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N184AM2010 Bell 407

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198230 ADs may apply10 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2029
Based in
Greenwood Village, CO
owner city / state
Engine
250-C47B · 650 hp
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
30
confirm with A&P
Service reports
10
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Air Methods LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Greenwood Village, CO
Certificate issued
May 23, 2022
Expires
May 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Sep 23, 2011

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Bell
Model
407
Year
2010
Serial number
54044
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H2SW
Mode S code
A14F94

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc 250-C47b
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
650 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2022 – nowAir Methods LLCGreenwood Village, CO · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (30)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2022-23-02Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron…Jan 3, 2023Airframe (407)
2019-08-10Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersJun 24, 2019Airframe (407)
2018-25-17Air Comm Corporation Air Conditioning SystemsJan 22, 2019Airframe (407)Only with: Air Comm air conditioning system installed: P/N AS350-202-1 through -5 or AS350-204-1 through -12 (AS350), EC130-202-1 through -8 (EC130B4), 206EC-200 through 206EC-212 (Bell 206), or 407 EC-201 through 407 EC-203 (Bell 407).
2018-10-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersJun 25, 2018Airframe (407)
2015-17-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) HelicoptersSep 24, 2015Airframe (407)Only with: Engine-to-transmission driveshaft assembly P/N 206-340-300-105 installed.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2015-05-04Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersApr 20, 2015Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53900; 407 53911–54061; 407 54300. Only with: Upper left longeron assembly P/N 206-031-314-037, 206-031-314-177, or 206-031-314-219B installed.
2013-22-21Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., HelicoptersDec 13, 2013Airframe (407)Only with: Apical Industries, Inc. emergency float kit installed under STC SR01535LA.
2013-20-05Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersDec 5, 2013Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53644
2013-22-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) HelicoptersDec 5, 2013Airframe (407)Only with: Freewheel aft bearing cap P/N 406-040-509-101 with serial number A-1833 through A-1912 installed.
2013-18-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersOct 17, 2013Airframe (407)Only with: Applies only to helicopters with specified flight control bellcrank, link, idler, bearing, swashplate link, or engine bipod mount fitting assemblies (various P/Ns by model) installed.
2012-18-09Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersOct 22, 2012Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53990
2012-14-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersAug 3, 2012Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53900; 407 53911–53999; 407 54000–54081; 427 56001–56077; 427 58001; 427 58002. Only with: Model 407 with hydraulic servo actuator assembly P/N 206-076-062-105 or 206-076-062-107 installed; Model 427 with servo P/N 206-076-062-109 or 206-076-062-111 installed.
2011-15-51Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Model 407 and 427 HelicoptersNov 14, 2011Airframe (407)Only with: Model 407 with hydraulic servo actuator assembly P/N 206-076-062-105 or -107 installed; Model 427 with servo P/N 206-076-062-109 or -111 installed.
2010-26-51Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3…Mar 25, 2011Airframe (407)Serial numbers per RBI document attached to Bell Helicopter Textron ASBs 206-07-116, 206L-07-148, 222-07-106, 222U-07-77, 230-07-38, 407-07-81, 427-07-18, 430-07-41. Only with: Tail rotor blade with part number and serial number listed in the RBI document attached to the Bell ASBs installed.
2009-25-08Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 and Model 427 HelicoptersDec 28, 2009Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53408; 407 53421–53459; 427 56001–56046. Only with: Does not apply to helicopters with hydraulic pump input shaft P/N 407-340-107-101 and interconnect adapter P/N 407-340-108-101 installed in place of hydraulic pump driveshaft assembly P/N 406-040-072-105.
2009-22-11Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 and 427 HelicoptersNov 16, 2009Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53887; 407 53890–53916; 407 53918; 407 53920; 407 53921; 407 53923–53926; …. Only with: Anti-drive (swashplate) link assembly P/N 406-010-432-101 with S/N prefix of TI or TIFS installed.
2009-07-52Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407…May 1, 2009Airframe (407)Only with: Model 206A/206B/206L series with cyclic control lever assembly P/N 206-001-401-111, 206-001-400-115, or 206-001-400-111, and Model 407/427 with lever assembly P/N 407-001-320-105 or 407-001-320-109, with less than 50 hours TIS.
2009-08-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4…Apr 24, 2009Airframe (407)Serial numbers per Rotor Blades, Inc. (RBI) document attached to Bell Helicopter Textron ASBs 206-07-116, 206L-07-148, 222-07-106, 222U-07-77, 230-07-38, 407-07-81, 427-07-18, 430-07-41. Only with: Tail rotor blade installed with a part number and serial number listed in the RBI document attached to the applicable Bell ASB.
2008-14-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 HelicoptersAug 14, 2008Airframe (407)Only with: Horizontal stabilizer P/N 206-023-119-167 installed (206L series models) or P/N 407-023-801-109 installed (Model 407).
2004-10-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersJun 4, 2004Airframe (407)Only with: Bearing P/N 406-040-339-ALL, 407-340-339-101, 407-340-339-103, or 407-340-339-107 installed on the oil cooler blower bearing assembly or segmented tail rotor drive shaft assembly.
2003-05-11Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersApr 2, 2003Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53538
2002-22-10Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 407 HelicoptersNov 21, 2002Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53498; 407 53500–53512
2002-11-09Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersJul 16, 2002Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53442. Only with: With flywheel P/N 407-040-316-101 installed.
2001-13-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersAug 1, 2001Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53194
2001-01-52Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersFeb 21, 2001Airframe (407)
2000-14-16Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersAug 29, 2000Airframe (407)
2000-04-20Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersApr 5, 2000Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000–53266
98-19-13Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 407 HelicoptersJan 27, 1999Airframe (407)Only with: Engine-to-transmission driveshaft P/N 206-340-300-103 installed.
98-12-22Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersJul 15, 1998Airframe (407)Certain serial numbers: 407 53000; 407 53002–53065; 407 53067; 407 53069–53075
97-24-17Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 407 HelicoptersApr 16, 1998Airframe (407)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (10)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Fuel · fuel sys · not reportedSep 24, 2026

