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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1181420

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
212
Registry code
1181420
Registered
54 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
15
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
103 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH4SW
Holder
Bell Textron Inc.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 168

1970Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 64

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

1974In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB SW-05-10Issued Nov 5, 2004
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Registered aircraft · 54

N1079UTurbines Ltd · West Point, NEBuilt 1980 · S/N 31122N16920Temsco Helicopters Inc · Ketchikan, AKBuilt 1977 · S/N 30865N16930Temsco Helicopters Inc · Ketchikan, AKBuilt 1980 · S/N 30920
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STCs approved for this model · 358

STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.Electronics InternationalSTC SA01213CHInstall air ambulance conversion in accordance with Spectrum Aeromed Inc. Drawings as listed on AML SA01213CH, or later FAA approved revision.Spectrum Aeromed LLC dba Spectrum AeromedSTC SA04465NYInstallation of the iPad MountAvio Design Group Inc
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NTSB investigations · 48

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 24 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR23LA338Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 212 · Balch Camp, CAThe pilot’s inadequate performance planning for the operation that resulted in an excessive gross weight for the operating conditions, leading to a loss of altitude during maneuvering and contact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…Sep 10, 2023 · N873HL · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 212HP · Weed, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an approach to a lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to release the full water bucket as the helicopter was settling, which reduced the helicopter’s out-of-ground-effect performance.Jul 7, 2021 · N911KW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA242Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 212 · Dardanelle, CAAn in-flight failure of the trunnion bearing and subsequent failure of the drive link and swashplate support, which resulted in the loss of helicopter control.Aug 25, 2018 · N512TA · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 79

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

Accident 20230909010609ABell 212 · Balch Camp, CAWhile slowing the aircraft to do firefighting water drop operations, at approximately 100 ft AGL, due to unknown reasons, the aircraft settled and the main rotor blades contacted the surrounding trees, which caused the aircraft to rapidly descended and…Sep 9, 2023 · N873HL · DestroyedAccident 20210707016999ABell 212A phone interview with pilot[privacy data omitted] July 17, 2021 by inspector [privacy data omitted] assistant to the iic revealed that [privacy data omitted] felt a lateral vibration in the aircraft while in close proximimity to the lake while loading water…Jul 7, 2021 · N911KW · Substantial damageAccident 20180825015309ABell 212 · Dardanelle, CAThe helicopter was conducting water dropping activities in support of a U.S. Forest service fire fighting operation, under an exclusive use contract. A 150 ft synthetic longline and a 240 gallon bambi flexible water bucket was attached to the cargo hook. The…Aug 25, 2018 · N512TA · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 1,185

SDR 2026F00200Amplifier · failedAS THE COPILOT BROUGHT THE AIRCRAFT TO HOVER, A LATERAL OSCILLATION BEGAN TO DEVELOP. WHILE THE COPILOT STILL HAD CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT, I VERIFIED THAT ALL THE APPROPRIATE SYSTEMS WERE STILL ENGAGED. AS THE OSCILLATIONS BEGAN TO INTENSIFY AND WERE BECOMING Sep 2, 2026 · N815SS · Bell 212 · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR 2022FA0000450Hose · leakingHOSE ASSEMBLY CHAFING DAMAGE RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID.Aug 15, 2022 · N212AH · Bell 212 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR DALA2022FA0000429Link · crackedUPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF FRICTION DAMPERS AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, FOUND LIFT LINK FITTING CRACK ON THE AFT LUG BUSHING AREA COVERING THE ENTIRE LATERAL (SIDE). TRANSMISSION MOUNTS WERE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOUND PRESSURE REQUIRED TO DEFLECT MOUNT WAS BEYONDApr 21, 2022 · N212AH · Bell 212 · Fuselage Structure (General)
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Bell Helicopter Textron 2125 registered aircraftRegistry code 1182153C A S A 2121 registered aircraftRegistry code 2410210Agusta Bell 2120 registered aircraftRegistry code 0260306
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