# Bell 206L-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1182108
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 206L-3
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 7
- Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited
- Registered aircraft: 159
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3

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 2024-20-07](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 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 2023-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-05): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective May 19, 2023
- [AD 2022-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-08): Main Rotor Blades · Main rotor blade assembly P/N 20633000-101 (Van Horn STC SR02684LA). Effective Dec 23, 2022
- [AD 2022-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-04): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A) and 6 more. Effective Dec 23, 2022
- [AD 2021-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-15): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 with STC SH2750NM. Effective Jan 18, 2022
- [AD 2021-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-01): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Shoulder harness restraint system (Bell Helicopter Textron STC SH2073SO or SH2751SO). Effective Oct 13, 2021
- [AD 2021-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-06): Tail Rotor Drive · Bell Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 27, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-08): Fuel Quantity Sensor · Bell Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jun 11, 2021
- [AD 2019-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-08-10): Main Rotor Drive System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 4 more. Effective Jun 24, 2019
- [AD 2018-25-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-17): Air Conditioning System Wiring · Airbus Helicopters 206A, 206B, 206L and 13 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019
- [AD 2017-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-05-04): Tension Torsion Strap · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Mar 17, 2017
- [AD 2015-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-12-02): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4. Effective Jul 14, 2015
- [AD 2014-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-02-02): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Mar 7, 2014
- [AD 2013-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-25-10): Rotorcraft Tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jan 31, 2014
- [AD 2013-22-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-21): Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Industries, Inc. Emergency Float Kits (Dart Aerospace ULC STC SR01535LA). Effective Dec 13, 2013
- [AD 2013-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-06): Main Rotor Control · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Oct 17, 2013
- [AD 2013-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-02-01): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Feb 7, 2013
- [AD 2012-12-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-12-11): Engine EFT/TOT Indicating System · Supplemental lighting system (Aviation Specialties Unlimited STC SR01383SE). Effective Jul 24, 2012
- [AD 2012-02-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-51): Main rotor blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective May 4, 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 2010-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-26-51): Tail rotor blade · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Mar 25, 2011
- [AD 96-18-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-05-R1): Tailboom · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Dec 21, 2010
- [AD 2009-07-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-52): Cyclic control lever assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more. Effective May 1, 2009
- [AD 2008-14-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-06): Horizontal stabilizers · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008
- [AD 2008-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-03): Tailboom attachment · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008
- [AD 2007-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-06): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Feb 13, 2007
- [AD 2005-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-03): Tail rotor blade (blade) root doublers (doublers) · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Nov 21, 2005
- [AD 2004-22-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-13): Magnetic brake assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Dec 7, 2004
- [AD 2003-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-14): Chip detector · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Aug 12, 2003
- [AD 2002-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-25-07): Tailboom skins · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jan 27, 2003
- [AD 2002-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-05): Rescue hoists · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 31 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002
- [AD 2001-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-03): Raised Forging Boss · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Mar 9, 2001
- [AD 99-17-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-19): Mast And Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Sep 24, 1999
- [AD 95-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-11-14): Crosstubes · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 5 more. Effective Jun 30, 1995
- [AD 95-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-06): Fuel Valve Switch · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Jun 8, 1995
- [AD 94-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-24-11): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1995
- [AD 94-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-20-03): Main Rotor Hub Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 4 more. Effective Oct 11, 1994
- [AD 94-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-19-02): Swashplate Support Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Sep 28, 1994
- [AD 94-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-15-07): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 1994
- [AD 92-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-06-12): Transmission Failure · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Apr 13, 1992
- [AD 92-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-05): Main Rotor Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Feb 5, 1992
- [AD 90-13-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-13-01-R1): Tail Rotor Blade Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B, 206L, 206L-1 and 1 more. Effective Oct 17, 1991
- [AD 89-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-20-13): Horizontal Stabilizer · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Oct 15, 1991
- [AD 90-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-21-03): Tail Rotor Blade Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Aug 14, 1991
- [AD 91-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-03-12): Emergency Float Bags · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Feb 28, 1991
- [AD 88-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-23-03): Tail Rotor Yoke Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206B-1 and 3 more. Effective Jul 25, 1989
- [AD 78-11-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-02-R1): Rotor Blade Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 4 more. Effective Dec 15, 1988
- [AD 87-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-10-11): Main Rotor Mast Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B, 206L and 2 more. Effective Aug 8, 1988
- [AD 87-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-15-01): Stabilizer Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Aug 6, 1987

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2021-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-26-08) (historical): Tail Rotor Drive Shaft · Bell Textron Canada 206, 206A, 206A-1 and 7 more. Effective Jan 27, 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 2009-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-03) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Apr 24, 2009
- [AD 2009-07-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-07-51) (historical): Lever assembly bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 7 more
- [AD 2007-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-52) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Dec 5, 2007
- [AD 2004-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-08) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 3 more. Effective Dec 16, 2004
- [AD 99-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-12) (historical): Tailboom Skin For Cracks Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 1 more. Effective Jul 9, 1999
- [AD 96-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-05) (historical): Tailboom  Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L, 206L-1 and 206L-3. Effective Sep 16, 1996

All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (8)

- [SAIB SW-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-19-05): Tail Rotor Drive System, Spline Damage. Issued Apr 4, 2019
- [SAIB SW-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-02): Loss of Hardware  Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Couplings. Issued Nov 2, 2017
- [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012
- [SAIB SW-10-42R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42R1): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 11, 2010
- [SAIB SW-10-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-10-42) (historical): Emergency Float Kits. Issued Aug 5, 2010
- [SAIB SW-08-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-08-42): Emergency Float with Liferaft Kits (kits). Issued Aug 27, 2008
- [SAIB SW-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-05-24): . Issued Dec 22, 2004
- [SAIB SW-04-92](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-04-92): . Issued Sep 30, 2004

