# Bell 206L

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1181522
- Manufacturer (registry): BELL
- Model: 206L
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 112 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H2SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H2SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l

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 2021-19-01](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 2021-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-01): Turbine Section · Bell Textron Canada 206B and 206L. Effective Jul 15, 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 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 2013-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-03): Ignition Power Supply · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B and 206L. Effective Oct 11, 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 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 81-18-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-01-R1): Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 3 more. Effective Jan 15, 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 95-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-24-06): Rfms Changes - Autorotation · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206B and 206L with STC SH4169NM or 2 others. Effective Dec 27, 1995
- [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 88-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-26-03): Fuel System Flow Switches · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L and 206L-1. Effective Jan 18, 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

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 2013-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-13) (historical): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206A, 206B and 206L. Effective Dec 10, 2013
- [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
- [AD 81-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-18-01) (historical): Main Rotor Trunnions · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206A-1 (OH-58A), 206B and 3 more. Effective Sep 22, 1981

All 73: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (8)

- [SAIB SW-19-18](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-19-18): Fuselage Cracks. Issued Dec 5, 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 (6)

- [N12EW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12EW): [Jetcopters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JETCOPTERS%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1977, S/N 45126
- [N142DP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N142DP): [Marks Lloyd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARKS%20LLOYD), [Lafayette, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Lafayette), built 1980, S/N 45585
- [N16760](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16760): [Riggs Bobby W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RIGGS%20BOBBY%20W), [Lake Mary, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Lake%20Mary), built 1977, S/N 45081
- [N19NG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N19NG): [Norgreen Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NORGREEN%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Kirkland, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kirkland), built 1975, S/N 45007
- [N853SS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N853SS): [Tippmann Choppers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIPPMANN%20CHOPPERS%20LLC), [Fort Wayne, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Fort%20Wayne), built 1980, S/N 45584
- [N9984K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9984K): [Jl Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JL%20AVIATION%20INC), [Boring, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Boring), built 1976, S/N 45054

## STCs approved for it (424, first 50)

- [STC SA00475SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00475SE): Replacement of the original land gear skid tubes and saddles with DART Aerospace Model D206-642 skid tubes and saddles.. Dart Aerospace USA Inc.
- [STC SA00500SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00500SE): Installation of DART Heli-Access-Steps on the skid landing gear cross tubes.. Dart Aerospace USA Inc.
- [STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(2%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00944CH): Replace Janitrol combustion heater Model 81D94-X (XX) with C&D Associates combustion heater Model CD25K, CD35K, and CD45K. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA1910SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1910SO): Installation of B.A.P. full-length hard surface skid shoes.. Brauer Aerospace Products
- [STC SA2693NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2693NM): Installation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA3582SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3582SW): Installation of left rear sliding door.. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc.
- [STC SA4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (47G-5 WITH 12 VOLT SYSTEM). Simplex Manufacturing Company
- [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA615EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA615EA): Installation of a Whelen Anti-Collision Strobe Light System as replacement for originally installed anti-collision lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [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 SA86GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA86GL): Installation of Marathon CA1700 nickel cadmium storage battery.. Aero Quality Sales Co, Inc
- [STC SH1008NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1008NE): Installation of nose mounted camera pod 104/12 Wescam or 116 series Wescam or Model 12 Series Wescam.. 1592686 Ontario Inc
