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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182207

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
427
Registry code
1182207
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSR00001RC
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

2000Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 19

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

2001In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 6

N35BCJustice Coal Aviation LLC · Roanoke, VABuilt 2001 · S/N 56025N427PGFw Equipment Leasing LLC · Batesville, ARBuilt 2000 · S/N 56019N42FPAircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee · Oklahoma City, OKBuilt 2006 · S/N 56053N50RPPenske Corp · New Castle, DEBuilt 2000 · S/N 56008N595JGJoe Gibbs Racing LLC · Huntersville, NCBuilt 2001 · S/N 56026N7945HAircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee · Oklahoma City, OKBuilt 2005 · S/N 56049
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 37

STC SR00359BOInstallation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.Whelen Aerospace TechnologiesSTC SR00418DEInstallation of cabin air conditioning system.Air Comm CorporationSTC SR00419DEInstallation of cabin heater.Air Comm Corporation
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NTSB investigations · 1

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case 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

NTSB ERA12LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 427 · Indiantown, FLThe inflight collision with birds, resulting in damage to the rotor head assembly and a subsequent forced landing and rollover.Jun 4, 2012 · N427AL · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 1

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

Accident 20120604011249ABell 427 · Indiantown, FLN427AL appears to have struck a large bird in the helicopters rotor system at an altitude of approximately 800'. The pilot's reported that the helicopter immediately began shaking at which time the p.I.c. initiated an emergency descent to the closest,…Jun 4, 2012 · N427AL · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1182207')
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Service difficulty reports · 77

SDR CA190506001Skid · fractured(CAN) IT WAS REPORTED TO BELL:AFTER NORMAL FLYING WHEN THE HELICOPTER WAS BEING TOWED INSIDE THE HANGAR THE RH SKID TUBE FRACTURED JUST AFT OF THE INSERT ASSY 206-053-121-001. (TC# 20190506001)May 1, 2019 · Bell 427 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR CA160119005Shroud · cracked(CAN) THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MFG: IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN OF A ENGINE. THE ACFT MADE A SAFE LANDING ON THE RUNWAY AT THE LOCAL AIRPORT AND NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE ACFT OR PERSONNEL. FROM WHAT THEY HAVE SO FAR DETERMINED, THE LOWER SHROUD Oct 30, 2015 · Bell 427 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CA160111006Fuel Sys · malfunctioned(CAN) AT ALTITUDE OF 500FT, SPEED 120KTS AND TORQUE 85 PERCENT THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A YAW TO THE RT. SAW AN INDICATION OF NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, FLEW ABOUT 13 MINUTES WITH 1 OPERATING ENGINE, ENG 2, AND LANDED SAFELY AT THE NEOct 30, 2015 · Bell 427 · Fuel Controlling System
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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 4277 registered aircraftRegistry code 1182152
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  WHERE m.match_key = '427' AND m.code NOT IN ('1182207')
  GROUP BY ALL
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  LIMIT 12"

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