# Bell/Johnson Justin E OH58A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181517 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL/JOHNSON JUSTIN E - Model: OH58A - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 ยท Turbo-shaft - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-johnson-justin-e-oh58a 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. None matched. ## 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 (31) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2015FA0000210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000210), May 8, 2015: STRAP. DAMAGED. AN 1:1 VIBRATION WAS REPORTED BY PILOT AS AN ONGOING ISSUE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE OTHER SYSTEMS SUCH AS SWASH PLATE, FLIGHT CONTROLS AND GEARBOXES, A COMPL - [SDR 2015FA0000209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000209), May 8, 2015: STRAP. DAMAGED. A 1:1 VIBRATION WAS REPORTED BY PILOT AS AN ONGOING ISSUE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO ELIMINATE OTHER SYSTEMS SUCH AS SWASH PLATE, FLIGHT CONTROLS AND GEARBOXES, A COMPLE - [SDR 2012FA0000185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000185), Feb 10, 2012: MAST. BROKEN. ACFT LANDED ON LOAD TRUCK. ACFT RECEIVED FUEL AND LOAD. PILOT FELT VIBRATION AND SHUTDOWN ACFT AND FOUND MAST POLE BROKEN. - [SDR 2011FA0000663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000663), Sep 27, 2009: DRIVE SHAFT. BROKEN. HELICOPTER WAS TOOK OFF EMPTY FROM LANDING PAD TO SURVEY AREA. DURING TAKEOFF A "POPPING" SOUND WAS HEARD BY PILOT AND GROUND CREW AND THE ACFT WOULD NOT DEVELO - [SDR 2008FA0000855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000855), Dec 1, 2008: SPUR GEAR. SHEARED. GAS PRODUCER TRAIN IDLER SPUR GEARSHAFT PN: 23038229. SHEARED IN HALF, PRODUCING METAL IN OIL. WHEN TECHNICIAN DISASSEMBLED GEARBOX FOUND THAT GEARSHAFT WAS THE - [SDR 2008FA0000854](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000854), Dec 1, 2008: SPUR GEAR. BROKEN. GAS PRODUCER TRAIN IDLER SPUR GEARSHAFT PN: 23038229. SHEARED IN HALF, PRODUCING METAL IN OIL. WHEN TECHNICIAN DISASSEMBLED GEARBOX FOUND THAT GEARSHAFT WAS THE - [SDR 2003FA0000983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000983), Sep 12, 2003: DRAG PIN. CRACKED. CRACK-LIKE INDICATION ON OUTER SIDE AND EDGE OF BORE. CRACK-LIKE INDICATION DETECTED BY FLUORESCENT MT. - [SDR AGQA088274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA088274), Jul 7, 2003: TRANSCEIVER. INOPERATIVE. TRANSCEIVER INOPERATIVE, WON'T TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE. - [SDR 2003F00512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00512), Jul 2, 2003: FITTING. CRACKED. FOUND CRACK RADIATING FROM TOP AFT MOUNTING HOLE TO TRAILING EDGE. APPROX 1 INCH IN LENGTH. MILITARY BULLENTIN NR OH-58-03-ASAM-06 ADDRESSES A PROBLEM THE ARMY - [SDR LS1R088279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R088279), May 18, 2002: VOLT REGULATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. GENERATOR WILL COME ON. REPLACED VOLT REGULATOR - [SDR LS1R074935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R074935), Aug 13, 2001: BRAKE. STUCK. PART MOVEMENT RESTRICTED. - [SDR LS1R073484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073484), Jun 19, 2001: GAUGE. MALFUNCTIONED. GAGE PEGS OUT. - [SDR LS1R073483](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073483), Jun 19, 2001: BEARING. DAMAGED. PART IS OUT OF RACE. - [SDR LS1R073268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073268), Jun 4, 2001: SHAFT. SHEARED. TACH GENERATOR SHAFT IS SHEARED. - [SDR LS1R072591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072591), Apr 16, 2001: GPS. INOPERATIVE. GPS WILL NOT RECIEVE. - [SDR LS1R065966](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065966), Feb 15, 2000: CAP. WORN. CAP IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR 99ZZZX3550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3550), Sep 1, 1999: POWER SUPPLY. FAILED. SUPPLY CURRENT WITHIN LIMITS WITH NO OUTPUT VOLTAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX3549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3549), Sep 1, 1999: PIN ASSY. WORN. NOTICED EXCESSIVE TRANSMISSION ROCKING. NOTICED BEARING ON LOWER MOUNT WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX3086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3086), Jul 14, 1999: STARTER. FAILED. SHAFT SHEARED APPROXIMATELY .1250 INCH IN GENERATOR BODY. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2601), Jun 25, 1999: SERVO. LEAKING. SERVO LEAKING BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2768), Jun 17, 1999: TACHOMETER. FAILED. TACHOMETER WOULD NOT REGISTER ON GAUGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2242), May 12, 1999: TACHOMETER GEN. MALFUNCTIONED. N2 GAUGE FLUCTUATES. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2156), Apr 26, 1999: RADIO. MALFUNCTIONED. SOUNDS GARBLED IN PILOT HEADSET WHEN TRANSMITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1546), Mar 22, 1999: TRANSCEIVER. INTERMITTENT. LOUD SAFE TONE, CANNOT TELL IF TRANSMITTING. RADIO INTERMITTENT, INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3814), Sep 14, 1998: CASE HALVES. DAMAGED. LINER FLAKING - REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3861), Aug 31, 1998: TACHOMETER. ERRATIC. TACH ERRATIC, UNRELIABLE CORE RETURN. - [SDR 98ZZZX2591](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2591), Jun 17, 1998: EXCITER. FAILED. ENGINE IGNITION EXCITER FAILED INTERNALLY. SENT FOR REPAIR. - [SDR 98ZZZX2101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2101), May 12, 1998: TORQUEMETER. FAILED. AIRCRAFT FAILED POWER CHECK. INVESTIGATION REVEALED TORQUEMETER READING 6 PERCENT HIGH. TORQUEMETER WAS REPLACED. REF: SN 3721. CONTROL NR 98-5-7. - [SDR 98ZZZX1493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1493), Mar 31, 1998: WASHER. BROKEN. DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, PILOT FOUND THE WASHER UNDER THE NUT OF THE BLADE RETENTION BOLT WAS CRACKED. UPON REMOVAL OF NUT, IT WAS FOUND COMPLETELY BROKEN. - [SDR 98ZZZX1146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1146), Feb 20, 1998: SADDLE. FAILED. WHILE GROUND HANDLING HELICOPTER, SKID EAR BROKE OFF. EAR MIGHT BE HARDENED TOO MUCH CAUSING IT TO BE BRITTLE. - [SDR 97ZZZX914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX914), Jan 29, 1997: PINION. TEETH BROKEN. INSPECTION FOUND PINION WITH A BROKEN TOOTH AND PITTING ON THE REST OF THE TEETH. SUBMITTER BELIEVES THE CAUSE TO BE IMPROPER BACKLASH. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-58a): 208 registered aircraft, registry code 1181579 - [Bell OH58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh58a): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 1181583 - [Garlick Helicopters OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/garlick-helicopters-oh-58a): 3 registered aircraft, registry code 3740002 - [Bell/Reynolds Darryl OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-reynolds-darryl-oh-58a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1181035 - [Arro Falcon Exporters OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arro-falcon-exporters-oh-58a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1181515 - [Rodgers James P OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/rodgers-james-p-oh-58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056285N - [Little Pilots OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/little-pilots-oh-58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05640LO - [Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/arrow-falcon-exporters-oh-58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1500004 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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