C-FVHG - 1982 Bell 212 Aircraft Registration

B212

1982 Bell 212

Aircraft Description

C-FVHG is a 1982 Bell 212, a twin-engine aircraft registered to Vortex Helicopters Inc. in Ft Mcmurray, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03831 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 212, a twin-engine medium helicopter that revolutionized rotorcraft reliability through its innovative coupled turboshaft design, first flew in 1968. Originally developed for the Canadian Forces, this two-blade helicopter accommodates 15 occupants and features a 48-foot rotor diameter powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3 TwinPac engine producing 1,800 shaft horsepower. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter from 1968 to 1998, the aircraft delivered enhanced safety for both military and civilian operations worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 4,085 Bell aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B212.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FVHG. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1982
Manufacturer
Bell
Model
212
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
B212212
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Vortex Helicopters Inc.
Address
371 Snow Eagle Drive
City
Ft McMurray
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT9H0H7
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C03831

Additional Details

Registration
C-FVHG
Serial Number
31246
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC