# Bell 230 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1182149 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: 230 - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 2 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 11 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H9SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H9SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Bell Textron Canada Limited - Registered aircraft: 13 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-230 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 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 2013-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-20-02): Turbine Section · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. Effective Dec 5, 2013 - [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 2008-16-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-16): Tail rotor pitch · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. 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 2003-08-07](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 2002-20-02](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 99-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-16-09): Vertical Fin Attachment Bolts · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. Effective Aug 24, 1999 - [AD 99-09-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-09-05): Main Rotor Flapping Bearing Assembly · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 230. Effective May 5, 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 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2010-19-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-51) (historical): Corrosion or a nonconforming piston rod · Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Dec 9, 2010 - [AD 2009-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-03) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Apr 24, 2009 - [AD 2007-19-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-52) (historical): Tail rotor blade (blade) · Bell Helicopter Textron 206A, 206B, 206L and 10 more. Effective Dec 5, 2007 - [AD 2005-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-04-09) (historical): Tail rotor blades · 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Mar 4, 2005 - [AD 2004-26-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-11) (historical): Tail Rotor Blades · 222, 222B, 222U and 2 more. Effective Jan 18, 2005 - [AD 2002-08-54](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-54) (historical): Main rotor grip assembly · 222, 222B, 222U and 1 more. Effective Aug 21, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (13) - [N230EF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230EF): [Central American Aviation Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CENTRAL%20AMERICAN%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20INC), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas), built 1993, S/N 23007 - [N230GS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230GS): [Solomon Mark Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOLOMON%20MARK%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1995, S/N 23037 - [N230H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230H): [Heger Scott J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEGER%20SCOTT%20J), [Laguna Niguel, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Laguna%20Niguel), built 1994, S/N 23019 - [N230HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230HS): [Birken Holdings LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRKEN%20HOLDINGS%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1994, S/N 23022 - [N230MK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230MK): [Jkr Distribution LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JKR%20DISTRIBUTION%20LLC), [Santa Paula, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Paula), built 1995, S/N 23035 - [N230YB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230YB): [Yb Bell Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YB%20BELL%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1994, S/N 23023 - [N449B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N449B): [Airtrust LLC - 16 - Series 16 Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRTRUST%20LLC%20-%2016%20-%20SERIES%2016%20TRUSTEE), [Sheridan, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Sheridan), built 1995, S/N 23034 - [N8060V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8060V): [Beta Cross Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BETA%20CROSS%20CORP), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 23006 - [N828KB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N828KB): [American Business Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20BUSINESS%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), S/N 23014 - [N880SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N880SF): [Magnum Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Goff, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goff), S/N 23024 - [N904CM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N904CM): [Republic Helicopters Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REPUBLIC%20HELICOPTERS%20INC), [Santa Fe, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Santa%20Fe), built 1993, S/N 23013 - [N974RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N974RH): [Turbines Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURBINES%20LTD), [West Point, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/West%20Point), built 1994, S/N 23020 - [N982RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N982RH): [Turbines Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TURBINES%20LTD), [West Point, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/West%20Point), built 1993, S/N 23009 ## STCs approved for it (62, first 50) - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.. Electronics International - [STC SH201WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH201WE): Installation of stirrup assemblies to directional control pedals for operation by handicapped pilot. (US ARMY OH-13E 205A). Dallwig Barry C - [STC SH2697SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2697SO): Installation of a Wire Strike Protection System Kit.. Bristol Aerospace 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 SH4593SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4593SW): Installation of tail rotor floodlight system.. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation - [STC SH5880SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5880SW): Installation of Sperry digital automatic flight control system SPZ-7000.. RSG Products - [STC SH5903SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5903SW): Installation of forward facing recognition lights under fuselage.. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation - [STC SH5995SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5995SW): Installation of Synergetics retractable passenger door step.. Synergetics, Inc - [STC SH7939SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7939SW): Installation of a secondary stretcher.. RSG Products - [STC SH7940SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7940SW): Installation of a primary litter carriage and stowage cabinet.. Fort Worth - [STC SH7941SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH7941SW): Installation of a secondary attendant seat.. RSG Products - [STC SH8036SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8036SW): Installation of floor tracks for litter/equipment attachments.. RSG Products - [STC SH8037SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8037SW): Installation of a tracking attendant seat.. RSG Products - [STC SH8038SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8038SW): Installation of a dual pivot litter with cabinet.. RSG Products - [STC SH8200SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8200SW): Installation of a Spectro Lab SX-5 searchlight.. Omniflight Helicopters, Inc - [STC SH8591SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8591SW): Installation of a Bendix King KLN 90 GPS navigation system.. Texas Aviation Services - [STC SH8592SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8592SW): Installation of a Bendix King RDS 82VP color radar.. Heritage Aviation Ltd - [STC SH8601SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8601SW): Installation of a Honeywell EDZ-705 four tube flight instrument system.. RSG Products - [STC SH8613SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8613SW): Installation of replacement roof skylight windows.. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8614SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8614SW): Installation of replacement of opera picture windows.. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8615SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8615SW): Installation of replacement passenger door windows.. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8616SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8616SW): Installation of replacement chin bubble windows.. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8632SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8632SW): Installation of replacement crew door windows.. The NORDAM Group LLC - [STC SH8651SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8651SW): Approval to operate with crew doors removed.. Bell Helicopter Textron - [STC SH8673SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8673SW): Tail skid modification.. RSG Products - [STC SH8704SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8704SW): Installation of fuselage floodlights.. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation - [STC SH8713SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8713SW): Replacement of cabin door with a right hand sliding door.. Bell Helicopter Textron - [STC SH8714SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH8714SW): Installation of a Flight Vision, Inc. FV-2000 head-up display system.. RSG Products - [STC SH935GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH935GL): Installation of Shadin Company digital fuel flow indicator system.. Shadin Company Inc - [STC SR00018WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00018WI): Installation of Bendix/King EFS 40 four or two tube elctronic flight instrument system.. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SR00121BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00121BO): Installation of OuterLink Corporation CP-2 SATCOM System.. Outerlink Corporation - [STC SR00149DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00149DE-D): Installation of an Air Methods tail stinger attachment modification.. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00188DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00188DE): Installation of emergency medical interior configuration using a Lifeport PLUS unit.. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00210NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00210NY): Installation of a floor drain kit P/N V22-531003-401.. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SR00235DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00235DE): Installation of articulating patient loading system.. Air Methods Corporation - [STC SR00235DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00235DE-D): Installation of an Articulating Patient Loading System (APLS).. Air Methods LLC - [STC SR00360DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00360DE): Installation of medical system.. LifePort LLC - [STC SR00373NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00373NY): Installation of medical equipment bar.. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SR00457AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00457AT): Installation of interior trim parts.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR00520NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00520NY): Installation of Avionics Specialties, Inc. Power Analyzer and Recorder 'PAR' System SL17075.. Avionics Specialties, Inc - [STC SR00557DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00557DE): Installation of a Spectrolab SX-5 Starburst Searchlight.. Air Methods Corporation - [STC SR00574NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00574NY): Installation of ERDA Model 3000 or 3056 seat and seat tracks.. Vancouver Island Helicopters - [STC SR00811NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00811NY): Installation of Technisonic Industries Limited TFM-138 series transceiver models.. Technisonic Industries Limited - [STC SR00925DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00925DE): Installation of Garmin GTX 335/335R and GTX345/345R transponders to provide ADS-B Out and In functionality. Peregrine - [STC SR01133AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01133AT): Manufacture of baggage floor protectors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01404NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01404NY): Installation of Dart Aerospace bearpaws according to Dart Aerospace installation instructions.. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR01545SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01545SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System.. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. - [STC SR01668AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01668AT): Manufacture of Crew Emergency Push Out Windows in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report AA-98035, no revision, dated March 23, 1998, and installation per Report AA-98032, no revision, dated February 26, 1998, or AA-98077, Revision A , dated August 12, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01834NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01834NY): Installation of Globalstar Satellite Telephone System.. Atlantic Avionics Inc. - [STC SR01867NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01867NY): Installation of V1H easy load medical interior kits.. Vancouver Island Helicopters All 62: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-230/stcs.md ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 CEN16CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA393), Sep 30, 2016: Bell 230 (N903SH), Fargo, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground obstacle during the landing with gusting winds present. - [NTSB CEN11CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA232), Mar 17, 2011: Bell 230 (N974RH), Gulf of Mexico, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the safety skirting during the repositioning landing. - [NTSB CEN09IA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA618), Jul 1, 2009: Bell 230 (N880SF), Peoria, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The loss of the number one hydraulic system fluid and hydraulic pressure during cruise due to the