# Bell 214ST - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1182106 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 214ST - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 18 - Weight class: 12,500 to 19,999 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H10SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H10SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: McDermott 214 Holdings, LLC - Registered aircraft: 18 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-214st 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 2020-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-14-01): Main Rotor · Bell Textron 214ST. Effective Aug 11, 2020 - [AD 2014-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-12-01): Tail Rotor Drive Bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Jul 14, 2014 - [AD 2013-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-05): JASC Code: 6330, Transmission Mount · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Nov 5, 2013 - [AD 2013-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-06-51): Equipment/Furnishings · Agusta A109, A109A, A109A II and 43 more. Effective Jul 15, 2013 - [AD 99-04-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-13): Tail Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Mar 4, 1999 - [AD 98-23-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-18): Kaynar Tech. Manufactured Barrel Nut · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Nov 30, 1998 - [AD 98-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-01): Main Rotor Trunnion · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Sep 29, 1998 - [AD 97-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-19-09): Bearing Bolts · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Oct 16, 1997 - [AD 97-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-06): Solenoid Valve Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Sep 24, 1997 - [AD 97-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-04): Main Transmission Upper Planetary Carrier · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Aug 19, 1997 - [AD 97-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-03): Fatigue Failure Of The Mast · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Apr 16, 1997 - [AD 97-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-06-02): Lower Planetary Spider · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Apr 16, 1997 - [AD 96-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-07-12): Tailboom Assembly For Cracks Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective May 10, 1996 - [AD 88-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-12-03): Main Rotor Drag Brace Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Apr 9, 1990 - [AD 88-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-09-01): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Apr 22, 1988 - [AD 87-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-11-06): Locking Plates · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective May 26, 1987 - [AD 85-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-18-06): Main Rotor Drag Brae Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Apr 20, 1987 - [AD 86-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-06): Main Rotor Drag Brace Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Oct 18, 1986 - [AD 86-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-12-06): Main Rotor Yoke Assemblies · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Jul 1, 1986 - [AD 82-26-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-26-07-R1): Tailboom Separation · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Aug 17, 1984 - [AD 84-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-15-05): Collective Lever Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST. Effective Aug 3, 1984 - [AD 82-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-06-07): Tail Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Apr 12, 1982 - [AD 81-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-12-03): Spindle Retention Bolts · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Jun 11, 1981 - [AD T84-18-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/T84-18-51): Main Rotor Spindles · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST - [AD 86-12-01 L](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-12-01-L): Locking Plate · Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST - [AD 85-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-23-05): Collective Sleeve · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST - [AD 84-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-05-51): Collective Sleeves · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2013-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-11-05) (historical): Tail rotor hanger bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST. Effective Jun 19, 2013 ## Registered aircraft (18) - [N214AU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214AU): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1984, S/N 28129 - [N214EB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N214EB): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 28130 - [N275ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N275ST): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 28106 - [N276ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N276ST): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 28107 - [N277ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N277ST): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 28140 - [N390AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N390AL): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1990, S/N 28198 - [N391AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N391AL): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 28103 - [N392AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N392AL): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1982, S/N 28114 - [N393AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N393AL): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 28117 - [N511EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511EV): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1982, S/N 28105 - [N512EV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N512EV): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1983, S/N 28115 - [N725HT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N725HT): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1984, S/N 28128 - [N745H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N745H): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1991, S/N 28197 - [N746H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N746H): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1991, S/N 28200 - [N787SR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N787SR): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1993, S/N 28176 - [N822H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N822H): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1984, S/N 28139 - [N823H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N823H): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1984, S/N 28141 - [N825H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N825H): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1984, S/N 28137 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 GAA26WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA270), Aug 2, 2026: Bell 214ST (N511EV), West Attica, Greece, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB GAA26WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA270), Aug 2, 2026: Bell 214ST (N746H), West Attica, Greece, substantial damage, 2 fatal - [NTSB DCA12FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12FA024), Jan 16, 2012: Bell 214 (N5748M), Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the overtravel of the collective sleeve, which led to a severe and sudden reduction in main rotor blade collective pitch, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter. The reason for the… - [NTSB SEA07TA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA214), Jul 26, 2007: Bell 214ST (N724HT), McCall, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate planned approach that led to settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the external load becoming snagged in the water, and the high density altitude. - [NTSB FTW00RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA003), Oct 2, 1999: Bell 214ST (N704H), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 12 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (11) 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. - [Incident 20200409001679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200409001679I), Apr 9, 2020: Bell 214ST (N787SR), Aurora, OR, Minor damage. While conducting a company check ride, the pilots observed the sound of an engine spool down. Abnormal engine gauge indications confirmed a malfunction and… - [Accident 20070725015879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070725015879A), Jul 25, 2007: Bell 214ST (N724HT), Loon Lake, ID, Destroyed. (-23) The helicopter was approaching small lake with a 150 ft. log line and bucket attached to its belly. During approach, the pilot believed he was… - [Incident 19971105043099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971105043099I), Nov 5, 1997: Bell 214ST (N8045T), St295, LA, Minor damage. Narrative: in cruise flight, the copilot's overhead window departed the aircraft. Airspeed and altitude reduced and flight to fourchon, LA continued with no… - [Incident 19970806033309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970806033309I), Aug 6, 1997: Bell 214ST (N746H), Rastanura, SA. Narrative: aramco filed the following statement. Captain jim bob pickrell, after departing ras tanura and leveling off at 500 feet, became erratic. The first… - [Incident 