Bell 222

16 ADs match the Bell 222 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2016-08-17Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersMay 31, 2016
• 2013-18-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersOct 17, 2013
• 2010-26-51Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3…Mar 25, 2011
• 2010-10-12Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 HelicoptersJul 16, 2010
• 2009-08-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4…Apr 24, 2009
• 2008-19-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 HelicoptersOct 16, 2008
• 2008-16-04Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U HelicoptersSep 15, 2008
• 2008-14-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 HelicoptersAug 14, 2008
• 2004-20-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 HelicoptersNov 9, 2004
• 2003-13-13Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, and 222U HelicoptersAug 12, 2003
• 2003-08-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 HelicoptersMay 1, 2003
• 2001-19-52Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 HelicoptersOct 30, 2001
• 2000-10-14Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 HelicoptersMay 22, 2000
• 2000-04-15Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 HelicoptersMar 14, 2000
• 99-23-04Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, and 222U HelicoptersNov 19, 1999
• 99-09-20Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 222, 222B, and 222U HelicoptersMay 14, 1999

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

NTSB events

17

Destroyed

6

Substantial damage

8

Minor damage

1

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 222 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 222 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Oct 11, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · Huntington Beach, CAN222EX
• Mar 30, 2019Substantial damage · minor injuries · Montgomery, NYN222ML
• Mar 13, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · Milliken, CON222LL
• Oct 16, 2008Destroyed · fatal injuries · Aurora, IL
• Jul 30, 2003Damage not reported · none injuries · Salinas, CAN29KH

21 reports on Bell 222 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

16 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 222; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 17 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 222 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 21 service difficulty reports on Bell 222 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.