Bell 205A-1

25 ADs match the Bell 205A-1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2024-16-01Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.)…Sep 4, 2024
• 2022-06-03Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)…Mar 16, 2022
• 2020-19-08Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)…Oct 21, 2020
• 2020-16-10Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)…Sep 3, 2020
• 2018-02-08Bell Helicopter Textron HelicoptersFeb 1, 2018
• 2016-22-07Bell Helicopter TextronNov 30, 2016
• 2015-15-04Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.Aug 7, 2015
• 2014-12-04Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (BHTI) HelicoptersJul 24, 2014
• 2013-15-02Bell Helicopter Textron HelicoptersAug 14, 2013
• 2012-17-08Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) HelicoptersFeb 27, 2013
• 2012-26-11Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. HelicoptersFeb 13, 2013
• 2012-22-06Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube AssemblyDec 14, 2012
• 2011-23-02Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell), Model 205A-1, 205B, 210, and 212 HelicoptersNov 21, 2011
• 2011-12-08Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412CF, and 412EP…Jul 5, 2011
• 2010-10-16Bell Helicopter Textron (Bell) Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF and…Jun 8, 2010
• 2007-19-53Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 210, 212, 412, 412EP, and…Dec 5, 2007
• 2002-22-14Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, and 214B-1…Dec 13, 2002
• 2002-09-04Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF…Jun 7, 2002
• 2001-13-01Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1, 205B, 212, 412, 412EP, and 412CF HelicoptersAug 1, 2001
• 2000-15-52Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 HelicoptersDec 28, 2000
• 99-18-02Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 205B HelicoptersOct 5, 1999
• 99-17-03Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 204B, 205A, and 205A-1 HelicoptersSep 16, 1999
• 98-11-14Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A-1 and 205B HelicoptersFeb 10, 1999
• 98-24-15Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 HelicoptersDec 8, 1998
• 95-10-07Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 205A, 205A-1, and 204B HelicoptersMay 26, 1995

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

NTSB events

22

Destroyed

8

Substantial damage

14

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 205A-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 205A-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Sep 7, 2022Substantial damage · minor injuries · Cougar, WAN66HJ
• Jan 15, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · El Cajon, CAN534NC
• Aug 24, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Laverne, CAN99WL
• Jun 27, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Hudson Bay
• Sep 4, 2011Substantial damage · minor injuries · Tehachapi, CAN205WW

15 reports on Bell 205A-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

25 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 205A-1; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 22 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 205A-1 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 15 service difficulty reports on Bell 205A-1 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

• Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
• Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
• Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
• Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
• Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.