- [STC SH1018EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1018EA): Installation of Casey shroud type heater.. Rilpa Enterprises, Ltd
- [STC SH1030NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1030NE): Installation of Litton Special Devices Turbine Outlet Temperature (TOT) Indicator P/N s 94291001-02, -03, -04, -11 thru -15, or -31 thru -35. Litton Special Devices
- [STC SH1031NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1031NE): Installation of utility equipment kit, consisting of Sling Mirror(s), bear paws and maintenance steps.. Dart Aerospace Limited
- [STC SH1032GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1032GL): Install SMR Technologies/BF Goodrich Emergency Float Assemblies, P/N 7MA1042-1, 7MA1043-1, and 7MA1044-1.. SMR Technologies
- [STC SH1038NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1038NW): Installation of Model 2560 weighing system.. Onboard Systems
- [STC SH1125EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1125EA): Installation of Aircraft Parts Corp. starter-generator, P/N 150SG111Q, 150SG117Q, 150SG121Q.. Shurka Aerospace Inc
- [STC SH1147SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1147SO): Installation of baggage floor protector.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1148EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1148EA): Installation of a modified Lear-Siegler starter-generator, P/N 23032-010.. Shurka Aerospace Inc
- [STC SH1148SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1148SO): Installation of a raingutter. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1152NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1152NW): Installation of the Automatic Flagman Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SH1173SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1173SO): Installation of a wire strike protection system.. Bristol Aerospace, Ltd
- [STC SH1212SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1212SO): Installation of an AFE Model 4000 radar kit.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1244SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1244SO): Fabrication and installation of camera mount and photographer's seat.. Ephraim Nowak
- [STC SH1269SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1269SO): Installation of safety step.. Vanic, Inc
- [STC SH1281SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1281SO): Installation of a maintenance step.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1312SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1312SO): Installation of nightscanner belly mounted searchlight.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1321SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1321SO): Installation of a sunvisor kit in cockpit of helicopters.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1322SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1322SO): Manufacture of aluminum entrance step in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. KR-175, Revision E , dated July 8, 1982, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Installation Instructions  listed therein on helicopters equipped with high skid gear.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1366SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1366SO): Installation of a step-handle on upper fuselage.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1385SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1385SO): Installation of a cargo viewing mirror on Bell helicopters in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report KR-198, Revision A , dated July 6, 1982, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1451GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1451GL): Installation of a Shadin engine trend monitoring system.. Shadin Avionics
- [STC SH1503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1503NM): Installation of door actuators.. Paravion Technology Inc
- [STC SH1504NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1504NM): Installation of engine driven Vapor Cycle (Freon or Refrigerant R134a) air conditioner, heater or entire environmental control system (including both). Air Comm Corporation
- [STC SH1522SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1522SO): Manufacture of range extender.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1541CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1541CE): Installation of Collins APS-841H helicopter automatic flight control system.. Collins Aviation Service
- [STC SH1551NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1551NM): Installation of cargo tie down.. Sextant Avionique, Inc
- [STC SH155WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH155WE): Installation of battery temperature monitor system.. K S Avionics, Inc
- [STC SH1564NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1564NM): Installation of a utility accessory power system.. Sextant Avionique, Inc
- [STC SH1661SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1661SO): Fabrication and installation of wind sceen.. Ephraim Nowak
- [STC SH1664SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1664SO): Manufacture of replacement windows and windshields.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
- [STC SH1715SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1715SW): Modification of Bell Helicopter emergency float electrical system.. Petroleum Helicopters Inc
- [STC SH174WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH174WE): Installation of Nightsun SX-16C searchlight.. Spectrolab, Inc
- [STC SH1754SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1754SW): Foxtronics/Tramm BTI 600 nickel- cadmium battery temperature system. FoxCart GSE, LLC
- [STC SH1755SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1755SW): Foxtronics/Tramm BTI 600 nickel- cadmium battery temperature system. FoxCart GSE, LLC
- [STC SH1813SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1813SO): Installation of passenger bubble window assemblies.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

