# Bell 222U - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1182140 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 222U - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 - Seats: 10 - Data sheet: TCDS H9SW - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u ## ADs that may apply - [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 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 2016-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-17): Rotorcraft Servo System · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective May 31, 2016 - [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 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 2010-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-10-12): Blades · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 16, 2010 - [AD 2008-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-02): Main rotor hydraulic actuator support (support) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Oct 16, 2008 - [AD 2008-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-04): Tail rotor pedal · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Sep 15, 2008 - [AD 2008-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-01): Fuel valve switch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008 - [AD 2006-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-14): Tail rotor counterweight bellcrank (bellcrank) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2005-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-03-10): Main rotor grip (grip) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Mar 18, 2005 - [AD 2004-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-07): Main rotor yoke (yoke) · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Nov 9, 2004 - [AD 2003-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-13): Magnetic brake assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 12, 2003 - [AD 2003-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-07): main rotor pendulum · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective May 1, 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 2002-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-02): Right-hand upper fuel enclosure area · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Nov 7, 2002 - [AD 2001-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-52): Main Rotor Pendulum Weight Supports · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Oct 30, 2001 - [AD 2001-01-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-01-51): Main Rotor Hydraulic Actuator Support · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 2, 2001 - [AD 2000-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-10-14): Yoke Attachment Bolt · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Jun 26, 2000 - [AD 2000-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-04-15): Drive Pin · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Mar 14, 2000 - [AD 99-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-23-04): Torque Of Vertical Fin Attachment Bolts Inspection · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Nov 19, 1999 - [AD 99-09-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-20): Main Rotor Flapping Bearing Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective May 14, 1999 - [AD 96-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-15): Tail Rotor Blade · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996 - [AD 93-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-08-14): Main Rotor Flapping Bearings · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Apr 6, 1994 - [AD 87-09-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-09-02-R2): Drive Hub Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Dec 22, 1989 - [AD 88-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-02-03): Main Rotor Yoke · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Nov 28, 1989 - [AD 89-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-17-05): Horizontal Stabilizers · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 28, 1989 - [AD 87-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-13-01): Rfm Changes - Engine · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective May 27, 1988 - [AD 85-14-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-14-11): Linkage Rivets · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Feb 9, 1988 - [AD 87-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-19-01): Stc Sh479gl Labels · Lubrication oil scavenge filter is installed in the existing… (Facet Filter Products STC SH1853SO or 3 others). Effective Dec 18, 1987 - [AD 87-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-15-07): M/R Flapping Bearing · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 7, 1987 - [AD 87-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-15-06): Tail Boom Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222B and 222U. Effective Aug 7, 1987 - [AD 83-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-09-03): Main Rotor Trunnion, Torquemeter · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective May 23, 1983 - [AD 82-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-16-06): Main Rotor Spar Doublers · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B and 222U. Effective Jul 30, 1982 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2021-23-13, AD 2010-19-51, AD 2009-08-03, AD 2007-19-52, AD 2005-04-09, AD 2004-26-11, AD 2002-08-54 ## NTSB investigations (11, newest 10) 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 OPS10IA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA538), Sep 4, 2010: Bell 222U (N222AM), Los Angeles, CA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: Failure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control instructions to the helicopter pilot. Contributing to the incident was delay by… - [NTSB CEN10FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA291), Jun 2, 2010: Bell 222 (N515MK), Midlothian, TX, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight. - [NTSB WPR10LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA200), Apr 9, 2010: Bell 222U (N222UT), Santa Maria, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection to ensure that all tie-down straps were removed prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper management of sleep opportunities… - [NTSB LAX04CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA332), Sep 28, 2004: Bell 222U (N222UT), Santa Rosa, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot-in-command's (examinee's) incorrect collective control response to a simulated power loss of the number 1 engine. - [NTSB SEA04LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA145), Jul 14, 2004: Bell 222U (N277LF), Louie Lake, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident included the tailwind condition and the tree. - [NTSB LAX02FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA276), Sep 7, 2002: Bell 222U (N417MA), Nipton, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: The main rotor blade separation while maneuvering for unknown reasons. A factor was the dark night condition. - [NTSB CHI00FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA111), Apr 14, 2000: Bell 222U (N225LL), St. Paul, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of clamp-up force between the transmission case and the pylon mounted actuator support assembly which resulted in fatigue failure of the threaded studs and dowel pins, the failure of the… - [NTSB MIA87IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA141), Apr 20, 1987: Bell 222U (N222HX), Oxford, MS, incident, minor damage - [NTSB LAX86LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA098), Jan 26, 1986: Bell 222UT (N3177G), La Habra, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW86MA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86MA018), Oct 24, 1985: Bell 222UT (N3194M), East Cameron, destroyed, 2 fatal All 11: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (32, newest 10) 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. - [Incident 20121120026499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121120026499I), Nov 20, 2012: Bell 222U (N222RX), Santa Maria, CA, Minor damage. *Note - date hired block unavailable. Date hired is 09/20/2010*N222RX, a Bell 222-UT, s/n 47561, had a rotor blade end cap top strike with an unknown object… - [Incident 20111202028289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111202028289I), Dec 2, 2011: Bell 222U (N431MA), Baker, CA, Minor damage. N431MA and another EMS helicopter were dispatched to an automobile accident scene at night near interstate 15 and zzyzx road, about 6 miles south of Baker… - [Accident 20100602036089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100602036089A), Jun 2, 2010: Bell 222U (N515MK), Midlothin, TX, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The helicopter was in cruise flight at approximately 600 feet above ground level (AGL) when several witnesses saw the tail boom and the main rotor system… - [Incident 20100423032379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100423032379I), Apr 23, 2010: Bell 222U (N220LN), Laughlin, NV, Minor damage. PIC safely landed to one of the four helipads located at the multi purpose police/fire department heliport in Laughlin, Nevada. PIC was asked if he could… - [Accident 20100409032079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100409032079A), Apr 9, 2010: Bell 222U (N222UT), Madera, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot failed to remove tail rotor sock before takeoff and damaged tail rotor blade. He made three flights before discovering the damage tail rotor blade. The… - [Incident 20090430007019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090430007019I), Apr 30, 2009: Bell 222U (N911ED), Palm Springs, CA, Destroyed. (-23) While the pilot was (ground) servicing the oxygen system on the helicopter, the cabin oxygen servicing connector broke free, then a fire started in the… - [Incident 20081201853919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081201853919I), Dec 1, 2008: Bell 222U (N402MA), Victorville, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot statement read as follows: while on takeoff for fuel burn flight to get the aircraft down to mission weight, pilot side door started rattling,… - [Incident 20060329003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060329003969I), Mar 29, 2006: Bell 222U (N622F), Honolulu, HI. (-23) Pilot reported that after dropping off a medical patient at the Honolulu kaiser moanalua hospital the aircraft and crew was to return to home base at… - [Accident 20040928026719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040928026719A), Sep 28, 2004: Bell 222U (N222UT), Santa Rosa, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) Calstar check airman, paul likens was conducting a 135.293 & 135.297 check, david harvey was the airman being checked. Paul likens rolled off the #1… - [Incident 20040812021679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040812021679I), Aug 12, 2004: Bell 222U (N403MA), Rialto, CA, Minor damage. (-23) On August 12, 2004, at the Rialto airport, Rialto, California, a bht 222U, operated by lifenet sustained minor damage after the main rotor blades… All 32: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 2, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u/aircraft - ads: 41, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u/ads - incidents: 32, https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-222u/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.