Bell 222B
Aircraft Manufacturer: Bell
Model: 222B
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Bell |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 1182124 |
| Model | 222B |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Rotorcraft |
| Weight | Class 2 (12,500 - 19,999 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Turbo-shaft |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats |
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Safety Analysis
No NTSB accidents are recorded for this model in the 2008-present window across the 3 currently-registered aircraft. Absence of recorded accidents is not a safety verdict. Methodology →
Airworthiness Directives
Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 15, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →
16 active · 17 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:
Directives by year
Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.
Recent directives
The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.
| AD number | Effective date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
2016-08-17 |
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Helicopters | Active | |
2010-26-51 |
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters | Active | |
2010-19-51 |
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters | Superseded | |
2010-10-12 |
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 Helicopters | Active | |
2009-08-03 |
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 Helicopters | Active |