# Bell 205A-1

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181414
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 205A-1
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 15
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 103 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H1SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H1SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Bell Textron Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 56
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1

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 2024-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-17-02): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · Bell Textron 204B, 205B, 205A-1 and 2 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 2022-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-11): Main rotor blades · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 16, 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 2018-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-08): Main Rotor blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A and 205A-1. Effective Feb 1, 2018
- [AD 2016-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-22-07): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A and 205A-1. Effective Nov 30, 2016
- [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 2013-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-07): Tail Rotor Control System · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B and 205A-1. Effective Oct 18, 2013
- [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 2013-03-16](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 2012-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-11): Electrical power system wiring · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Feb 13, 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 2011-23-02](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 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 2002-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-09-51): Tail rotor (T/R) grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 1 more. Effective Aug 22, 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 99-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-18-02): Vertical Fin Spar Cap · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Oct 5, 1999
- [AD 99-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-03): Tailboom Vertical Fin Spar · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A and 205A-1. Effective Sep 16, 1999
- [AD 98-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-11-14): Tail Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Feb 10, 1999
- [AD 95-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-10-07): Tail Rotor Drive Gearbox Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A and 205A-1. Effective May 26, 1995
- [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 92-27-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-21): Tail Rotor Driveshaft · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1 and 205B. Effective Jul 7, 1993
- [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 92-07-08](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 90-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-10): Tail Rotor Grips · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, 204B and 33 more. Effective Oct 18, 1991
- [AD 89-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-12): Tail Rotor Hub Assembly · Overseas Aircraft Support 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 8 more. Effective Aug 15, 1990
- [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 88-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-25-05): Tail Rotor Grip Assembly · AST UH-1F, 204B, 205A and 25 more. Effective Dec 13, 1988
- [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 80-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-03-07): Fuselage Main Beams Splice · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1. Effective Feb 5, 1980
- [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 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 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 2002-08-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-53) (historical): T/R Grip · Bell Helicopter Textron 205A, 205A-1 and 205B
- [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 81-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-19-02) (historical): Main Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 1 more. 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 76-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-12-07) (historical): Tail Rotor Chains · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B and 205A-1. Effective Oct 29, 1979
- [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

All 85: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4)

- [SAIB SW-12-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-38): Emergency Push Out  Window Retention. Issued Jul 30, 2012
- [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
- [SAIB ASW-94-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ASW-94-01): . Issued Nov 2, 1994

## Registered aircraft (56, first 50)

- [N107BZ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N107BZ): [County Of San Diego](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20SAN%20DIEGO), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 1968, S/N 30013
- [N120SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120SH): [Helicopter Applicators Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20APPLICATORS%20INC), [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg), built 1972, S/N 30119
- [N15HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N15HX): [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee), built 1972, S/N 30117
- [N16HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16HX): [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee), built 1979, S/N 30293
- [N17HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17HX): [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee), built 1975, S/N 30217
- [N205A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205A): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1974, S/N 30161
- [N205BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205BD): [Ventus Ff LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTUS%20FF%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1971, S/N 30097
- [N205BT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205BT): [Redding Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDDING%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Redding, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Redding), built 1974, S/N 30173
- [N205CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205CE): [Southern California Edison Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHERN%20CALIFORNIA%20EDISON%20CO), [Rosemead, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rosemead), built 1980, S/N 30301
- [N205DY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205DY): [Idaho Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IDAHO%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1978, S/N 30282
- [N205GF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205GF): [Georgia Forestry Commission](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEORGIA%20FORESTRY%20COMMISSION), [Macon, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Macon), built 1979, S/N 30300
- [N205GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205GH): [Rotorcraft Support Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTORCRAFT%20SUPPORT%20INC), [Fillmore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fillmore), built 1968, S/N 30014
- [N205HQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205HQ): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1970, S/N 30100
- [N205LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205LM): [Ventus Ff LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTUS%20FF%20LLC), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1974, S/N 30213
- [N205RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205RH): [Sacramento Executive Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20EXECUTIVE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Rancho Cordova, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rancho%20Cordova), built 1973, S/N 30127
- [N205TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205TA): [Roberts Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), built 1974, S/N 30168
- [N205TK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205TK): [Coastal Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [La Verne, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/La%20Verne), built 1973, S/N 30131
- [N205WW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205WW): [Blades LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLADES%20LLC), [Arlington, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Arlington), built 1980, S/N 30329
- [N211GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211GH): [Guardian Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUARDIAN%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Fillmore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fillmore), S/N 30058
- [N211NW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211NW): [Olympic Jet Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLYMPIC%20JET%20INC), [Olympia, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Olympia), built 1975, S/N 30177
- [N216GH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216GH): [Rotorcraft Support Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTORCRAFT%20SUPPORT%20INC), [Fillmore, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Fillmore), built 1969, S/N 30036