All 424: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (37)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR24LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA319), Sep 26, 2024: Bell 206L (N9984K), Fern Prairie, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An aeroelastic interaction between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and nodal beam system, which resulted in oscillations that exceeded the design limits of the tailboom. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA16FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA144), Apr 4, 2016: Bell 206 (N16760), Pigeon Forge, TN, destroyed, 5 fatal. Probable cause: An inflight loss of engine power due to a failure of the engine fuel pump, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during the subsequent autorotation. The failure of the engine fuel pump…
- [NTSB ANC08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA040), Mar 4, 2008: Bell 206L (N404EH), Nikolai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA099), Jun 14, 2005: Bell 206L (N78TD), New York, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature…
- [NTSB MIA04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA132), Sep 29, 2004: Bell 206L (N34CA), Gulf of Mexico, destroyed. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on short final to land on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, which resulted in the pilot ditching the helicopter into the water.
- [NTSB SEA02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA008), Oct 18, 2001: Bell 206L (N400EH), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling…
- [NTSB FTW01IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA061), Jan 8, 2001: Bell 206-L3 (N142DP), Wc 368, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: fuel exhaustion during approach due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB CHI99LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA298), Aug 10, 1999: Bell 206L (N810F), Cape Girardeau, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, in that the auxiliary power unit cord was not removed. The brick wall was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA159), May 18, 1998: Bell 206L-1 (N41BL), Arlington Hgts, IL, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: Loss of helicopter control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB MIA95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA084), Mar 6, 1995: Bell 206L (N164BH), Miami, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ENGINE POWER WHILE MANEUVERING, HIS FAILURE TO TAKE REMEDIAL ACTION TO RECOVER FROM THE RESULTING DESCENT, AND HIS DECISION TO MAKE A…
- [NTSB CHI95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA093), Feb 27, 1995: Bell 206L (N970CC), Maryland Hts, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE OF TWO ATTACHMENT BOLTS THAT CONNECTED THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE GEARED PORTION OF A DRIVESHAFT COUPLING. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, UNEVEN TERRAIN IN…
- [NTSB MIA94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA100), Mar 25, 1994: Bell 206L (N16705), Orlando, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CROSS-CHECK A FAULTY ENGINE SPEED INDICATION WITH OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE INDICATIONS TO VERIFY WHETHER AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION HAD ACTUALLY OCCURRED, AND HIS FAILURE TO…
- [NTSB LAX93FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA316), Aug 8, 1993: Bell 206L1 (N444CR), Tusayan, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N444CR TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MAIN ROTOR CLEARANCE FROM N38903, AND THE OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE OR RECOMMENDED SAFE HELIPAD DIMENSIONS. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT…
- [NTSB SEA92T#A05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92T%23A05), Jul 30, 1992: Bell 206L (N5741X), Enterprise, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA067), Feb 10, 1990: Bell 206L (N16664), New York City, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND RESULTING IN A DOWNWIND TAKEOFF. ADDITIONALLY THE LOSS OF LIFT WHEN THE HELICOPTER FLEW OFF THE HELIPORT PLATFORM, PRIOR TO REACHING EFFECTIVE TRANSLATIONAL LIFT,…
- [NTSB MIA89LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA024), Nov 10, 1988: Bell 206L (N16619), St. Thomas, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX88LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA325), Sep 17, 1988: Bell 206L (N278KA), Lihue, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC88DHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHD01), Oct 14, 1987: Bell 206L (N16736), Trenton, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, AND THE PILOT'S POOR AIRCRAFT HANDLING DURING THE AUTOROTATION.
- [NTSB NYC87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA164), Jun 5, 1987: Bell 206L (N120RM), Port Washington, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA87LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA133), Apr 12, 1987: Bell 206L (N16780), Miami, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA016), Nov 11, 1986: Bell 206L (N16772), Galveston, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC86FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA037), Dec 21, 1985: Bell 206L (N110LG), Ainsworth, NE, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB ATL85FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA170), May 20, 1985: Bell 206L (N403DC), Duluth, GA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB LAX85FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA217), Apr 20, 1985: Bell 206-L1 (N478KA), Kailua/Kona, HI, destroyed
- [NTSB ATL85FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA112), Mar 9, 1985: Bell 206L (N16841), Dauphin Island, AL, destroyed, 4 fatal
- [NTSB ATL82DA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA257), Aug 30, 1982: Bell 206L (N403DC), Greenville, SC, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC82FHJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHJ04), Apr 25, 1982: Bell 206L (N49575), New York, NY, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW81DA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA129), Aug 7, 1981: Bell 206L (N9973K), Leeville, LA, destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA069), May 6, 1980: Bell 206L-1 (N5017F), Gibson, LA, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB CHI79DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEX01), Oct 14, 1978: Bell 206 (N206M), Rockville, IN, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FJA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FJA01), Oct 9, 1978: Bell 206L (N477KH), Waimea Cnyn, HI, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK78FJA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FJA09), Jun 12, 1978: Bell 206L (N176KH), Lihue Kauai, HI, destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA020), Jan 5, 1978: Bell 206L (N200BA), Courtney, PA, destroyed, 3 fatal
- [NTSB ANC78DA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DA004), Nov 30, 1977: Bell 206-L (N403EH), Deadhorse, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FHD30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHD30), Sep 4, 1977: Bell 206L (N49575), Hightstown, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77IA057), Aug 7, 1977: Bell 206L (N16664), Poolesville, MD, incident, no damage
- [NTSB ANC77FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77FA017), Dec 17, 1976: Bell 206L (N49723), Anchorage, AK, destroyed

