# Garlick Helicopters UH-1B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3740001 - Manufacturer (registry): GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC - Model: UH-1B - Aircraft type: Rotorcraft - Category: Rotorcraft - Engines: 1 · Turbo-shaft - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS H13WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H13WE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/garlick-helicopters-uh-1b 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 ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N198HM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N198HM): [R & R Conner Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20%26%20R%20CONNER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Conner, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Conner), built 1962, S/N 62-1996 - [N204PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N204PJ): [Jones Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Biggs, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Biggs), built 1962, S/N 621893 - [N842M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N842M): [R & R Conner Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/R%20%26%20R%20CONNER%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Conner, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Conner), built 1961, S/N 61-0763 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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 20010830025289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010830025289I), Aug 30, 2001: Bell UH1B (N842M), Gardiner, MT, Minor damage. (-23) While flying fire suppression as public use, pilot heard a few "bam" sounds from engine are. Water had just been released from a sling bucket and pilot,… ## Service difficulty reports (20) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR UPX2009F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPX2009F00004), May 31, 2009: CONTROL SERVO. LEAKING. ON STARTUP FOR A FLIGHT, MECHANIC NOTICED LARGE PUDDLE OF HYD FLUID UNDER FUSELAGE. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THE LT CYCLIC SERVO WAS LEAKING A LARGE AMOUNT OF - [SDR UPX2009F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPX2009F00003), May 31, 2009: SADDLE. CRACKED. ON DAILY INSPECTION, FOUND LT FWD OTBD LANDING GEAR SADDLE CRACKED LONGITUDINALLY AT FILLET AREA. REPLACED SADDLE AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K) - [SDR H5O2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H5O2008F00000), Dec 5, 2007: LINER. WORN. PILOT EXPERIENCED COLLECTIVE BOUNCE ON TAKEOFF. INSPECTION OF COLLECTIVE LINERS SHOWED SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LINER REMAINING IN THE WEAR AREA. WITH FURTHER INSPE - [SDR 2008FA0000031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000031), Dec 5, 2007: LINER. WORN. PILOT EXPERIENCED COLLECTIVE BOUNCE ON TAKEOFF. INSPECTION OF COLLECTIVE LINERS SHOWED A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LINER REMAINING IN THE WEAR AREA. WITH FURTHER INS - [SDR H9X2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/H9X2007F00000), Dec 1, 2007: HOUSING. DAMAGED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNING HOME FROM FLIGHT AND PILOT NOTICED THE PEDALS WERE NOT OPERATING NORMALLY. HE THEN BEGAN CIRCLING THE AIRPORT UNTIL WE DETERMINED THAT TH - [SDR AU000186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000186), Jan 25, 2000: BLADE. FAILED. (AUS) THIRD STAGE COMPRESSOR DISC AND BLADES DESTROYED. DOWNSTREAM COMPRESSOR DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE TO THE FIRST TWO STAGES. - [SDR 98ZZZX2792](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2792), Jun 29, 1998: REGULATOR. FAILED. VOLTAGE REGULATOR WILL NOT HOLD VOLTAGE. REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SENT TO REPAIR. - [SDR 97ZZZX2776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2776), May 27, 1997: FIN SPAR. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE VISUAL INSPECTION WHILE REFUELING, CRACK IN TAILBOOM SPAR CAP WAS DETECTED. MECHANIC STATED NO CRACK WAS NOTED DURING PRE-FLIGHT INDICATING IT FO - [SDR 97ZZZX1991](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1991), Mar 13, 1997: GRIP. DEFECTIVE. BUSHING FOR PITCH LINK DOES NOT PROTRUDE FLUSH ON BACK SIDE OF GRIP EAR. THEREFORE, SINGLE STEEL WASHER UNDER NUT OF PC LINK BOLT SITS OVER RECESS AND CAN 'DISH - [SDR 97ZZZX1939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1939), Mar 13, 1997: BEARING. SPALLED. SPALLING ON BALLS AND OUTER RACE OF BEARING. THIS BEARING IS USED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS IN THE DRIVE TRAIN OF BELL HELICOPTERS. - [SDR GJQR0000098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GJQR0000098), Oct 22, 1996: BLADE. DEBONDED. C/W ASB 204-96-48 DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF DEBONDING OF THE MAIN SPAR LEADING EDGE DOUBLER. SEE AD 96-12-26. REPLACED WITH NEW BLADES FROM CSF STOCK. (X) - [SDR GJQR0000097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GJQR0000097), Oct 22, 1996: BLADE. DEBONDED. C/W ASB 204-96-48 DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF DEBONDING OF THE MAIN SPAR LEADING EDGE DOUBLER. SEE AD 96-12-26. REPLACED WITH NEW BLADES FROM CSF STOCK. (X) - [SDR UNKN0000096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000096), Oct 17, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. 4TH SET FROM BHT - REORDERED 5TH SET FROM BHT. - [SDR UNKN0000095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000095), Oct 17, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. 4TH SET FROM BHT - REORDERED 5TH SET FROM BHT. - [SDR UNKN0000094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000094), Oct 16, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. 3RD SET FROM BHT - REORDERED 4TH SET FROM BHT. (X) - [SDR UNKN0000093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000093), Oct 16, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. 3RD SET FROM BHT - REORDERED 4TH SET FROM BHT. - [SDR UNKN0000092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000092), Oct 10, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. 