- [N223HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223HT): [Hillsboro Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLSBORO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1975, S/N 30180
- [N225PR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225PR): [Windsock Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WINDSOCK%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Little Rock, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Little%20Rock), built 1976, S/N 30230
- [N229HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N229HT): [Vertical Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VERTICAL%20CORP), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1980, S/N 30330
- [N2773H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2773H): [Summit Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUMMIT%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Salem, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Salem), built 1979, S/N 30296
- [N28HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28HX): [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee), built 1968, S/N 30034
- [N304HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N304HA): [Lyons Aircraft Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYONS%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1972, S/N 30110
- [N32240](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32240): [Ventura County Sheriffs Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VENTURA%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20DEPARTMENT), [Camarillo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Camarillo), built 1981, S/N 30012
- [N334MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N334MP): [Pope James Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POPE%20JAMES%20DEAN), [Lewiston, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Lewiston), S/N 30274
- [N336MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N336MP): [Pope James Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POPE%20JAMES%20DEAN), [Lewiston, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Lewiston), S/N 30107
- [N338MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N338MP): [Pope James Dean](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POPE%20JAMES%20DEAN), [Lewiston, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Lewiston), S/N 30278
- [N33HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33HX): [Copter Lease LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPTER%20LEASE%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1976, S/N 30235
- [N37HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37HX): [Helicopter Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTER%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Chamblee, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Chamblee), S/N 30038
- [N3803C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3803C): [State Of Colorado Department Of Public Safety](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20COLORADO%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20PUBLIC%20SAFETY), [Lakewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lakewood), built 1968, S/N 30006
- [N3804C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3804C): [State Of Colorado Department Of Public Safety](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20COLORADO%20DEPARTMENT%20OF%20PUBLIC%20SAFETY), [Lakewood, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Lakewood), built 1980, S/N 30314
- [N380PL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N380PL): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1975, S/N 30209
- [N404HA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N404HA): [Hillsboro Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLSBORO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1979, S/N 30295
- [N41WL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41WL): [Copter Lease LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPTER%20LEASE%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 30262
- [N4218S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4218S): [Agriforrestal Applications Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGRIFORRESTAL%20APPLICATIONS%20INC), [Arcadia, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Arcadia), S/N 30084
- [N449RC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N449RC): [County Of San Diego](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUNTY%20OF%20SAN%20DIEGO), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 1973, S/N 30121
- [N456TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N456TA): [Roberts Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERTS%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), built 1975, S/N 30175
- [N502TH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N502TH): [Temsco Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEMSCO%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Ketchikan, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Ketchikan), built 1969, S/N 30030
- [N534HQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N534HQ): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1973, S/N 30142
- [N534NC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N534NC): [Copter Lease LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPTER%20LEASE%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 1974, S/N 30172
- [N549RL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N549RL): [Aircraft Trustee Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20TRUSTEE%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 30215
- [N551HQ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551HQ): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), S/N 30088
- [N580SH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N580SH): [Tvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20AIRCRAFT%20SOLUTIONS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1979, S/N 30294
- [N669H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N669H): [V2plus 1 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/V2PLUS%201%20LLC), [Homer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Homer), built 1974, S/N 30171
- [N66HJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66HJ): [Echo Foxtrot Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ECHO%20FOXTROT%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1976, S/N 30239
- [N679H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N679H): [Hillcrest Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILLCREST%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Lewiston, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Lewiston), built 1974, S/N 30164

All 56: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (35)

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 WPR22LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA339), Sep 7, 2022: Bell 205A-1 (N66HJ), Cougar, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The helicopter’s encounter with downdrafts during a low-altitude hovering maneuver while dipping for water.
- [NTSB WPR11GA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11GA431), Sep 4, 2011: Bell 205 (N205WW), Tehachapi, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inability to adequately execute an emergency autorotation due to the flight's low altitude during external load operations, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX07TA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA227), Jul 23, 2007: Bell 205 A1++ (N205BR), Happy Camp, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during a long-line operation. Contributing factors were the Forest Service's inadequate communication between crews, failure to properly…
- [NTSB SEA04TA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04TA158), Aug 11, 2004: Bell 205A1 (N205XP), Leavenworth, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the…
- [NTSB DEN01TA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01TA134), Jul 31, 2001: Bell 205A-1 (N205BR), Jackson, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the Bell 212 helicopter pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB LAX99TA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA066), Jan 3, 1999: Bell 205A-1 (N58126), Van Nuys, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to an undetermined component failure in the second stage power turbine nozzle area. Factors in the accident were the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain and the dark…
- [NTSB LAX98GA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98GA127), Mar 23, 1998: Bell 205A-1 (N90230), Los Angeles, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: An excessive bending load applied to the tail rotor blade assembly of an undetermined origin which produced a fatigue crack, the separation of the assembly, and a forced landing. Factors were the…
- [NTSB LAX97GA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA325), Sep 12, 1997: Bell 205A-1 (N90HJ), Sequim, WA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA068), Mar 21, 1996: Bell 205A-1 (N68HJ), Grove Hill, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: fatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance for inspection of the area (where the fatigue…
- [NTSB SEA92T#A04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92T%23A04), Aug 3, 1992: Bell 205A-1 (N66HJ), Arco, ID, substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA100), Apr 20, 1990: Bell 205A-1 (N67HJ), Moncks Corner, SC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE IN-FLIGHT SEPARATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF A PILLOW BLOCK BOLT, AND THE FAILURE OF THE OPERATOR/REPAIR STATION TO FOLLOW THE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES.