## Registered aircraft (159, first 50)

- [N104RT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104RT): [Back Nine Aerial LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACK%20NINE%20AERIAL%20LLC), [New Berlin, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/New%20Berlin), built 1990, S/N 51364
- [N10SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10SP): [State Of Kentucky](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20KENTUCKY), [Frankfort, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Frankfort), built 1983, S/N 51064
- [N10TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10TV): [Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Cahokia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Cahokia), built 1990, S/N 51399
- [N111SP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N111SP): [State Of Michigan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20MICHIGAN), [Lansing, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lansing), built 1990, S/N 51325
- [N112EP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112EP): [Marks Aviation Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKS%20AVIATION%20GROUP%20LLC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), S/N 51612
- [N119AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N119AE): [Air Evac Ems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20EVAC%20EMS%20INC), [O Fallon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/O%20Fallon), built 1981, S/N 51201
- [N124AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124AE): [Air Evac Ems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20EVAC%20EMS%20INC), [O Fallon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/O%20Fallon), built 1992, S/N 51591
- [N1337K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1337K): [Jsg Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JSG%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 51110
- [N136TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N136TW): [Silver Creek Aviation Services](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SILVER%20CREEK%20AVIATION%20SERVICES), [Fort Worth, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Fort%20Worth), built 1986, S/N 51188
- [N155TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155TV): [U S Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/U%20S%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Marshville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Marshville), built 1990, S/N 51339
- [N157SJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N157SJ): [North Wind Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORTH%20WIND%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Cottage Grove, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Cottage%20Grove), built 1985, S/N 51157
- [N170AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170AM): [Premier Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20ROTORS%20LLC), [Saint Martinville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Saint%20Martinville), built 1982, S/N 51036
- [N17238](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17238): [Bennett Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENNETT%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), built 1991, S/N 51492
- [N173P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N173P): [Starflite Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STARFLITE%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Beaufort, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Beaufort), S/N 51370
- [N17592](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17592): [Premier Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20ROTORS%20LLC), [Saint Martinville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Saint%20Martinville), S/N 51535
- [N194TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N194TA): [Jsj Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JSJ%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Helena, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Helena), built 1991, S/N 51542
- [N19HX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19HX): [Premier Aircraft Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Bakersfield, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bakersfield), built 1984, S/N 51096
- [N201PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201PA): [Asa Security LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASA%20SECURITY%20LLC), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1992, S/N 51567
- [N202PH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202PH): [Coastal Air Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1983, S/N 51076
- [N203PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N203PA): [D H Helicopter Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/D%20H%20HELICOPTER%20INC%20DBA), [Mcminnville, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Mcminnville), built 1991, S/N 51462
- [N204US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204US): [Blue Air 2 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLUE%20AIR%202%20LLC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), built 1990, S/N 51415
- [N205EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205EH): [Sacramento Executive Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20EXECUTIVE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Acampo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Acampo), built 1983, S/N 51060
- [N205FC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205FC): [Gm Leasing Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GM%20LEASING%20CO%20LLC), [Broussard, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Broussard), built 1985, S/N 51130
- [N206AP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206AP): [Instant Security Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INSTANT%20SECURITY%20SERVICES%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1990, S/N 51338
- [N206CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206CJ): [Cb Couch Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CB%20COUCH%20INC), [Walcott, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Walcott), built 1992, S/N 51579
- [N206DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206DL): [Lauterbach Dennis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAUTERBACH%20DENNIS), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1986, S/N 51170
- [N206EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206EH): [Sacramento Executive Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SACRAMENTO%20EXECUTIVE%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Acampo, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Acampo), built 1992, S/N 51571
- [N206LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206LR): [Hawk Flight](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWK%20FLIGHT), [Craig, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Craig), built 1989, S/N 51307
- [N206MP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206MP): [Whirl'D Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHIRL'D%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Sevierville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Sevierville), built 1982, S/N 51049
- [N206RF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206RF): [Rotors Unlimited LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROTORS%20UNLIMITED%20LLC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), S/N 51266
- [N206UH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206UH): [Padgett Farms And Forestry LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PADGETT%20FARMS%20AND%20FORESTRY%20LLC), [Milan, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Milan), S/N 51167
- [N206UK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206UK): [Crop Flight LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROP%20FLIGHT%20LLC), [Divernon, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Divernon), built 1985, S/N 51131
- [N206WX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206WX): [Xtreme Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XTREME%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Falkville, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Falkville), built 1982, S/N 51038
- [N207CP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207CP): [Premier Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20ROTORS%20LLC), [Saint Martinville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Saint%20Martinville), S/N 51294
- [N207EH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207EH): [Texcrete Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXCRETE%20INC), [Kurten, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kurten), built 1992, S/N 51554
- [N207MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207MH): [Meridian Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERIDIAN%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Broussard, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Broussard), built 1989, S/N 51303
- [N207RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N207RH): [Morris Equipment LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20EQUIPMENT%20LLC), [Yuma, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Yuma), built 1991, S/N 51495
- [N210MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210MH): [Cirrus Air Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CIRRUS%20AIR%20EXPRESS%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1990, S/N 51379
- [N210TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N210TV): [Nexstar Media Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEXSTAR%20MEDIA%20INC), [Irving, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Irving), built 1988, S/N 51267
- [N216LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216LS): [Premier Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20ROTORS%20LLC), [St Martinville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/St%20Martinville), built 1991, S/N 51473
- [N216TV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216TV): [Del Rio Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEL%20RIO%20AVIATION%20INC), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), S/N 51166
- [N219RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N219RH): [Rc Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RC%20AVIATION%20INC), [Lumpkin, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Lumpkin), built 1991, S/N 51509
- [N220MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220MH): [Premier Rotors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PREMIER%20ROTORS%20LLC), [Saint Martinville, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Saint%20Martinville), built 1990, S/N 51359
- [N225RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N225RH): [Valiair Limited Co Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMITED%20CO%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1992, S/N 51556
- [N22ZA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22ZA): [Pmp55 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PMP55%20LLC), [Slingerlands, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Slingerlands), S/N 51207
- [N231BB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231BB): [Coastal Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1991, S/N 51540
- [N233AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233AE): [Air Evac Ems Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20EVAC%20EMS%20INC), [O Fallon, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/O%20Fallon), built 1991, S/N 51453
- [N233MH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N233MH): [Meridian Helicopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERIDIAN%20HELICOPTERS%20LLC), [Broussard, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Broussard), built 1988, S/N 51250
- [N23UK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23UK): [Oas2 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OAS2%20LLC), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando), built 1990, S/N 51345
- [N242FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N242FW): [Coastal Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COASTAL%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC), [Panama City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Panama%20City), built 1991, S/N 51506

All 159: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (93, newest 50)

