Bell AH-1F
13 Bell AH-1F aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1966–1983. Most are registered in GA.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1966–1983
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Turbo-shaft
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Bell AH-1F airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Bell AH-1F airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Bell AH-1F aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Mar 1, 2012Substantial damage · minor injuries · Coolidge, AZN197LE
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Bell AH-1F airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1966 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 2 | |
| 1971 | 1 | |
| 1979 | 1 | |
| 1983 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
By state
Top 10| GA | 13 |
|---|
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Bell AH-1F airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Bell AH-1F airframes. 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.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Rotorcraft
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
AH-1F aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N195LE | — | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N197LE | 1983 | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N233LE | 1979 | Hampton, GA | Mar 21, 2006 |
| N283HF | 1966 | Hampton, GA | Mar 17, 2006 |
| N481HF | — | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N589HF | 1967 | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N766HF | — | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N820HF | — | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N826HF | 1967 | Hampton, GA | Mar 17, 2006 |
| N854HF | — | Hampton, GA | May 12, 2006 |
| N942HF | — | Hampton, GA | May 17, 2006 |
| N950LE | — | Hampton, GA | May 17, 2006 |
| N998HF | 1971 | Hampton, GA | Nov 15, 2022 |