# Bell OH-13E - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1180809 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: OH-13E - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 78 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H7SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H7SW) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-13e 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 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023 - [AD 2002-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-16): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 2 more. Effective Mar 27, 2002 - [AD 85-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-15-04): Tail Rotor Blade Yolk P/N 74-641-057-9 · Scotts-Bell 47 47B, 47B3, 47D and 7 more. Effective Jan 8, 1986 - [AD 80-10-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-10-04-R1): Tail Rotor Blades · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Feb 28, 1981 - [AD 81-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-04-03): Tail Rotor Drive Assembly · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Feb 2, 1981 - [AD 80-21-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-21-09-R1): Tail Rotor Pitch Link · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 26 more. Effective Nov 24, 1980 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021 - [AD 2000-18-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-18-52) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Grip · Continental Copters OH-13H, OH-13E, OH-13E and 2 more. Effective Nov 30, 2000 - [AD 86-06-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-06-08-R1) (historical): Main Rotor Blade Grips · Bell Helicopter Textron 47B, 47B3, 47D and 25 more. Effective Jul 10, 1987 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N39WL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39WL): [Minnesota Military And Veterans Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MINNESOTA%20MILITARY%20AND%20VETERANS%20MUSEUM), [Little Falls, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Little%20Falls), S/N 514 ## NTSB investigations (4) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB FTW94LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA221), Jul 3, 1994: Bell OH-13E (N39WL), Mountain View, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FUEL EXHAUSTION AS RESULT OF A STRUCK FUEL DRAIN VALVE. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL FOR THE FORCED LANDING. - [NTSB MKC85FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA114), May 29, 1985: Bell OH-13E (N29WL), Jonesboro, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76DKJ86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ86), Jul 24, 1976: Bell 47D1 (N29WL), Centre, AL, destroyed - [NTSB MKC76FCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCD07), Aug 30, 1975: Bell H-13E (N29WL), Collins, IA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20021016030089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021016030089I), Oct 16, 2002: Bell OH13EISENBG (N29WL), Marianna, AR, Minor damage. (-23) On October 16, 2002, at approximately 15:09 hours local time, N29WL, a Bell OH-13E impacted and severed a small set of electrical transmission wires… - [Accident 19940703017549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940703017549A), Jul 3, 1994: Bell OH13EISENBG (N39WL), Mountain View, AR, Substantial damage. Lost power en route. Auto rotated into rock pit. Rotor decay caused hard landing, chopped boom. Fuel drain open. - [Accident 19850529020449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850529020449A), May 29, 1985: Bell OH13EISENBG (N29WL), Jonesboro, AR, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel during swath run. Touched down hard and rolled. Flagman injured by debris. Not RH rated or ag cert. - [Accident 19760724020409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760724020409A), Jul 24, 1976: Bell OH13EISENBG (N29WL), Centre, AL, Substantial damage. Water and foreign matter found in acft fuel tank. No provision for water check in field refuel tank - [Accident 19750830027419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750830027419A), Aug 30, 1975: Bell OH13EISENBG (N29WL), Collins, IA, Substantial damage ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (13) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SH3319NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3319NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in the Landing /Taxi Recognition Visual Control Light system,. Precise Flight Inc - [STC SR09066RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09066RC): Fabricate the HAC-47-3 Tail Rotor Blade. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc - [STC SR02704SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02704SE): Installation and maintenance of the Sunspot 36 and 46 series lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SR00359BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00359BO): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SR02487AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02487AK): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems ESI-500 Standby Instrument System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02470AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02470AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -1000/2000/2500 ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02471AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02471AK): Installation of the L-3 Communications NGT -9000/9000R ADS-B System. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SR02394AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02394AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or hover light bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting system. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SH2397SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2397SW): Installation of Ag-King 500B Spray System with 2 tanks (800 pounds total allowable), 32 foot boom on end of skid tubes and engine driven pump. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SR09322RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09322RC): Installation of Improved Main Rotor Grips and Matching Adapter Nut. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SR09348RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09348RC): Installation of the improved metal blade main rotor grips with integral drag brace clevis, new drag brace, and matching adapter nut for wood blade configurations. Scott's Bell 47 Inc - [STC SH4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (US ARMY OH-13E M74A). Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SH1166NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH1166NW): Installation of a Simplex Manufacturing Company Spray System. Simplex Manufacturing Company ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Texas Helicopter OH-13E](https://openairdocs.org/model/texas-helicopter-oh-13e): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 8930102 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.