Bell 430

19 ADs match the Bell 430 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

• 2026-13-12Main rotor headAug 11, 2026
• 2016-21-01Bell Helicopter Textron HelicoptersNov 18, 2016
• 2016-08-17Bell Helicopter Textron Canada HelicoptersMay 31, 2016
• 2013-18-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (Bell) HelicoptersOct 17, 2013
• 2013-08-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) HelicoptersMay 23, 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
• 2008-15-04Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 HelicoptersSep 3, 2008
• 2008-14-01Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230 and 430 HelicoptersAug 14, 2008
• 2007-26-10Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 HelicoptersFeb 6, 2008
• 2002-01-07Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 HelicoptersFeb 21, 2002
• 2001-05-09Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 HelicoptersApr 24, 2001
• 2000-22-13Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 HelicoptersDec 12, 2000
• 2000-16-06Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 HelicoptersSep 20, 2000
• 2000-16-04Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 HelicoptersSep 19, 2000
• 99-23-03Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 430 HelicoptersNov 19, 1999
• 98-24-31Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) Model 430 HelicoptersFeb 3, 1999

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

NTSB events

8

Destroyed

0

Substantial damage

7

Minor damage

1

No damage

0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell 430 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell 430 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

• Oct 27, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Kailua, HIN430ST
• Sep 6, 2018Substantial damage · fatal injuries · BostanciN4324X
• Apr 26, 2015Substantial damage · minor injuries · AydinN4479X
• Dec 21, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · Miami Gardens, FLN430WH
• Jan 5, 2014Substantial damage · none injuries · West Delta 109N430CT

339 reports on Bell 430 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

19 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Bell 430; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Bell 430 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 339 service difficulty reports on Bell 430 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.