# Bell OH58A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1181583 - Manufacturer (registry): BELL - Model: OH58A - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 ยท Turbo-shaft - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 7 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-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 (7) - [N223MF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223MF): [Momentum Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOMENTUM%20FOUNDATION), [Tullahoma, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Tullahoma), built 1970, S/N 70-15260 - [N295HS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N295HS): [Brevard County Sheriffs Office](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREVARD%20COUNTY%20SHERIFFS%20OFFICE), [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island), S/N 70-15194 - [N514PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N514PD): [City Of Detroit](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20DETROIT), [Detroit, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Detroit), S/N 72-21154 - [N530SD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N530SD): [East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAST%20BATON%20ROUGE%20PARISH%20SHERIFF), [Baton Rouge, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Baton%20Rouge), S/N 70-15523 - [N581LR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N581LR): [Burkeen Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURKEEN%20JEFFREY%20D), [Doniphan, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Doniphan), built 1971, S/N 71-20565 - [N605LA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605LA): [Westbrookville Helicopter Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTBROOKVILLE%20HELICOPTER%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1972, S/N 71-20605 - [N95ND](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N95ND): [New Milford Police Department](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20MILFORD%20POLICE%20DEPARTMENT), [New Milford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/New%20Milford), S/N 71-20865 ## STCs approved for it (50) - [STC SA00483SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00483SE): Replacement of the original windshields, chin bubbles, skylights, and door windows. Arrow Falcon by Edgefield Manufacturing - [STC SH4173NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH4173NM): Installation of Simplex Model 7600 modular electrical system. (US ARMY OH-13E M74A). Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SR00103SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00103SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SR00180SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00180SE): Installation of an engine air filter. Aerometals - [STC SR00305DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00305DE): Installation of Simplex Model 4900-010 spray system.. Simplex Manufacturing Company - [STC SR00431SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00431SE): Installation of Ag-Air Systems, Inc., hydraulic accessory drive system. (206B BII, BIII) (OH-58A+ RESTRICTED CATEGORY ARROW FALCON). Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc - [STC SR00483SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00483SE): Replacement of original windshields, chin bubbles, skylights, door windows.. Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc - [STC SR00669SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00669SE): Replacement of the original Ni-cad battery with Arrow Falcon Exporters, Inc. lead acid battery part numbers 83016-1 or-2. Arrow Falcon by Edgefield Manufacturing - [STC SR00756NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00756NY): Installation of a Avionics Specialities, Inc Power Analyzer and Recorder (PAR) P/N SL17080.. Aerosonic Corporation - [STC SR00900SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00900SE): Replacement of the original forward and aft left-hand cabin door wedge windows with Garlick window part numbers OH58W-1004-43 and OH58W-1005-43, respectively. Garlick parts are fabricated and installed in accordance with Garlick Master Drawing List (MDL) No. 990115, dated May 13, 1999, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved revision. These replacement parts must be maintained in accordance with U.S. Army Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Manual No. TM-1520-228-23-1 for OH-58A and OH-58C Helicopters, Paragraphs 2-123 through 2-128, dated May 25, 1984, or later FAA approved revision.. Garlick Helicopters Inc - [STC SR00912SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00912SE): Replacement of the original landing gear skid tubes and saddles with DART Aerospace Model D058-672-011 and 012, or D058-672-013 and 014 skid tubes and saddles. Dart Aerospace USA Inc. - [STC SR00915SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00915SE): Installation of DART Heli-Access-Step, Models D058-677-011 AND-012, or D058-677-013 AND -014 fabricated.. Dart Aerospace USA Inc. - [STC SR00916SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00916SE): Installation of DART Model D058-678-011 Bearpaws. Dart Aerospace USA Inc. - [STC SR01286AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01286AT): Manufacture of crew vertical slide window. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01287AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01287AT): Manufacture of passenger vertical slide window. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01288AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01288AT): Manufacture of rubber mounted crew and passenger wedge windows. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01317AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01317AT): Manufacture of folding maintenance step. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01337AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01337AT): Manufacture of rubber mounted chin bubble window. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01338AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01338AT): Manufacture of pre-flight step/handle. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01358AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01358AT): Manufacture of maintenance step assembly. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01409AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01409AT): Manufacture of replacement windshield and windows. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01410AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01410AT): Manufacture of Flitestep. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01446AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01446AT): Manufacture of replacement engine cowling. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01447AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01447AT): Manufacture of Tailrotor Pedal Lockout. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01448AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01448AT): Manufacture of Baggage Door. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01449AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01449AT): Manufacture of replacement Transmission Cowling Doors in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97079, no revision, dated June 5, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96063, Revision A, dated May 6, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01450AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01450AT): Manufacture of Rappelling Fixture (structural provisions only) in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97082, no revision, dated May 9, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-87045, Revision L, dated May 9, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01451AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01451AT): Manufacture of Range Extender in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-96211, no revision, dated December 20, 1996 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-95021, Revision F, dated December 19, 1996, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01456AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01456AT): Manufacture of Raingutters in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97081, no revision dated May 8, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-86020, Revision B, dated May 7, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01462AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01462AT): Manufacture of Door Openers in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97046, Revision A, dated April 28, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96108, Revision A, dated June 25, 1996, or Report No. AA-96064, Revision C, dated April 15, 1997, or Report No. AA-95051, Revision B, dated April 10, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01463AT): Manufacture of Cargo Mirror in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97109, no revision, dated July 2, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-97072, no revision, dated June 27, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01464AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01464AT): Manufacture of Baggage Compartment Extension, Spacemaker in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97080, no revision, dated July 28, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-97064, no revision, dated April 9, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01469AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01469AT): Manufacture of High Skid Landing Gear in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97077, Revision A, dated August 14, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-95050, Revision G, dated February 6, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01477AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01477AT): Manufacture of crew and passenger windows in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97076, no revision, dated April 30, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-97056, no revision, dated March 31, 1997, or Report No. AA-97057, no revision, dated April 1, 1997, or Report No. AA-97058, no revision, dated April 1, 1997, or Report No. AA-97059, no revision, dated April 1, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01492AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01492AT): Manufacture of Cabin Floor Protectors in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97052, no revision, dated March 27, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-95047, no revision, dated April 28, 1995, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01493AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01493AT): Manufacture of Collective Safety Cover in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97054, no revision, dated April 1, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96065, Revision A, dated April 1, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01494AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01494AT): Manufacture of Cyclic Support Safety Cover in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97053, no revision, dated March 28, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96067, no revision, dated April 25, 1996, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01495AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01495AT): Manufacture of Baggage Floor Protectors in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97051, no revision, dated March 27, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-95046, Revision A, dated March 13, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01496AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01496AT): Manufacture of Interior Trim in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97060, no revision, dated April 1, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96030, Revision A, dated March 4, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01601AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01601AT): Manufacture of Air Deflectors in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-98034, no revision, dated February 27, 1998 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-98022, no revision, dated February 27, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01602AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01602AT): Manufacture of Emergency Flotation System Kit in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97101, no revision, dated July 18, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-97030, no revision, dated July 16, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01609AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01609AT): Manufacture of Crew Shoulder Harness Restraint System in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97069, no revision, dated May 16, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96024, Revision A, dated November 5, 1996, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01610AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01610AT): Manufacture of Passenger Shoulder Harness Restraint System in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97085, no revision, dated May 16, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-97083, no revision, dated May 15, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01619AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01619AT): Manufacture of Quick Mount Kit for Nightsun Model SX-16 Searchlight in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-97106, no revision, dated July 18, 1997 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-97102, no revision, dated June 20, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01620AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01620AT): Manufacture of Quick Mount Kit for Starbust Model SX-5 Searchlight in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-98029, no revision, dated February 26, 1998 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-98023, Revision A, dated February 18, 1998, or later FAA approved revisions.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR01727SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01727SE): Fabrication of Boundary Layer Research (BLR) Dual Tail Boom Strake System. BLR Aerospace LLC. - [STC SR02021AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02021AT): Manufacture of Replacement Locking Door Handle in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report No. AA-98026, no revision, dated February 11, 1998 or later FAA approved revisions and installation per Report No. AA-96072, Revision D, dated February 11, 1998, or later FAA approved revision.. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR02031AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02031AT): Manufacture of Vibration Reduction System. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. - [STC SR02496SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02496SE): Installation of a Supplemental Lighting System.. Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc. - [STC SR02964CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02964CH): Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-206-011-154-105/-107. Airwolf Filter Corporation ## 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 - [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 - [Bell/Johnson Justin E OH58A](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-johnson-justin-e-oh58a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1181517 - [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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