# Agusta Bell 212 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 0260306 - Manufacturer (registry): AGUSTA BELL - Model: 212 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 15 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H4SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H4SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Bell Textron Inc. - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-bell-212 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2025-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-07-01): Air Data Computer · Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (Arrow STC SR09595RC or ST01523WI). Effective May 15, 2025 - [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024 - [AD 2024-16-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-19): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron 212, 412CF, 412 and 1 more. Effective Nov 8, 2024 - [AD 2024-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-17): Rotorcraft flight control · Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N… (STC SR03408CH). Effective Oct 11, 2024 - [AD 2024-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-01): Fuselage structure · Bell Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Sep 4, 2024 - [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 2022-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-14): Main Rotor Gearbox · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 20 more. Effective Dec 27, 2022 - [AD 2022-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-12): Nose/Tail Landing Gear Structure/Axle · Replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664 (Dart Aerospace STC SR01298NY). Effective Nov 22, 2022 - [AD 2022-11-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-19): Aircraft Fuel System, Engine Oil System (Airframe) · Bell Textron 212, 412, 412CF and 1 more. Effective Jul 6, 2022 - [AD 2022-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-07-02): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 5 more. Effective May 9, 2022 - [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022 - [AD 2022-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-03): Main Rotor System · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Mar 16, 2022 - [AD 2020-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-19-08): Main Rotor · Bell Textron 204B, 205A-1 and 212. Effective Oct 21, 2020 - [AD 2020-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-16-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 7 more. Effective Sep 3, 2020 - [AD 2020-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-12-10): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Jul 16, 2020 - [AD 2019-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-09-02): 7900 Engine Oil System and 2800 Aircraft Fuel System · Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 412, 412CF and 1 more. Effective Jun 4, 2019 - [AD 2018-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-14): Emergency Flotation Section · Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 412 and 412EP. Effective Oct 4, 2018 - [AD 2015-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-15-04): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 1 more. Effective Aug 7, 2015 - [AD 2014-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-04): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 24, 2014 - [AD 2013-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-02): Tail Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 5 more. Effective Aug 14, 2013 - [AD 2013-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-51): Equipment/Furnishings · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 43 more. Effective Jul 15, 2013 - [AD 2013-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-03-16): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Feb 27, 2013 - [AD 2012-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-08): Main Rotor Head · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Feb 27, 2013 - [AD 2012-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-22-06): High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube Assembly · Aeronautical Accessories AB412, AB412 EP, 205A and 7 more. Effective Dec 14, 2012 - [AD 2011-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-01): Liferafts · Agusta AB412, AB412 EP, 206A and 23 more. Effective Jan 17, 2012 - [AD 2011-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-23-02): Main rotor blade (blade) assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 210 and 1 more. Effective Nov 21, 2011 - [AD 2010-26-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-26-52): Tail Rotor Blade · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 6 more. Effective Nov 15, 2011 - [AD 2010-10-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-16): Crosstube · Agusta AB412, AB412 EP, 205A and 6 more. Effective Jun 8, 2010 - [AD 2007-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-22-02): Tail rotor blade (blade) forward tip weight retention block (tip block) and the aft tip closure (tip closure) · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Nov 30, 2007 - [AD 2005-20-38](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-38): Reservoir assembly adapter (adapter) · Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 412 and 412EP with STC SH2820SO. Effective Oct 28, 2005 - [AD 