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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 1182150

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
430
Registry code
1182150
Registered
27 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
10
Weight class
Up to 12,499 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 · 77

1996Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 26

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

1997In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 27

N12SPNew York State Police · Albany, NYBuilt 2000 · S/N 49069N16KKS & S Aviation Services Inc · Pacoima, CAS/N 49100N20SPNew York State Police · Albany, NYBuilt 2000 · S/N 49070
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  ORDER BY n_number"

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STCs approved for this model · 55

STC SA4302NMInstallation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer.Electronics InternationalSTC SH201WEInstallation of stirrup assemblies to directional control pedals for operation by handicapped pilot. (US ARMY OH-13E 205A)Dallwig Barry CSTC SH2697SOInstallation of a Wire Strike Protection System Kit.Bristol Aerospace Ltd
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NTSB investigations · 7

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 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 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR19LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 430 · Kailua, HIThe separation of one of the tail rotors blades’ root enclosures due to improper repair.Oct 27, 2018 · N430ST · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 430 · Miami Gardens, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of his helicopter's position relative to a parked helicopter during a pedal turn.Dec 21, 2014 · N430WH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 430 · West Delta 109The pilot’s failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from a handrail on a crane davit on an oil platform during landing.Jan 5, 2014 · N430CT · Substantial damageNTSB ENG10IA045Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 430 · Venice, LAThe fracture of the collective servo actuator piston rod resulting from stress corrosion cracking.Aug 4, 2010 · N430CM · Minor damageNTSB DFW05LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 430 · Gulf of MexicoThe helicopter's tail rotor blade's contact with an unknown object during landing.Jul 11, 2005 · N430CV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 430 · Highland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night).Mar 17, 2003 · N431UM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW73FRG16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Zapata, TXSep 8, 1972 · N1035U · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('1182150')
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FAA incident reports · 16

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

Accident 20181030021259ABell 430 · Kona, HIWhile climbing to 1500 feet MSL in progress pilot experienced a loud thump. Pilot immediately felt a medium-to high frequency vibration of significant amplitude more through the airframe than through the flight controls.Oct 30, 2018 · N430ST · Substantial damageAccident 20141221023231ABell 430 · Miami Gardens, FLWhile hover taxiing helicopter (N430WH) to a parking pad the tail rotor made contact with the main rotor blade tip of an unoccupied parked helicopter (N155WH).Dec 21, 2014 · N430WH · Substantial damageAccident 20140105002489ABell 430 · Venice, LAPilot was distracted with personal issues on short final to an offshore heliport. She allowed aircraft to make contact with hand rail on the gantry of the crane. She was unaware of the contact until she was about to set the aircraft down and it developed a…Jan 5, 2014 · N430CT · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 392

SDR QMLA2019092619076Filter · abnormalDURING CLIMB OUT, PILOT TURNED ON AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. PILOT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED BACK TO BASE AND MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE TO INSPECT. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INLET BARRIER FILTERS HAS JUST BEEN REPLACED WITHSep 26, 2019 · N430UH · Bell 430 · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR K2DA2019090600000Blade · debondedUPON A DAILY / POST FLIGHT INSPECTION THE A&P MECHANICS DISCOVERED THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE DEBONDED AT THE BLADE ROOT. THE TAIL ROTOR BLADE HAD 22.7 HOURS TIME SINCE NEW.Jul 24, 2019 · N430ST · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor BladesSDR K2DA201811030001Blade · debondedWITH AUTOPILOT ENGAGED AND A COMMANDED CLIMB TO 1500 FT MSL IN PROGRESS, THE PIC EXPERIENCED A LOUD THUMP, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A MEDIUM-TO-HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION OF SIGNIFICANT AMPLITUDE. THE PIC WAS ON THE CONTROLS, AND FELT THE VIBRATION MORE THROUGH TNov 3, 2018 · N430ST · Bell 430 · Tail Rotor Blades
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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 4303 registered aircraftRegistry code 1182151
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