    DURING FLIGHT PILOT THOUGHT HE HAD EXCESSIVE FUEL BURN THEN THE CREW REPORTED GAS FUMES. INSPECTED FUEL SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AND INTEGRITY, NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. CHECKED FADEC FOR ANY FAULT CODES, NONE FOUND. PERFORMED GROUND RUNUP WITH NORMAL FUEL BURN RATES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. ALL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · vent line · faultedOct 7, 2025

    DURING CRUSE THE CREW COULD SMELL FUEL IN THE CABIN. TOOK AIRCRAFT OUT OF SERVICE FOR SCHEDULED MX (LATE START DUE TO AIRCRAFT FLIGHTS) FOR A1042 300/12MO STARTER INSPECTION AND C 0520 100HOUR ICA INSPECTION, FOUND MULTIPLE DISCREPANCIES, UPON FURTHER DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CREW IT WAS BROUGHT TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · seal · leakingApr 27, 2025

    CREW REPORTED A HAZE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN DEFROSTER SYSTEM WAS IN USE, DURING PREFLIGHT OIL WAS FOUND STREAKING OUT OF BLEED VALVE OUTLET/ EXHAUST ON TOP OF THE ENGINE COWLING.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Main rotor · rotor head · crackedMar 27, 2025

    CRACK FOUND ON MAIN ROTOR HUB BEARING ADAPTER ASSY ON DIAMOND BLADE. REPLACED MRH ASSY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · heater · smokeFeb 24, 2025

    HEATER BLOWS SMOKE ( CORRECTIVE ACTION ) PREFORMED DETAILED INSPECTION OF HEATER BLEED AIR SYSTEM. FOUND TRACES OF OIL IN LINES. FLUSHED BLEED AIR LINES. PREFORMED OPERATION CHECK OF HEATER SYSTEM. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT IS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · seal ring · crackedJun 12, 2024

    DURING FIRST GROUND RUN FOLLOWING TURBINE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT, OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE GAS PRODUCER TURBINE PRESSURE OIL NOZZLE. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE HAD TOUCHED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SEALING RING UNDER THE NOZZLE HAD BEEN CRACKED, LIKELY OVER-TIGHTENED BY STANDARD…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · fuel nozzle · unknownAug 18, 2023

    FUEL NOZZLE CAUSED FADEC DEGRADE & ENGINE RESTART FAULT LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE IN FLIGHT (CREW ALSO REPORTED AUDABLE TONE CHANGE OF THE START), CONFIRMED FAILURE WHEN INSTALLED NEW FUEL NOZZLE DESCREPANCIES CLEARED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · hub · unknownMar 27, 2023

    LITTER DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF IN FLIGHT RETAINING CLIP WAS FOUND IN THE DOOR CAVITY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorNov 6, 2021

    PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, HE TURNED ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN COCKPIT AND CABIN. AFTER ACTIVATION, CREW REPORTED SMELLING OF BURNING WIRES COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE PILOT TURNED OFF CABIN VENTS AND LEFT COCKPIT VENT FANS ON, AND NO SMELL WAS COMING FROM COCKPIT VENT SYSTEM. THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Tail rotor · blade · crackedAug 7, 2017

    BEFORE ENGINE START, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON ROTOR BLADE TIP CAP. MECHANIC REMOVED PAINT TO DISCOVER CRACK IN FILLER MATERIAL AND HELICOPTER GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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