N417EH1968 Bell 412
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 20, 2014.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply13 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Era Helicopters LLC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Lake Charles, LA
- Certificate issued
- May 19, 2005
- Canceled
- Mar 20, 2014
- Airworthiness
- Experimental · To show compliance with FAR
- Airworthiness date
- Feb 23, 2004
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Bell
- Model
- 412
- Year
- 1968
- Serial number
- 33031
- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 15
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- H4SW
- Mode S code
- A4EE8D
Engine
- Make and model
- P&W Canada Pt6t-3 Series
- Type
- Turbo-shaft
- Power
- 900 hp
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2005 – 2014Era Helicopters LLCLake Charles, LA
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs published since 1998 that may apply (21)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-16-01 | Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.)… | Sep 4, 2024 | Airframe (412)Only with: Models 205A, 205A-1, 205B with upper left-hand cap angle P/N 205-030-207-005 installed; Models 212, 412, 412CF, 412EP with cap angle P/N 212-030-191-001 installed. |
| 2020-22-07 | Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)… | Nov 18, 2020 | Airframe (412) |
| 2020-16-10 | Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)… | Sep 3, 2020 | Airframe (412)Only with: Shoulder harness seat belt comfort clip P/N D7LZ-6560286-A, D7LZ-6560286-B, or 504636-401 installed. |
| 2020-02-11 | Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Helicopters | Mar 17, 2020 | Airframe (412)Certain serial numbers: 33001–33213; 34001–34036; 36001–36648; 36650–36657; 36660–36672; 36674–36680; …. Only with: Static inverter P/N 412-375-079-101 or 412-375-079-103 with inverter S/N 29145 or higher installed. |
| 2019-09-02 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters | Jun 4, 2019 | Airframe (412)Only with: With engine oil check valve P/N 209-062-520-001 or fuel check valve P/N 209-062-607-001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, marked "Circle Seal", with manufacturing date code 10/11 through 03/15, installed; except check valves marked "TQL" next to the date code. |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-16-14 | Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Helicopters | Oct 4, 2018 | Airframe (412)Only with: Emergency flotation system (EFS) tube assembly P/N 412-073-820-101 with a date of manufacture before July 28, 2016, or an unknown date of manufacture installed. |
| 2013-20-18 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters | Nov 29, 2013 | Airframe (412)Only with: Main rotor yoke assembly P/N 412-010-101-123, -127, -129, or -133 installed (Models 412/412EP); P/N 412-010-101-127 or -129 installed (Model 412CF). |
| 2013-16-16 | Agusta S.p.A. and Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters | Sep 17, 2013 | Airframe (412)Only with: DART Aerospace Ltd. high gear aft crosstube P/N D412-664-203 installed under STC No. SR01298NY. |
| 2013-15-02 | Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters | Aug 14, 2013 | Airframe (412)Only with: Tail rotor blade assembly P/N 210-010-001-(all dash numbers) or 212-010-750-(all dash numbers) installed. |
| 2013-05-14 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. | Apr 26, 2013 | Airframe (412)Only with: Swashplate outer ring assembly P/N 412-010-407-105 installed. |
| 2012-22-11 | Bell Helicopter Textron Helicopters | Dec 20, 2012 | Airframe (412)Certain serial numbers: 412 33001–33213; 412 34001–34036; 412 36001–on; 412EP 33001–33213; 412EP 34001–34036; 412EP 36001–on; …. Only with: With a collective lever P/N 412-010-408-101 installed. |
| 2012-22-06 | Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube Assembly | Dec 14, 2012 | Airframe (412)Only with: Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. high landing gear forward crosstube assembly P/N 212-321-103 installed |
| 2012-11-13 | Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Aft Crosstube Assembly | Jul 30, 2012 | Airframe (412)Only with: Aeronautical Accessories, Inc. High Landing Gear Aft Crosstube Assembly P/N 412-321-104 or P/N 412-321-304 installed. |
| 2011-12-08 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP… | Jul 5, 2011 | Airframe (412)Only with: Tail rotor blade P/N 212-010-750 (all dash numbers) installed, all blade S/Ns except those with prefix "A" and number 17061 or larger. |
| 2010-10-16 | Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF and… | Jun 8, 2010 | Airframe (412)Only with: AAI Low Skid Landing Gear Forward Crosstube P/N 212-320-103 with S/N prefix "AA" and S/N 574 through 628 installed. |
| 2007-19-53 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412EP, and… | Dec 5, 2007 | Airframe (412)Only with: Applies only with a tail rotor blade installed having one of these P/N and S/N: 204-011-702-015 (AFS-12703, AFS-12893, AFS-23525, AFS-23573); 204-011-702-121 (A-22020); 212-010-750-105FM (A-10090, A-10836, A-11207, A-11332); 212-010-750-113 (A-14953, A15090, CS-12702); 212-010-750-113FM (A-12240, A-12296, A-12640, A-12670, A-12789, A-13033, A-13096, A-13134, A-13199, A-13264, A-13366); 212-010-750-133 (A15602). |
| 2002-09-04 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF… | Jun 7, 2002 | Airframe (412)Only with: Tail rotor blade P/N 212-010-750-009, -011, -105, -107, -109, or -111 installed, with blade S/N prefix ATR or A3, or prefix A with number less than or equal to 11529. |
| 2001-13-01 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF Helicopters | Aug 1, 2001 | Airframe (412) |
| 2001-09-11 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412 Helicopters and Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412… | Jun 11, 2001 | Airframe (412)Only with: Tail rotor yoke assembly P/N 212-011-702 (all dash numbers) installed. |
| 99-23-23 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412, 412EP and 412CF Helicopters | Dec 1, 1999 | Airframe (412)Certain serial numbers: 412 33001–33213; 412 34001–34036; 412 36001–36204; 412EP 33001–33213; 412EP 34001–34036; 412EP 36001–36204; …. Only with: Main rotor yoke assembly P/N 412-010-101-123 or 412-010-101-127 installed. |
| 97-11-04 | Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412 and 412EP Helicopters | May 20, 1997 | Airframe (412)Only with: Main rotor mast P/N 412-040-101-105, -109, -117, -121, -125, -127, or -129 and main rotor spline plate P/N 412-010-167-105 or 412-010-177-101, -105, -109, -113, or -117 installed. |
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Service Difficulty Reports (13)
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.