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 ERA26LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA285), Jul 29, 2026: Bell 206L-3 (N29AE), Tuscumbia, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to keep the tail rotor clear of an obstacle while attempting to land.
- [NTSB WPR26LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA086), Jan 15, 2026: Bell 206L-3 (N868H), Logsden, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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…
- [NTSB ERA25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA005), Oct 7, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N230AE), Owenton, KY, destroyed, 3 fatal, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB CEN24LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA259), Jul 8, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N206WX), Thorntown, IN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure that the load hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control after liftoff and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA134), Apr 23, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N17592), Tracy, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of collective control authority due to fatigue failure of the collective servo cylinder extension arms from corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB CEN24FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA094), Jan 21, 2024: Bell 206 (N295AE), Hydro, OK, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The helicopter’s inflight collision with cackling geese, resulting in an inflight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN23LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA350), Aug 6, 2023: Bell 206 (N288AE), Carthage, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A collision with a fence during landing due to the crew’s reduced distance estimation and depth perception while using night vision goggles. Contributing to the accident was the low moon angle, which…
- [NTSB ERA22LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA347), Jul 19, 2022: Bell 206L-3 (N203PA), Franklin, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while flying at a low level over a river, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB WPR22LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA031), Oct 28, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N27TK), Covelo, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A passenger’s unsecured object departed the cabin resulted in a collision with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB WPR21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA338), Sep 8, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N6516K), Tillamook, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN21LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA432), Jul 9, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N170AM), Berlin, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter with a stuck skid, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR21LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA133), Mar 16, 2021: Bell 206 (N6133C), Lucerne Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering with a tailwind, resulting in the helicopter spinning and colliding with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA163), Jun 2, 2020: Bell 206 (N65PJ), Fairfield, CA, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines while conducting external load operations, which resulted in the main rotor contacting a wire and a subsequent collision with…
- [NTSB WPR19LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA071), Jan 23, 2019: Bell 206 (N8227J), Ashland, OR, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating weather, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and spatial disorientation leading to a loss of…
- [NTSB ERA18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA020), Nov 8, 2017: Bell 206 (N275AE), Union City, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent slope landing and attempted recovery, which resulted in an incipient dynamic rollover, mast bumping, and separation of the main rotor.
- [NTSB CEN17FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA355), Sep 16, 2017: Bell 206L 3 (N213TV), Ancho, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA015), Oct 15, 2015: Bell 206L 3 (N206CJ), Dickinson, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper installation by company maintenance personnel of the securing hardware of a tail rotor driveshaft section, which resulted in that section of tail rotor driveshaft disconnecting and a…
- [NTSB ERA15LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA218), May 20, 2015: Bell 206L-3 (N210MH), Kearny, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The deliberate concealment and reuse of an unairworthy tail rotor driveshaft by unknown personnel, which resulted in an overstress separation at a bonded flange adapter as a result of driveshaft…
- [NTSB CEN15LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA229), May 7, 2015: Bell 206L 3 (N127AE), Chesterfield, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB CEN14FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA122), Jan 27, 2014: Bell 206L 3 (N207DS), Silt, CO, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for a low-level aerial surveillance flight of power transmission lines, which led to his being unaware of the crossing power line while flying toward the sun…
- [NTSB CEN14FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA004), Oct 9, 2013: Bell 206L 3 (N54LP), Venice, LA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and…
- [NTSB CEN13TA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13TA535), Sep 7, 2013: Bell 206L-3 (N721LL), Amistad, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to arrest the descent following an abrupt maneuver to avoid birds, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA303), Jun 28, 2013: Bell 206L-3 (N868H), Missoula, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power and to maintain proper position relative to an external load, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA191), Mar 12, 2012: Bell 206L-3 (N104LP), Southern Timbalier 52CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA12CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA095), Dec 1, 2011: Bell 206L-3 (N216TV), Wingate, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The certified flight instructor did not select an adequate landing site for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA252), Mar 24, 2011: Bell 206L-3 (N32041), (Gulf of Mexico), substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to an engine compressor stall as a result of ingesting methane gas during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA082), Dec 8, 2010: Bell 206L-3 (N955GT), Canal Point, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR10LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA359), Jul 19, 2010: Bell 206 (N3185A), Wells, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering after departure from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10IA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA314), Jun 10, 2010: Bell 206L-3 (N108PH), Gulf of Mexico, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: A suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due to improper installment and inspection by…
- [NTSB ERA09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA485), Aug 26, 2009: Bell 206L-3 (N22ZA), White Plains, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09IA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA254), Apr 8, 2009: Bell 206 (N295AE), Vick, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC08FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA071), Dec 30, 2007: Bell 206L-3 (N109AE), Cherokee, AL, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an out-of-ground-effect hover. Contributing to the accident was a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DFW07LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA169), Jul 22, 2007: Bell 206L-3 (N330P), High Island 138, destroyed. Probable cause: The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA06CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA161), Aug 11, 2006: Bell 206L-3 (N206UH), Salt Lake City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.
- [NTSB DEN06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA096), Jul 12, 2006: Bell 206L-3 (N44NM), Taos, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a right yaw, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. A…
- [NTSB SEA06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA121), Jun 15, 2006: Bell 206L (N265SH), Vernal, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an attempted precationary landing after a takeoff over uneven, sloping, brush-covered terrain. Factors include the pilot using the wrong performance chart…
- [NTSB DFW06IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA145), May 30, 2006: Bell 206L-3 (N92MT), Grand Isle 43AA, incident, no damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's incapacitation and death due to pre-existing cardiac disease.
- [NTSB DFW06FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FAMS1), Oct 6, 2005: Bell 206-L3 (N6560K), Gulf of Mexico, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: Undetermined. The aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA213), Aug 17, 2005: Bell 206L (N330P), Gulf of Mexico, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a stationary object while landing.
- [NTSB CHI05GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05GA198), Jul 26, 2005: Bell 206L-3 (N741LL), Justice, IL, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision while maneuvering which resulted in a tailwind during low airspeed helicopter flight and subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The struck sign and fence…
- [NTSB CHI05CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA156), Jun 24, 2005: Bell 206L-3 (N311JX), Algonac, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining helicopter control, the loss of tail rotor effectiveness he encountered, and his not maintaining clearance from objects during the approach. Factor were the low altitude,…
- [NTSB DFW05LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA074), Feb 18, 2005: Bell 206L-3 (N512RA), Cameron, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Fuel starvation due to a blocked and collapsed fuel nozzle screen, resulting from a contaminated fuel source/facility. Factors were the inadequate maintenance/inspection of fuel sources, and the lack…
- [NTSB LAX04LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA216), May 20, 2004: Bell 206L-3 (N2019F), Palmdale, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The momentary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA088), Mar 6, 2004: Bell 206L-3 (N81SP), W. Cameron 149, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the emergency floats not being deployed.
- [NTSB FTW04FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA007), Oct 10, 2003: Bell 206L-3 (N81671), W. Cameron 509, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the low ceilings, and the miscommunication…
- [NTSB CHI03FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA259), Aug 13, 2003: Bell 206L-3 (N41128), E.I. 276, LA, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during takeoff. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the planned approach…
- [NTSB LAX03GA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA244), Jul 26, 2003: Bell 206L-3 (N6184D), Whiteriver, AZ, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum translational lift airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions at near maximum required torque and above the in ground effect hover…
- [NTSB DEN02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA101), Aug 30, 2002: Bell 206L-III (N43GA), Canon City, CO, destroyed. Probable cause: the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a static wire, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to the main rotor pitch change tubes being severed.
- [NTSB NYC02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA083), Apr 13, 2002: Bell 206-L3 (N19TD), New York, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a collision with a concrete curb.
- [NTSB FTW02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA102), Mar 26, 2002: Bell 206L-3 (N30YB), Oakley, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

