Bell 230

16 ADs match the Bell 230 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2016-08-17Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersMay 31, 2016
• 2013-20-02Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersDec 5, 2013
• 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
• 2008-16-16Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 230 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
• 2003-08-07Bell 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
• 99-16-09Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 230 HelicoptersAug 24, 1999
• 99-09-05Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 230 HelicoptersMay 5, 1999

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

NTSB events

7

Destroyed

0

Substantial damage

5

Minor damage

1

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 230 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 230 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Sep 30, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Fargo, ND
• Mar 17, 2011Substantial damage · none injuries · Gulf Of Mexico, LAN974RH
• Jul 1, 2009Damage not reported · none injuries · Peoria, ILN880SF
• Aug 20, 2003Minor damage · none injuries · Wilmington, ILN880SF
• Sep 9, 1995Substantial damage · none injuries · Ann Arbor, MIN904CM

236 reports on Bell 230 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

16 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 230; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 230 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 236 service difficulty reports on Bell 230 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.