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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182108

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
206L-3
Registry code
1182108
Registered
159 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
7
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH2SW
Holder
Bell Textron Canada Limited

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 326

1981Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 55

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1980In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB SW-10-42Emergency Float KitsIssued Aug 5, 2010
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Registered aircraft · 159

N104RTBack Nine Aerial LLC · New Berlin, WIBuilt 1990 · S/N 51364N10SPState Of Kentucky · Frankfort, KYBuilt 1983 · S/N 51064N10TVHelicopters Inc · Cahokia, ILBuilt 1990 · S/N 51399
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NTSB investigations · 93

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 31 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 62 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA26LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Tuscumbia, ALThe pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.Jul 29, 2026 · N29AE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA086Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Logsden, ORThe inadvertent entanglement of a long line with the skid, which resulted in a loss of flight control. Contributing to the accident was the use of nylon lines instead of steel cables to secure the bucket.Jan 15, 2026 · N868H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25FA005Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBell 206L-3 · Owenton, KYOn October 7, 2024, at 1730 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L3+, N230AE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Owenton, Kentucky. The pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight medic were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by Air Evac Life…Oct 7, 2024 · N230AE · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 123

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

Accident 20260730010249ABell 206-L4 · Tuscumbia, ALWhile maneuvering above the landing pad at the aircraft home base, the aircraft tail rotor struck a concrete pole resulting in a hard landing on to the pad. No injuries reported.Jul 30, 2026 · N29AE · Substantial damageAccident 20260115000099ABell 206L-3 · Logsden, ORAn interview of the PIC revealed the following. The accident occurred at the beginning of a part 137 operation using a hopper/bucket to spread fertilizer. The pilot picked up to a hover, and as is standard practice, observed the chin-bubble mounted mirror…Jan 15, 2026 · N868H · DestroyedIncident 20250623007019IBell 206L-3 · Bowling Green, MOWhile at a cruise altitude, with autopilot altitude hold engaged & set at 3500 feet MSL, the pilot noticed a slow climb and that his current altitude was now at 4000 feet MSL. The collective and cyclic controls required excessive forces to move indicating a…Jun 23, 2025 · N248AE · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 2,927

SDR EVCA2026100126Blower Motor · unserviceableELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON. AFT BLOWER MOTOR WAS THE CAUSE. SYSTEM MEL'ED UNTIL A REPLACEMENT ARRIVES.Sep 30, 2026 · N293AE · Bell 206L3 · Air Distribution FanSDR EVCA20250623001Pump · failedHYDRAULIC FAILUREJun 23, 2025 · N248AE · Bell 206L3 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR EVCA202503250001Angle · crackedLH & RH FS 145 & STIFFENER CLIP CRACKEDMar 19, 2025 · N327AE · Bell 206L3 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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STCs that may be installed · 465

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SH2750NMInstallation of a Freon type cabin air conditioning system with engine-driven compressorAir Comm CorporationSTC SA800EAInstallation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power suppliesWhelen Aerospace TechnologiesSTC SR00643SEInstallation of Geneva Aviation Video SystemTurbolyft USA Corporation
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182108')
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-34 registered aircraftRegistry code 1182156
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