- [NTSB LAX85FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA115), Jan 18, 1985: Bell 205A-1 (N830V), Newhall, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC84LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA089), Jun 12, 1984: Bell 205A-1 (N58116), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA83FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA198), Sep 5, 1983: Bell 205A-1 (N58034), Elk Rock, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA83LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA119), Jun 6, 1983: Bell 205A-1 (N98HJ), Near Randle, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA005), Oct 22, 1981: Bell 205A-1 (N1496W), Fremont, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA100), Aug 6, 1980: Bell 205A-1 (N95AL), Houma, LA, destroyed, 13 fatal
- [NTSB FTW80FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA093), Jul 18, 1980: Bell 205A-1 (N6207N), Arcola, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC79FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA002), Oct 8, 1978: Bell 205A-1 (N2215W), Kenai, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB UNK78X0132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK78X0132), Aug 18, 1978: Bell 205A (N480AS), Dennison, Canada, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB SEA78FYE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYE05), Jan 13, 1978: Bell 205A-1 (N67HJ), Castle Rock, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA132), Sep 13, 1976: Bell 205A-1 (N58116), Drift River, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF087), Apr 23, 1976: Bell 205-A1 (N8167J), Gulf Of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico), destroyed, 12 fatal
- [NTSB SEA76OS004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76OS004), Nov 18, 1975: Bell 205A-1 (N59438), Celtiberia, Peru, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK7LDVD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK7LDVD10), Sep 3, 1975: Bell 205A-1 (N2969W), Byron, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DKG49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKG49), Nov 29, 1974: Bell 205A1 (N59441), Homerville, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYE24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYE24), Nov 4, 1974: Bell 205-A1 (N59436), Marblemount, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC75AA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA035), Oct 9, 1974: Bell 205A (N2970W), Medfra, AK, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB ANC75AA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA006), Jul 21, 1974: Bell 205A-1 (N58087), Umiat, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74DYE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE09), Sep 2, 1973: Bell 205-A1 (N1440W), Lester, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74FTI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FTI08), Aug 21, 1973: Bell 205-A1 (N2215W), Thompson Fls, MT, destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74AD003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD003), Jul 24, 1973: Bell 205A-1 (N83044), Luna, NM, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC73AA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA038), Jan 23, 1973: Bell 205A (N4049G), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL008), Aug 26, 1972: Bell 205-A1 (N8119J), Ojai, CA, destroyed, 6 fatal
- [NTSB FTW72AF081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF081), May 29, 1972: Bell 205A-1 (N2256W), Dulac, LA, destroyed, 11 fatal

## FAA accident and incident reports (36)

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 20220907013509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220907013509A), Sep 7, 2022: Bell BHT-205A-1 (N66HJ), Cougar, WA, Substantial damage. As stated by the pilot, aircraft was in a hover approximately 100 feet above the water with water bucket attacked to external long line sitting on the water.…
- [Incident 20150814019159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150814019159I), Aug 14, 2015: Bell 205A-1 (N15HX), Azusa, CA, Minor damage. Aircraft was in the California san gabriel mountains engaged in firefighting activities. Aircraft struck communication wires during climb out after filling…
- [Incident 20120922019379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120922019379I), Sep 22, 2012: Bell 205A-1 (N689H), La Grande, OR, Minor damage. The pilot was dipping water from a remote pond with a bucket on a 100' long line for usfs fire fighting use. During the climb with a full bucket the pilot…
- [Incident 20120413006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413006569I), Apr 13, 2012: Bell 205A-1 (N17HX), Hot Springs, VA, Minor damage. While engaged in fire fighting activities and preparing to fill the water bucket from a pond. The pilot stated that the aircraft began to settle. In…
- [Accident 20110904022379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110904022379A), Sep 4, 2011: Bell 205A-1 (N205WW), Tehachapi, CA, Substantial damage. On 09/04/2011 at 1445 PDT, N205WW landed hard during an off-field forced landing. The helicopter had a water bucket as an external load. The pilot stated that…
- [Accident 20070723020949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070723020949A), Jul 23, 2007: Bell 205A1 (N205BR), Happy Camp, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) During a firefighting operation for the U.S. Forest service, the helicopter weas transporting supplies for ground crews via a long line. The helicopter…
- [Incident 20050722014799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050722014799I), Jul 22, 2005: Bell 205A1 (N2773H), Storm Lake, IA. (-23) A helicopter operated by summit helicopters, inc. (bhhl) was on a ferry flight when the number 2 hydraulic caution light illuminated. The pilot then…