All 93: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (123, newest 50)

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 20260730010249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260730010249A), Jul 30, 2026: Bell 206-L4 (N29AE), Tuscumbia, AL, Substantial damage. While 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…
- [Accident 20260115000099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260115000099A), Jan 15, 2026: Bell 206L-3 (N868H), Logsden, OR, Destroyed. An 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…
- [Incident 20250623007019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250623007019I), Jun 23, 2025: Bell 206L-3 (N248AE), Bowling Green, MO, No damage. While 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…
- [Accident 20241007013869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241007013869A), Oct 7, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N230AE), Owenton, KY, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Aircraft was dispatched to the scene of a medical emergency with one pilot, a flight nurse, and flight medic. While enroute to the landing zone established by…
- [Accident 20240708007429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240708007429A), Jul 8, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N206WX), Thorntown, IN, Substantial damage. On July 8, 2024, at approximately 1900 eastern standard time, the helicopter was operating under CFR part 137 while reloading with fungicide and fuel. The…
- [Accident 20240423009619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240423009619A), Apr 23, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N17592), Tracy, CA, Substantial damage. Photo of the collective pushrod shows the metal rod broke (rod snapped in two). The helicopter was flying low and slow conducting pipeline patrol. The pilot…
- [Incident 20240322001939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240322001939I), Mar 22, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N92PJ), Wright City, OK, No damage. This office was called by the regional operations command on 03/26/2024 at 3:30 pm, that a helicopter was shot at while flying over private property hog…
- [Accident 20240120000769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240120000769A), Jan 20, 2024: Bell 206L-3 (N295AE), Hydro, OK, Destroyed, 3 fatal. On Saturday, January 20, 2024, a Bell long ranger 206 helicopter was returning to home base after a patient transfer . Approximately 25 minutes into the flight…
- [Accident 20230806008899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230806008899A), Aug 6, 2023: Bell 206L-3 (N288AE), Carthage, IL, Substantial damage. The aircraft was facing north on e county rd 1200N approximately 5.25 miles from Carthage city center. The lat/long of the accident scene is: 40 degrees 22…
- [Incident 20230102000289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230102000289I), Jan 2, 2023: Bell 206L-3 (N269AE), Louisville, KY, No damage. During cruise flight, pilot heard loud screeching. Initiated precautionary landing. Pilot found hydraulic fluid leaking on helicopter. Maintenance discovered…
- [Accident 20220719007699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220719007699A), Jul 19, 2022: Bell 206L-3 (N203PA), Templeton, PA, Minor damage. Note: (the investigation of the aircraft was completed at jimmy stewart airport (kidi) not at the location of the accident. The pilot flew the aircraft here…
- [Accident 20211028018029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211028018029A), Oct 28, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N27TK), Covelo, CA, Substantial damage. 11/10/2021 Received report of a helicopter incident that that took place near Covelo, California on 10/28/2021 The incident included 4 persons including the…
- [Accident 20210908013049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210908013049A), Sep 8, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N6516K), Tillamook, OR, Substantial damage. The pilot had just completed aerial recon of a new aerial application zone in steep, heavily wooded terrain and was climbing out of a small valley to meet the…
- [Accident 20210709009039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210709009039A), Jul 9, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N170AM), Berlin, IL, Destroyed. The pilot of the helicopter had just finished a 14 CFR 137 aerial application and approached the re-supply truck; landing from the west (heading east). Upon…
- [Accident 20210316005689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210316005689A), Mar 16, 2021: Bell 206L-3 (N6133C), Lucerne Valley, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot reported that while flying in a southwesterly direction a gust of wind caused the nose of the aircraft to yaw to the right, which the pilot attempted…
- [Accident 20200602009229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200602009229A), Jun 2, 2020: Bell 206L-3 (N65PJ), Fairfield, CA, Substantial damage, 3 fatal. On June 2, 2020, about 1330 pacific daylight time, a Bell 206-L3, N65PJ, was substantially damaged during a human external cargo (hec) operation, in support of…
- [Incident 20191101020759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191101020759I), Nov 1, 2019: Bell 206L-3 (N327AE), Lancaster, OH, Minor damage. 10/31/2019, Two air evac EMS inc. (evca)aircraft mechanics performed scheduled maintenance and inspections on aircraft N327AE at AE-101 located in Lancaster,…
- [Accident 20190123000339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190123000339A), Jan 23, 2019: Bell 206L-3 (N8227J), Ashland, OR, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 01/23/2019, a pilot was operating aircraft from mfr, home base, under part 91, building hours. While flying at approximately 62DEG heading, at low airspeed,…
- [Incident 20180529006349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180529006349I), May 29, 2018: Bell 206 L-3 (N512RL), Patterson, LA, Minor damage. Pilot did not notice the crane cable which was approximately 12 inches from the main rotor blades. Pilot drifted aft when picking up to a hover which caused a…
- [Accident 20171108018909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171108018909A), Nov 8, 2017: Bell 206L-3 (N275AE), Union City, TN, Substantial damage. *On 11/08/2017 at 1130 N275AE lifted from home base in troy, TN *The flight was a public relations flight for the 911 dispatch center in Union City, TN * The…
- [Accident 20170916020829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170916020829A), Sep 16, 2017: Bell 206L-3 (N213TV), Ancho, NM, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 9-16-2017 at 16:30 MST, a Bell 206-L3 helicopter, N213TV, registered to lin television corporation, while in cruise flight, was involved in a fatal…
- [Accident 20151015020769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151015020769A), Oct 15, 2015: Bell 206L-3 (N206CJ), Dickinson, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot had been conducting agricultural helicopter operations all day. On second to last pass, just as he was going to initiate left turn to reposition for the…
- [Accident 20150520007129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150520007129A), May 20, 2015: Bell 206L-3 (N210MH), Kearny, NJ, Substantial damage. 5/20/2015: This FSDO received a call at approximately 1115 about an occurrence at the Kearny heliport (65NJ) involving a Bell 206L-3, s/n 51379, N210MH,…
- [Accident 20150507006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150507006129A), May 7, 2015: Bell 206L-3 (N127AE), Chesterfield, MO, Substantial damage. During a training flight conducted at the Spirit of st. Louis airport (ksus), Chesterfield, Missouri, at approximately 1500 central daylight time, may 7, 2015,…
- [Incident 20150318002969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150318002969I), Mar 18, 2015: Bell 206L-3 (N282AE), Lexington, KY, No damage. March 18, 2015 at 1440 EDT N282AE, a 1991 Bell helicopter, 206L-3, sn 51452, owned and operated by air evac EMS, inc. made an uneventful precautionary landing…
