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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182206

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
407
Registry code
1182206
Registered
371 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
7
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH2SW
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 · 525

1995Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 44

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

1998In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 6

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB SW-10-42Emergency Float KitsIssued Aug 5, 2010
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Registered aircraft · 371

N10LESlws LLC · Missoula, MTBuilt 2003 · S/N 53556N118SPMinnesota State Patrol · Saint Paul, MNBuilt 2005 · S/N 53646N11SPState Of New York · Albany, NYBuilt 2002 · S/N 53530
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STCs approved for this model · 327

STC SA00475SEReplacement of the original land gear skid tubes and saddles with DART Aerospace Model D206-642 skid tubes and saddles.Dart Aerospace USA Inc.STC SA00500SEInstallation of DART Heli-Access-Steps on the skid landing gear cross tubes.Dart Aerospace USA Inc.STC SA00560SEInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Controls System.Precise Flight Inc
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NTSB investigations · 101

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 60 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 32 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN26LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Dallas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from the helipad surveillance camera during liftoff.May 13, 2026 · N652AE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Young, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree stump during landing in mountainous terrain.Apr 29, 2026 · N407BB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving the instruction.Apr 11, 2026 · N314JP · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 137

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

Accident 20260429004799ABell 407 · Young, AZPilot was flying the helicopter, for personal use, was landing in a clearing on a mountain range in Young, AZ. When during the landing sequence he struck a small tree with the tail rotor. He was still about 3-5 feet off the ground, when tail rotor struck, and…Apr 29, 2026 · N407BB · Substantial damageAccident 20260410004549ABell 407 · Jacksonville, FLWhile conducting emergency procedures training (practice autorotation’s) with a third-party contractor the pilot flying (pf) entered an autorotation to a hard surfaced runway while under night vision goggles. The aircraft touched down with little forward…Apr 10, 2026 · N314JP · Substantial damageAccident 20260204001189ABell 407 · Flagstaff, AZAccident flight On the evening of February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:17 MST (local) a Bell 407 helicopter, registered as [privacy data omitted] and operating under 14 CFR part 91 “public use” was destroyed following a crash and post-crash fire while in…Feb 4, 2026 · N56AZ · Destroyed · 2 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 6,813

SDR VE7A2026101200226Switch · failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A FADEC FAILURE RESULTING IN LANDING OFFSITE AND PERFORMANCE OF A RUN ON LANDING.Oct 5, 2026 · N450PH · Bell 407 · Engine Control System WiringSDR QMLA2026092520073Fuel Sys · not reportedDURING FLIGHT PILOT THOUGHT HE HAD EXCESSIVE FUEL BURN THEN THE CREW REPORTED GAS FUMES. INSPECTED FUEL SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AND INTEGRITY, NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. CHECKED FADEC FOR ANY FAULT CODES, NONE FOUND. PERFORMED GROUND RUNUP WITH NORMAL FUEL BURN RATES. Sep 24, 2026 · N184AM · Bell 407 · Fuel StorageSDR QMLA2026092120072Blower · odorON GOING ISSUE WITH AN ELECTRICAL SMELL IN FLIGHT. HAPPENED AGAIN LAST NIGHT FIRST TIME ME THE PILOT EVER SMELLED IT. WORKED THROUGH TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM AND APPEARS TO BE THE BLOWER COMPONENTS. DISCREPANCY DEFERRED IN REF TO AMBH407 MEL REV#27. MEL ITEM 210Sep 20, 2026 · N229AM · Bell 407 · Air Distribution Fan
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407418 registered aircraftRegistry code 1182154Bell Textron Canada 407196 registered aircraftRegistry code 1182215Cessna 4070 registered aircraftRegistry code 2074327
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