## FAA accident and incident reports (61, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240926014629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240926014629A), Sep 26, 2024: Bell 206L (N9984K), Fern Prairie, WA, Substantial damage. On September 26th the pilot was flying, from toutle, WA to boring Oregon single pilot, no cargo and 150 lbs of fuel. Around 4:00 pm the pilot experienced…
- [Incident 20180624008539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180624008539I), Jun 24, 2018: Bell 206L (N12EW), Andrews, SC, Minor damage. While flying approximately 20 feet above the black river, struck power lines crossing the river.
- [Accident 20160404021409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160404021409A), Apr 4, 2016: Bell 206L (N16760), Pigeon Forge, TN, Destroyed, 5 fatal. On April 4, 2016, about 1610 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L, N16760, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.…
- [Accident 20080304012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080304012159A), Mar 4, 2008: Bell 206L (N404EH), Nikolai, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The helicopter was conducting a filming operation through a canyon, operating in close proximity to the terrain. During the flight the aircraft…
- [Accident 20050614033659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050614033659A), Jun 14, 2005: Bell 206L (N78TD), New York, NY, Substantial damage. (-23) Helicopter apparently experienced rotor droop due to an over gross weight condition and high density altitude (hot humid day) that caused the aircraft to…
- [Accident 20040929022539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040929022539A), Sep 29, 2004: Bell 206L (N34CA), Belle Chasse, LA, Destroyed. (-23) The pilot pulled collective to slow helicopter, power decreased. Pilot looked at the gauges and noticed N2 and nr fell to 90%. Pilot ditched helicopter…
- [Accident 20011018036319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011018036319A), Oct 18, 2001: Bell 206L (N400EH), Anchorage, AK, No damage, 3 fatal. (-23) On 10/18/2001, PIC departed fire island with a Bell long ranger, L1, N400EH, with four passengers. PIC received a special VFR clearance to enter into the…
- [Accident 19990810011679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990810011679A), Aug 10, 1999: Bell 206L (N810F), Cape Girardeau, MO, Substantial damage. 1978 Bell 206L helicopter was taking off from a helo pad on the top of a building, but the APU cord had not been disconnected, the acft yawed, the cord…
- [Incident 19981119031429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981119031429I), Nov 19, 1998: Bell 206L (N34CA), Minor damage. Student pilot was practicing auto rotations in a Bell 206L helocopter and allowed the main rotor rmp to drop too low
- [Accident 19980518009909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980518009909A), May 18, 1998: Bell 206L (N41BL), Arlington Heigh, IL, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Departed controlled flight. Impacted a residence garage. Strong gusty winds in area. (.4)a witness observed the helicopter fly over his apartment building…
- [Incident 19970217007019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970217007019I), Feb 17, 1997: Bell 206L (N36SH), Confluence, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: on sight investigation lead to the following; the aircraft made an emergency landing in the youghiogheny river due to tail rotor failure as the…
- [Incident 19960829031599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960829031599I), Aug 29, 1996: Bell 206L (N121NH), New York, NY, Minor damage. Narrative: arthur blaylock untied and turned the rotor blade on N121NH 90 degrees. When he released the rotor it dipped down on the other side of the aircraft…
- [Accident 19950306005819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950306005819A), Mar 6, 1995: Bell 206L (N164BH), Biscayne Bay, FL, Substantial damage. Reported power loss on photo flight ditched in bay. No defects found. Possible main rotor RPM decay. Low and slow.
- [Accident 19950227002879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950227002879A), Feb 27, 1995: Bell 206L (N970CC), Maryland Height, MO, Substantial damage. On takeoff engine lost power, aircraft settled to ground and rolled over onto its side. (-4)the pilot of a turbine powered helicopter said he began a hover…
- [Accident 19940325006599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940325006599A), Mar 25, 1994: Bell 206L (N16705), Orlando, FL, Substantial damage. N2 turbine overspeed reported. Began to land. Engine quit too low for autorotation. Crashed. No anomalies found.
- [Accident 19930807027912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930807027912A), Aug 7, 1993: Bell 206L1 (N444CR), Tusayan, AZ, Destroyed. Waiting takeoff from hellipad rotors were struck by N38903 rotors that was hover taxiing to pad. Blamed wind gust.
- [Incident 19920829040709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920829040709I), Aug 29, 1992: Beech A36 (N29SS), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lower landing gear and landed gear up.
- [Incident 19910628029149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910628029149I), Jun 28, 1991: Bell 206L (N16760), Pigeon Forge, TN, Minor damage. Engines failed after lift off. Landed hard damaging tail boom. Suspect NR2 bearing failed.
- [Incident 19900916039739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900916039739I), Sep 16, 1990: Beech A36 (N29SS), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Pilot inadvertently retracted gear while performing touch and go landings. Aircraft stopped with gears retracted.
- [Accident 19900210001809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900210001809A), Feb 10, 1990: Bell 206L (N16664), New York, NY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Settled and impacted east river during nose low forward flight to obtain translational lift.
- [Incident 19890825050279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890825050279I), Aug 25, 1989: Bell 206L (N96AT), Cidra, Puerto Rico, Minor damage. Tail rotor struck a pole at the walkway while making an approach to the landing area.
- [Accident 19881110050509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881110050509A), Nov 10, 1988: Bell 206L (N16619), St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Substantial damage. Engine failed on a photography flight while slowing to hover at 20 feet over water. No time for floats. Rolled over
- [Accident 19880916044959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880916044959A), Sep 16, 1988: Bell 206L (N278KA), Lihue, HI, Substantial damage. Audio and low RPM light on approach. Autorotated to a hard landing. Seal vent valve pressure set too high.