- [Accident 20140127000589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140127000589A), Jan 27, 2014: Bell 206L-3 (N207DS), Silt, CO, Destroyed, 3 fatal. On 01/27/2014 a bht 206 L3 registration # N207DS being operated by delta bravo sierra, inc., the area of operation was the Silt, CO area. The purpose for the…
- [Accident 20131009020959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131009020959A), Oct 9, 2013: Bell 206L-3 (N54LP), Patterson, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Pilot brought aircraft to a 10 foot hover, as he departed he flew parallel to the flare boom. Aircraft being in transitional lift attitude, a loud noise was…
- [Accident 20130907016229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130907016229A), Sep 7, 2013: Bell 206L-3 (N721LL), Amistad, NM, Destroyed. On September 7, 2013 @ 1600 MDT a Bell 206B L-3, registered to state of Illinois department of transportation hit the ground northeast of Amistad, new Mexico…
- [Accident 20130628011389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130628011389A), Jun 28, 2013: Bell 206L-3 (N868H), Missoula, MT, Substantial damage. On June 28, 2013, at 1230 MST, a Bell helicopter 206-L3, N868H, crashed while conducting a performance demonstration to the forest service. Visual…
- [Incident 20120504009409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120504009409I), May 4, 2012: Bell 206L-3 (N307MH), Homer, AK, Minor damage. 5/4/2012 - During a post flight inspection the maintenance person found the tail rotor blades damaged. The proper people were notified and corrective…
- [Accident 20120312003709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120312003709A), Mar 12, 2012: Bell 206L-3 (N104LP), Substantial damage. During attempted takeoff the aircraft rolled over onto right side. Main rotor blade struck the steel platform causing substaintial damage to aircraft. Pilot…
- [Accident 20111201028749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111201028749A), Dec 1, 2011: Bell 206L-3 (N216TV), Wingate, NC, Substantial damage. Pilot [privacy data omitted] was demostrating a straight in autorotation in a clear grassy field. Pilot did not maintain proper control of the aircraft…
- [Accident 20110324005029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110324005029A), Mar 24, 2011: Bell 206L-3 (N32041), Boothville, LA, Substantial damage. At approximately 2155 zulu, N32041 took off from an oil platform located at main pass 61A. Approximately the same time as the aircraft's take off, the oil…
- [Incident 20110215001289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110215001289I), Feb 15, 2011: Bell 206L-3 (N285AE), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. Aircraft struck by bird on vertical fin. Pilot performed precautionary landing in field.
- [Accident 20101208052209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101208052209A), Dec 8, 2010: Bell 206L-3 (N955GT), Pahokee, FL, Substantial damage. FAA arrived at accident scene at approximately 1130 hrs. Palm beach sheriff was at the scene with the area secured. The pilot was not at the scene and was…
- [Accident 20100719040879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100719040879A), Jul 19, 2010: Bell 206L-3 (N3185A), Wells, NV, Substantial damage. Pilot accomplished a toe in approach and landing to a rock ledge approximately 550 above the terrain to allow a rescue person with equipment to board the…
- [Incident 20100610036119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100610036119I), Jun 10, 2010: Bell 206L-3 (N108PH), Port O'Conner, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot departed Port o' connor TX. His intended destination was an oil and gas platform 50 NM offshore in the gulf of Mexico. Approximately 9 NM from his…
- [Accident 20090826051219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090826051219A), Aug 26, 2009: Bell 206L-3 (N22ZA), White Plains, NY, Substantial damage. During an external start procedure of N22ZA with a ground power unit (gpu) the pilot failed to disconnect the ground power unit and attempted to takeoff into…
- [Incident 20090408004769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090408004769I), Apr 8, 2009: Bell 206L3 (N295AE), Vick, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On April 8, 2009, at approximately 0035 CDT, N295AE departed brady, Texas to transport a patient to san angelo, Texas. Twenty-five minutes into the…
- [Incident 20071014023179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071014023179I), Oct 14, 2007: Bell 206L3 (N3108E), Opelousas, LA, Minor damage. (-23) While executing a hovering autorotation, the pilot receiving instruction responded to the simulated emergency by applying excessive pitch and a rapid…
- [Accident 20070722016269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070722016269A), Jul 22, 2007: Bell 206L3 (N330P), Gulf Of Mexico, US, Substantial damage. (-23) In accordance with [privacy data omitted], the pilot of aircraft N330P; during the takeoff phase from HI-138, an uncommanded left yaw occurred…
- [Incident 20061117026099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061117026099I), Nov 17, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N187AL), LA, Minor damage. (-23) During cruise flight, bird struck aircraft, which destroyed passenger windscreen causing a loss of tailrotor thrust. Pilot landed aircraft in water…
- [Accident 20060810014959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060810014959A), Aug 10, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N206UH), Salt Lake City, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was hovering expecting a clearance to takeoff on a medical mission. Air traffic delayed clearance due to an inbound helicopter landing at the same…
- [Accident 20060712012929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060712012929A), Jul 12, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N44NM), Wheeler Peak, NM, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 12, 2006, at 1515 mdst, a Bell 206 L3, N44NM, registered to msi N44NM LLC and operated by news channel 4, impacted terrain while attempting to…
- [Accident 20060615010819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060615010819A), Jun 15, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N265SH), Vernal, UT, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot was operating out of a remote site at 7240 MSL with a density altitude of approx 9700 feet. There were five passengers on board and the aircraft…
- [Incident 20060530013389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060530013389I), May 30, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N92MT), Grand Isle, LA. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] landed his BH-206L-3 offshore on platform Grand Isle 43 aa and was found a few minutes later unconscious in the…
- [Incident 20060318004309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060318004309I), Mar 18, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N4180F), Intercoastal Ci, LA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot landed on VE-245 (petroleum platform in the gulf of Mexico) to pick up fuel. He parked his a/c facing north and on the east side of the landing…
- [Incident 20060107000779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060107000779I), Jan 7, 2006: Bell 206L3 (N206PL), Norwood, MA, Minor damage. (-23) Instructor pilot [privacy data omitted] (PIC) was training pilot [privacy data omitted] on an upcoming 135-check ride for the BHT-206-L3. Upon completion…
- [Accident 20051006024639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051006024639A), Oct 6, 2005: Bell 206L3 (N6560K), Gulf Of Mexico, US, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft departed from vermillion 408 enroute to pick up 2 passengers at vermillion 369, then to scott, Louisiana (main base). Company lost contact with…
- [Incident 20050817023009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050817023009I), Aug 17, 2005: Bell 206L3 (N330P), Gulf Of Mexico, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) Helicopter vertical fin struck heliport safety fence during flare to land on an offshore oil platform located in mustang island, block A111, Gulf Of…

