N148BH - Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 412EP Aircraft Registration

N148BH is a Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 412EP, a twin-engine turbo-shaft aircraft registered to Bell Textron INC in Fort Worth, TX. The aircraft is configured with 15 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C089 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N148BH was last updated on August 13, 2015. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Bell 412, a twin-engine utility helicopter that became the backbone of civil and military rotorcraft operations worldwide, first flew in August 1979. This twin-turboshaft helicopter featured an innovative four-blade composite main rotor system and could transport up to 14 passengers or carry 5,000 pounds of cargo internally or externally. With a 46-foot rotor diameter and top speed of 161 mph, the aircraft established itself as one of the most versatile helicopters ever built. Bell Helicopter developed this workhorse, which has accumulated over 6.5 million flight hours across 1,719 units produced since entering service in 1981. AviatorDB tracks 727 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B412.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N148BH. 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.