- [Accident 19871014059649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871014059649A), Oct 14, 1987: Bell 206L (N16736), Trenton, NJ, Substantial damage. The helicopter landed hard after inflight engine failure. Fuel flow switch from aft tank malfunctioned.
- [Accident 19870605081729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870605081729A), Jun 5, 1987: Bell 206L (N120RM), Port Washington, NY, Substantial damage. Took off downwind,over gross weight,tot above limits and rotor RPM dropping. Crashed landed short of helipad.
- [Incident 19870531039279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870531039279I), May 31, 1987: Bell 206L (N16760), Pigeon Forge, TN. Sightseeing helicopter came too close to competitor on takeoff and landings.
- [Incident 19870513038559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870513038559I), May 13, 1987: Bell 206L (N49575), New York, NY, Minor damage. The helicopter contacted main rotor blades of a parked helicopter on liftoff.
- [Accident 19870411009039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870411009039A), Apr 11, 1987: Bell 206L (N16780), Miami, FL, Substantial damage. The helicopter impacted the ramp during hover. A non certificated pilot was attempting to steal the aircraft.
- [Accident 19851220065159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851220065159A), Dec 20, 1985: Bell 206L (N110LG), Ainsworth, NE, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Struck ground at night after encountering freezing drizzle en route to pick up a patient. Ice on rotors possible.
- [Accident 19850520018519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850520018519A), May 20, 1985: Bell 206L (N403DC), Duluth, GA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Lifted off to 20 feet, started forward flight and main rotor hit lamp post. Impacted ground in small parking lot.
- [Incident 19850514027809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850514027809I), May 14, 1985: Bell 206L (N16751), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. Loud noise from engine after takeoff. Landed with floats, boat towed aircraft to rig. Second stage compressor inop.
- [Accident 19850420077509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850420077509A), Apr 20, 1985: Bell 206L (N478KA), Kailua, HI, Destroyed. Aircraft was forced to land in mauna loa crater during a sightseeing tour. Density altitude a factor.
- [Accident 19850309008779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850309008779A), Mar 9, 1985: Bell 206L (N16841), Dauphin Island, AL, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Departed into near zero IMC. Wreckage found indicates high speed water impact.
- [Incident 19831020069789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831020069789I), Oct 20, 1983: Bell 206L (N16760), Freeport, TX, Minor damage. Tail rotor struck crawe cables at a hovering position. Trying to land on a heaving barge autorotated on to barge.
- [Incident 19830604028749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830604028749I), Jun 4, 1983: Univac GC1B (N3274K), Orem, UT, Minor damage. Lost oil pressure. Collapsed gear on forced landing. Top of a piston broke. Exhaust gasses overheated oil.
- [Incident 19821231067899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821231067899I), Dec 31, 1982: Bell 206L (N278KA), Wailua, HI, Minor damage. Pilot had engine flame out. Autorotation landing in field. Unable to duplicate reported flame out problem.
- [Accident 19820830043339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820830043339A), Aug 30, 1982: Bell 206L (N403DC), Greenville, SC, Substantial damage. Tail rotor struck a heliport perimeter light on touchdown.
- [Accident 19820425015621A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820425015621A), Apr 25, 1982: Bell 206L (N49575), New York, NY, Minor damage. Started engine, rotors collided with another helicopter, N16696, with rotors idling while loading passengers.
- [Incident 19820326021429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820326021429I), Mar 26, 1982: Bell 206L (N16705), Leeville, LA, Minor damage. Takeoff aborted when check pilot had no antitorque control when lifting to a hover.
- [Incident 19820324012439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820324012439I), Mar 24, 1982: Bell 206L (N278KA), Lihue Kauai, HI, Minor damage. Pilot hovered too close to parked helicopter whose rotors were turning with none aboard. Both main rotor tips hit.
- [Incident 19811022082599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811022082599I), Oct 22, 1981: Bell 206L (N16705), Ship Shoal Bloc, LA, Minor damage. Tailrotor blades struck safety fence on drilling tender helipad.
- [Incident 19810821050649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810821050649I), Aug 21, 1981: Bell 206L1 (N517EH), Scottsbluff, NE, Substantial damage. Engine losing power autorotation landing. Engine problem_unknown. Swash plate support broken PN206010452005.
- [Accident 19810807048179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810807048179A), Aug 7, 1981: Bell 206L (N9973K), Leeville, LA, Destroyed. Took off into heavy rain and turbulence. Lost control, crashed in water. Water spouts, thunderstorms in area.
- [Incident 19801113084289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801113084289I), Nov 13, 1980: Bell 206L1 (N478KA), Lihue, HI. Engine failed, pilot autorotated to a safe landing on a road. Metal chip detector light came on.
- [Incident 19800926080739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800926080739I), Sep 26, 1980: Bell 206L (N9984K), Venice, LA. Engine failed in cruise. Pilot autorotated to landing in the gulf. Fuel control oil pump failed.
- [Incident 19800914080759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800914080759I), Sep 14, 1980: Bell 206L (N16776), Intracoastal Ci, LA, Minor damage. Pilot heard grinding noise, engine quit. Autorotated to the gulf. 3rd stage compressor failed.
- [Accident 19800506012679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800506012679A), May 6, 1980: Bell 206L1 (N5017F), Gibson, LA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Chip light on. Began return. Engine blew up. Caused cabin smoke, fire, airframe separation. Turbine wheel burst.
- [Incident 19800128019839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800128019839I), Jan 28, 1980: Bell 206L (N110LG), Salt Lake City, UT. Smoke in cockpit caused by disconnected main transmission oil line. Made precautionary landing.
- [Incident 19800104012049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800104012049I), Jan 4, 1980: Bell 206L (N110LG), Ogden, UT. Oil leaking into cabin air conditioning caused smoke. Broken cooling turbine. Airesearch pn 5719351 was replaced.
- [Incident 19791022054799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791022054799I), Oct 22, 1979: Bell 206L (N110LG), Rock Springs, WY, Minor damage. Helicopter got too close to hospital entrance. Struck building with the tail rotor.