All 123: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (2,927, newest 50)

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

- [SDR EVCA2026100126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2026100126), Sep 30, 2026: BLOWER MOTOR. UNSERVICEABLE. ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS TURNED ON. AFT BLOWER MOTOR WAS THE CAUSE. SYSTEM MEL'ED UNTIL A REPLACEMENT ARRIVES.
- [SDR EVCA20250623001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20250623001), Jun 23, 2025: PUMP. FAILED. HYDRAULIC FAILURE
- [SDR EVCA202503250001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202503250001), Mar 19, 2025: ANGLE. CRACKED. LH & RH FS 145 & STIFFENER CLIP CRACKED
- [SDR EVCA20250228001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20250228001), Feb 27, 2025: STIFFENER. CRACKED. UPPER BOX BEAM FWD STIFFENERS CRACKED. PN 206-033-110-229 & 206-033-110-197
- [SDR EVCA20241204001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20241204001), Dec 4, 2024: STIFFENER. CRACKED. VERTICAL TUNNEL AFT RH STIFFENER CRACKED. VERTICAL TUNNEL SKIN CRACKED AT WL 65.0
- [SDR EVCA202406240002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202406240002), Jun 24, 2024: BLADE. CRACKED. M/R BLADE INBOARD TRIM TABS CRACKED
- [SDR EVCA202406240001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202406240001), Jun 24, 2024: BLADE. CRACKED. M/R BLADE INBOARD TRIM TABS CRACKED
- [SDR EVCA202404220002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202404220002), Apr 22, 2024: HEATER. ODOR. BURNING SMELL FROM HEATER, COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
- [SDR EVCA202402190024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202402190024), Feb 17, 2024: UNKNOWN. ODOR. STRONG FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT ON STARTUP. AMT PULLED HAT RACK AND FUEL VALVE COVER, PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION AND NO LEAKS DETECTED. PERFORMED GROUND RUN AND 
- [SDR EVCA202308220002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202308220002), Aug 22, 2023: STIFFENER. CRACKED. R/H FS 145 STIFFENER CLIP CRACKED.
- [SDR EVCA202308220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202308220001), Aug 22, 2023: FRAME. CRACKED. L/H FS 145 FRAME CRACKED.
- [SDR EVCA08222023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA08222023), Aug 22, 2023: STIFFENER. CRACKED. L/H FS 145 STIFFENER CLIP CRACKED.
- [SDR EVCA03102023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA03102023), Mar 9, 2023: BLADE. UNSERVICEABLE. MR BLADE TRIM TAB CTRACKED
- [SDR EVCA20230119001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20230119001), Jan 19, 2023: STIFFENER. CRACKED. LEFT HAND VERTICAL TUNNEL STIFFENER IS CRACKED ON UPPER END
- [SDR EVCA01122023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA01122023), Jan 6, 2023: FUEL CONTROL. LEAKING. FUEL SMELL IN CABIN UPON TAKE OFF. FOUND FUEL SEEP AT FUEL CONTROL UNIT.
- [SDR EVCA010320233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA010320233), Jan 2, 2023: RING. CRACKED. 1/2 INCH CRACK AT UPPER LH INBOARD SIDE OF TAILBOOM RING.
- [SDR EVCA2023010300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2023010300001), Jan 2, 2023: HOSE. CRACKED. HOSE CRACKED AT THE ATTACHMENT FITTING CAUSING A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND THE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC ASSISTED FLIGHT CONTROLS.
- [SDR EVCA202212200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202212200001), Dec 18, 2022: UNKNOWN. ODOR. FUEL SMELL IN CABIN UPON TAKE OFF. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
- [SDR EVCA202211230022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202211230022), Nov 23, 2022: STIFFENER. CRACKED. STIFFENER AT FORWARD EDGE OF BOX BEAM IS CRACKED ON RH SIDE (.2 INCH).
- [SDR 2022FA0000299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000299), Jun 17, 2022: NONE. MALFUNCTIONED. PILOT REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: "AT ROUGHLY 230 P.M., I WAS MAKING MY WAY BACK FROM A NORTH CANYON TOUR LANDING SOUTH TAKEOFF WEIGHT 3767 POUNDS. WINDS WERE ABOUT
- [SDR EVCA102921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA102921), Oct 29, 2021: ANGLE. CRACKED. DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE RH 145 BULKHEAD UPPER ANGLE CRACKED AROUND FASTENERS.
- [SDR EVCA102521(2)](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA102521(2)), Oct 25, 2021: BRACKET. CRACKED. LH PASSENGER DOOR OPENER BRACKET IS CRACKED.
- [SDR EVCA102521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA102521), Oct 25, 2021: RING. CRACKED. UPPER LH ATTACHMENT FITTING ON TAILBOOM RING IS CRACKED
- [SDR EVCA08192021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA08192021), Aug 19, 2021: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. WHILE DOING THE 300 HOUR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS WE NOTICED WORKING RIVETS AT STA. 145. WE OPENED ON THE BULKHEAD PANELS AND USED A BORESCOPE AND FOUND A CRACK ON 
- [SDR EVCA06182021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA06182021), Jun 18, 2021: BLADE. DAMAGED. MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAN-WISE WEIGHT COVER SEPARATED FROM BLADE IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR EVCA06022021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA06022021), May 29, 2021: BLADE. DAMAGED. MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAN-WISE WEIGHT COVER SEPARATED FROM BLADE IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR EVCA051720212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA051720212), May 17, 2021: PANEL. CRACKED. PILOT'S CRUSH PANEL IS CRACKED AT THE CENTER NUTPLATE. WE WILL REPLACE THE CRUSH PANEL.
- [SDR EVCA0517211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA0517211), May 17, 2021: SKIN. DEBONDED. LEFT HAND ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE IS DEBONDED THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE ELEVATOR. WE WILL REPLACE THE PART.
- [SDR EVCA2020093003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2020093003), Sep 29, 2020: DISC PACK. CORRODED. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, NR 6 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT DISC PACK HAS CORROSION BETWEEN DISCS.
