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Bell 222B

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182124

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
222B
Registry code
1182124
Registered
3 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
10
Weight class
12,500 to 19,999 lb
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 · 15

1982Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 36

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 · 3

N16UAE D Santos & Associates LLC Trustee · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1984 · S/N 47141N322AW541 East Liberty LLC · Savannah, GABuilt 1987 · S/N 47151N4VEGreenway Avia Inc · Leesburg, FLS/N 47142
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STCs approved for this model · 80

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 · 2

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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DFW06LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222B · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)The flight crew's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and the crew's diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing for the night landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.Feb 19, 2006 · N306CH · DestroyedNTSB LAX98LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222B · Tranquility, CAThe pilot's delayed initiation of a go-around when the severity of the dust condition first became apparent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and the obscuration from the dust.Jul 30, 1998 · N911RA · Destroyed
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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20060219001399ABell 222B · Galveston, TX(-23) Helicopter N306CH a Bell 222-B departed houston hobby airport at 0100 local, VFR, enroute to an oil tanker moored in the sabine lightering area approximately 85 miles se of Galveston, Texas. Pilot received a weather briefing from flight service prior to…Feb 19, 2006 · N306CH · DestroyedIncident 19990127010989IBell 222B · Henderson, NVThe pilot was repositioning for takeoff. As he turned the helicopter by ground taxi from a westerly to a northerly heading, the main rotor blades struck the hanger on the left of the helicopter. Both main rotor blades were substantially damaged. There was no…Jan 27, 1999 · N406MA · Minor damageAccident 19980729018259ABell 222B · Fresno, CA(.19) On July 29, 1998, at 2248 hour pacific daylight time, a Bell 222B helicopter, N911RA, was destroyed when it landed hard, rolled over, and burned at tranquility, California (approximately 25 statute miles southwest of Fresno). The helicopter was owned…Jul 29, 1998 · N911RA · DestroyedIncident 19970919033399ISnias AS350B · Tyler, TXNarrative: conducting 4-5 foot ground hover, experience severe vibration. Landed, shut aircraft down. Inspection revealed skin on boom, at fuselage attach point, was wrinkled. Additional inspection revealed star flex assembly finger was broken.Sep 19, 1997 · N8WU · Substantial damageIncident 19910509038009IBell 222B · Midland, TXUnable to lock gear in down position. Gear collapsed on landing.May 9, 1991 · N222LB · Minor damageIncident 19820728066199IAirbus A300B4203 · San Francisco, CAPilot encountered moderate turbulence. Three passengers and three flight attendants received slight injuries.Jul 28, 1982 · N222EAIncident 19790929049739ICessna 500CESSNA · Jacksonville, FLPressurization regulator malfunction allowed door seal to depressurize and pop out of its channel.Sep 29, 1979 · N222LB
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Service difficulty reports · 25

SDR CA130314004Case · cracked(CAN) TOP CASE RT INBD COLLECTIVE IDLER LUG FOUND CRACKED. BUSHING WORN BEYOND LIMIT. CASE REPLACED.Mar 13, 2013 · Bell 222B · Main Rotor GearboxSDR QML3MR0241Bulkhead · crackedDURING OTHER MX 1 CRACK WAS FOUND IN BULKHEAD 222-031-505-001 AT ATTACHMENT POINT OF BEAM SUPPORT PN 222-031-519-103.Aug 9, 2010 · N408MA · Bell 222B · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR QML3MR0244Blade · debondedDURING INSP ROTOR BLADE FOUND APPROX 2" DEBONDING OF MIDDLE TRIM TAB LOWER SIDE AT BS 90.1-92.1 AND 1.25" TEAR IN LOWER BLADE SKIN AT BS 101.4Aug 5, 2010 · N408MA · Bell 222B · Main Rotor Blades
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