19970205026449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970205026449I), Feb 5, 1997: Bell 214ST (N5748M), Galveston, TX. Narrative: in cruise flight, the left hand hinged window pane departed the aircraft. The frame stayed attached to the window assembly. Hinged window was closed… - [Incident 19951226046599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951226046599I), Dec 26, 1995: Bell 214ST (N8045T), Morgan City, LA, Minor damage. Narrative: on December 26, 1995, at 7:42 CST, a Bell 214st helicopter, operated by petroleum helicopters, inc., experienced an inadvertent inflation of the… - [Incident 19951030041959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951030041959I), Oct 30, 1995: Bell 214ST (N390AL), Gulf Of Mexico, LA. Narrative: while in cruise flight over the Gulf Of Mexico with an indicated airspeed of 130 knots, the flight crew stated that they began to hear a "whooshing"… - [Incident 19950612029359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950612029359I), Jun 12, 1995: Bell 214ST (N5748M), Morgan City, LA. NR2 engine gott hot. Shutdown. Temperature went down. Restarted for landing. Pin 24 on 22J24 grounded. Cleanded. - [Incident 19950410013519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950410013519I), Apr 10, 1995: Bell 214ST (N5748M), Morgan City, LA. Oil cooler blower motor light came on. Switched to alternate system. Landed safely. - [Incident 19941216047219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941216047219I), Dec 16, 1994: Bell 214ST (N391AL), Intercostal, LA. Uncommanded pitchup a roll to left,entered clouds autoflite warning lights. Got control,water soaked. - [Incident 19821220070899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821220070899I), Dec 20, 1982: Bell 214ST (N5736X), Northway, AK, Minor damage. Tail rotor control lost after takeoff.NR1 hydraulic system failed. Veered left into a snowbank on emergency landing. ## Service difficulty reports (1,513, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 9EKA20210602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20210602), May 29, 2021: NUT. LOOSE. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FRETTING WAS OCCURRING BETWEEN THE RING GEAR CASE AND THE UPPER CASE OF MAIN GEAR BOX. C/W TORQUE CHECK OF STU - [SDR 9EKA202004241002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA202004241002), Apr 21, 2020: PANEL. CORRODED. DURING A CORROSION INSPECTION, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS OF CORROSION FOUND ON THIS PANEL. - [SDR 9EKA20200409001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20200409001), Apr 9, 2020: TUBE. BROKEN. WHILE CONDUCTING AN APPROACH ENGINE NO.1 POWER ROLLED BACK. OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIONS WERE: 1. SOUND OF ENGINE SPOOL DOWN 2. ENG.1 OUT LIGHT, FOLLOWED BY MASTER - [SDR 9EKA201906075003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA201906075003), Jun 5, 2019: BLADE. ERODED. DURING CRUISE, HEAVY VIBRATION FELT ON AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF FIELD. ON INSPECTION, TIP CAP OF MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPLIT AND PEELE - [SDR 9EKA20190526005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20190526005), May 26, 2019: HYDRAULIC LINE. WORN. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, OIL COOLER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CARRIED OUT, SWITCHING THE FAN TO THE SECONDARY BLEED AIR FAN. OIL TEMP REMAINED IN THE - [SDR 9EKA20190125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20190125001), Jan 25, 2019: SENSOR. INOPERATIVE. ROLL SCAS KICKED OFF IN FLIGHT AND WOULD NOT RE-ENGAGE. - [SDR 9EKA20181207005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20181207005), Dec 6, 2018: MAST. CRACKED. DURING WEEKLY INSPECTION, FOUND 1 EACH BROKEN MAST TO TRANSMISSION MOUNT STUD BROKEN. NOT STILL ATTACHED TO BROKEN STUD AND THE TORQUE STRIPE NOT AFFECTED AND H - [SDR 9EKA2018110810003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2018110810003), Oct 30, 2018: SUPPORT. CRACKED. PN 214-031-240-173 SUPPORT FOUND CRACKED DURING AIRFRAME INSPECTION. - [SDR 9EKA20170527002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20170527002), May 26, 2017: EROSION SHIELD. DEBONDED. DURING PREVENTATIVE TOUCH UP PAINT ON MAIN ROTOR BLADE, DISCOVERED LOWER BLADE EROSION PLATE DEBONDED AT BOND LINE - [SDR 9EKA20160808010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160808010), Aug 7, 2016: SUPPORT. CRACKED. DURING POST FLIGHT DISCOVERED A 4" SKIN CRACK IN FUSELAGE AFT OF RT PILOT DOOR. DURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION, FOUND CRACKED BULKHEAD DOOR POST SUPPORT AT STA - [SDR 2017FA0000421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000421), Jul 2, 2016: PANEL. CRACKED. FUSELAGE LOWER PANEL BELOW LEFT FUEL BLADDER HAS A 30 INCHES LONGITUDINAL CRACK. - [SDR 9EKA20160702009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160702009), Jul 2, 2016: SKIN PANEL. CRACKED. DURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FUSELAGE