR QR92004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QR92004F00000), Jul 6, 2004: ADAPTER. SHEARED. ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATION, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE FAILURE DURING PINNACLE LANDING. TEAR DOWN ANALYSIS REVEALED COUPLING ADAPTER - [SDR ULX2004F00018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ULX2004F00018), Mar 1, 2004: FLYWEIGHT. MALFUNCTIONED. N2 RPM UNSTABLE. WILL NOT HOLD N2 RPM STABILIZED. PROBABLE CAUSE: FLYWHEEL WEIGHT MALFUNCTION. - [SDR 2003FA0001038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001038), Sep 16, 2003: BEARING. MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE IN FLIGHT PILOT EXPERIENCED ENGINE HIGH SIDE GOVERNOR FAILURE. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL RISING ENGINE SPEED WITH THE THROTTLE. RPM ROSE TO 115 PERC - [SDR HEEA087236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA087236), Jun 10, 2003: PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. INTERMITTENT HANG STARTS ON FIRST START OF DAY. REPAIRED. - [SDR CA020322009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020322009), Mar 19, 2002: VENT LINE. OBSTRUCTED. (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED 100 HOUR ANNUAL & 12 MONTH INSPECTION. PROCEEDED TO CHECK OP OF LOW FUEL WARNING SYS. REMOVED FUEL LINE GOING TO AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER AND - [SDR HEEA076800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076800), Oct 16, 2001: COUPLING. CORRODED. N1 COUPLING HAS EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSING PITTING. - [SDR CA010809016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010809016), Jul 22, 2001: CASE. DAMAGED. (CAN) ON WINDUP FROM GROUND IDLE TO FLIGHT IDLE, THE PILOT HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND A STEADY SOUND OF RUSHING AIR. THE TURBINE OUTLET TEMPERATURE (TOT) HAD CLI - [SDR CA991229066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991229066), Dec 17, 1999: BUSHING. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING 100 HOUR INSPECTION, RT ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND LOOSE. UPON DISASSEMBLY, THE BUSHING WAS FOUND TO BE SEPARATED (RUBBER BONDS WERE SEPARATED). BUSHIN - [SDR CA991028071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991028071), Oct 12, 1999: EXHAUST STACK. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE EXHAUST STACK RETAINING CLAMP. - [SDR CA990927093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990927093), Sep 11, 1999: SKIN. CRACKED. (CAN) 2.5 INCH LONGITUDINAL CRACK FOUND ON LEFT SIDE OF TAILBOOM APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES BELOW THE MOST REARWARD T/R DRIVESHAFT BEARING HANGAR (BS 146 APPROX). T - [SDR 99ZZZX2239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2239), May 12, 1999: EXCITER. FAILED. EXCITER FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR CA990513007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990513007), Apr 30, 1999: ARMATURE. MISOVERHAULED. (CAN) FOLLOWING OVERHAUL, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE STARTER/GENERATOR CONTAINED NUMEROUS PARTS THAT ARE NOT APPROVED. - [SDR 98ZZZX4738](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4738), Dec 5, 1998: VALVE. FAILED. VALVE DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR AU981541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981541), Nov 15, 1998: NOZZLE. CARBONED. (AUS) NR 6 AND NR 7 BEARING OIL PRESSURE NOZZLE EXTENSIVELY CARBONED UP BETWEEN THE NOZZLE AND THE SCAVENGE OIL STRUT IN THE POWER TURBINE SUPPORT. OIL PRESSURE - [SDR CA980629001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980629001), Jun 11, 1998: FCU. FAILED. (CAN) DURING START SEQUENCE, THE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED LIMITS OF 944 CELSIUS. HOT START INSPECTION CARRIED OUT, NO PROBLEMS. SUBMITTER STATED FCU FOUND TO BE CAU - [SDR HEEA0014592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014592), Jun 4, 1998: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. ACTUATOR STICKS ON HIGH SIDE. All 58: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-250-c20j/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6) Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SE5511NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5511NM): Installation of compressor discharge pressue (PC) valve. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SE00014EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00014EN): Installation of the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. CrossCheck Engine Monitor Kit P/N HUMS-K-071-1, Rev. A on the specified PT6A engine models and kit P/N HUMS-K-071-2 on the specified A250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc - [STC SE00027EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00027EN): Installation of Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc. Intellistart plus electronic control unit (ECU), P/N DPU-K-010 on the specified 250 engine models. Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc - [STC SE492GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE492GL): Incorporation of a fuel flow transducer. Shadin Avionics - [STC ST00037AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00037AT): Unison igniter plugs, P/N 9044400-1. Unison Industries - [STC SQ00338AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SQ00338AT): Unison igniter leads, P/N9048222-101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106. Unison Industries --- 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.