All 61: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (344, newest 50)

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

- [SDR EVCA202610120026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA202610120026), Oct 9, 2026: HYDRAULIC LINE. CHAFED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER. DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. DUE TO CHAFED OF TWO LINES. HYDRAULIC LINES WERE CHAFED AGAINST EACH OTHER CAUSING THE RUPTURE OF THE P
- [SDR EVCA20261006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20261006001), Sep 30, 2026: SWITCH. UNSERVICEABLE. RAW FUEL ODOR IN CABIN AND COCKPIT AREAS IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR 2024F00071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00071), Mar 14, 2024: SUPPORT. CORRODED. BTH-206L1-MM-1-5-31 ( TAIL BOOM) ,BTH-206L1-MM-1-27-60 PAR 5. REMOVAL AND INSPECTION OF TAIL BOOM STABILIZER REVEALED WEAR AND CORROSION EXCEEDING MANUFACTURES 
- [SDR EVCA0608221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA0608221), Jun 7, 2022: UNKNOWN. ODOR. ELECTRICAL SMELL IN AC.
- [SDR CA190704013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190704013), Jul 3, 2019: LOCK PIN. INOPERATIVE. (CAN) WE RECENTLY BOUGHT AND INSTALLED THE DART TAIL ROTOR PEDAL LOCK OUT KIT IN OUR BELL 206L AND 407.. YESTERDAY, IN FLIGHT THE PASSENGER TOUCHED THE AFT END 
- [SDR CA160108005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160108005), Jan 4, 2016: TURBINE. FAILED. (CAN) TURBINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE, ACFT AUTO ROTATED TO A CLEARING. 1 MAIN ROTOR BLADE RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE FROM TURBINE PIECES, NO OTHER ACFT DAMAGE.
- [SDR CA160107008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160107008), Jan 4, 2016: TURBINE. FAILED. (CAN) THE TURBINE HAD A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.
- [SDR CA150428003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150428003), Apr 26, 2015: IMPELLER. FAILED. (CAN) 2 MILES FROM FINAL PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG. ALL GAUGES MONITORED AND SITUATION ASSESSED. ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SLOWLY STARTED RISING. ACFT LANDED SAFELY.
- [SDR CA150421002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150421002), Apr 9, 2015: STARTER GEN. FAILED. (CAN) SPECIFIC PART CAUSING DIFFICULTY: STARTER GENERATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR. STARTER GENERATOR WENT OFFLINE. REMOVED BOTH STARTER GENERATOR & VOLTAGE REGULATOR 
- [SDR CA150220002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150220002), Feb 17, 2015: VENT LINE. LEAKING. (CAN) DURING FORWARD FLIGHT WITH UNDERSLUNG LOAD AND SIGNIFICANT NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE FUEL ODOR WAS NOTICED IN CABIN. ACFT WAS RETURNED TO BASE AND GROUNDED FOR T
- [SDR CA150217005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150217005), Jan 29, 2015: STIFFENER. CRACKED. (CAN) FOUND 3 CM CURVED HORIZONTAL CRACK ALONG LT LOWER SIDE AND 3.5 CM CURVED HORIZONTAL CRACK ALONG RT SIDE OF HORIZONTAL STIFFENER. ALSO, FOUND 0.5 CM CRACK 
- [SDR CA141017005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141017005), Oct 8, 2014: CARTRIDGE. LEAKING. (CAN) BOOST PUMP FUEL CARTRIDGE LEAKING FUEL AND REQUIRES O/H, REPLACED WITH TSO 0.0.
- [SDR CA140918013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140918013), Sep 16, 2014: NOZZLE. CRACKED. (CAN) TURBINE MODULE SENT IN FOR O/H. DURING PART INSPECTION AFTER UNIT DISASSEMBLY THE NOZZLE WAS SCRAPPED FOR OUTER BAND CRACKS AS WELL AS FILLET CRACK AT THE
- [SDR CA140717014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140717014), Jul 4, 2014: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) THIS ACFT WAS OUT FLYING FOR THE DAY AND WHEN IT RETURNED TO BASE AND THE PIC DECREASED THE THROTTLE TO GROUND IDLE THE ENGINE WENT PAST IDLE AND SHUTDOWN
- [SDR CA140527010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140527010), May 26, 2014: THROTTLE CABLE. DAMAGED. (CAN) PILOT WAS STARTING ACFT. WHEN HE GOT TO 62 N1 HE LT OFF OF THE START SWITCH ACFT IMMEDIATELY WENT TO 110 NR. TORQUE WENT AS HIGH AS 90 PERCENT. HE CLOSED 
- [SDR CA140522010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140522010), May 12, 2014: BUSHING. WORN. (CAN) TORQUE TRANSMISSION RESTRAINT DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY. REMOVED LT STOP ASSY DUE TO WORN BUSHINGS. INSTALLED NEW & SERVICEABLE TSI 0.0 PARTS IN COMPLIANCE WI
- [SDR CA140522006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140522006), May 12, 2014: INDICATOR. STUCK. (CAN) TORQUE INDICATOR WOULD NOT INDICATE DUE TO NEEDLE "FROZEN" NOT MOVING. REMOVED SN 302 AND INSTALLED PN 206-075-185-003, TSI 0.0.