- [Accident 20040811018899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040811018899A), Aug 11, 2004: Bell 205A1 (N205XP), Leavenworth, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft was conducting external load operations, delivering pallets of equipment for forest service, under forest service contract. Witnesses reported…
- [Accident 20010731021401A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010731021401A), Jul 31, 2001: Bell 205A1 (N205BR), Jackson, WY, No damage. (-23) While hovering to pickup a load of water, the main rotor blades was struck by another helicopters water bucket that had arrived at the same pond for…
- [Incident 19990831027279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990831027279I), Aug 31, 1999: Bell 205A1 (N205BD), Lydia, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated he came into dipsite (water pond) with "bambi" bucket on belly hook. He filled bucket on belly hook and had cleared bottom of bucket by…
- [Accident 19990102004149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990102004149A), Jan 2, 1999: Bell 205A1 (N58126), Van Nuys, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On January 2, 1999, at 2115 hours pacific standard time, a Bell 205A-1, landed hard during a forced landing in rustic canyon, about 7 miles southwest of…
- [Accident 19980323004139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980323004139A), Mar 23, 1998: Bell 205A1 (N90230), Los Angeles, CA, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Lost tail rotor gear box and tail rotor enroute. Crash landed in autorotation. Found fatigue cracking problem. (.4) during an air ambulance flight in the…
- [Accident 19970912026519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970912026519A), Sep 12, 1997: Bell 205A1 (N90HJ), Sequim, WA, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Helicopter impacted steep terrain.
- [Accident 19960321007459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960321007459A), Mar 21, 1996: Bell 205A1 (N68HJ), Grove Hill, AL, Destroyed. Loud bang as long line bucket fertilizer lifted. Began spin. Impacted tail first. Vertical tail fin had broken off.
- [Accident 19920803057069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920803057069A), Aug 3, 1992: Bell 205A1 (N66HJ), Arco, ID, Substantial damage. Public use aircraft for us forest service.
- [Accident 19900420010419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900420010419A), Apr 20, 1990: Bell 205A1 (N67HJ), Moncks Corner, SC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pillow block bolts failed during heavy external load allowed main rotors to drop on mast. Helicopter fell in trees.
- [Accident 19850118000969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850118000969A), Jan 18, 1985: Bell 205A1 (N830V), Newhall, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Flew into hillside while filming a chase sequence for tv. Sun prevented pilot from seeing terrain.
- [Accident 19840612024259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840612024259A), Jun 12, 1984: Bell 205A1 (N58116), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Helicopter experienced intensive vibration. Autorotation was accomplished. 32 inches of rotor blade skin missing.
- [Incident 19840522049019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840522049019I), May 22, 1984: Bell 205A1 (N2969W), Raybrook, NY, Minor damage. Engine failed on takeoff. Autorotation landing. Preliminary indication nr 1 engine bearing had failed.
- [Accident 19830905046469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830905046469A), Sep 5, 1983: Bell 205A1 (N58034), Elk Rock, WA, Destroyed. Crash occurred during autorotation emergency landing after power failure.
- [Accident 19830606025349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830606025349A), Jun 6, 1983: Bell 205A1 (N98HJ), Randle, WA, Substantial damage. Sprague clutch disintegrated after dropping load. Too low for full autorotation. Made upright severe ground impact.
- [Incident 19811021077389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811021077389I), Oct 21, 1981: Bell 205A1 (N90036), Intercoastal Ci, LA, Minor damage. Pilot made emergency landing when engine surged. Cause of malfunction not known.
- [Accident 19800718034829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800718034829A), Jul 18, 1980: Bell 205A1 (N6207N), Arcola, TX, Destroyed. Front cross tube on helicopter float gear, failed in flight. Aircraft broke up, fell to ground inverted.
- [Accident 19781008043849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781008043849A), Oct 8, 1978: Bell 205A1 (N2215W), Kenai, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Float equipped. Tail rotor pitch control change chain had 21.5 hours since installation.
- [Accident 19780113001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780113001919A), Jan 13, 1978: Bell UHIBWILCO (N67HJ), Castle Rock, WA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19760913034699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760913034699A), Sep 13, 1976: Bell 205A1 (N58116), Drift River, AK, Substantial damage. Plt rprtd wind gusting 15K.wind estimated 50-60K aftr accident.
- [Accident 19760423027679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760423027679A), Apr 23, 1976: Bell 205A1 (N8167J), Gulf Of Mexico, LA, Destroyed, 11 fatal. Tail boom/fuselage attach fittings failed. Plt & 4 pax not recovered,presumed fatal.
- [Accident 19750903028549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750903028549A), Sep 3, 1975: Bell 205A1 (N2969W), Byron, CA, Substantial damage. Hit pwr pole.
- [Accident 19741129040479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741129040479A), Nov 29, 1974: Bell 205A1 (N59441), Homerville, GA, Substantial damage. While lifting ext sling load,sling caught on skid. Asymetrical CG caused loss of ctl.
