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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 118141H

Manufacturer (registry)
BELL
Model
UH-1E
Registry code
118141H
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
6
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH4NM
Holder
Bell Textron Inc.

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 · 10

1958Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 29

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

1980In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB SW-18-29Rotorcraft Tail Boom, Attach Structure FailureIssued Oct 1, 2018
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Registered aircraft · 6

N137USThomas Aviation LLC · Orleans, CABuilt 1965 · S/N 151874N154TLJtbam Inc · Lakeside, AZBuilt 1988 · S/N 154770N333XLCj Air LLC · Nezperce, IDBuilt 1967 · S/N 154951N453CCHelo 1 LLC · Anchorage, AKBuilt 1968 · S/N 155352N911KKCollings Foundation · Stow, MABuilt 1966 · S/N 153762N9678ZFlight Data Inc · Roanoke, TXS/N 154769
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NTSB investigations · 1

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case 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

NTSB WPR22LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH-1E · Gustine, CAFailure of the 90° gearbox due to the lack of lubricating oil, which resulted in a loss of rotational drive to the tail rotor and a subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.Jan 23, 2022 · N333XL · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 1

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

Accident 20220123001259ABell UH-1E · Gustine, CAPilot was performing aerial application, while performing turning maneuver loss control resulting in crash. No injuries, damage to crop field, and aircraft experienced major damage.Jan 23, 2022 · N333XL · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR QJ5R20017Spar · misinstalledDURING MODIFICATION OF THE TAIL BOOM VERTICAL FIN SPAR USING SPAR KIT, THE INSTALLER IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE HI LOC FASTNERS WHERE THE 90 DEGREE GEARBOX CASTING ATTACHES TO SIDE RAILS OF SPAR CAPS. OPPOSITE OF STC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, THE HI LOC COLLARJul 16, 2001 · N137US · Bell UH1E · Rotorcraft Tail BoomSDR 97ZZZX4014Stabilizer Bar · bolt failedON A DAILY INSPECTION OF THE HELICOPTER, 2 BOLT HEADS WERE POPPED OFF THE STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING AREA AND ALL OTHER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. RECORDS INDICATED 110 HRS AGO, ONE BOLT WAS FOUND LOOSE ON A PREVIOUS INSPECTION. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THE AN 6H BOLTS AND May 20, 1997 · N121FC · Bell UH1E · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
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STCs that may be installed · 12

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SR12332SEInstallation of Mechanical Specialties, LLC Human External Cargo (HEC) and non-HEC Hook SystemMechanical Specialties, LLCSTC SR00119DEInstallation of an upgraded 42 degree Tail Rotor gearbox, P/N 212-040-003, and Control CablesMidwest Aerospace TC LLCSTC SR09177RCModification of the vertical fin sparMidwest Aerospace TC LLCSTC SH5690NMInstallation of Advanced Technology Aircraft Co. engine barrier filter.WSH, LLCSTC SR02596SEInstallation of Olympic Aero Services, Inc. Additional Telemetry Unit (ATU)OLYMPIC AERO SERVICES INC.STC SR03408CHInstall Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-204-310-101-101 or AA-204-310-101-103Airwolf Aerospace LLCSTC SR02413LAInstallation of an AKV, Inc Exceedence and Trend Monitoring System kit P/N ETM1000AKV Inc.STC ST04270ATInstall the VTOL ASSALT V3 Windscreen Laminate KitVTOL LLCSTC SR09316RCFabrication, modification, and installation of a new vertical fin spar in accordance with Global Helicopter Technology, Inc., Drawing number VTF-030-801, Revision B, dated April 5, 2001, or later FAA approved revision.Global Spar LLCSTC SR01298NYInstallation of replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664.Dart Aerospace LimitedSTC SR00563NYInstallation of Skidtubes and associated saddlesDart Aerospace LimitedSTC SR00332NYInstallation of Avionics Specialties power analyzer and recorder no. SL17009 and SL17061.Aerosonic Corporation
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Williams Helicopter Corp/Oas UH-1E1 registered aircraftRegistry code 9790975
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