# Texas Helicopter OH-13E

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 8930102
- Manufacturer (registry): TEXAS HELICOPTER CORP
- Model: OH-13E
- Aircraft type: Rotorcraft
- Category: Rotorcraft
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS H7SW](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H7SW) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Scott's-Bell 47 Inc
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/texas-helicopter-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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 LAX89DVA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA07), Jul 16, 1989: Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 (N38117), Hilmar, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM A LOADING PLATFORM.
- [NTSB MKC82DA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA129), Jul 20, 1982: Texas Helicopter OH-13E (N38117), 10 Sw Of Milan, MO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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.

- [Accident 19890716023059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890716023059A), Jul 16, 1989: Bell OH13ETEXHELI (N38117), Hilmar, CA, Destroyed. Lifted off platform to hover. Tail rotor hit the ground. Lost control,helicopter rolled over and self-destructed.
- [Incident 19840217011569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840217011569I), Feb 17, 1984: Bell OH13EISENBG (N38117), Escalon, CA. Ag aircrafts spray boom caught and broke an electrical cable while spraying a field. No damage or injury.
- [Accident 19820720032879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820720032879A), Jul 20, 1982: Bell OH13ETEXHELI (N38117), Milan, MO, Substantial damage. Helicopter failed to attain translational lift after lift off. Settled to ground. Impact cut off tail boom.

## 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

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (30)

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.

- [WF336342](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID132710384520250602133027.0001): Filter Element, Lube. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 038088-08, P-1050 · May 23, 2025
- [01-0790906-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID141988741920220610124304.0001): LED Landing Light. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Jun 6, 2022
- [SB47-725-870-101](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/63A450EC84D7FBA9862582A60071854B.0001): Rod Assembly, Upper Lateral Cyclic Control. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. · PMA PQ4085CE · Replaces 47-725-870-1 · Oct 9, 2017
- [74-140-134-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89B672561854B619862581980061C0D3.0001): Clamp, Stabilizer, Dampener Frame. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. · PMA PQ4085CE · Replaces 74-140-134-1M, 74-140-134-1 · Aug 27, 2017
- [74-140-134-1M](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/71BC0A3B177FB8EE862581980061BF57.0001): Clamp, Stabilizer, Dampener Frame. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. · PMA PQ4085CE · Replaces 74-140-134-1M, 74-140-134-1 · Aug 27, 2017
- [SB47-645-239-103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/48510046B150B3488625818B0060C46A.0001): Bearing- Tail Rotor Drive Shaft. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. · PMA PQ4085CE · Replaces 74-645-239-1, 47-645-239-1… · Aug 16, 2017
- [SB47-620-629-007](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/566C48FC36228C07862581010055819A.0001): Bearing- Tail Rotor Drive Sleeve. Scott's-Bell 47 Inc. · PMA PQ4085CE · Replaces 47-620-629-7 · Mar 26, 2017
- [CD20001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/55113B883C99458686257FBD006B5182.0001): Tube, Universal Combustion. Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC · PMA PQ1383CE · Replaces 07D70, 42D49, 83D30-1, 88D92-2 · Apr 28, 2016
- [CD22070](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F479651DD8413A988525703E006CB994.0001): Spark Plug Assembly. C & D Associates · Replaces C&D Associates Inc. CD22070 · Dec 13, 2004
- [CD20654B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/025BEBA307F2DFB98525703E006CB92E.0001): Control, Heater Rotary Switch. C & D Associates · Modification part · May 24, 2004
- [CD21381](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/21C6FE431D41F2D98525703E006CB919.0001): Ignition, Complete (24V). C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol (X)07D97 17E24(-X) 19E24(-X)… · Aug 26, 2003
- [CD21255](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/925B58DCCCAA83398525703E006CB900.0001): Control, Thermostat Rotary Reostat. C & D Associates · Replaces Piper 18429-00, 18774-00 · Apr 20, 2003
- [CD21399](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0C4A72B2D4B92F468525703E006CB901.0001): Control, Thermostat Linear Reostat. C & D Associates · Replaces Piper 18429-00, 18774-00 · Apr 20, 2003
- [CD21505](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/357662DE6AA4D8308525703E006CB831.0001): Terminal Block. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 07D44 · Sep 9, 2002
- [CD21402](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EC66A6F5078CA76D8525703E006CB4FB.0001): Motor, Universal 24 Volt. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 07D48, 27D39 35D49, 55D81… · Mar 10, 2002
- [CD20001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AFD49CF79042BE778525703E006CB4E5.0001): Tube, Universal Combustion. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 07D70, 42D49, 83D30-1, 88D92-2 · Mar 10, 2002
- [CD21063](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8102E98F157FD718525703E006CB4F4.0001): Head, Old Style. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 07D70, A07D70, B07D70… · Mar 10, 2002
- [CD21156](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2A563026A230F8E28525703E006CB7C5.0001): Nozzle, Fuel. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol D08D09, C&D Airmotive 4091… · Feb 25, 2001
- [CD21340](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/325F89B5D6D43A8F8525703E006CB5C5.0001): Filter Assembly, Inline. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 18E35-1 Piper 754867 · Nov 8, 1999
- [RA-21452](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FA1345DB653611CB8525703F004DD2C4.0001): Brush, Assembly .25" x .375". C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7025480-001, South Wind 718854 · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21428](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F8DEB1BBC592BED48525703F004DD2BE.0001): Switch, Air. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 42D36, A42D36, B42D36… · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21450-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D773014802CB8A358525703F004DD2C0.0001): Brush, Kit (2 brushes). C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7024512-002, 7025480-004… · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-81D13-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D007E4826CD9F6788525703F004DD2CF.0001): Capacitor. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 81D13-1 · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21450](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B852D1C1AC1902FB8525703F004DD2C1.0001): Brush, Assembly .25" x .25". C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7025480-004, South Wind 717471 · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21402](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AEF8C17798704FBE8525703F004DD2BD.0001): Motor, Universal-24 Volt. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol (B)27D39, 55D81, 75D80, 90E83… · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21455](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9CC8AEFA743878448525703F004DD2C7.0001): Spring, Load. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 6230170-010 · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21452-3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/83AC26909EF274DA8525703F004DD2C3.0001): Brush, Kit (2 brushes) .25" x .375". C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7024512-001, 7025480-001… · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21454](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/674034A29B8F0F598525703F004DD2C6.0001): Spring, Brush. C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7024508-001 · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21451](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5DEDB645DFE1C9CC8525703F004DD2C2.0001): Brush, .25" x .25". C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7024512-002, South Wind 717469 · Feb 26, 1997
- [RA-21453](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0F3784AD843E6C518525703F004DD2C5.0001): Brush, .25" x .375". C & D Associates · Replaces Janitrol 7024512-001, South Wind 718853 · Feb 26, 1997

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Bell OH-13E](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-oh-13e): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1180809

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