- [SDR EVCA202009183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202009183), Sep 17, 2020: COMBUSTION LINER. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, CRACKS WERE VISUALLY FOUND ON THE ENGINE COMBUSTION LINER.
- [SDR EVCA2020031611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2020031611), Mar 16, 2020: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. UPPER L/H TAILBOOM ATTACH FITTING CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGED FITTING PN 206-032-409-001P AND INSTALLED NEW FITTING PN 206-032-409-001P IAW BHT-206-SRM-1 6-3-1.
- [SDR EVCA2020011700000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2020011700000), Jan 17, 2020: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING PERIODIC INSPECTION, FOUND LT BULKHEAD AT FS 145 UPPER FLANGE CRACKED AT RIVET ATTACHMENT.
- [SDR IAVA2019101600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IAVA2019101600001), Oct 16, 2019: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACK ON UPPER TAIL BOOM SKIN AT STATION 172 FROM 3RD RIVET FORWARD OF CASTING ON SKIN SPLICE SEAM TO 4TH RIVET AT TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX CASTING ATTACHMENT RIVET L
- [SDR EVCA201910100003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201910100003), Oct 10, 2019: BLADE. CORRODED. BOTH RED & WHITE MR BLADES HAVE CORROSION IN BLADE PIN RETENTION RECEPTACLES. REMOVED MR BLADE ASSY(S). PN: 206-015-001-115, SN(S) BH482876 & BH482878, AND REPL
- [SDR W7OA20200204001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/W7OA20200204001), May 16, 2019: BLADE. DAMAGED. THIS IS OUR SECOND SET OF VAN HORN AVIATION TAIL ROTOR BLADES PN 2062200-301 THAT WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED CRACKS/DEBONDING IN THE LOWER/UPPER LEADING EDGES AND SKIN
- [SDR EVCA2019050800001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2019050800001), May 8, 2019: CONNECTOR. BURNED. CREW REPORTS ELECTRICAL BURNT SMELL IN REAR CABIN WHEN AIR CONDITIONING TURN ON. REPLACED 2 EACH WIRE CONNECTORS ON AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR RELAY P/N RC10-25
- [SDR EVCA2019050200000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA2019050200000), May 2, 2019: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. ONE INCH CRACK FOUND ON UPPER TOP DECK. IT IS LOCATED AT STA 147, WL 72, AND BL 11.
- [SDR 2019FA0000069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000069), Mar 13, 2019: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING AN OAS INSPECTION A SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE AFT FUSELAGE BULKHEAD P/N 206-032-308-003, NEXT TO THE TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT BO
- [SDR EVCA201809052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201809052), Sep 4, 2018: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING UPPER LEFT TAILBOOM SIDE CRACKED. AMT'S REMOVED AND REPLACED TAILBOOM FITTING.
- [SDR EVCA20180618181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20180618181), Jun 12, 2018: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS SUSPECTED IN EXTRUSION NEAR BS 73 OVER THE RT FWD LANDING GEAR FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CRACKED EXTRUSION.
- [SDR EVCA20180523211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20180523211), May 21, 2018: MOUNT FLANGE. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING A SCHEDULED 100 HR INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE TAILBOOM MOUNTING RING PN: 206-032-400-027 APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN LENGTH BELOW THE U
- [SDR EVCA201803090001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201803090001), Mar 8, 2018: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. PILOT DISCOVERED A CRACK IN WING WALK COMPOUND LOCATED ON THE RT CABIN ROOF. INVESTIGATED AND FOUND CORROSION UNDER THE WING WALK COMPOUND.
- [SDR EVCA201802061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201802061), Feb 6, 2018: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE WITH FAA AD 2013-25-10 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FOUND A 1.125" CRACK IN UPPER LEFT HAND TAILBOOM ATTACH FITTING PN: 206
- [SDR EVCA201708260001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201708260001), Aug 26, 2017: CONNECTOR. BURNED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A BURNING ODOR EMANATING FROM THE AFT CABIN. DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CONNECTOR TO THE TRANSPONDER CONTROL UNIT IN THE
- [SDR EVCA201705301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201705301), May 30, 2017: TUBE. DAMAGED. WHILE PERFORMING INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, FOUND ONE CYCLIC TUBE TO HAVE THE FIXEDAND NON ADJUSTABLE CLEVIS ON THE TRANSMISSION BELLCRANK END OF THE CONTROL T
- [SDR EVCA201611021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201611021), Nov 2, 2016: BLOWER MOTOR. BURNED. DURING FINAL APPROACH TO SCHEDULED LANDING PILOT AND FLIGHT CREW REPORTED SMELLING A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. UPON MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FOUND THE ARMA
- [SDR AC2R2016052301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AC2R2016052301), May 23, 2016: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. CRACK ON LT SIDE OF ACFT AFT LOWER SHELL, AT BS 140-150. CRACK IS FROM WL 35-54, BL 26. CRACK IS ADJACENT TO TIEDOWN, STEP WHICH IS MOUNTED TO AIRFRAME. CRACK W
- [SDR EVCA20160215001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20160215001), Feb 12, 2016: ANGLE. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKS AT BOX BEAM INTERFACE WITH FWD VERTICAL CONTROL TUNNEL ON RT SIDE. FOUND ANGLE, PN 206-033-110-229 & WEB PN 206-033-110-183, CRACKED. MAXIMUM CRACK
- [SDR EVCA201512281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA201512281), Dec 24, 2015: BLOWER MOTOR. INOPERATIVE. IN FLIGHT CREW REPORTED ELEC BURNING SMELL. ACFT RETURNED TO BASE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND FAIL AFT AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER MOTOR.
- [SDR CA160119009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160119009), Oct 15, 2015: ROTOR. SEPARATED. (CAN) ACFT WAS ON AN AERIAL APPLICATION MISSION WHEN IT WAS REQUIRED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING. INITIAL REPORTS STATE THE TAIL ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT.