- [SDR CA130610013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130610013), Jun 6, 2013: SEAL. FAILED. (CAN) NEW SEAL INSTALLED IN ACFT. TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX DURING O/H. SEAL FAILED AFTER 120.2 HRS IN SERVICE. SEAL REPLACED WITH NEW AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA130506008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130506008), May 2, 2013: GOVERNOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTS N2 DROOP FROM 100 PERCENT TO 98 PERCENT. PILOT TRIED TO ACTUATE THE GOVERNOR BACK TO 100 PERCENT, AT THAT POINT IT DROPPED F
- [SDR CA130416018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130416018), Apr 4, 2013: SWITCH. LEAKING. (CAN) FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL FLOW SWITCH. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE SWITCH.
- [SDR CA121019012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121019012), Oct 17, 2012: TURBINE. SEIZED. (CAN) WHILE DECENDING FOR AN APPROACH INTO CAMP, AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET AGL, PILOT HEARD A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY A YAW, AND A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. PILOT ENT
- [SDR CA121011009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121011009), Oct 7, 2012: FILTER. BROKEN. (CAN) DURING START CYCLE, PILOT HEARD A BANG. HE ABORTED THE START AND WENT TO LOOK FOR THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. UPON OPENING ENGINE COWLING HE SAW FUEL POURING
- [SDR CA110930012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110930012), Sep 27, 2011: BLADE. MISSING. (CAN) TWO STATOR BLADES FOUND MISSING ON THE 6TH STAGE OF THE COMPRESSOR HALVES.
- [SDR EVCA20110301001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EVCA20110301001), Mar 1, 2011: ALTIMETER. MALFUNCTIONED. PROBLEMS WITH TRA-3000 RADAR ALTIMETER. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE TRA-3000 RADAR ATIMETER AND THE ACCOMPANYING TRI-40 ANTENNA
- [SDR CA101116010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101116010), Nov 7, 2010: PUMP. DAMAGED. EXCESSIVE NOISE ON START ATTEMPT. REMOVED FUEL PUMP T 1061006 + TRACED NOISE TO FUEL PUMP. SEND TO O/H SHOP. INSTALLED ANOTHER TSO 0.0 UNIT NDF.
- [SDR CA101115021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101115021), Nov 5, 2010: SOLENOID. BURNED. (CAN) BLEW CIRCUIT BREAKER. ON INSPECTION, SOLENOID WAS BURNT. SENT TO O/H SHOP. INSTALLED TSO 0.0 UNIT.
- [SDR CA100927010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100927010), Sep 15, 2010: BEARING. SPALLED. TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT CAUSED BY STEADY BEARING ON INPUT PINION.
- [SDR CA100927011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100927011), Jul 23, 2010: BEARING. SPALLED. ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAUSED BY 2.5 BEARING.
- [SDR CA100430004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100430004), Apr 26, 2010: CLUTCH. SEIZED. (CAN) UNUSUAL NOISE DETECTED BY THE PILOT ON SHUT DOWN. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALS SEIZED FREEWHEEL. FREE WHEEL REMOVED AND SENT TO INVESTIGATION TO SKYLINE 
- [SDR CA091109007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091109007), Nov 6, 2009: INDICATOR. MISREPAIRED. (CAN) RECEIVED THIS INDICATOR FROM O/H AND IT WAS FOUND TO BE INDICATING 300 DEGREES CELSIUIS TO HIGH UPON INSTALLATION AND TEST. WE ARE ASSUMING THIS PROBLEM W
- [SDR CA091013003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091013003), Oct 10, 2009: BLADE. DELAMINATED. (CAN) DURING DAILY INSP PILOT NOTICED THE OTBD T/E SKIN WAS DELAMINATED 6 INCHES FROM THE TIP ON TAIL ROTOR BLADE PN 206-016-201-131, SN CS-12194 BLADE HAS 120.
- [SDR CA091008004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091008004), Oct 8, 2009: BEARING. WORN. (CAN) ENGINE CHIP LIGHT FOUND PROBLEM WITH THE BALL BEARING ON THE POWER TAKEOFF OUTPUT SHAFT.
- [SDR CA090902007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090902007), Aug 21, 2009: BEARING. SPALLED. ENG CHIP LIGHT, FOUND PROBLEM WITH THE PWR TAKEOFF OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING, INNER AND OUTER RACE WORN.
- [SDR CA090902006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090902006), Aug 21, 2009: BEARING. SPALLED. ENG CHIP LIGHT PROBLEM FOUND WITH THE BALL BRG ON THE PWR TAKEOFF OUTPUT SHAFT.
- [SDR CA091103006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091103006), Jun 9, 2009: BEARING. FAILED. (CAN) ENG WAS REMOVED AFTER METAL CONTAMINATION AND SENT TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THE 2.5 BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE SPALLED ROLLERS AND RACE AND WAS MISSING A ROLL