2002-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-14): Main rotor tension-torsion (TT) straps · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 4 more. Effective Dec 13, 2002 - [AD 2002-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-19-05): Tail boom · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Oct 30, 2002 - [AD 2001-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-01): Tail Rotor Counterweight Bellcrank (bellcrank) Retention Nut (retention nut) · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 3 more. Effective Aug 1, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-04): Main Rotor Actuator · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 3 more. Effective May 3, 2001 - [AD 2000-15-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-52): Mast and main rotor trunnions · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 2000 - [AD 98-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-15): Tail Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Feb 10, 1999 - [AD 94-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-18-09): Main Transmission Lower Planetary Spider · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 2 more. Effective Oct 14, 1994 - [AD 93-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-17-12): Main Rotor Transmission Lower Planetary Spider · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 29, 1994 - [AD 92-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-23-01): Main Rotor Pillow Blocks · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 10 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993 - [AD 92-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-13-10): Tail Rotor Driveshaft Hanger Bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Feb 23, 1993 - [AD 92-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-09-05): Torque Adapter · Bell Helicopter Textron 212 and 412. Effective Jun 2, 1992 - [AD 92-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-07-08): Swashplate Support Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Mar 25, 1992 - [AD 90-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-26-11): Drag Brace Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Jan 18, 1991 - [AD 90-03-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-09): T/R Hub Assembly (See 90-03-09) · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 212 and 1 more. Effective Feb 13, 1990 - [AD 89-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-08-05): Transmission Internal Sump Oil Filter · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Jan 3, 1990 - [AD 81-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-10-07): Swashplate Support · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective May 14, 1981 - [AD 80-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-05): Landing Gear Cross Tubes · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 212. Effective Oct 15, 1980 - [AD 79-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-08): Emergency Flotation (Ditching) Equipment · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Apr 16, 1979 - [AD 78-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-03): Spiral Bevel Gear · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Nov 22, 1978 - [AD 78-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-20-07): Shoulder Radius Fitting · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1 and 212. Effective Oct 25, 1978 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2022-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-02) (historical): Main Rotor System · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 3 more. Effective Feb 16, 2022 - [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 2021-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-51) (historical): Main rotor system · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Aug 24, 2021 - [AD 2018-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-01) (historical): Engine Oil System and Aircraft Fuel System · Bell Helicopter Textron 212, 412, 412CF and 1 more. Effective Sep 5, 2018 - [AD 2017-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-02) (historical): Engine Oil System and Aircraft Fuel System · Bell Helicopter Textron 212 and 412. Effective Aug 4, 2017 - [AD 2011-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-08) (historical): Tail rotor (T/R) blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Jul 5, 2011 - [AD 2011-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-08-01) (historical): Main rotor hub · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Apr 21, 2011 - [AD 2010-25-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-25-51) (historical): Main Rotor Hub · Bell Helicopter Textron 212 - [AD 2010-24-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-52) (historical): Cracked fitting · Bell Helicopter Textron 212 - [AD 2010-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-24-51) (historical): Cracked fitting · Bell Helicopter Textron 212 - [AD 2010-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-03-03) (historical): Main rotor blade · Bell Helicopter Textron 205B and 212. Effective Feb 19, 2010 - [AD 2008-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-03) (historical): Tail rotor blade assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 6 more. Effective May 21, 2008 - [AD 2007-19-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-53) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 6 more. Effective Dec 5, 2007 - [AD 2003-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-01-04) (historical): Main rotor grip · New rotor blades (Hillsboro STC SH5132NM). Effective Jan 30, 2003 - [AD 2002-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-09-04) (historical): Tip Block and Tip Closure · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1, 205B and 4 more. Effective Jun 7, 2002 - [AD 2000-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-03) (historical): Main Rotor Actuator Locking Washer · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1, 205B, 212 and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 2000 - [AD 2000-08-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-08-52) (historical): Main Rotor System · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more - [AD 98-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-15) (historical): Main Rotor Mast and Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 2 more. Effective Dec 8, 1998 - [AD 93-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-05-01) (historical): Main Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Apr 19, 1993 - [AD 81-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-01) (historical): Main Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective Sep 30, 1981 - [AD 80-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-09) (historical): Main Rotor Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1, 212 and 16 more. Effective Sep 15, 1980 - [AD 79-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-20-05) (historical): Main Rotor Hub Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1 and 212. Effective Jan 18, 1980 - [AD 75-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-26-05) (historical): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1 and 212. Effective Jan 19, 1976 - [AD 74-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-03) (historical): Tail Fin Forward Spar Cap Angle · Bell Helicopter Textron 212. Effective May 6, 1974 All 88: https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-bell-212/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (6) - [SAIB SW-12-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-38): Emergency Push Out Window Retention. Issued Jul 30, 2012 - [SAIB SW-08-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-42): Emergency Float with Liferaft Kits (kits). Issued Aug 27, 2008 - [SAIB SW-05-79](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-79): . Issued Aug 8, 2005 - [SAIB SW-05-47](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-47): . Issued Apr 5, 2005 - [SAIB SW-05-10R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-10R1): . Issued Nov 30, 2004 - [SAIB SW-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-10) (historical): . Issued Nov 5, 2004 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (1,185, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2026F00200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00200), Sep 2, 2026: AMPLIFIER. FAILED. AS THE COPILOT BROUGHT THE AIRCRAFT TO HOVER, A LATERAL OSCILLATION BEGAN TO DEVELOP. WHILE THE COPILOT STILL HAD CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, I VERIFIED THAT ALL T - [SDR 2022FA0000450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000450), Aug 15, 2022: HOSE. LEAKING. HOSE ASSEMBLY CHAFING DAMAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID. - [SDR DALA2022FA0000429](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2022FA0000429), Apr 21, 2022: LINK. CRACKED. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF FRICTION DAMPERS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, FOUND LIFT LINK FITTING CRACK ON THE AFT LUG BUSHING AREA COVERING THE ENTIRE LATERAL (SIDE) - [SDR CA190807016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190807016), Aug 3, 2019: COMPRESSOR. SEIZED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED HEARING NOISE AT LEFT REAR OF AIRCRAFT AND CHANGE IN FLIGHT REGIME LIKE SMALL WIND GUST. NO ABMORMAL INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS. AIRCRAFT LANDE - [SDR CA190725007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190725007), Jul 19, 2019: INDICATOR. SHORTED. (CAN) TORQUE GAUGE FAILED AND POPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER. (TC# 20190725007) - [SDR CA190618013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190618013), Jun 14, 2019: AMPLIFIER. FALSE ACTIVATION. (CAN) THE #2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. POST LANDING INSPECTION REVEALED THERE WAS NO FIRE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THE #2 SI - [SDR CA190622001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190622001), Jun 14, 2019: AMPLIFIER. FAILED. (CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:DURING BUCKETING OPERATIONS AT APPROX 300 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, THE PILOT OBSERVED THAT THE #2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATE - [SDR CA190527015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190527015), May 19, 2019: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) PILOT WAS LIFTING A WATER BUCKET FROM A SWAMP NEAR LAC LA BICHE WHEN THE AIRCRAFT KICKED TO THE LEFT AND HE LOOKED OVER AT HIS GUAGES AND NOTICED THAT ENG - [SDR CA190325019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190325019), Mar 22, 2019: BATTERY PACK. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE ELT, UPON OPENING THE UNIT, IT APPEARED EVIDENT AN INTERNAL BATTERY CELL HAD RUPTURED, WAS BULGING AND LEAKING ELECTRO - [SDR CA190308019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190308019), Mar 8, 2019: COUPLING. DAMAGED. (CAN) NEW TAIL ROTOR COUPLING FROM MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER 204040604005S HAS SCORING MARKS IN VALLEY BETWEEN TEETH. MACHINE MARKS THREE COUPLINGS WITH SAME DEF - [SDR CA190219023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190219023), Feb 15, 2019: COUPLING. GOUGED. (CAN) TRD OUTER COUPLING FOUND WITH POSSIBLE MACHINING MARKING/GOUGES. - [SDR CA190208024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190208024), Feb 2, 2019: REDUCTION GB. DAMAGED. (CAN) A CHIP LIGHT FOR THE #1 POWERSECTION ILLUMINATED ON THE CAUTION PANEL. PILOT LANDED THE AIRCRAFT. THE AME FOUND METAL ON THE #1 POWERSECTION REAR OIL CHIP - [SDR 2018FA0000454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000454), Aug 25, 2018: SUPPORT. FAILED. THE SWASHPLATE SUPPORT FAILED 83 HOURS PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED RETIREMENT LIFE OF 1000 FLIGHT HOURS, FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A SUCCESSF - [SDR 9EKA20160810011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160810011), Aug 10, 2016: ROTOR HEAD. MISOVERHAULED. MAIN ROTOR HEAD REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO TIME. THE MAIN ROTOR HEAD WAS OVERHAULED. WHEN RECEIVED, THE HEAD THE PAINT AND SEAL WERE NOT CURED AND EXHIBITED IM - [SDR IGAR2016FA0000184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IGAR2016FA0000184), Apr 11, 2016: BLADE. CORRODED. TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEVELOPED DEEP CORROSION PIT AT BLADE ROOT. - [SDR IGAR2016FA0000183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IGAR2016FA0000183), Apr 11, 2016: BLADE. CORRODED. TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEVELOPED DEEP CORROSION PIT AT BLADE ROOT. - [SDR 9EKA20160318004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160318004), Mar 18, 2016: SKIN. CRACKED. STRUCTURAL CRACK FOUND ON INTERNAL STIFFENER, IN THE VERTICAL TAIL PYLON FROM PREVIOUS REPAIR FAILURE. 3 INCH CRACK CONNECTING 3 RIVETS ON THE SKIN UNDERNEATH A - [SDR CA160126003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160126003), Jan 25, 2016: HANGER ASSY. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACKS WERE FOUND ON EACH BOLT HOLE THAT CONNECTS THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT HANGER BEARING AND COUPLING ASSY, PN 212-040-600-009 TO THE TAIL BOOM HANGER F - [SDR CA160121018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160121018), Jan 19, 2016: SEAL. WORN. (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF. INFORMED PILOT OF ORANGE FLUID ON BELLY OF HELICOPTER. ACFT LANDED AT FUEL CACHE AND SHUTDOWN FOR INSPECTION. BELLY AND TAIL WERE - [SDR CA160112003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160112003), Jan 11, 2016: CROSSTUBE. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING PREPARATION FOR TAKEOFF, JUST BEFORE PULLING COLLECTIVE, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD SNAP AND THE ACFT DROPPED TO THE AFT LEFT. PILOT CORRECTED CYCLIC F - [SDR CA151229023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151229023), Dec 28, 2015: CROSSBEAM. SHEARED. (CAN) RETURNED AFTER REFUELING BACK TO THE GROUPS LANDED. SKIDS STILL PENETRATED THE SNOW SURFACE AND THE BELLY OF THE ACFT WAS JUST ABOUT TOUCHING THE SNOW SUR - [SDR CA151103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151103005), Oct 26, 2015: CARGO HOOK. FAILED. (CAN) INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A LOAD DURING LONGLINE OPERATION. SUSPECT THAT THE SWIVEL USED DID NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AND IN TURN ALLOWED THE LONGLINE TO TWIST - [SDR CA150922013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150922013), Sep 22, 2015: BEARING. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING THE OVERHAUL OF A TAIL ROTOR ASSY THE NEEDLE BEARING ON THE CONTROL LEVER WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY. WE HAVE CHECK - [SDR CA150818010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150818010), Aug 14, 2015: SHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) SHAFT SHEARED DURING FLIGHT. MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED. - [SDR CA150805008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150805008), Aug 3, 2015: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) FUEL CONTROL CAUSING TORQUE SPLIT AND LOW N1. - [SDR CA150814006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150814006), Jul 31, 2015: BOOT. TORN. (CAN) THIS DRIVE SHAFT WAS INSTALLED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE PREVIOUS DRIVE SHAFT THAT HAD A LEAKING BOOT. THERE WAS NO GREASE LEAKAGE AFTER THE MANDATORY GROU - [SDR CA150813007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150813007), Jul 31, 2015: BOOT. TORN. (CAN) ON A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THE FWD COUPLING BOOT, M/R TRANSMISSION END, HAD SOME SLIGHT GREASE LEAKAGE. THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS REPLACE WITH ANO - [SDR CA150701012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150701012), Jun 17, 2015: COMPRESSOR BLADE. UNSERVICEABLE. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS PERFORMING GND RUN BEFORE FLIGHT WHEN THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE TEMP ON THE RT ENG WAS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER. UNUSUAL NOISE WAS ALSO HEARD FR - [SDR CA150602026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150602026), May 30, 2015: BRACKET. WORN. (CAN) INADVERTENT IN FLIGHT CARGO RELEASE CAUSED BY INTERNAL WEAR IN BRACKET, PN 204-070-999-001. MANUAL RELEASE CABLE WAS FOUND INTERMITTENTLY NOT ABLE TO RESE - [SDR CA150529005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150529005), May 27, 2015: CROSSTUBE. BROKEN. (CAN) CROSS TUBE BROKE AT LT AIRFRAME SUPPORT, UNDER THE STEEL WEAR PLATES. - [SDR CA150520017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150520017), May 18, 2015: CONTROL TUBE. CORRODED. (CAN) CORROSION FOUND NEAR END OF TUBE ASSY COMING THRU THE PAINT, PITTING BEYOND LIMITS, PART HAD TO BE REPLACED. - [SDR CA150520018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150520018), May 15, 2015: PUMP. FAILED. (CAN) HYDRAULIC FLUID TURNING DARK, FLUID TESTED & CONTAMINATION DETERMINED TO BE COMING FROM PUMP. PUMP REPLACED. - [SDR CA150602008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150602008), May 13, 2015: ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) WHILE PULLING THE BUCKET LOAD FROM WATER, THE PILOT HEARD A COMPRESSOR STALL, FOLLOWED BY A YAW AND LOAD GROWLING NOISES. PILOT LOOKED AT THE GAUGES AND N - [SDR CA150520016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150520016), May 13, 2015: TURBINE WHEEL. FAILED. (CAN) DURING WATER BUCKET OPERATION, PILOT HEARD THE ENGINE RUMBLING AND A RAPID STALLING, ABORTED PICK UP, THE NR 1 ENGINE SURGED & LOST POWER. THE PILOT IMMED - [SDR CA150511013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150511013), Apr 30, 2015: BLADE. OUT OF BALANCE. (CAN) NEW MAIN ROTOR BLADE WAS INSTALLED. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO BALANCE. MFG SENT OVER A TECH REP TO BALANCE WITH A MASTER BALANCER. THIS ALSO DID NOT WORK. A NEW - [SDR CA150326007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150326007), Mar 26, 2015: BOLT. MISMANUFACTURED. (CAN) MISMANUFACTURED BLADE BOLT LOCK WIRE SAFETY LOCATION DRILLED IN WRONG LOCATION. RETURED TO VENDOR THE HOLE FOR THE LOCK WIRE SHOULD BE COMING OUT TO SIDE - [SDR 9EKA20150125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150125001), Jan 25, 2015: WEB. CRACKED. A CRACK IN THE AFT FUSELAGE TAIL SERVO ACCESS AREA AROUND STATION 238.29, BL 14.29 & WL 56.97. CRACK IS APPROX 5/8 INCHES LONG. - [SDR CA150123005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150123005), Jan 21, 2015: WINDOW. CRACKED. (CAN) WINDOW MOUNTING FLANGE CRACK AT 1 BOLT HOLE LOCATION. 12:00 O`CLOCK, THERE ARE 26 BOLT HOLES. - [SDR CA150123004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150123004), Jan 21, 2015: WINDOW. CRACKED. MOUNTING FLANGE CRACKS AND CRAZING AT SEVERAL BOLT HOLE LOCATIONS. THERE ARE 26 BOLT HOLES, 2 WITH CRACKS, 7 WITH STAR-BURST, CRAZING, CRACKING. - [SDR CA141216003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141216003), Dec 15, 2014: SUPPORT. MISMANUFACTURED. (CAN) A STRUCTURES TECH WAS REPLACING DAMAGED PART WITH A NEW BELL SUPPLIED PART ND NOTICED THE PART IS SMALLER THAN THE ORIGINAL FOUND INSTALLED AND DID NOT HA - [SDR CA141126008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141126008), Nov 26, 2014: BARREL. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACK FOUND IN THREADS ON DRAG BRACE BARREL DURING NDT INSPECTION. - [SDR CA141202017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141202017), Nov 8, 2014: COMPRESSOR. DAMAGED. (CAN) ACFT CAME BACK FROM A FLIGHT FOR REFUEL. ENGINE START AFTER THE REFUEL WAS OK. AS THE PILOT STARTED PULLING THE COLLECTIVE, THE LT PS WAS SURGING/VIBRATIO - [SDR IGAA2014121200002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IGAA2014121200002), Oct 16, 2014: BLADE. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, CONDUCTING AD2011-23-02 FOR CRACKS AND CORROSION, FOUND A VOID IN THE M/R BLADE AT ABOUT STATION 29.5 ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE BLADE D - [SDR CA141031011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141031011), Oct 11, 2014: CROSSTUBE. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING GROUND MOVEMENT OF HELICOPTER, CROSS-TUBE BROKE AND ACFT BELLY IMPACTED GROUND. DAMAGE TO ACFT STRUCTURE OCCURRED. - [SDR CA141014009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141014009), Oct 11, 2014: CROSSTUBE. COLLAPSED. (CAN) WHEN MOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE HANGAR TO THE FLIGHT LINE THE AFT CROSS TUBE COLLAPSED. NO INJURIES TO GROUND HANDLING PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO THE AIRFRA - [SDR CA140917001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140917001), Sep 16, 2014: PRESSURE SWITCH. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION NR 1 ENGINE DECK WAS FOUND TO HAVE FOIL/OIL RESIDUE ON IT BUT NO SOURCE OF THE LEAK WAS FOUND. WITH THE INDUCTION COWL REMOV - [SDR CA140805008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140805008), Aug 1, 2014: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. (CAN) FOLLOWING WATER BUCKETING MISSION PILOT NOTICED 5" CRACK AT UPPER OTBD CORNER OF GLASS WINDSHIELD. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. WINDSHIELD REPLACED WITH NE - [SDR CA140721023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140721023), Jul 19, 2014: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A DAILY INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, THE AME NOTICED A THIN BLACK LINE ON THE OUTER END OF THE DRAG BRACE FITTING. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION - [SDR CA140716009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140716009), Jul 13, 2014: CROSSTUBE. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT ON FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS HEARD LOUD SNAP SOUND ON LANDING AND ABORTED THE TAKE-OFF. HIGH FORWARD CROSSTUBE FOUND CRACKED OTBD OF LT SADDLE FITTIN - [SDR SAJF2014062603020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SAJF2014062603020), Jun 16, 2014: ENGINE. LEAKING. DURING FLIGHT AFTER 5 HOURS AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT OBSERVED LOW OIL QTY ON NR 2 ENG & NORMAL OIL PRESS WAS MAINTAINED. AFTER INTERVAL DISCUSSION, PILOT CHOSE All 1,185: https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-bell-212/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (356, first 50) Approved for this 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 SR12508IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12508IB): Installation of Personnel Carrying Devices (PCDs) for Human External Cargo (HEC). Ascent Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR12427IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12427IB): Installation of an AEM MTP136D Panel Mount FM Transceiver. Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corporation - [STC SR02736NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02736NY): Installation of Utility Basket on the right hand side. Alpine Aerotech Ltd - [STC SR02270SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02270SE): Fabrication and installation of Geneva Aviation Audio System. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR02444SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02444SE): Installation of P178 Failsafe Audio Mixer. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR12332SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12332SE): Installation of Mechanical Specialties, LLC Human External Cargo (HEC) and non-HEC Hook System. Mechanical Specialties, LLC - [STC SH3261SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3261SO): Installation of replacement skid tubes. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR04465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04465NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc - [STC SR09922AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09922AC): Installation of a Foresight MX Condition Monitoring System. GPMS International Inc - [STC SR12068IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12068IB): Installation of the AFI4700 Electronic Flight Instrument. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR12072IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12072IB): Manufacturing and Installation of Cargo Hold Nets; Maintenance must be in accordance with ICARUS Aero Inc. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness as shown on the attached FAA AML No. SR12072IB. Icarus Aero Inc - [STC SR11922AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11922AC): Demonstration of aircraft critical equipment and antenna systems tolerance of radio frequency interference (RFI) from intentional or spurious transmissions from certain Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Liberty Partners Inc - [STC SH8610SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8610SW): Fabrication of Isolair Eliminator II Model 4600-212/412 Fire Fighting System. Isolair Inc - [STC SR02590AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02590AK): Installation of Bell Lightweight Tailboom Modification. StandardAero Atlantic USA Inc - [STC SR00855DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00855DE): Installation of Tracking Patient Loading System. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR04132CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04132CH): Installation of Heli-Preheat Kit, p/n TA3132-1 for 115 volt application in accordance with Heli-Preheat Kit drawing TA3132-1 Revision G, dated December 11, 2023 or later FAA approved revisions and Preheat Kit Installation Instruction TNH3132 Revision C, dated November 7, 2023 or later FAA approved revisions. HARTZELL PROPELLER LLC - [STC SH1253SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1253SO): Installation of a wire strike protection system. Magellan Aerospace - [STC SR01779LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01779LA): Installation of the Emergency Float Kits. Dart Aerospace ULC - [STC SR00169IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00169IB): Installation of the Garmin G500H TXi Flight Display System. Eagle Copters Maintenance Ltd - [STC SR09343RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09343RC): Installation of Aero Seats and Systems, Inc., Life Raft Deployment System (LRDS). Bell Textron Inc - [STC SR00145IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00145IB): Installation of LH and RH Vertical Reference Door(s). Transwest Helicopters Ltd - [STC SR00142IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00142IB): Installation of the Integrated Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). RMCI Canada Inc - [STC SR00141IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00141IB): Installation of the Aft Pedestal Stowage Compartment. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SH4056NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4056NM): Installation of pneumatic door actuators. Dart Aerospace USA Inc - [STC SR00131IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00131IB): Installation of an Artex Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) 4000 HM System. Eagle Copters Maintenance Ltd - [STC SR01865SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01865SE): Fabrication and installation of FastFin System. BLR Aerospace 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 SR00871LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00871LA): Installation of the Modular Seating System. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00094IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00094IB): Installation of Extended Port Seat Rail. Ascent Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR00080IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00080IB): Installation of the Garmin GRA 55 Radar Altimeter. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR00077IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00077IB): Installation of the Two Place Seat Assembly. Ascent Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR00075IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00075IB): Installation of Cabin Furnishings. Ascent Aerospace Ltd - [STC SH400NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH400NW): Installation of left hand bubble door with or without duplicate engine instruments. WSH, LLC - [STC SR03832NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03832NY): Installation of Full Vertical Reference Door P/N D412-761 for Left Hand Vertical Reference Operations. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR04782NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04782NY): Installation of PCDs and HEC System. Ascent Aerospace Ltd - [STC SR00058IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00058IB): Installation of J301A Audio Controller. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR00047IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00047IB): Installation of VIH Aerospace (VIHA) Pulse Light. VIH Aerospace Inc - [STC SR00035IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00035IB): Installation of the Garmin GTS 8xx Traffic System. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR04615NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04615NY): Installation of the Human External Cargo (HEC) Suspension Line Kit. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR04616NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04616NY): Installation of the Dual HEC Hook System Provisions is to be performed. Boost Human External Cargo Systems Inc - [STC SR01124LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01124LA): Installation of Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3DE, or -3DF Twin-Pac in place of PT6T-3 or PT6T-3B Twin-Pac. ASCENT POWER INC - [STC SR00713SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00713SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kit. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR01634SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01634SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc - [STC SR01903NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01903NY): Installation of a modified co-pilot seat. Transwest Helicopters Ltd - [STC SR04663NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04663NY): Installation of the Center Pedestal Riser. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SH5707NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5707NM): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-088-03 or 200-088-04 (without Load Weight) or 200-089-03, -04, -05 or -06 (with Load Weight) cargo hook suspension systems. Onboard Systems International - [STC SH5737NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5737NM): Replacement of Bell magnesium cargo hook bumper and ring Part Nos. 204-072-901-1 or -3, and 204-072-905-3, respectively, with Onboard bumper ring kit No. 210-092-00. Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 210-092-00 bumper ring kit. Onboard Systems International - [STC SH5758NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5758NM): Fabrication of the Onboard Model 200-095-00 Multi-Channel Electrical Slip-Ring Kit. Onboard Systems International - [STC SR00277SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00277SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 528-002-00 or 528-002-01 cargo hook. Onboard Systems International LLC - [STC SR00699SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00699SE): Fabrication of Onboard Systems Model 200-246-00 cargo hook kit. Onboard Systems International All 356: https://openairdocs.org/model/agusta-bell-212/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212): 54 registered aircraft, registry code 1181420 - [Bell Helicopter Textron 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-212): 5 registered aircraft, registry code 1182153 - [C A S A 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/c-a-s-a-212): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 2410210 --- 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.