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Bell 206L-4

103 Bell 206L-4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1993–2018. Most are registered in MO, TX and UT.

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Registered today
103
Years built
1993–2018
Seats
5
Engines
1 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

22 ADs match the Bell 206L-4 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
15
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
11
Minor damage
3
No damage
0
Per 1,000 aircraft per year, 2016–2025
6.8

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 206L-4 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 206L-4 aircraft in each of those years. Not adjusted for hours flown: training aircraft fly far more than most.

  • Apr 30, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Chapmansboro, TNN409AE
  • Oct 17, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Mitchell, INN490AE
  • Sep 5, 2023Substantial damage · minor injuries · King Salmon, AKN193AL
  • Aug 27, 2023Substantial damage · none injuries · Hibbing, MNN19BH
  • Jun 30, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Idabel, OKN378JC

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

145 reports on Bell 206L-4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. stiffener20
  2. attach fitting14
  3. blade10
  4. bulkhead7
  5. motor7

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19931
19941
19951
19961
19971
20051
20065
20075
20089
200911
20105
201110
20127
20139
20148
201512
201610
20183
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
MO57
TX5
UT5
AK4
FL4
DE3
KS3
LA3
OK3
IL2

Buyer checklist

22 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 206L-4; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 206L-4 airframes; from 2016 to 2025, about 6.8 a year per 1,000 registered aircraft. Operators and repair stations filed 145 service difficulty reports on Bell 206L-4 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 206L-4 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

206L-4 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N137MM2009Oklahoma City, OKSep 17, 2018
N13NN2008Wilmington, DEAug 20, 2021
N164AE2018Wichita, KSJan 8, 2019
N165AE2018Wichita, KSMay 21, 2019
N166AE2018Wichita, KSJun 27, 2019
N193AL2006Homer, AKMay 6, 2016
N19BH2008Jefferson, WIMay 16, 2016
N202TP2007Ada, OKOct 10, 2023
N206FC2010Fort Lauderdale, FLNov 27, 2021
N206LJ2009Exira, IAOct 6, 2021
N227MH2009Baton Rouge, LAJan 2, 2026
N238SR2015Richmond, VAJan 11, 2018
N301JA2006Waxhaw, NCMay 26, 2024
N316MH2006Homer, AKFeb 3, 2017
N318RL2005Port Orford, ORFeb 10, 2025
N336AE2012O Fallon, MOAug 18, 2018
N346BF2007Olympia, WAApr 6, 2020
N352TC—Tampa, FLFeb 12, 2024
N355AE2011O Fallon, MODec 7, 2022
N378JC2013Missoula, MTOct 25, 2022
N385RL2008Wilmington, DEAug 18, 2011
N399AE2016North Salt Lake, UTMay 11, 2017
N399MH1993Homer, AKDec 3, 2024
N402AE2009O Fallon, MOSep 11, 2023
N404AE2011O Fallon, MOFeb 28, 2024

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