failure of the bolts that secure the hydraulic pump's cover. - [NTSB CHI03IA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA293), Aug 20, 2003: Bell 230 (N880SF), Wilmington, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The material defect during the manufacture of the tail rotor counterweight bellcrank and the bellcrank's subsequent failure due to a fatigue fracture. - [NTSB FTW94FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA274), Aug 19, 1994: Bell 230 (N230EM), Albert Lea, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXECUTE THE PROPER APPROACH AND THE ENSUING SETTLING WITH POWER. FACTORS WERE THE TAILWIND, AND THE CONGESTION AROUND THE AIRPORT. - [NTSB ATL82DKW01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DKW01), Oct 1, 1981: Piper PA-28 (N9778W), Jacksboro, TN, destroyed ## FAA accident and incident reports (6) 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. - [Accident 20160929019709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160929019709A), Sep 29, 2016: Bell 230 (N903SH), Fargo, ND, Substantial damage. While executing an approach to the helipad, a gust of wind lifted the nose of the aircraft forcing the tail rotor to make contact with a fence surrounding a… - [Incident 20111117027159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111117027159I), Nov 17, 2011: Bell 230 (N880SF), Springfield, IL, Minor damage. After landing at the heliport associated with memorial Medical center- Springfield, IL (54LL), the left main landing gear assembly broke through a grated roof… - [Accident 20110317005109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110317005109A), Mar 17, 2011: Bell 230 (N974RH), Abbeville, LA, Substantial damage. Pilot was asked to reposition aircraft to allow another aircraft to land on helideck. While repositioning the pilot allowed the tailrotor to strike a pole used… - [Incident 20090701020029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090701020029I), Jul 1, 2009: Bell 230 (N880SF), Peoria, IL, No damage. Pilot reported a hydraulic system failure and declared and emergency. The aircraft landed without incident at Peoria, IL (pia). This incident is closed with… - [Accident 19940819022279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940819022279A), Aug 19, 1994: Bell 230 (N230EM), Albert Lea, MN, Substantial damage. Tried to land downwind. Entered settling with power. Impact caused damage and fire. - [Accident 19811001066259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811001066259A), Oct 1, 1981: Piper PA28140 (N9778W), Jacksboro, TN, Substantial damage. Aircraft crashed during landing when approaching thunderstorm caused windshift. ## Service difficulty reports (639, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR CA140521009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140521009), May 15, 2014: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT NR 1 ENGINE PARTIAL POWER LOSS, 40 PERCENT TORQUE SPLIT FROM ENGINE NR 2. ENGINE NR 1 ROLLED BACK MANUALLY TO IDLE, ENGINE LIGHT OUT ILLU - [SDR O842011F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842011F00000), Aug 8, 2011: VALVE. BYPASSING. NR 1 ENGINE WAS LOW. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND NR 1 OVERSPEED VALVE BYPASSING AIR. PART HAD BEEN INSTALLED FOR 115.4 HRS SINCE O/H. - [SDR O842010F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842010F00000), Jul 28, 2010: STARTER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. GENERATOR WOULD NOT GO ON-LINE AFTER ENGINE START FOR RETURN FLIGHT BACK TO HOME BASE FROM HELIPAD AFTER PATIENT DROP-OFF. - [SDR 2009FA0000961](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000961), Nov 18, 2009: FUEL CONTROL. UNSERVICEABLE. COMPONENT HAS A HISTORY OF CAUSING ENG TO MOMENTARILY DECELERATE AS THROTTLE IS ADVANCED PAST THE IDLE STOP TO FLIGHT. DECELERATION CAN BE OVERCOME BY CONTINUIN - [SDR HEEA126365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA126365), Oct 22, 2009: PITCH HORN. CRACKED. DURING DAILY INSPECTION FOUND MAIN ROTOR BLADE PITCH HORN CRACKED AT AFT LOWER TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED PITCH HORN WHICH WAS 50.58 HOURS FROM RETIREMENT. - [SDR O842009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O842009F00000), Oct 22, 2009: BOLT. SHEARED. 2 BOLTS HOLDING THE BACK PUMP COVER ON, SHEARED AND ALLOWED ALL OF THE FLUID IN THE SYSTEM TO BE PUMPED OVERBOARD CAUSING A LOSS OF THE NR 1 HYD SYS. (K) - [SDR QMLA1124200808054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA1124200808054), Nov 24, 2008: PUMP. OVERHEATED. APPROX 2-3 MILES FROM HOSPITAL FUMES IN COCKPIT AND CABIN. NO INDICATION IN THE COCKPIT, OTHER THAN THE SMELL THAT ANYTHING WAS ABNORMAL. ELECTED TO CONTINUE TO - [SDR HEER117546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEER117546), Sep 23, 2007: SWASHPLATE. BROKEN. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE CYCLIC LINK HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE INNER RING AND DURING HIS INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THIS UNUSUAL CONDITION, HE F - [SDR CA070502002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070502002), Apr 26, 2007: HANGER ASSY. FAILED. (CAN) T/R HANGAR BEARING ASSY FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE PILOT WAS ALERTED BY AN UNUSUAL NOISE UPON ENGINE START. (TC NR 20070502002) - [SDR O84A115223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O84A115223), Apr 26, 2007: HANGER ASSY. WORN. FWD TAIL ROTOR HANGER BEARING FAILED. SAFETY STRAP WAS THE ONLY THING HOLDING DRIVESHAFT IN PLACE. PILOT AND CREW NOTICED A MOMENTARY KNOCKING NOISE AFTER NR 1 - [SDR O84A114543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O84A114543), Mar 19, 2007: STARTER GEN. UNSERVICEABLE. NR 1 GENERATOR FAILED IN CRUSE FLIGHT AND AFTER SHUTDOWN COULD NOT START NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO STARTER WOULD NOT MOTOR. ONE BRUSH WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED STAR - [SDR HEEA107326](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA107326), Sep 4, 2005: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. ON TAKEOFF, THE NR 2 ENGINE LOST POWER. PILOT PERFORMED SINGLE ENGINE LANDING. REPLACED ENGINE ASSEMBLY. - [SDR 2005FA0001132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001132), Aug 4, 2005: BEARING. VIBRATION. LT COLLECTIVE LEVER SUPPORT BEARING FAILED CAUSING MAIN ROTOR VERT VIBRATION AND LOWER COLLECTIVE LEVER IDLER ELASTROMERIC BEARINGS TO FAIL AND SOME WERE IN MAI - [SDR HEEA094158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA094158), Apr 1, 2004: STARTER GEN. FAILED. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 2 DC GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT FOLLOWED AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CHECKLIST FOR SINGLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE AND LANDED AIRCRAFT. MAIN - [SDR BAQA091650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091650), Dec 22, 2003: STARTER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. STARTER GEN PRODUCING LOW STARTING SPEED, SPARKS ON STARTUP, LOUD RADIO NOISE. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. - [SDR CA040217011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040217011), Nov 28, 2003: BLADE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE FLIGHT, A 6.5 INCH PIECE OF DOUBLER BROKE OFF FROM THE BLADE, CAUSING VIBRATIONS. - [SDR HEEA092088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA092088), Nov 24, 2003: CONNECTOR. CONTAMINATED. DURING FLIGHT, NR2 ENGINE OVERSPEED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED OIL CONTAMINATION FROM THE CONNECTOR TO THE NR 2 ENGINE OVERSPEED CONTROL. - [SDR BAQA090021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090021), Oct 17, 2003: BEARING. WORN. ISOLATION MOUNT BEARING OUT OF LIMITS. - [SDR HEEA088920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088920), Aug 20, 2003: PANEL. BROKEN. LIGHTED PANEL RECEIVED BROKEN WHEN UNPACKED. - [SDR HEEA088495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA088495), Jul 10, 2003: ISOLATION MOUNT. DAMAGED. SEPERATION BETWEEN ELASTOMER AND CENTER PORTION OF MOUNT. - [SDR HEEA086664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA086664), May 22, 2003: TRANSPONDER. INTERMITTENT. ATC TRANSPONDER FOUND FAULTY. INTERMITTENT OPERTION. CONTROL HEAD WILL DISPLAY "FAIL". IN SHOP REPAIR. - [SDR TU32003F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00006), Mar 18, 2003: MOUNT. WORN. ATTACHING END OF FLEXTURE WORN AND NEEDS BUFFER PAD REPLACED. - [SDR TU32003F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00005), Mar 18, 2003: LINER. WORN. ATTACHING END AT FLEXTURE WORN AND NEEDS BUFFER PAD REPLACED. - [SDR TU32003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00004), Mar 18, 2003: BEARING. DEBONDED. RUBBER DEBONDED BEYOND LIMITS. - [SDR TU32003F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00002), Mar 18, 2003: BEARING. DEBONDED. ELASTOMERIC DEBONDED FROM BEARING HOUSING. - [SDR TU32003F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00001), Mar 18, 2003: BEARING. DEBONDED. ELASTOMERIC DEBONDED FROM BEARING HOUSING. (SN/ LK0326, LK1013, LK0308, LK0810) - [SDR TU32003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU32003F00000), Mar 18, 2003: BEARING. WORN. BEARINGS WORN BEYOND LIMITS WITH SHORT AMOUNT OF FLIGHT TIME ON COMPONENT. - [SDR HEEA084425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084425), Feb 12, 2003: SEARCH LIGHT. MALFUNCTIONED. SEARCH LIGHT DOES NOT RETRACT ALL THE TIME. - [SDR HEEA084424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA084424), Feb 12, 2003: COUPLING. LEAKING. COUPLING LEAKING GREASE. REPLACED OUTER COUPLING DUE TO PITTING IN RETAINER GROOVE. REPAIRED. - [SDR YT2R727264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YT2R727264), Feb 7, 2003: SWITCH. INOPERATIVE. PRESSURE SWITCH SLOWED TO SHUTOFF CAUTION LIGHT. - [SDR YT2R727265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YT2R727265), Feb 7, 2003: SWITCH. LEAKING. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING. - [SDR SVB2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SVB2003F00000), Feb 2, 2003: SEAL. LEAKING. RAPID SERVO LEAK EMPTIED NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IN LESS THAN 6 MINUTES. COLLECTIVE CYCLIC SERVO CONTINUED TO FUNCTION ON NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BUT TAIL ROTOR CON - [SDR CA030305006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030305006), Feb 1, 2003: BLADE. CRACKED. (CAN) THE BLADE WAS SENT IN FOR A HARD LANDING INSPECTION (NOT A BLADE STRIKE). UPON INSPECTION THE ROTOR BLADE WAS FOUND CRACKED ON THE UPPER SURFACE STATION 2 - [SDR HEEA082568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA082568), Dec 6, 2002: GEARBOX. SHORTED. SEARCH LIGHT HAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT LOCATED IN THE ROTATION AXIS GEARBOX. - [SDR TU3R12048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TU3R12048), Oct 29, 2002: BEARING. DELAMINATED. DURING MAIN ROTOR TRACK AND BALANCE FLIGHTS, THE CREW WOULD HAVE THE RIDE, ACCEPTABLE BY FEEL AND BY READINGS, AND RELEASE THE AIRCRAFT FOR SERVICE. THE NEXT FL - [SDR HEEA080439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080439), Jul 9, 2002: COMPUTER. DAMAGED. FOUND PROBLEM TO BE IN THE "FORCE TRIM CB ON" LOGIC. PREFLIGHT TEST IS NORMAL HOWEVER AUTOPILOT WILL NOT ENGAGE. ENTERED DIAGNOSTIC MODE AND INTO THE DISCRETE I - [SDR HEEA080106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA080106), Jun 25, 2002: BRUSHES. WORN. STARTER GEN HAS WORN BRUSHES. - [SDR HEEA079739](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079739), May 30, 2002: COMPUTER. FAILED. COMPUTER WILL NOT ENGAGE AUTO PILOT WHEN AP BUTTON IS DEPRESSED. - [SDR HEEA079412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079412), May 28, 2002: BRUSHES. WORN. STARTER GEN BRUSHES EXCESSIVELY WORN. - [SDR HEEA079091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA079091), May 16, 2002: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. ENGINE NG INDICATOR HAS A FLUCTUATING NEEDLE. - [SDR HEEA078704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078704), May 15, 2002: TURBINE WHEEL. DAMAGED. TURBINE REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. UPON INSPECTION OF TURBINE PARTS NOTED LIGHT SULFIDATION ON BACK SIDE OF 1ST STAGE WHEEL LEADING EDGE BLADES. SCRAPPED. - [SDR HEEA078537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078537), Mar 26, 2002: GYRO. FAILED. INOPERATIVE WITH ATTITUDE FAIL DISPLAYED ON EADI. SENT TO GREATLAKES AVIONICS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA078024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA078024), Feb 22, 2002: ISOLATION MOUNT. FAILED. IN CRUISE FLIGHT, AN AIRFRAME VIBRATION DEVELOPED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LATERAL ISOLATION MOUNT FAILED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ISOLATION AMPLIFIER. - [SDR HEEA077440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA077440), Dec 6, 2001: BEARING. DELAMINATED. BEARING HAS DELAMINATED ELASTOMER. - [SDR HEEA076980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076980), Oct 31, 2001: BEARING. DELAMINATED. DELAMINATION. PENDING VENDOR REPAIR. - [SDR HEEA076581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA076581), Oct 11, 2001: INDICATOR. PRECESSES. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF PRECESSING 30 DEGREES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART. - [SDR 2002FA0000029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000029), Jul 30, 2001: PITCH HORN. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND ON MAIN ROTOR GRIP AT BOLT HOLE WHERE GRIP ATTACHES TO PITCH HORN. CRACK EXTENDED FROM BOLT HOLE FOR 1.5 FEET TO OUTSIDE OF GRIP. - [SDR HEEA073641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA073641), Jun 19, 2001: RECEIVER. MALFUNCTIONED. CAUSES DISPLAY TO FLICKER AND TURN OFF. SENDING TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR. - [SDR 20010529CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010529CW008), Apr 30, 2001: QUILL. MISOVERHAULED. EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE, PAST CORK PN 120-179-13A. IN INNER QUILL ASSEMBLY OF OUTBOARD QUILL. CORK INSTALLED INCORRECTLY BY OVERHAUL FACILITY. RIGHT HAD OUTBOARD - [SDR TI1R001407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TI1R001407), Jan 26, 2001: SYMBOL GENERATOR. DEFECTIVE. SG465 - WOULD NOT ALLOW AUTOPILOT TO ENGAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. All 639: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-230/reports.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Morane-Saulnier 230](https://openairdocs.org/model/morane-saulnier-230): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 5910399 - [American Eagle 230](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-eagle-230): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7680230 --- 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.