- [Accident 19741104037229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741104037229A), Nov 4, 1974: Bell UHIBWILCO (N59436), Marblemount, WA, Destroyed. Logging opn,external load.t/r hit tree,separated. Crashed on 60DEG slope.
- [Accident 19741009685179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741009685179A), Oct 9, 1974: Bell 205A1 (N2970W), Medfra, AK, No damage, 2 fatal. Struck trees on a mountainside. Indicates pilot made last minute pull up to avoid collision. Found 8 years later.
- [Accident 19740721044129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740721044129A), Jul 21, 1974: Bell UHIBWILCO (N58087), Umiat, AK, Destroyed. T/r silent chain failed.
- [Accident 19730902036279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730902036279A), Sep 2, 1973: Bell 205A1 (N1440W), Lester, WA, Destroyed. Acft on usfs contract. Density alt 7000FT. Overweight by 1025 lbs. Gusting to 13K.
- [Accident 19730821024039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730821024039A), Aug 21, 1973: Bell UHIBWILCO (N2215W), Thompson Fls, MT, Destroyed. Plt un release 250 gal water in extrnl bucket. Dens alt aprx 7000 ft.
- [Accident 19730724028849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730724028849A), Jul 24, 1973: Bell 205A1 (N83044), Luna, NM, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. External sling cable struck & severed t/r blade. Hit on l skid in yaw.
- [Accident 19730123002319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730123002319A), Jan 23, 1973: Bell 205A1 (N4049G), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage

## Service difficulty reports (232, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR H4QA20260619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H4QA20260619001), Jun 16, 2026: RELAY. FAILED. ENROUTE TO A DIP SITE FOR ANOTHER BUCKET OF WATER THE PILOT SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN THE CABIN OF THE AIRCRAFT. ODOR WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING
- [SDR 2022F00378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00378), Oct 3, 2022: HOSE. RUPTURED. AT APPROXIMATELY 10501.9 ACTT ON 9-29-22 AT 1530 PM I WAS TOLD THAT THERE HAD BEEN A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2 FAILURE ON N456TA. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AF
- [SDR NKVA2025011500013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NKVA2025011500013), Oct 13, 2021: SWASHPLATE. CRACKED. A TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING HIS DAILY INSPECTION HE FELT SOME "LOOSENESS" IN THE SWASHPLATE THAT HE HAD NOT NOTICE ON PRIOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. HE INVESTIG
- [SDR 2021FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000284), Oct 13, 2021: SWASHPLATE. CRACKED. A TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT DURING HIS DAILY INSPECTION HE FELT SOME "LOOSENESS" IN THE SWASHPLATE THAT HE HAD NOT NOTICED ON PRIOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. HE INVESTI
- [SDR H4QA202007230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H4QA202007230001), Jul 20, 2020: CROSSTUBE. BROKEN. REAR AFT CROSSTUBE FAILED WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT RUNNING. CREW WANTED TO FILL BELLY TANK WITH WATER AND MARK NUMBER OF GALLONS, DURING FILLING OPERATIONS FROM W
- [SDR LJEA2020061600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LJEA2020061600001), Jun 11, 2020: GEARBOX. CRACKED. MAIN GEARBOX CASE CRACKED IN WEBBING ABOVE INPUT QUILL. FERRY PERMIT REQUESTED TO RELOCATE AIRCRAFT TO A LOCATION FOR MAINTENANCE.
- [SDR 2020F00078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020F00078), Nov 20, 2019: GEARBOX. CRACKED. CRACK SUSPECTED IN MAIN GEARBOX CASE ABOVE INPUT QUILL PURSUANT TO GUIDANCE FROM BELL HELICOPTERS IN BELL 205 CR&O FIG 66-37. CRACK APPEARS TO EXTEND THROUGH WE
- [SDR 2016FA0000387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000387), Aug 23, 2016: FIRE DETECTOR. FAILED. ENROUTE TO A FIRE, FIRE LIGHT CAME ON. NO SMOKE WAS DETECTED. LANDED AIRCRAFT BACK AT BASE. MECHANIC TROUBLESHOT THE SYSTEM AND FOUND BAD FIRE SENSOR PROBE IN E
- [SDR HEAA2016012501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEAA2016012501), Jan 25, 2016: CROSSTUBE. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE WINTER MAINTENANCE, AN INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR CROSSTUBES WERE ACCOMPLISHED IAW THE MFG 300 HOUR INSPECTION. ONE OF THE SADDLES FOR THE AT
- [SDR H4QA20151028559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H4QA20151028559), Oct 27, 2015: SUPPORT. BENT. DURING SCHEDULED MX IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A BEARING WOULD NOT FIT BETWEEN THE MOUNTING LUGS OF THE SWASHPLATE SUPPORT, PN 204-011-404-125, SN RE18039. THE SWAS
- [SDR CA150929013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150929013), Sep 25, 2015: SHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) STARTER GENERATOR SHAFT SHEARED IN FLIGHT UNDER NORMAL LOADS CAUSING LOSS OF DC POWER GENERATION. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE UNEVENTFULLY.