All 2,927: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (465, 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 SH2750NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2750NM): Installation of a Freon type cabin air conditioning system with engine-driven compressor. Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SA800EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA800EA): Installation of Whelen Anti-Collision, Position, or Anti-Collision/Position Light System, and applicable associated power supplies. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SR00643SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00643SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Video System. Turbolyft USA Corporation
- [STC SR12375NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR12375NY): Demonstration of Aircraft Equipment Configurations Tolerance to Transmitting Portable Electronic Devices (TPED) in Part 27 Aircraft in accordance with the FAA-approved Rotorcraft Equipment Compatibility List (RECL). Kilroy Aviation, LLC
- [STC SR04464NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04464NY): Installation of the iPad Mount. Avio Design Group Inc
- [STC SR00521SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00521SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation Audio System. AEM USA Inc
- [STC SR02301SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02301SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 - 14 VDC Power Converter. AEM USA Inc
- [STC SR02445SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02445SE): Installation of P178 Failsafe Audio Mixer. AEM USA Inc
- [STC SR02684LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02684LA): Installation of main rotor blade assembly P/N 20633000-101. Van Horn Aviation LLC
- [STC SH2617SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2617SO): Installation of a hat rack safety net assembly, P/N 206-432. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
- [STC SR11898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11898NY): Installation of Outerlink Corporation Air IP system. Sterling Helicopter
- [STC SR04845NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04845NY): Installation of a Helifab East Equipment Mount. Helifab East LLC
- [STC SR04842NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04842NY): Installation of RMCI Inc. Expandable Rotorcraft Diagnostic System (XRDS). Sterling Helicopter
- [STC SR02809SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02809SE): Installation of Isolair Inc. Spray System model 3900-206L. Isolair Inc
- [STC SR00532SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00532SE): Installation of Certified Technology quick release door pins. Certified Technology
- [STC SH3761SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3761SW): Installation of enlarged instrument panel. Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics USA LLC
- [STC SR00853DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00853DE): Installation of Fibrotek survey stinger. Upper Limit Aviation
- [STC SR04548CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04548CH): Installation of Appareo Systems AIRS-400 Flight Monitoring System. Appareo Systems
- [STC SR00425SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00425SE): Installation of a satellite phone. Turbolyft USA Corporation
- [STC SR00182IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00182IB): Installation of the Avidyne Integrated Flight Display (IFD) Navigator(s). Horizon Design Services Ltd
- [STC SR00891LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00891LA): Installation of aft utility mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC
- [STC SR01688LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01688LA): Installation of Aero Pacific Belly Utility Mount. Airfilm Camera Systems LLC
- [STC SR04637CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04637CH): Replacement of existing main ship battery with Lithium Ion Battery and installation of Annunciator Control Panel. Airwolf Aerospace LLC
- [STC SH1244SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1244SO): Fabrication and installation of camera mount and photographer's seat. Ephraim Nowak
- [STC SH1661SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1661SO): Fabrication and installation of wind sceen. Ephraim Nowak
- [STC SH3899NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3899NM): Installation of cabin accessory steps. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SH5220NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5220NM): Installation of Freon air conditioning system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SH5231NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5231NM): Installation of external pod, camera mount, and 12 volt power provision. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00106DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00106DE): Installation and provisions for a nose mounted mini-video camera system and controls. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00196DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00196DE): Installation of quick-mount snow pads. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00326DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00326DE): Installation of stabilized camera system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00611DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00611DE): Installation of a ram air vent control cable kit in. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00682DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00682DE): Installation of Augmented Reality System. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR02120SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02120SE): Installation of Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SR00010DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00010DE): Installation of anti-torque pedal extensions. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00011DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00011DE): Installation of a monitor mount assembly to mount a video monitor. (206B S/N 914 and subs). Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00159DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00159DE): Installation of Spectrolab SX-16 searchlight under cargo compartment. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00449DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00449DE): Installation of removable dual pedal system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00516DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00516DE): Installation of mounting hardware. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00654DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00654DE): Installation of Rotary Latch Seat Belts. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SH5243NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5243NM): Installation of hard point for mounting of a Forward Looking Infrared imaging unit or similar external gimbal. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00014DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00014DE): Installation of Inframetrics IRTV-445G infrared imaging system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00025DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00025DE): Installation of a shelf panel. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00033DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00033DE): Installation of an external mirror. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00169DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00169DE): Installation of a fuel cap hinge and hardware. (206B S/N 3567 and subsquent). Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00375DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00375DE): Installation of laser mapping system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00489DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00489DE): Installation of Paravion Technology PR-206SC-100 engine start counter system. Dart Aerospace USA Inc
- [STC SR00104DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00104DE): Installation of 6 large area cabin windows. DV Aviation Inc
- [STC SR01980WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01980WI): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Instrument. Garmin International Inc
- [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

All 465: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l-3/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-206l-3): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 1182156

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