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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182122

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
222
Registry code
1182122
Registered
15 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
10
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
Cruise speed
172 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH9SW
Holder
Bell Textron Canada Limited

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

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Aircraft by year built · 36

1976Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 38

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

1982In forceSuperseded2026
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Registered aircraft · 15

N2042XBell Textron Inc · Fort Worth, TXS/N 47099N222EXNixon Eric J · Mentone, CABuilt 1980 · S/N 47043N222FZCdh Enterprises LLC · Englewood, COS/N 47073N222LBAerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee · Wilmington, DES/N 47071N222LLKauffman Land & Development LLC · Ft Lupton, COBuilt 1981 · S/N 47060N222XZSunwest Construction Enterprises Inc · Tarpon Springs, FLS/N 47048N222ZXSunwest Construction Enterprises Inc · Tarpon Springs, FLS/N 47011N22ZWSouthern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee · Casper, WYS/N 47031N29KHInternational Air Services Inc Trustee · Carson City, NVBuilt 1981 · S/N 47053N30836Cornerstone Financial Enterprises LLC · Mesquite, NVBuilt 1980 · S/N 47036N3307HCdh Enterprises LLC · Tualatin, ORS/N 47076N34NRInternational Air Services Inc Trustee · Carson City, NVBuilt 1982 · S/N 47068N707LPN-707lp Inc · Houston, TXS/N 47072N73RXCentral America Aviation Services Inc · Las Vegas, NVS/N 47033N800HLYorkshire Helicopters USA Inc · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1981 · S/N 47054
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STCs approved for this model · 89

STC SA00680SE (2 OF 6Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.Electronics InternationalSTC SA1626NM PAGE 1Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series)Electronics InternationalSTC SA2693NMInstallation of Electronics International digital volt/amp gauges and accessories.Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 19

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 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 13 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26FA015Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBell 222 · Huntington Beach, CAOn October 11, 2025, at 1401 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 222 helicopter, N222EX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Huntington Beach, California. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries. One person on the ground…Oct 11, 2025 · N222EX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 222 · Montgomery, NYA partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Mar 30, 2019 · N222ML · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 222 · Milliken, COThe separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons.Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damage
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  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1182122')
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FAA incident reports · 24

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

Accident 20190330002179ABell 222 · Montgomery, NYOn March 30, 2019 at approximately 1230 eastern daylight time the subject aircraft, was substantially damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff near Montgomery, new york. Subject aircraft took off from a Private Helipad and was heading to kobelt…Mar 30, 2019 · N222ML · Substantial damageAccident 20090313002369ABell 222 · Milliken, CO(-23) Aircraft departed apa, 30 minutes into flight while over the town of Milliken, CO the left engine cowling opened striking both main rotor blades causing minor damage to the blades and tearing off most of the cowl door. The liberated part of the cowl…Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damageAccident 20081015849819ABell 222 · Aurora, IL(-23) On October 15, 2008, at approximately 2358 CDT (UTC-5), N992AA, a Bell helicopter Textron BHT-222 operated by air angels incorporated as angel flight one, crashed into a radio station (wbig) antenna 9.5 miles south of dupage airport, (dpa), Aurora,…Oct 15, 2008 · N992AA · Destroyed · 4 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 90

SDR CA190401009Engine · power loss(CAN) INITIAL REPORTS STATE A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A HARD LANDING AND ROLL OVER. 5 OCCUPANTS ON-BOARD. NO FURTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.Mar 30, 2019 · Bell 222 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR JBZA20121011001Transmission · crackedFOUND A CRACK AT THE FWD LUG OF THE TRANSMISSION TOP CASE. THIS CRACK IS ON ONE OF THE FOUR TRANSMISSION LUGS. ACFT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. OPEN.Oct 10, 2012 · N34NR · Bell 222 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR JBZA2010F00088Blade · crackedDURING AD 2005-04-09A VISUAL INSP COMPLIANCE, FOUND APPROX .2500 INCH ONE LEG BY .7500 INCH SECOND LEG CRACK IN THE DESIGNATED INSP AREA OF THE TARGET TAIL ROTOR BLADE.Mar 19, 2010 · N34NR · Bell 222 · Tail Rotor Blades
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The same model under other registry codes

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

R. H. Lash 2221 registered aircraftRegistry code 05601Q4Midget Mustang 2220 registered aircraftRegistry code 05601X6
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