- [SDR 2015FA0000355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000355), Jul 28, 2015: CONNECTOR. BURNED. PILOT REPORTED BURNED PLASTIC ODOR FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MECHANIC INSPECTED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUND A BURNED AREA ON THE STARTER/GENERATOR CONNECTOR PLU
- [SDR CA150713024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150713024), Jul 11, 2015: HYDRAULIC LINE. RUPTURED. (CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF NR 2 HYD PRESS. PILOT RETURN TO THE BASE AFTER ISOLATING THE SYS. ONCE THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY, THE INVESTIGA
- [SDR CA150421003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150421003), Apr 18, 2015: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A MAINTENANCE FLIGHT CHECKING MAIN ROTOR SYS TRACK AND BALANCE, THE ACFT WAS INCREASING AIRSPEED FROM 60 KNOTS TO 100 KNOTS. A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD 
- [SDR CA150316004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150316004), Mar 15, 2015: BLADE. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF ACFT BLOWER FAN, IT WAS NOTED THAT 4 OF THE FAN BLADES WERE CRACKED AT THE BASE.
- [SDR CA150225006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150225006), Feb 23, 2015: SHIELD. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING DAILY INSPECTION, NOTICED THAT THE HANGER BEARING ASSEMBLY GREASE SHIELD WAS LEAKING. UNIT WAS REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE, GND RUN CARRIED OUT & NO 
- [SDR CA150121002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150121002), Jan 20, 2015: SPIDER GEAR. CRACKED. (CAN) LOWER PLANETARY SPIDER ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 205-040-785-003 FOUND CRACKED DURING ROUTINE OVERHAUL. NO KNOWN CAUSE AND NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES FOUND. PART R
- [SDR CA140819004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140819004), Aug 7, 2014: SERVO. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) WHEN PILOT CARRIED OUT START UP CHECK LIST AT IDLE, A HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT. SYSTEM 2 WAS CLOSED AND CONTROLS FUCTIONED PROPERLY. SYSTEM
- [SDR CA140428004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140428004), Apr 28, 2014: BEAM. CRACKED. (CAN) PERFORMING A SCHEDULE INSPECTION, A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS DONE ON THE LT MAIN BEAM CAP. THE CAP WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED COMPLETELY THREW. A NEW CAP, PN 20
- [SDR CA131129010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131129010), Nov 26, 2013: BLADE. DELAMINATED. (CAN) BLADE WAS REPAIRED IN JULY 2013 TO CORRECT SOME DELAMINATION FROM AN OLDER DENT AT 18" FROM THE BLADE TIP. UPON LANDING AT A REMOTE SITE AND SHUTTING DOWN
- [SDR CA130920009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130920009), Sep 19, 2013: DIFFUSER. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ACTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AROUND THE BLEED VALVE PORT. ACFT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. UP-DATE: CRACK FOUND ON COMPR
- [SDR CA131009002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131009002), Aug 24, 2013: BLADE. SEPARATED. (CAN) A SUDDEN MEDIUM FREQUENCY VIBRATION WAS FELT IN FLIGHT. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. AFTER VISUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TIP C
- [SDR CA140603003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140603003), Aug 19, 2013: BEAM. CRACKED. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A DA!LY INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE UPPER LT MAIN BEAM CAP PORTION, EXTRUDING FROM THE ENGINE DECK, SOMETIMES REFEREED TO AS THE "I
- [SDR CA130813006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130813006), Aug 8, 2013: SUPPORT. MISMANUFACTURED. (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF THE NEW SUPPORT, PN 204-011-404-125 FROM THE PACKAGING THE PART DISPLAYED THE FOLLOWING: SEVERAL AREAS WHERE MACHINING WAS NOT COMPLETE. T
- [SDR CA130705006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130705006), Jul 3, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) AME WAS PERFORMING POST FLIGHT/DAILY INSPECTION FOLLOWING LAST FLIGHT OF DAY. DURING INSPECTION, A SMALL VERTICAL LINE WAS NOTED ON THE LT LUG OF THE FITT
- [SDR CA130627001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130627001), Jun 14, 2013: QUILL. BROKEN. (CAN) INPUT QUILL IN-FLIGHT FAILURE, FREEWHEEL UNIT FAILURE, INPUT DRIVESHAFT FAILURE, ENGINE OVERSPEED, AUTOROTATIVE LANDING.
- [SDR CA130528009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130528009), May 27, 2013: TUBE. CRACKED. (CAN) CRACKED TUBE UNDERNEATH FITTING SLEEVE, TUBE POPPED OUT OF FITTING AND BLEW OUT MOST OF FLUID.
