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N5748M1984 Bell 214ST

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 16, 2012.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (destroyed damage, Jan 2012)10 ADs may apply248 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Wood Dale, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CT7 SERIES · 1560 hp
Ge
Owners
1
since 2007
NTSB events
1
destroyed, 2012
ADs may apply
10
confirm with A&P
Service reports
248
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Ep Aviation LLC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Wood Dale, IL
Certificate issued
Dec 21, 2007
Canceled
Jul 16, 2012
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 19, 1994

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
214ST
Year
1984
Serial number
28102
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
18
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H10SW
Mode S code
A760C1

Engine

Make and model
Ge Ct7 Series
Type
Turbo-shaft
Power
1560 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. 2007 – 2012Ep Aviation LLCWood Dale, IL
  2. until 1970Floair INCWichita, KS · different airframe: Cessna 310p S/N 310p0048

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 (1)

Accident · destroyed

Jan 16, 2012 · Camp Bastion

the overtravel of the collective sleeve, which led to a severe and sudden reduction in main rotor blade collective pitch, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter. The reason for the collective sleeve overtravel could not be determined since much of the collective control system was consumed in the post crash fire.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Fatal
Report
DCA12FA024

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA12FA024)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (10)

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
2020-14-01Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)…Aug 11, 2020Airframe (214ST)Only with: Spindle to yoke bolt P/N 214-010-262-103 with bolt S/N BH179163, BH179164, BH179169, BH179170, BH179171, BH179175, BH179176, BH179178, BH224783, BH224751, BH224756, BH224764, BH224765, BH383851, BH383853, BH383855, BH383856, BH383857, BH383858, BH383860, BH383861, BH383862, BH383864, BH383865, BH383868, BH383872, BH383873, BH383878, or BH383879 installed.
2014-12-01Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) HelicoptersJul 14, 2014Airframe (214ST)Certain serial numbers: 214B 28001–28070; 214B-1 28001–28070; 214ST 28101–28200. Only with: Tail rotor hanger bearing P/N 214-040-606-005 or 214-040-606-101 installed.
99-04-13Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST HelicoptersMar 4, 1999Airframe (214ST)Certain serial numbers: 214ST 28101–on
98-23-18Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST HelicoptersNov 30, 1998Airframe (214ST)
98-18-01Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST HelicoptersAug 25, 1998Airframe (214ST)Only with: Main rotor trunnion P/N 214-010-230-101 installed.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
97-19-09Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST HelicoptersOct 16, 1997Airframe (214ST)Only with: Pillow block bearing bolts P/N 20-057-12-48D or 20-057-12-50D installed.
97-17-06Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214ST HelicoptersSep 24, 1997Airframe (214ST)Only with: Equipped with emergency float kit P/N 214-706-120 containing emergency float inflation solenoid valves P/N 214-073-929-103 or -105 in solenoid valve assemblies P/N 214-073-940-101 or -103.
97-15-04Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST HelicoptersAug 19, 1997Airframe (214ST)Only with: Main transmission upper planetary carrier P/N 214-040-077-007 or 214-040-077-101 installed.
97-06-02Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 214B, 214B-1 and 214ST HelicoptersApr 16, 1997Airframe (214ST)Only with: Lower planetary spider P/N 214-040-080-001 or -101 installed (214B, 214B-1); P/N 214-040-080-101 installed (214ST).
96-07-12Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Model 214ST HelicoptersMay 10, 1996Airframe (214ST)Certain serial numbers: 214ST 28101–28132. Only with: With tailboom assembly P/N 214-031-003-111 or 214-031-003-277 and emergency float kit P/N 214-706-120 installed.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (248)

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.

  • Tail rotor drive · drive shaft · crackedMay 9, 2011

    DURING A 25HR CHECK, THE NR 6 TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT MOUNTING FLANGE WAS DISCOVERED CRACKED ON THE OUTPUT SIDE OF THE IGB COUPLING. THE CRACKS ARE AROUND THE BOLT HOLES. THE TRDS IS ON-CONDITION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedJun 7, 2008

    STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO AC LT SIDE TRANSMISSION AREA CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH FORKLIFT BASE DURING CARGO LOADING OPERATIONS. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · oil cooler · contaminatedOct 6, 2006

    OIL COOLER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT WITH ASSOCIATED UTILITY HYD CAUTION LIGHT FLICKERING. APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE PERFORMED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED GRASS BUILDUP FROM OIL COOLER CORE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuel · pump · failedMay 10, 2006

    AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NR 1 TRANSFER LIGHT CAME ON. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 1 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · nut · splitJun 24, 2005

    SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NR 2 HYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO MORGAN CITY. MAINTENANCE FOUND A JAM NUT ON A FITTING ON THE HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD SPLIT ALLOWING THE PACKING TO UNSEAT UNDER PRESSURE CAUSING THE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. REPLACED THE NUT AND PACKING. ALSO REPLACED THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine oil · warning light · illuminatedJan 25, 2004

    45 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, PILOT REPORTED LOW PRESSURE READING ON NR 2 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. RETURNED TO MCY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · battery · dischargedJul 15, 2003

    MASTER BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE. SENT TO UNITED BATTERIES FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · display · malfunctionedJun 29, 2003

    WEATHER RADAR DISPLAY SCREEN DARK AND FUZZY. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · bleed valve · inoperativeJun 10, 2003

    WITH ENGINE N1 ABOVE 90 PERCENT ANTI ICE LIGHT OFF CYCLED ANTI ICE SWITCH ON FUEL CONTROL. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · bleed valve · inoperativeJun 10, 2003

    ENGINE BLEED VALVE MALFUNCTIONED, TEMPERATURE WOULD NOT RISE DURING ANTI ICE CHECK. TO BE SENT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 248 reports.

Related aircraft

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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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