2ND SET FROM BHT - REORDERED 3RD SET FROM BHT. (X) - [SDR UNKN0000091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000091), Oct 10, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. 2ND SET RECEIVED FORM BHT - REORDERED 3RD SET FROM BHT. (X) - [SDR UNKN0000090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000090), Oct 10, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. RECEIVED FROM BHT AS IS - REORDERED 2ND SET FROM BHT. (X) - [SDR UNKN0000089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UNKN0000089), Oct 10, 1996: BLADE. CORRODED. PART IS CORRODED. REPLACED WITH BLADE FROM BHT. (X) ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (32) 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 SH3744NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH3744NM): Dual Battery Installation. WSH, LLC - [STC SR00026DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00026DE): Installation of tailboom 24 inch plug extension, commercial style main rotor blades, and rotorhead. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - [STC SR00073DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00073DE): Replacement of Lycoming T53-L-13 series powerplant. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - [STC SR00119DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00119DE): Installation of an upgraded 42 degree Tail Rotor gearbox, P/N 212-040-003, and Control Cables. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - [STC SR09167RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09167RC): Replacement of tail rotor control roller chain. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - [STC SR09177RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09177RC): Modification of the vertical fin spar. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - [STC SR09224RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09224RC): Modification of the lift beam on the Model UH-1H. Midwest Aerospace TC LLC - [STC SR02761LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02761LA): Installation of UH-1H composite main rotor blades on the UH-1B helicopters. Northern X-Treme Helicopters - [STC SH5690NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH5690NM): Installation of Advanced Technology Aircraft Co. engine barrier filter. WSH, LLC - [STC SR02492LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02492LA): Installation of a Helicopter Technology Company main rotor blade assembly. Helicopter Technology Co - [STC SR01039SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01039SE): Fabrication of tail boom mounted strakes in accordance with Master Drawing List Number BL-UH1H-01, Revision D, dated September 10, 2001, or later Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved revision; and installation of this strake system. BLR Aerospace LLC - [STC SR03408CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR03408CH): Install Airwolf Aerospace, LLC Tension-Torsion Strap Assemblies, P/N AA-204-310-101-101 or AA-204-310-101-103. Airwolf Aerospace LLC - [STC SR02413LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02413LA): Installation of an AKV, Inc Exceedence and Trend Monitoring System kit P/N ETM1000. AKV Inc - [STC ST04270AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04270AT): Install the VTOL ASSALT V3 Windscreen Laminate Kit. VTOL LLC - [STC SR00767SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00767SE): Fabrication of Helipro spar replacement system. Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services USA Inc - [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 SR01742NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01742NY): Installation of extended height landing gear. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR02051LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR02051LA): Installation of a VAn Horn Aviation Tail Rotor Blade. Van Horn Aviation LLC - [STC SR09313RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09313RC): Fabrication, modification, and installation of a new vertical fin spar in accordance with Global Helicopter Technology, Inc., Drawing number VTF-030-802, Revision B, dated April 5, 2001, or later FAA approved revision. Global Spar LLC - [STC SR09316RC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR09316RC): Fabrication, 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 LLC - [STC SR01497AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01497AT): Manufacture of Windows in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-97115, no revision, dated August 20, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Installation Instructions listed in that report. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01812AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01812AT): Manufacture of Flitestep in accordance with Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Drawing List Report No. AA-97166, no revision, dated December 19, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions, and installation per Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. Report AA-97087, Revision B, dated December 18, 1997, or later FAA approved revisions. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01922AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01922AT): Manufacture of Locking Door Handle. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01923AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01923AT): Manufacture of Air Deflector. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR01924AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01924AT): Manufacture of Low Skid or High Skid Landing Gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc - [STC SR00103SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00103SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation oil filter. Aviation Development Corporation - [STC SR01298NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01298NY): Installation of replacement crosstubes P/N D212-664. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR00563NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR00563NY): Installation of Skidtubes and associated saddles. Dart Aerospace Limited - [STC SR01218AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SR01218AT): Manufacture of Flitestep. Aeronautical Accessories, Inc - [STC SH2621SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SH2621SO): Modification of main rotor blades P/N 204-011-250-5 or P/N 204-011-250-113 for restricted category. Hill Mr. Jamie R - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (20) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [650-430-100-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182941297420260512112137.0001): MECHANICAL SPECIALTIES, LLC MODEL 650-430-100-100ADVANCED DUEL EXTERNAL CARGO HOOK /ADEC™HOOK SYSTEM. Mechanical Specialties LLC · PMA PQ2180NM · Modification part · Apr 29, 2026 - [650-430-100-100](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181453104620260512112137.0001): MECHANICAL SPECIALTIES, LLC MODEL 650-430-100-100ADVANCED DUEL EXTERNAL CARGO HOOK /ADEC™HOOK SYSTEM. Mechanical Specialties LLC · PMA PQ2180NM · Modification part · Apr 29, 2026 - [Master Document List (MDL) 204-MDL-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C000CB5D005555E862582F9006A34D5.0001): Tail Rotor Blade. Van Horn Aviation · PMA PQ2454NM · Modification part · Jul 2, 2018 - [Master Document List (MDL) 204-MDL-001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37E0D2F5A860CBED8625797D00575078.0001): Tail Rotor Blade. Van Horn Aviation · PMA PQ2454NM · Modification part · Jan 3, 2012 - [BH200101-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/95D883A9D235FBC98525703D00694506.0001): Strake Tail Boom. Boundary Layer Research Inc · Modification part · Oct 20, 2004 - [BH200101-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/42662D949C0710798525703D00694512.0001): Strake Tail Boom. Boundary Layer Research Inc · Modification part · Oct 20, 2004 - [BH200101-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3752CD6F58389E848525703D00694519.0001): Strake Tail Boom. Boundary Layer Research Inc · Modification part · Oct 20, 2004 - [BH200101-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2DD9BE8E3046C1A68525703D0069450C.0001): Strake Tail Boom. Boundary Layer Research Inc · Modification part · Oct 20, 2004 - [AA-97134](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0C664E9568F2958A8525703B00547232.0001): Low or High Skid Landing Gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Jul 22, 2004 - [VTF-030-802](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FD197673C0F065A2852570420058F0B5.0001): Spar, Forward Vertical Fin Installation. Global Helicopter Technology Inc · Modification part · Oct 28, 2001 - [VTF-030-801](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6B2711A7C7811795852570420058F0B4.0001): Spar, Forward Vertical Fin Installation. Global Helicopter Technology Inc · Modification part · Oct 28, 2001 - [VTF-030-801](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CDDCD44A805D6190852570420058F0B1.0001): Spar, Forward Vertical Fin Installation. Global Helicopter Technology Inc · Modification part · Jul 5, 2001 - [VTF-030-802](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA42B8A3196D022A8625736800522DF9.0001): Spar, Forward Vertical Fin Installation. Global Helicopter Technology Inc · PMA PQ0644SW · Modification part · Apr 30, 2001 - [VTF-030-801](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6B1355AFC57404118625736800522DC6.0001): Spar, Forward Vertical Fin Installation. Global Helicopter Technology Inc · PMA PQ0644SW · Modification part · Apr 30, 2001 - [AA-97134](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F236B8D96E7FE52A8525703B0054722F.0001): Low or High Skid Landing Gear. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Jul 14, 1999 - [AA-98040](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AB2C3828AC8D35898525703B0054722C.0001): Locking Door Hinges. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Jun 17, 1999 - [AA-98158](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/297410B8FB7741FA8525703B0054722D.0001): Air Deflectors. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Jun 17, 1999 - [AA-97166](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/473441C8932399D98525703B0054720C.0001): Flitestep. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Jan 27, 1999 - [AA-96134](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F3B872ECBCC778D48525703B005471CD.0001): Replacement Fuel Cap and Locking Fuel Cap. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · Modification part · Mar 4, 1998 - [AA-97115](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3BBE15B4E1EDC5C8625780200677065.0001): Windows. Bell Helicopter Textron Inc (formerly Aeronautical Accessories Inc) · PMA PQ1058CE · Modification part · Oct 26, 1997 ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Bell UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-uh-1b): 42 registered aircraft, registry code 1181410 - [Hawkins & Powers UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawkins-powers-uh-1b): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1280001 - [Bell-Colonial UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-colonial-uh-1b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 118141A - [Bell-Sw Florida Avn UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-sw-florida-avn-uh-1b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 118141B - [Williams Helicopter UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/williams-helicopter-uh-1b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 9790871 - [Bell / Colony Services UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-colony-services-uh-1b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 118141D - [Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/richards-heavylift-helo-uh-1b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 118141G - [S M & T UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/s-m-t-uh-1b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7700000 - [Wilco UH-1B](https://openairdocs.org/model/wilco-uh-1b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 9680102 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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