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Bell 206-L4

122 Bell 206-L4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1992–2007. Most are registered in LA, DE and FL.

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Registered today
122
Years built
1992–2007
Seats
7
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

22 ADs match the Bell 206-L4 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2021-15-06Bell Textron Canada Limited (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron…Aug 27, 2021
  • 2019-08-10Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersJun 24, 2019
  • 2018-25-17Air Comm Corporation Air Conditioning SystemsJan 22, 2019
  • 2017-05-04Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersMar 17, 2017
  • 2015-17-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) HelicoptersSep 24, 2015
  • 2015-12-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada LimitedJul 14, 2015
  • 2014-02-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersMar 7, 2014
  • 2013-25-10Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited HelicoptersJan 31, 2014
  • 2013-22-21Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., HelicoptersDec 13, 2013
  • 2013-22-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) HelicoptersDec 5, 2013
  • 2013-18-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersOct 17, 2013
  • 2013-02-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersFeb 7, 2013
  • 2012-12-11Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, Limited, HelicoptersJul 24, 2012
  • 2010-26-51Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3…Mar 25, 2011
  • 2009-07-52Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A Series, 206B Series, 206L Series, 407…May 1, 2009
  • 2009-08-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4…Apr 24, 2009
  • 2008-14-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4…Aug 14, 2008
  • 2008-14-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 HelicoptersAug 14, 2008
  • 2003-13-14Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-1, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3…Aug 12, 2003
  • 2002-25-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206L, L-1, L-3, and L-4 HelicoptersJan 27, 2003
  • 2001-20-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 206L-4 HelicoptersNov 7, 2001
  • 99-13-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 206L-4 HelicoptersJul 2, 1999

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

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
52
Destroyed
13
Substantial damage
36
Minor damage
3
No damage
0
Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
9.2

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 206-L4 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. The yearly rate divides NTSB events from 2016 to 2025 by the number of registered Bell 206-L4 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

  • May 23, 2026Substantial damage · minor injuries · Cedar City, UTN917SU
  • Apr 10, 2025Destroyed · fatal injuries · Jersey City, NJN216MH
  • Apr 26, 2024Destroyed · fatal injuries · Anaconda, MTN988B
  • Jul 29, 2023Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Springfield, OHN652HA
  • Jul 23, 2023Substantial damage · serious injuries · Caldwell, OHN482TJ

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

197 reports on Bell 206-L4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. bearing11
  2. indicator11
  3. blade8
  4. engine6
  5. servo6

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
01
19925
199320
199420
199513
19969
19973
19983
19995
20005
20021
20032
200413
20055
20067
20074
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
LA24
DE14
FL9
IL8
NJ7
TX7
AK4
AZ4
MO4
MT4

Buyer checklist

22 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 206-L4; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 52 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 206-L4 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 9.2 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 197 service difficulty reports on Bell 206-L4 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.
See the registered Bell 206-L4 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Rotorcraft
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Type certificate data sheet
H2SW
Type certificate holder
BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON CANADA LTD

206-L4 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N108W1993Eugene, ORJan 20, 2009
N10XV2004Wilmington, DEMay 18, 2022
N114SF1995Chandler, AZJan 13, 2023
N11TV2004Cahokia, ILNov 4, 2004
N121LP1996Saint Martinville, LAFeb 16, 2023
N12AA1996Buford, GADec 13, 2023
N12BQ1993Cahokia, ILJul 3, 1997
N12JW1997Atlanta, GAAug 21, 1997
N131WM2005Santa Fe, TXMar 7, 2012
N13HD1995Wilmington, DENov 6, 2023
N146SP2000Boone, NCJan 8, 2016
N157PA2003Greenville, DEMay 3, 2021
N161SF2006Broussard, LADec 19, 2006
N169RL1993Broussard, LANov 3, 2008
N173MS2000Marathon, FLNov 8, 2003
N173RL1993Broussard, LANov 14, 2008
N175MS2006Marathon, FLAug 30, 2006
N179RL1994Broussard, LANov 3, 2008
N17TW1998Bend, ORFeb 14, 2001
N18072007Broussard, LANov 1, 2007
N18212007Broussard, LADec 27, 2007
N192RL1996Broussard, LAOct 3, 2003
N1957Z1994Custer, SDApr 3, 2023
N1AK2005Anchorage, AKAug 4, 2021
N1TN1993Greenville, TXSep 16, 2023

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