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Bell 412

11 Bell 412 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1988–2007. Most are registered in DE, AK and AZ.

Registered today
11
Years built
1988–2007
Seats
15
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

21 ADs match the Bell 412 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
  • 2020-22-07Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)…Nov 18, 2020
  • 2020-16-10Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.)…Sep 3, 2020
  • 2020-02-11Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. HelicoptersMar 17, 2020
  • 2019-09-02Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) HelicoptersJun 4, 2019
  • 2018-16-14Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., HelicoptersOct 4, 2018
  • 2013-20-18Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) HelicoptersNov 29, 2013
  • 2013-16-16Agusta S.p.A. and Bell Helicopter Textron HelicoptersSep 17, 2013
  • 2013-15-02Bell Helicopter Textron HelicoptersAug 14, 2013
  • 2013-05-14Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.Apr 26, 2013
  • 2012-22-11Bell Helicopter Textron HelicoptersDec 20, 2012
  • 2012-22-06Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Forward Crosstube AssemblyDec 14, 2012
  • 2012-11-13Aeronautical Accessories, Inc., High Landing Gear Aft Crosstube AssemblyJul 30, 2012
  • 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
  • 2002-09-04Bell 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
  • 2001-09-11Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412 Helicopters and Agusta S.p.A. Model AB412…Jun 11, 2001
  • 99-23-23Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412, 412EP and 412CF HelicoptersDec 1, 1999
  • 97-11-04Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. Model 412 and 412EP HelicoptersMay 20, 1997

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

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
23
Destroyed
8
Substantial damage
8
Minor damage
3
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 412 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 412 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 5, 2025Damage not reported · none injuries · Guadarranque Reservoir
  • Jan 13, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Valencia
  • Dec 30, 2017Substantial damage · fatal injuries · AlicanteN412LG
  • Aug 17, 2015Substantial damage · minor injuries · Whittier, CAN412LA
  • Dec 11, 2006Destroyed · fatal injuries · Hesperia, CA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

3,230 reports on Bell 412 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. indicator498
  2. bearing201
  3. actuator169
  4. blade135
  5. transceiver95

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19881
19891
19902
19911
19922
20071
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE4
AK2
AZ1
CA1
FL1
NV1
VT1

Buyer checklist

21 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 412; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 23 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 412 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 3,230 service difficulty reports on Bell 412 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 412 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
H4SW
Type certificate holder
BELL TEXTRON INC

412 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N143PH—Kodiak, AKSep 12, 2024
N156MH—Milton, VTJun 3, 2008
N17LA1992Wilmington, DEJun 30, 2026
N18LA1992Pacoima, CAAug 10, 1992
N397AL1990Wilmington, DEJun 15, 2026
N402ES1988Barrow, AKSep 28, 2005
N411DE1991Las Vegas, NVSep 27, 1993
N470QL1989Destin, FLMay 21, 2020
N860AR1990Dover, DEJun 8, 2016
N91419—Lakeside, AZJul 12, 2018
N979AC2007Wilmington, DENov 2, 2020

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