- [SDR CA130323001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130323001), Mar 21, 2013: SHAFT. SHEARED. (CAN) STARTER GENERATOR FAILED TO TURN OVER ENGINE FOR START. INSPECTION REVEALED THE SHAFT HAD SHEARED.
- [SDR CA120912012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120912012), Sep 11, 2012: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) MAIN ROTOR BLADE CRACKED FROM L/E TO T/E UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE AT APPROXIMATELY 77" FROM BLADE TIP. ACFT LANDED SAFELY, MAIN ROTOR BLADE INTACT AS 1 PIE
- [SDR CA120817001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120817001), Aug 7, 2012: LONGERON. CRACKED. (CAN) TOP LT LONGERON ON ACFT LOCATED IN AFT COMPARTMENT WAS CRACKED BEHIND DOUBLER ON TOP LT TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT. CRACK WAS FOUND DURING DAILY INSPECTION, MACH
- [SDR CA120629008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120629008), Jun 18, 2012: BEARING. DAMAGED. (CAN) DEBRIS, METAL, FOUND ON ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR. 7.7 HRS LATER DEBRIS WAS FOUND AGAIN ON ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR. 1 HR AFTER ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM ACFT DUE TO
- [SDR CA120629007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120629007), Jun 18, 2012: NUT. DAMAGED. (CAN) DEBRIS, METAL, FOUND ON ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR. 7.7 HRS LATER DEBRIS WAS FOUND AGAIN ON ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR. 1 HR AFTER ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM ACFT DUE TO
- [SDR CA120817004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120817004), Jun 6, 2012: TACHOMETER. FAILED. (CAN) CO-PILOT DUAL TACH N2 ENGINE RPM NEEDLE, FLUCUATES FROM 0 TO 50 PERCENT THEN STICKS.
- [SDR CA120223006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120223006), Jan 28, 2012: CAP. FRACTURED. (CAN) FAILURE OF CAP, IN ORDER TO EXAMINE THE FRACTURE SURFACE OF A STRUCTURAL LONGERON, HERE-IN REFERRED TO AS A CAP. THE CAP, PN 205-030-207-005 AND THE ASSOC
- [SDR CA120116003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120116003), Jan 16, 2012: GIMBAL RING. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING 100 HRS INSPECTION, 2 SMALL DAMAGED SCREWS WHERE FOUND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MAIN TRANSMISSION BAY STILL ATTACHED WITH LOCKING WIRE. FURTHER INSPECT
- [SDR CA111220005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111220005), Dec 20, 2011: BLADE. CRACKED. (CAN) 3 CRACKS DEVELOPED ON BOTTOM SIDE OF BLADE SKIN, PN 212-015-501-115, SN A6009 (TSN) 3521.9, 1 CRACK 5.5", THE OTHER 2 CRACKS ARE 2.5" - 3.5" RESPECTIVELY.
- [SDR CA110909011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110909011), Aug 14, 2011: GOVERNOR. FAILED. (CAN) ACFT LEVELED OFF AFTER CLIMB, A BANG WAS HEARD THEN ACFT YAWED, ROTOR LOW HORN AND LIGHT SOUNDED. ENGINE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED- N1 WAS AT 25 PERCENT AND T
- [SDR CA110726007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110726007), Jul 25, 2011: CHANNEL. MISMANUFACTURED. NEW PART DOES NOT FIT ACFT OR FIXTURE PLATE. MANUFACTURED .040 TOO WIDE.
- [SDR CA110711020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110711020), Jul 8, 2011: COUPLING. FAILED. THE PILOT NOTICED A SLIGHT YAW AS HE WAS TOUCHING DOWN. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN WHEN APPLYING COLLECTIVE TO TAKEOFF, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE PEDALS. TH
- [SDR CA111222011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111222011), Mar 6, 2011: DIFFUSER. USED. (CAN) UPON LANDING AND PERFORMING A POST FLIGHT VISUAL INSPECTION THE AME FOUND THE BOTTOM STRUT ON THE EXHAUST DIFFUSER CRACKED WITH A SECTION OF MATERIAL MISS
- [SDR CA101122028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101122028), Nov 22, 2010: BAFFLE. DETACHED. BAFFLE DIVIDING FORWARD AND AFT SECTIONS OF FUEL CELL, FOUND DETACHED. FUEL IS ABLE TO MOVE AROUND POTENTIALLY CAUSING C OF G ISSUES. IN LOW FUEL SITUATIONS, SL
- [SDR CA100901007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100901007), Aug 16, 2010: BEAM. CRACKED. THE ACA HOLDER WAS DOING HIS DAILY PREFLIGHT WHEN HE NOTICED 2 BLACK LINES THAT APPEARED TO BE CRACKS. THE ACA HOLDER LOOKED CLOSER AND FOUND THE TRANSMISSION 5
- [SDR H4QA2010F00111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H4QA2010F00111), May 20, 2010: HOUSING. CRACKED. COMBUSTION CHAMBER HOUSING FOUND CRACKED 8 INCHES LONG FROM (LOOKING FORWARD) 12:30-2:30 POSITION. CRACK WAS FOUND AFTER SHUTDOWN DURING DAILY INSPECTION BY MEC
- [SDR CA091120005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091120005), Nov 20, 2009: IGNITER. FAILED. (CAN) FOUND IGNITER PLUG 1 OF 4 INSTALLED, FAILED CAUSED BY IGNITER INTERIOR CATHODE BECOMING LOOSE.
