Bell 212

22 ADs match the Bell 212 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
• 2019-09-02Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) HelicoptersJun 4, 2019
• 2018-16-14Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., HelicoptersOct 4, 2018
• 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
• 2012-22-06Aeronautical 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
• 2002-19-05Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 212 HelicoptersOct 30, 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
• 98-11-15Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 212 HelicoptersFeb 10, 1999
• 98-24-15Bell Helicopter Textron Model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, and 212 HelicoptersDec 8, 1998

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

NTSB events

42

Destroyed

11

Substantial damage

27

Minor damage

0

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 212 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 212 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Jun 28, 2024Destroyed · fatal injuries · Fort Good Hope, OF
• Sep 10, 2023Destroyed · serious injuries · Balch Camp, CAN873HL
• Sep 7, 2023Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Um Al Quwain, OF
• Jul 7, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Weed, CAN911KW
• Aug 25, 2018Substantial damage · serious injuries · Dardanelle, CA

371 reports on Bell 212 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

22 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 212; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 42 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 212 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 371 service difficulty reports on Bell 212 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.