- [SDR CA090518001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090518001), May 15, 2009: BEARING. CORRODED. (CAN) RECEIVED MAIN ROTOR HUB FOR 1200 HOUR INTERIM INSP. WHEN DISASSEMBLED FOUND BOTH OTBD EXCLUDERS IN GRIP ASSEMBLIES WERE NO LONGER RETAINING LUBRICANT AND 
- [SDR CA090512002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090512002), Apr 11, 2009: BEARING. WORN. (CAN) PILOT HAD A ENGINE CHIP LIGHT INDICATION, ENGINE WAS REPLACED, INSP REVEALED TURBINE NR 5 BEARING WAS WORN AND SOME BALLS MISSING.
- [SDR CA090407012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090407012), Apr 7, 2009: BEARING. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING A SERVICEABILITY CHECK AT T/R ASSY SECTION (BLADE S/N CS-10215) BEARING MOVING INSIDE THE BLADE, FOUND.
- [SDR CA090401009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090401009), Mar 31, 2009: BUSHING. CRACKED. ROUTINE INSPECTION DISCOVERED A CRACK BETWEEN THE THROTTLE ARM BUSHING AND ROLL PIN ACCESS HOLE. COLLECTIVE ELBOW FOUND TO BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND NO OTHER D
- [SDR CA090407013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090407013), Mar 23, 2009: STATOR VANE. UNSERVICEABLE. (CAN) DURING COMPRESSOR HALVES INSP, ONE STATOR BLADE OF THE LAST AXIAL COMPRESSOR STAGE WAS TORN AND WAS SIDEWAYS CONTACTING THE ONE NEXT TO IT. THE BLADE WAS 
- [SDR CA090304008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090304008), Feb 27, 2009: BEARING. DAMAGED. (CAN) RECEIVED MAIN ROTOR HUB FOR REPLACEMENT OF TIME EXPIRED COMPONENTS. WHEN DISASSEMBLED FOUND THAT BOTH OTBD EXCLUDERS IN GRIP ASSEMBLIES WERE NO LONGER RET
- [SDR CA081223003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081223003), Dec 9, 2008: RELEASE CABLE. SEPARATED. (CAN) PILOT REPORTED UN-COMMANDED HOOK RELEASE (LOSS OF LEAD) UPON INSPECTION FOUND FAULTY MANUAL RELEASE CABLE WHEN HOOK PULLED TO FAR END OF SWAGED END SEPARA
- [SDR CA081017007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081017007), Oct 17, 2008: GOVERNOR. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) UPON REMOVAL OF THE GOVERNOR IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DRIVE GEAR HAD COME SEPARATED. ALL PARTS WERE FOUND IN THE DRIVE GEAR FOR THE GOVERNOR. THERE WAS DIFFI
- [SDR CA080923004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080923004), Sep 22, 2008: OIL SYSTEM. OVERTEMP. (CAN) ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INCREASED TO 100 DEG. C.
- [SDR CA080813002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080813002), Aug 13, 2008: PITCH HORN. LOOSE. (CAN) THE STUD WHICH HOLDS THE PITCH LINKS ONTO THE PITCH HORN CAME LOOSE. THIS CAUSED A VIBRATION FELT IN THE PEDALS. THE TAILROTOR HUB WAS 2400 HOURS TSO AND 
- [SDR CA080625005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080625005), Jun 12, 2008: BLADE. DELAMINATED. (CAN) DELAMINATION AT ROOT OF BLADE ON UPPER SURFACE OF THE GIP PLATE FINGER. VISUAL SEPARATION NOTED ON DAILY INSP.
- [SDR CA080103007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080103007), Jan 3, 2008: BOLT. BROKEN. (CAN) ON INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT IT WAS NOTED THAT THE (1) OF THE (3) BOLTS WAS BROKEN AND THE OTHERS SHOWED SIGNS OF CORROSION ALL (3) BOLTS WHERE REPLACED 
- [SDR CA071029004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071029004), Aug 9, 2007: HOUSING. CRACKED. (CAN) OIL FOUND ON TRANSMISSION DECK AFTER BRIEF DAILY INSPECTION, OIL LEAK FOUND FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION TRANSMISSION R
- [SDR CA070814002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070814002), Jul 10, 2007: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) UPON LANDING IN A BRUSH AREA, THE PILOT LOWERED THE COLLECTIVE, WHICH IN TURN RAISED (2) TREES THAT WERE SITUATED ON THE LEFT AND THEN HIT THE ROTOR DISK.
- [SDR CA070726003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070726003), Jul 9, 2007: SLEEVE. CRACKED. (CAN) PILOT STARTING A/C, THROTTLE OPENED, NO ENGINE LIGHT OFF OCCURED. OPENED ENGINE COWL TO INVESTIGATE, NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM AROUND START DE-RICHMENT A

All 344: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-206l/reports.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Lookis Gerald P 206L](https://openairdocs.org/model/lookis-gerald-p-206l): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 13015BQ

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