LOWER PANEL, BELOW LT FUEL BLADDER FOUND TO HAVE A 30" LONGITUDINAL CRACK. - [SDR 9EKA20160512006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160512006), May 12, 2016: ECU. FAULTY. ENGINE 1 INDICATED EXCESSIVE TORQUE SPLIT WITH YAW MOTION OF THE ACFT. ENG 1 THROTTLE WAS MANUALLY BROUGHT DOWN TO 10% BELOW NR 2 & SAFELY RETURNED TO BASE. - [SDR JYDR20160225 053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JYDR20160225%20053), Feb 24, 2016: RING GEAR. CRACKED. MGB REMOVED FOR OIL LEAKING FROM CRACK IN RING GEAR CASE. UPON DISASSEMBLY AT REPAIR STATION DISCOVERED A SECTION OF 13 SPLINE TEETH ON THE UPPER RING FRACTURED - [SDR 9EKA20160224002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160224002), Feb 24, 2016: BLADE. CRACKED. MAIN ROTOR BLADE HAS A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE CHORD DIRECTION OF THE TIP SHOE, CAUSED FROM EROSION, AS A RESULT FROM UNIMPROVED LANDING ZONES. - [SDR 9EKA20160219001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20160219001), Feb 19, 2016: STUD. SHEARED. TWO MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION MAST STUDS FOUND SHEARED OFF DURING 25 HOUR INSPECTION. - [SDR 9EKA20151201026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20151201026), Dec 1, 2015: CHIP DETECTOR. ACTIVATED. PILOT REPORTED MOMENTARY TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX CHIP LIGHT ON MASTER CAUTION PANEL. - [SDR 9EKA20151124025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20151124025), Nov 24, 2015: FUEL FILTER. DIRTY. NUMBER 1 ENG FUEL FILTER MASTER CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING FUEL FLOW RESTRICTION. - [SDR 9EKA20150916024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20150916024), Sep 16, 2015: ENGINE. FAILED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT IN A SHALLOW RIGHT HAND TURN, NR 2 ENG EXPERIENCED HIGH SIDE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY, FOLLOWED BY UNCOMMANDED SHUTDOWN. ACFT RECOVERED 26 MILES - [SDR 9EKA2015FA0000414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015FA0000414), Aug 28, 2015: CHIP DETECTOR. DAMAGED. ON RETURN TO BASE, NR 2 ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES IAW THE RFM WERE C/W BY THE PIC, CONDUCTED TROUBLESHO - [SDR 9EKA2015052720](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015052720), May 23, 2015: CASE. CRACKED. 90 DEGREE TAIL ROTOR GEAR BOX LOWER LT CASE AROUND MOUNTING STUD BROKEN. - [SDR 9EKA2015052019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015052019), May 17, 2015: FUEL FILTER. RESTRICTED. NUMBER 2 ENG FUEL FILTER MASTER CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE ENG WAS AT 60 % TQ , INDICATING A FUEL FLOW RESTRICTION. - [SDR 9EKA0514201518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA0514201518), May 12, 2015: STRUCTURE. DELAMINATED. RIGHT ENG SERVICE DECK HONEYCOMB PANEL HAS DELAMINATION OF APPROX 3" DIAMETER, STATION 298, BL 25, WL 65. - [SDR 9EKA2015050517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015050517), May 5, 2015: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. CRACK 2.75 INCHES FOUND ON AFT LT PYLON BULKHEAD AREA, PREVIOUS HELICOPTER REPAIR COMPLETED. - [SDR 9EKA2015040314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015040314), Apr 1, 2015: PLATE. TORN. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT , PILOT REPORTED UNUSUAL VIBRATIONS. DURING INSPECTION, NODAL BEAM PLATES & HELPER SPRING FOUND TO HAVE TORN ELASTOMERIC RUBBER. - [SDR 9EKA2015033013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2015033013), Mar 27, 2015: CASE. CRACKED. DURING PREFLIGHT OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE UPPER TRANSMISSION CASE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, PAINT WAS BUBBLED ON RING GEAR CASE. CLEANED PAINT & DYE PENETRANT - [SDR 9EKA02162015003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA02162015003), Feb 13, 2015: TURBINE. CRACKED. DURING 25 HR SCHEDULED INSPECTION, CRACK WAS FOUND IN EXHAUST AREA OF NR 1 POWER TURBINE. MM WAS REFERENCED & NO CRACKS ARE ALLOWED, AWAITING PT CHANGE. - [SDR 9EKA02162015002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA02162015002), Jan 30, 2015: HOSE. CHAFED. WHILE IN STEADY STATE CRUISE FLIGHT AT 70% TQ, MAIN TRANSMISSION OIL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED & THE OIL PRESS GAUGE FOR THE TRANSMISSION WAS OBSERVED DECREASIN - [SDR 9EKA02162015001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA02162015001), Dec 25, 2014: SKIN. DEBONDED. TAIL BOOM, EMPENNAGE METALLIC SKIN, HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE ON RT SIDE JUST AFT OF THE FWD VOR ANTENNA MOUNT WL 74, BS 294 HAS DISBONDED. INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED I - [SDR 9EKA201411190134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA201411190134), Nov 19, 2014: PANEL. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE 25HR 7 DAY A CHECK, AIRFRAME & ENG 1 & 2 INSPECTION, A SIGNIFICANT SERIES OF CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE AFT LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. - [SDR 9EKA201411190133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA201411190133), Nov 19, 2014: SUPPORT. DAMAGED. WHILE PERFORMING THE 25HR 7 DAY A CHECK, AIRFRAME & ENG 1 & 2 INSPECTION, A SIGNIFICANT SERIES OF CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE AFT LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. - [SDR 9EKA201411190132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA201411190132), Nov 19, 2014: PANEL. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE 25HR 7 DAY A CHECK, AIRFRAME & ENG 1 & 2 INSPECTION, A SIGNIFICANT SERIES OF CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE AFT LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. - [SDR 9EKA201411190131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA201411190131), Nov 19, 2014: CAP. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE 25HR 7 DAY A CHECK, AIRFRAME & ENG 1 & 2 INSPECTION, A SIGNIFICANT SERIES OF CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE AFT LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. - [SDR 9EKA20141119013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20141119013), Nov 19, 2014: CAP. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE 25HR 7 DAY A CHECK, AIRFRAME & ENG 1 & 2 INSPECTION, A SIGNIFICANT SERIES OF CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE AFT LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. - [SDR 9EKA20141119013A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20141119013A), Nov 19, 2014: CAP. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING THE 25HR 7 DAY A CHECK, AIRFRAME & ENG 1 & 2 INSPECTION, A SIGNIFICANT SERIES OF CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE AFT LT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT. - [SDR 9EKA20141114012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20141114012), Nov 14, 2014: PUMP. FAILED. ON APPROACH, CREW NOTICED LOW PRESS ON NR 2 HYD SYS & THE MASTER CAUTION LIGHT, CONSULTED THE EMER CHECKLIST & SHUTOFF NR 2 HYD SYS. LANDED THE ACFT AT ANOTHER - [SDR 2014FA0000643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000643), Oct 26, 2014: ACCESS PANEL. MISSING. AFTER A ROUTINE MISSION AN ACCESS PANEL LOCATED ON THE AFT PYLON FAIRING ON THE RT SIDE, WAS FOUND NOT INSTALLED ON THE ACFT. THE PANEL IS SECURED AT THE TOP BY - [SDR 9EKA20140809009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20140809009), Aug 9, 2014: HYDRAULIC LINE. RUPTURED. INFLIGHT CREW NOTED NR 1 HYD SYS FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED & PROCEEDED TO SHUT DOWN NR 1 SYS. EXECUTED UNEVENTFUL LANDING. VISUALLY FOUND NR 1 HYD SYS PRESSURE LIN - [SDR 9EKA20140516004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA20140516004), May 16, 2014: SKIN. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK IN SKIN OF RT ELEVATOR. CRACK IS LOCATED AT THE AFT INBD BOTTOM SIDE OF THE ELEVATOR, JUST FWD OF THE RIVETS ATTACHING THE TAB. - [SDR 2013FA0000625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000625), Nov 1, 2013: CASE. CRACKED. DURING INVESTIGATION OF AN OIL LEAK, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE MAIN TRANSMISSION UPPER LEFT HAND RING GEAR CASE . - [SDR 9EKA2013082300003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2013082300003), Aug 23, 2013: TAB. MISSING. WHILE CONDUCTING A "POST FLIGHT" INSPECTION, MECHANICS NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADES WAS MISSING A TRIM TAB. - [SDR 9EKA2013082200002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9EKA2013082200002), Aug 21, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. CRACK ON THE VERTICAL SPAR OF THE TAIL IT IS LOCATED IN THE COLD WORK AREA JUST ABOVE THE OUTPUT QUILL OF THE 42 DEG GEARBOX. LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE AT BS 569 - [SDR LCFA20130429001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LCFA20130429001), Apr 29, 2013: TAIL BOOM. CRACKED. LEFT SIDE OF THE TAIL BOOM CRACKED IMMEDIATELY FORWARD AND BELOW THE FORWARD MOUNT OF THE LEFT VOR ANTENNA. LENGTH OF CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 20/64" LONG AND EXT - [SDR LCFA2012F00259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LCFA2012F00259), Nov 16, 2012: BEARING SUPPORT. BROKEN. ROD END BEARING, FOUND BROKEN AFTER COMPLETION OF FLIGHT, ON POST INSPECTION. - [SDR P4YA0713201200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P4YA0713201200001), Jul 13, 2012: WIRE. DAMAGED. 42 DEGREE GEARBOX LIGHT CAME ON AT A TEMP OF 35 DEGREE C AND STAYED ON. MX REPLACED TEMP PROBE AND PRESSURE SWITCH WIRE FROM THE 42 DEGREE GEARBOX TO THE TAILBO - [SDR LCFA2012F00073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LCFA2012F00073), Apr 11, 2012: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. WHILE PERFORMING AN URELATED MX WALK-AROUND INSPECTION, NOTED A CRACK ON THE UPPER LT MAIN FUSELAGE TO TAILBOOM ATTACHMENT FITTING. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. - [SDR 3S8R201108230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3S8R201108230001), Aug 23, 2011: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN GEAR BOX FRAME HAS A CRACK ON THE LT SIDE RADIUS, STA 227.10, WL 65.00. - [SDR LCFA20110709001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LCFA20110709001), Jul 9, 2011: SPINDLE. BROKEN. THE TRANSMISSION WAS LIFTED TO FACILITATE CHANGING THE LT TRANSMISSION STOP FITTING. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LT NODAL BEAM WAS FREE TO ROTATE ON THE TRANSMISSIO - [SDR P4YA2011050900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P4YA2011050900001), May 9, 2011: DRIVE SHAFT. CRACKED. DURING A 25HR CHECK, THE NR 6 TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT MOUNTING FLANGE WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED ON THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE IGB COUPLING. THE CRACKS ARE AROUND THE BOL - [SDR P4Y2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P4Y2008F00000), Jun 7, 2008: SKIN. CRACKED. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO AC LT SIDE TRANSMISSION AREA CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH FORKLIFT BASE DURING CARGO LOADING OPERATIONS. (K) All 1,513: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-214st/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (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 SR02270SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02270SE): Fabrication and installation of Geneva Aviation Audio System. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR02444SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02444SE): Installation of P178 Failsafe Audio Mixer. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR11862IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR11862IB): Manufacture of High Skid Landing Gear. McDermott Aviation Ltd - [STC SR04584CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04584CH): Installation of Helitak FT3500 Liquid Dispensing System. McDermott Aviation 214 Holdings LLC - [STC SR00213IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00213IB): Modification of Swashplate Inner Ring Assembly. McDermott Aviation Ltd - [STC SR00064MC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00064MC): Installation of a Ballistic Protection System (BPS). Erickson Incorporated - [STC SR00176IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00176IB): Modification 2-Person and 5-Person Seats. McDermott Aviation Ltd - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SR02590SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02590SE): Installation of a Light Emitting Diode (LED) Annunciator Panel. Luma Technologies LLC - [STC SR04772NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04772NY): Manufacturing and Installation of Legacy Helicopter Maintenance (LHM) Improved Transmission Spindle. Legacy Helicopter Maintenance Ltd - [STC SR04654NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04654NY): Installation of the Astronics (Max-Viz) 1400 EVS. Avio Design Group Inc - [STC SR02078SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02078SE): Installation and Maintenance of the Lifeport Patient Litter System TLSS CASEVAC. Erickson Helicopters Inc - [STC SR04403NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04403NY): Installation of the Trig Avionics TT22 ADS-B Transponder System. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd - [STC SR04404NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04404NY): Installation of the Trig Avionics TY92 VHF Communications System. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd - [STC SR03979AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03979AT): Deactivation of the Fly By Wire Elevator in a Bell 2 l 4ST Rotorcraft and associated hardware. Erickson Incorporated - [STC SR04358NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR04358NY): Installation of Cargo Hook Modification. Legacy Helicopter Maintenance Ltd - [STC SR00907DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00907DE): Installation of modified engine starters. Erickson Incorporated - [STC SH7719SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7719SW): Installation of external hoist (Breeze). Erickson Helicopters Inc - [STC SH5848SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5848SW): Installation of a quick change interior. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System - [STC SH3604SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3604SW): Installation of executive interior. RSG Products - [STC SH3758SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3758SW): Installation of V.I.P. RSG Products - [STC SH7578SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7578SW): Installation of a VIP cabin interior. RSG Products - [STC SH7720SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7720SW): Installation of dual Honeywell(Sperry) Electronic Flight Instrument System. RSG Products - [STC SH7721SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7721SW): Installation of a Right Hand Baggage Compartment Modification. RSG Products - [STC SR02407SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02407SE): Installation of Geneva Aviation 28 - 14 VDC Power Converter. AEM USA Inc - [STC SR03659NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03659NY): Installation of NAT AMS43 TSO Audio System. Maxcraft Avionics Ltd - [STC SR03371CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03371CH): Installation of NASI Supplemental Air Conditioning Module. National Aircraft Service Inc - [STC SR01407SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01407SE): Fabrication of Helicopter Transport Services, Inc Left Seat Pilot in Command, External Instrument Box and Bubble Window. Helicopter Transport Services LLC - [STC SR03339NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03339NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies IONODE Flight Data Monitoring System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SR02843NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02843NY): Installation of Sliding Door Pop Out Windows. Alpine Aerotech LP - [STC SR00068MC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00068MC): Installation of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible cockpit lighting. Aerospace Vendor Solutions Inc - [STC SH3724SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3724SW): Wedge window installation to be used as an emergency exit. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR00180AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00180AT): Installation of replacement door handle. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR02027AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02027AT): Manufacture of Replacement Crew Door Window Assembly in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-99027, no revision, dated March 23, 1999, or later FAA approved revision, and installation per Report No. AA-99029, no revision, dated March 18, 1999, or later FAA approved revision. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SH3723NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3723NM): Installation of closed circuit refueling receiver P/N 750000-5. AeroControlex Group Inc - [STC SR09207RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09207RC): Installation of a couch. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR09409RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09409RC): Installation of a Environmental Control Unit. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SR02044SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02044SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System; manufactured and installed. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc - [STC SH464NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH464NW): Incorporation of a weighing system for external load operations. Measurement Systems Intl Inc - [STC SR01592SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01592SE): Installation and Maintenance of Goodrich Internal Rescue Hoist. Heli-Trade Corp - [STC SR09339RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09339RC): Installation of emergency medical systems (EMS). Petroleum Helicopters Inc - [STC SR09328RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09328RC): Installation of Air Methods articulating patient loading system (APLS). Petroleum Helicopters Inc - [STC SR09226RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09226RC): Installation of Emergency medical systems (EMS). Petroleum Helicopters Inc - [STC SR09225RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09225RC): Installation of Concorde RG214 valve regulated sealed lead acid battery. Falcon Crest Aviation Supply Inc - [STC SR09191RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09191RC): Installation of a B&D cockpit voice recorder. Air Logistics - [STC SR02061AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02061AK): Installation of a Spectrolab SX-16C 'Nightsun' Searchlight and related components. North Slope Borough Search and Rescue - [STC SR02062AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02062AK): Installation of a FLIR Systesms, Inc. AN/AAQ-22 SAFIRE Thermal Imaging System. North Slope Borough Search and Rescue - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SH7585SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7585SW): Personnel lifting device. Billy Pugh Company, Inc - [STC SH4331NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4331NM): Installing a Model 7700 Modular Electrical System. Simplex Manufacturing Company ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell Helicopter Textron 214ST](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-214st): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1182126 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.