- Main rotor · blade · damagedJul 12, 2004
SET SCREW MISSING IN TIP CAP SUSPECT FACTORY BALANCE WEIGHTS MISSING. INSPECTED, PERFORMED 2500 HOUR INSPECTIONS PER BHT-412-MM CHAPTER 5; REPLACED INBOARD AND CENTER TRIM TABS PER 204-099-223 APPENDIX B SECTION 2 PARAGRAPH 2.7REV L; REPAIRED SKIN ON UPPER SURFACE AT STA 155 TO STA 160 PER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Main rotor · blade · crackedMar 24, 2004
M/R BLADE HAS CRACKS, VOIDS AT STA 90. SENT TO CTI FOR REPAIR INSPECTED, PERFORMED 2500 HOUR INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · float · leakingOct 20, 2003
MLG FLOAT BAG LEAKS DOWN. FLOAT WAS INSPECTED. REPAIRED AND TESTED SERVICEABLE IAW 412-SI-2.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Landing gear · float · leakingOct 20, 2003
FORWARD CHAMBER HAS LEAK / CHAFING. FLOAT INSPECTION COMPLIED WITH. ALL SERVICEABLE IAW 412-SI-2.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Main rotor drive · gear · failedMay 7, 2002
INSPECTION OF PLANETARY SYSTEM FOR BREAKDOWN. UPPER PLANETARY - BROKEN CAGE, SAME GEAR HAS SCORED ROLLER SET. REMOVED TOP CASE, REMOVED UPPER & LOWER PLANETARY AND ASSOCIATED GEARS. DISASSEMBLED, INSPECTED FOR BREAKDOWN, DETAILS ON BLUE FORMS ; FOUND NO BREAKDOWN OTHER THAN NORMAL WEAR…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine fuel and control · structure · corrodedNov 15, 2001
VANE GUIDE ASSY HAS PITTING & CORROSION. COATING ASSY HAS MECHANICAL DAMAGE ON OUTER LIP. SLIGHT CORROSION ON LOCK PLATE. SPACER FAILED DUE TO MECHANICAL DAMAGE. IMPELLAR HAS CRACKED BLADES. ACTION TAKEN: DISASSEMBLED & STRIPPED PAINT. COMPLIED WITH VISUAL & NDT INSPECTIONS. REMOVED & TREATED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Tail rotor drive · gearbox · making metalJun 19, 2001
GEARBOX IS MAKING METAL. BEARINGS BREAKING DOWN. ACTION TAKEN: OVERHAULED, DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED, VISUALLY INSPECTED AND NDT. C/W TB 412-99-157. INSTALLED NEW BEARINGS OP SHAFT, EXCLUDER ASSY AND ALL SEALING ELEMENTS. REASSEMBLED 90 DEGREE GEARBOX AND CHECKED BACKLASH. .009, .009, .009 REPACKED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Navigation · indicator · malfunctionedMay 13, 1999
REPAIRED AND MODIFIED 10-19-98 BY HONEYWELL REF NR 28446. LIGHT INOPERABLE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Autoflight · computer · failedMar 23, 1999
HP COMPUTER TESTED 1-20-99, REF NR 298771 AND RETURNED 3-1-99. COULD NOT BE USED ON AIRCRAFT DUE TO MULTIPLE HARDOVERS IN ROLL CHANNEL (LEFT AND RIGHT.)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Autoflight · computer · malfunctionedJan 27, 1999
HP COMPUTER SENT FOR REPAIR. REF NR 287249 9-15-99. AFTER BEING ON AIRCRAFT 344.2 HOURS, PROBLEM WITH YAW CHANNEL KICKING .
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 20, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026