# Bell/Hansen Albert UH-1H - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181432 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL/HANSEN ALBERT - Model: UH-1H - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-hansen-albert-uh-1h 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 2024-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-17): Rotorcraft flight control · Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N… (STC SR03408CH). Effective Oct 11, 2024 - [AD 2022-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-14): Main Rotor Gearbox · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 20 more. Effective Dec 27, 2022 - [AD 2022-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-22-12): Nose/Tail Landing Gear Structure/Axle · Replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664 (Dart Aerospace STC SR01298NY). Effective Nov 22, 2022 - [AD 2022-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-21-11): Main rotor blades · Bell Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 11 more. Effective Nov 16, 2022 - [AD 2022-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-05-10): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus Helicopters AS332L, AS332L1, AS332L2 and 57 more. Effective Apr 20, 2022 - [AD 2022-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-05): Main Rotor System · WSH HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L and 11 more. Effective Mar 16, 2022 - [AD 2021-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-14): Rotorcraft Tail Boom · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 39 more. Effective Aug 30, 2021 - [AD 2014-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-10): Tail Rotor Control System · JJASPP Engineering Services UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 35 more. Effective Mar 26, 2014 - [AD 2013-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-13-06): Main rotor head · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 10, 2013 - [AD 2013-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-13-14): Main Rotor Head · JJASPP Engineering Services UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective Jul 24, 2013 - [AD 2012-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-17-10): Main Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 28, 2012 - [AD 2012-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-14-12): Tail Rotor Blades · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 4, 2012 - [AD 2006-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-05): Tail rotor (T/R) slider · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Oct 16, 2006 - [AD 2002-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-01): TT strap · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Nov 6, 2002 - [AD 2002-13-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-51): Tail Rotor (T/R) Grip · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Aug 19, 2002 - [AD 2002-01-31](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-31): Retirement Index Number (RIN) for Masts · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Mar 8, 2002 - [AD 2000-15-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-21-R1): Main Rotor Mast Assemblies · Overseas Aircraft Support UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective Nov 22, 2000 - [AD 99-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-25-12): Tailboom Vertical Fin Spar · California Department of Forestry UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 31 more. Effective Jan 11, 2000 - [AD 99-07-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-07-15): Tail Rotor Yoke · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 33 more. Effective May 3, 1999 - [AD 97-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-06): Tail Rotor Slider · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 32 more. Effective Feb 13, 1997 - [AD 96-12-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-26): Clean and Inspect Tail Rotor Blade · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 36 more. Effective Sep 23, 1996 - [AD 95-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-10-08): Tail Rotor Control System · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective May 26, 1995 - [AD 94-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-22-09): Tail Rotor Driveshaft · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 34 more. Effective Nov 22, 1994 - [AD 92-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-23-01): Main Rotor Pillow Blocks · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A, 205A-1 and 10 more. Effective Apr 23, 1993 - [AD 90-03-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-03-10): Tail Rotor Grips · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, 204B and 33 more. Effective Oct 18, 1991 - [AD 90-10-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-10-05): Tail Rotor Gearbox · Bell Helicopter Textron TH-1L, UH-1E, UH-1L and 17 more. Effective Jun 5, 1990 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-15-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-52) (historical): Main Rotor System · Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H, UH-1F, TH-1L and 39 more. Effective Aug 13, 2021 - [AD 80-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-17-09) (historical): Main Rotor Straps · Bell Helicopter Textron 204B, 205A-1, 212 and 16 more. Effective Sep 15, 1980 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (3) - [SAIB SW-18-29R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-29R1): Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure Failure. Issued Feb 19, 2019 - [SAIB SW-18-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-29) (historical): Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure Failure. Issued Oct 1, 2018 - [SAIB SW-12-38](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-38): Emergency Push Out Window Retention. Issued Jul 30, 2012 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (93, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2020FA0000296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000296), Feb 12, 2020: PIN. DISLODGED. PRIMARY CAUSE OF DAMAGE TO ACCESSORY DRIVE, PIN CAME OUT OF SLEEVE BUSHING AND DAMAGED ADJOINING COMPONENTS. ENGINE IS STILL UNDER TEARDOWN AND INSPECTION. - [SDR 2018FA0000537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000537), Jul 24, 2018: SUPPORT. INFLT SEPARATION. THE SWASHPLATE SUPPORT FAILED AT 1916 HOURS IN SERVICE, PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED RETIREMENT LIFE OF 3600 HOURS, FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. TOTAL TIME TRACKING ERRORS WE - [SDR 2018FA0000193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000193), Jun 20, 2018: QUILL. DISCONNECTED. AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR CONTROL DURING FLIGHT REQUIRING THE PILOT TO CONDUCT A HOVERING AUTOROTATION THAT DAMAGED THE LANDING GEAR AND BELLY O - [SDR 2018FA0000086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000086), Jan 18, 2018: GRIP. CRACKED. LOWER TANG LEADING EDGE HAS A CRACK EXTENDING THRU GRIP TANG TO BLADE BOLT BUSHING. FOUND DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. - [SDR 2017FA0000601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000601), Jul 25, 2017: LINE. RUPTURED. ONE REPORT DESCRIBING LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND SYS PRESSURE. MECHANICS NOTED A HIGH FREQUENCY VIBRATION IN THE HYDRAULIC SYS SPECIFIC TO TUBE WHICH CAN LEAD - [SDR 2017FA0000035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000035), Jan 27, 2017: BOLT. LOOSE. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR STATOR VANE RETAINING BOLT HANGING OUT OF IT'S RECESSED MOUNT HOLE. ENGINE BLEED BAND WAS PREVENTING BOLT FROM FA - [SDR 2014FA0000320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000320), May 14, 2014: LONGERON. CRACKED. DURING HOVER, PILOT HEARD A BANG FROM THE REAR OF THE ACFT. PILOT LANDED BACK AT STAGING AREA. DURING INVESTIGATION, DETERMINED THE TAILBOOM JUST AFT OF THE UPP - [SDR 2012FA0000656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000656), Sep 17, 2012: BLADE. MISINSTALLED. DURING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, TAIL ROTOR BLADE CLEARANCE FROM VERTICAL STABILIZER WAS INSUFFICIENT AS IT HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY SHIMMED AND INSTALLED ON THE 90 DEGR - [SDR 2012FA0000655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000655), Sep 17, 2012: SCISSORS. MISINSTALLED. DURING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, SCISSOR HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ON THE SLEEVE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SLEEVE. - [SDR 2012FA0000654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000654), Sep 17, 2012: GRIP. MISINSTALLED. DURING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, MAIN ROTOR GRIP HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED ON THE MAIN ROTOR YOKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE. - [SDR 2012FA0000308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000308), Apr 24, 2012: CAP. BROKEN. CAP BROKEN AT BS 238, LBL 14. - [SDR 2011FA0000657](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000657), Oct 3, 2011: BLADE. CRACKED. PILOT NOTED A VERTICAL VIBRATION DURING FLIGHT. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT MAIN ROTOR BLADE HAD CRACKED 90 INCHES FROM BLADE TIP THROUGH THE T/E - [SDR 2011FA0000518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000518), Aug 2, 2011: PINION GEAR. FAILED. GEARBOX WAS O/H AS PART OF AN AIRFRAME REFURBISHMENT PROJECT. THE INPUT QUILL SEAL HAD DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AND UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INPUT - [SDR 2007FA0000812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000812), Sep 19, 2007: QUILL ASSY. WORN. QUILL INTERNAL SPLINES WORN AND DAMAGED IN QUILL TUBE CONTACT AREA - [SDR 2006FA0001017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001017), Oct 20, 2006: SUPPORT BRACKET. LOOSE. TAIL BOOM ELEVATOR SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE. (WORKING RIVETS/SITE OF PREVIOUS REPAIR WITH PULL TYPE RIVETS). - [SDR 2006FA0000530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000530), May 18, 2006: FITTING. CRACKED. TAIL BOOM ATTACH FITTING CRACKED UPPER LEFT [TAIL BOOM SIDE] - [SDR 2006FA0000529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000529), May 18, 2006: FITTING. CRACKED. TAIL BOOM ATTACH FITTING CRACKED UPPER LEFT [TAIL BOOM SIDE] - [SDR 2006FA0000528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000528), May 18, 2006: FITTING. CRACKED. TAIL BOOM ATTACH FITTING CRACKED UPPER LEFT [TAIL BOOM SIDE] - [SDR 2006FA0000231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000231), Feb 27, 2006: FITTING. FRACTURED. AC LANDED FOR SHUTDOWN AFTER OPERATING FOR APPROX 3 FLIGHT HOURS, AC WAS SHAKING DURING SHUTDOWN. DURING POST FLIGHT INSP IT WAS FOUND THAT UPPER LT MOUNT HARD - [SDR ASI200501A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASI200501A), Jul 15, 2005: PIN. FAILED. DURING 1200 OVERHAUL OUTBOARD FITTING/STRAP PIN P/N 204-012-104-005, S/N DIFS12334 WAS FOUND BROKEN IN HALF. PIN HAD 1085.1 HOURS SINCE NEW. DISCOLORATION AND C - [SDR ASI200501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASI200501), Jul 15, 2005: PIN. FAILED. DURING 1200 OVERHAUL OUTBOARD FITTING/STRAP PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN IN HALF. PIN HAD 1085.1 HOURS SINCE NEW. DISCOLORATION AND CONDITION OF BREAK INDICATES THE BRE - [SDR 2005FA0000785](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000785), May 11, 2005: DRIVE SHAFT. VIBRATION. ( 2005-5-1) PILOT NOTICED VIBRATION AND RUMBLE COMING FROM THE MAIN TRANSMISSION AREA ON TAKEOFF. MECHANIC DID TROUBLE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES AND NOTICED ON - [SDR 2004FA0000333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000333), Mar 25, 2004: STRAP. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS EXPERIENCING VIBRATIONS DURING FLIGHT, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE VIBRATION THROUGH TRACK AND BALANCE PROCEDURES. THE MAIN ROTOR ASSEMBLY - [SDR AGQA088876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA088876), Aug 12, 2003: PUMP. BROKEN. PUMP PRODUCING FLUXUATING OIL PRESSURE - [SDR LS12003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS12003F00000), Jun 6, 2003: SKIN. CRACKED. THE TAILBOOM FIRST 2 UPPER SKINS HAD NUMEROUS CRACKS. UNDER NORMAL OPERATIONS THESE CRACKS WOULD NEVER MATERIALIZE. THE AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN DOING LIFTING WORK. MU - [SDR CDFROTW1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CDFROTW1), Apr 25, 2003: BATTERY. LEAKING. AT REMOVAL OF ELT BATTERY AT POSTED REMOVAL DATE IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BATTERY PACK HAD LEAKED AND CORRODED COMPONENTS WITHIN THE CASE. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK N - [SDR AUS20021231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021231), Oct 15, 2002: FITTING. FAULTY. (AUS) TAILBOOM LH LOWER ATTACHMENT FITTING ON FUSELAGE HAD OVERSIZE HOLES ALLOWING THE HILOK' PINS TO LOOSEN. SUSPECT CAUSED BY POOR REPAIR WORK. - [SDR XVI2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XVI2002F00000), Apr 11, 2002: FRAME. CRACKED. X-RAY INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN THE FRAME FLANGE APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCH LONG CONTAINED BY ADJACENT FASTENER HOLE. THE CRACK IS LOCTED IN THE 3 OCLOCK POS - [SDR LS1R074932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R074932), Jul 20, 2001: CYLINDER. WORN. PART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR LS1R074916](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R074916), Jul 20, 2001: BATTERY. WEAK. PART IS WEAK. - [SDR LS1R072592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072592), Apr 16, 2001: REGULATOR. OUT OF ADJ. REGULATOR UNABLE TO HOLD ADJUSTMENT. - [SDR LS1R072590](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072590), Apr 16, 2001: CONTROL PANEL. INOPERATIVE. LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON. CONTROL PANEL INOPERATIVE. - [SDR LS1R072190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072190), Apr 10, 2001: CABLE DRUM. STRETCHED. CABLE DRUM STRETCHED. - [SDR LS1R071917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R071917), Apr 6, 2001: SHAFT. WORN. PART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR LS1R071916](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R071916), Apr 6, 2001: SHAFT. WORN. PART IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR 20010502CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010502CW005), Apr 2, 2001: BLADE. CRACKED. A CRACK WAS NOTICED INSIDE DENT AFT OF THE SPAR ON THE TOP OF THE MAIN ROTOR BLADE. REMOVAL OF PAINT DETERMINED THE CRACK TO BE IN EXCESS OF 6 INCHES LONG. THE - [SDR 20001017SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001017SH029), Sep 19, 2000: CROSSTUBE. CRACKED. DURING REFUEL, FOUND FORWARD CROSSTUBE AT RIGHT SADDLE CRACKED. POSSIBLE CAUSE, WEAR. (X) - [SDR 20001017SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001017SH030), Sep 1, 2000: ANGLE. CRACKED. FOUND ANGLE CRACKED AT LEFT LOWER TAILBOOM MOUNT. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS STRESS TORQUE OF TAILBOOM TO FUSELAGE. (X) - [SDR LS1R066445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066445), Feb 29, 2000: BEARING. ROUGH. BEARING EXTREMELY ROUGH, AND RATCHETY. - [SDR LS1R066421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066421), Feb 23, 2000: BEARING. DAMAGED. BEARING SLINGING GREASE. - [SDR LS1R066420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066420), Feb 23, 2000: BEARING. DAMAGED. BEARING SLINGING GREASE. - [SDR LS1R066419](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066419), Feb 23, 2000: BEARING. DAMAGED. BEARING SLINGING GREASE. - [SDR LS1R066011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066011), Feb 17, 2000: AUDIO PANEL. FAILED. ICS BOX DOES NOT TRANSMIT. - [SDR LS1R066010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066010), Feb 17, 2000: AUDIO PANEL. FAILED. ICS BOX DOES NOT TRANSMIT. - [SDR LS1R065962](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065962), Feb 15, 2000: LINEAR ACTUATOR. INOP. LINEAR ACTUATOR IS INOPERATIVE. - [SDR LS1R065943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065943), Feb 11, 2000: VOLT REGULATOR. SHORTED. VOLTAGE REGULATOR SHORTED OUT. - [SDR LS1R065941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065941), Feb 11, 2000: CONTROLLER. FAILED. INTERPHONE DOES NOT TRANSMIT. - [SDR LS1R065936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065936), Feb 11, 2000: VOLT REGULATOR. SHORTED. VOLTAGE REGULATOR SHORTED OUT. - [SDR AGQA065942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065942), Feb 11, 2000: VOLT REGULATOR. INOPERATIVE. VOLTAGE REGULATOR INOPERABLE. WILL NOT REGULATE. - [SDR AGQA065935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065935), Feb 11, 2000: VOLT REGULATOR. INOPERATIVE. VOLTAGE REGULATOR INOPERABLE, WILL NOT REGULATE. 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