- [SDR CA091120004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091120004), Nov 20, 2009: IGNITER. FAILED. (CAN) FOUND IGNITER PLUG , 2 OF 4 INSTALLED FAILED CAUSED BY IGNITER INTERIOR CATHODE BECOMING LOOSE.
- [SDR CA091109002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091109002), Nov 6, 2009: BOOT. SEPARATED. (CAN) DURING THE 12 MONTH INSP AND RE-GREASE OF THE INPUT DRIVE SHAFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE BOOT HAD COMPLETELY SEPERATED FROM THE R
- [SDR CA091006004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091006004), Sep 19, 2009: SHAFT. WORN. (CAN) WHILE FLYING THE PILOT HAD A CAUTION LIGHT. IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP CAUTION LIGHT THAT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT LANDED AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. THE ENG FUEL C
- [SDR CA090818006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090818006), Aug 14, 2009: BOLT. BROKEN. WHILE THE ENGINEER WAS CARRYING OUT A DAILY INSP, FOUND HALF A BOLT WITH NUT ATTACHED ON ENG DECK. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT BOLT (ONE OF TWO) WAS PAR
- [SDR CA090806005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090806005), Jul 30, 2009: GOVERNOR. UNKNOWN. EXCESSIVE ENGINE DROOP.
- [SDR CA090702013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090702013), Jul 1, 2009: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING A POST FLIGHT INSP, THE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED. TIME ON THE FITTING IS UNKNOWN. CRACK WAS FOUND RADIATING FROM THE BORE OF THE BARREL

All 232: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (230, 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 SR12457NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12457NY): Demonstration of Aircraft Equipment Configurations Tolerance to Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) in Part 29 Aircraft. Kilroy Aviation, LLC
- [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 SH1201SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1201SO): Installation P/N 364-83300-1 (Standard Skid Gear) or P/N 364-83300-3 (High Skid Gear). This Wire Strike Protection System. Magellan Aerospace
- [STC SR04465NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04465NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc
- [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 SH8609SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8609SW): Fabrication of Isolair Eliminator II Model 4600-205 fire fighting system. Isolair Inc
- [STC SR01776SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01776SE): Fabrication, installation, and maintenance of the Isolair Helicopters, Inc., Model 9002 High Cross tubes. Isolair Inc
- [STC SR04662CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04662CH): Installation of Luma Technologies LT-4205 20 Station Integrated LED Display Panel. Luma Technologies LLC
- [STC SR00145IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00145IB): Installation of LH and RH Vertical Reference Door(s). Transwest Helicopters Ltd
- [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 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 SR09462RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09462RC): Installation of Night Vision Goggle Compatible Interior Lighting System. REB Technologies Inc
- [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 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 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 SR02189SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02189SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System, manufactured and installed. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
- [STC SR00713SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00713SE): Installation of Onboard Systems International Cargo Hook Kit. Onboard Systems International
- [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
- [STC SR04425NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04425NY): Installation of the Basic Digital Flight Instrument Kit. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR04588NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04588NY): Replacement Cabin Floor Panels. Trinity Aviation Services Limited
- [STC SR04581NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04581NY): Installation of Mirror and Pulse Light. Ascent Aerospace Canada Ltd
- [STC SR02001SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02001SE): Fabrication and installation of Model 72448 locking fuel cover assembly. Timberline Aerospace LLC
- [STC SR04593NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04593NY): Installation of Two Place Seat. Ascent Aerospace Canada Ltd
- [STC SR04579NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04579NY): Installation of the 212-030-003-049 Nose Assembly. Ascent Aerospace Canada Ltd
- [STC SR04580NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04580NY): Installation of Public Address Speaker Box. Ascent Aerospace Canada Ltd
- [STC SR04577NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04577NY): Installation of Cabin Furnishings. Ascent Aerospace Canada Ltd
- [STC SR04578NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04578NY): Installation of Extended Port Seat Rails. Ascent Aerospace Canada Ltd
- [STC SR04569NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04569NY): Installation of the Garmin GTX 3x5 ADS-B Transponder. Alpine Aerotech LP
- [STC SR02492LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02492LA): Installation of a Helicopter Technology Company main rotor blade assembly. Helicopter Technology Co
- [STC SR04517NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04517NY): The Forward and Aft Crew Door Rod Assembly Replacement. Transwest Helicopters Ltd

All 230: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Bell/Southwest Florida Aviatio 205 A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-southwest-florida-aviatio-205-a1): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 11814SF
- [Bell Helicopter Textron 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-205a-1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1181548

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